Week 2 Flashcards
Amendment, n.
A change, modification, correction or alteration.
Amnesia, n.
Partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, brain injury, or illness.
Amphibian, n.
An animal or plant accustomed or adapted to life both on land and in the water.
Ancestor, n.
A person from whom one is descended, especially if more remote than a grandparent; a forebear.
Anniversary, n.
The annual recurrence of a date marking an event or occurrence of notable importance.
Anomaly, n.
Deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
Anthology, n.
A collection of literary pieces, such as poems, short stories, or plays.
Anxiety, n.
A state of uneasiness and apprehension, as about future uncertainties.
Appetite, n.
An instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink.
Apprentice, n.
One who learns a trade, art, or craft by practical experience under skilled workers.
Appropriate, adj.
Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting.
Arbiter, n.
One chosen or appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue; an arbitrator.
Arrogance, n.
The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.
Artificial, adj.
Made by humans; produced rather than natural.
Asylum, n.
A place that provides refuge; protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a foreign political refugee.
Audience, n.
Those attending a stage or film production or viewing a televised program.
Augment, v.
To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity.
Author, n.
The writer of a book, article, or other text.
Avalanche, n.
A large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside.
Baccalaureate, n.
The degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges.
Bachelor, n.
An unmarried man of marriageable age.
Ballerina, n.
A female ballet dancer.
Bamboo, n.
Any of various usually woody, temperate or tropical grasses of the genera arundinaria, bambusa, dendrocalamus, phyllostachys, or sasa.
Bamboozle, v.
To conceal one’s true motives from someone, especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end or achieve an advantage; mislead; hoodwink.
Banquet, n.
A lavish meal; feast.
Barbaric, adj.
Characteristic of one who lacks refinement, gentleness, learning, or artistic or literary culture.
Barometer, n.
An instrument for determining the pressure of the atmosphere.
Barracks, n.
An often permanent building or set of buildings used, especially for lodging soldiers.
Beige, adj.
Of a variable color averaging light grayish yellowish brown.
Belligerent, adj.
Inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive.
Benediction, n.
An expression or utterance of blessing or good wishes.
Bereavement, n.
Deprivation; especially loss of a loved one by death.
