Word List 11 A Flashcards
1
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Abashed
A
embarrassed
2
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Abet
A
to encourage someone to commit an offense
3
Q
Abut
A
to touch along a border
4
Q
Admirable
A
worthy of respect
5
Q
Aerodynamics
A
the effect of air moving on things
6
Q
Affluent
A
wealthy
7
Q
Agronomist
A
one who studies farming
8
Q
Alarm
A
(n) sudden warning / (v) to frighten
9
Q
Amenable
A
willing
10
Q
Amplification
A
increase in intensity or volume / addition
11
Q
Antithesis
A
opposite
12
Q
Apologetic
A
regretful
13
Q
Arboretum
A
place where trees are grown for scientific study
14
Q
Archive
A
historical document or record / place where historical records are kept
15
Q
Automation
A
robot / one who works mechanically and without thinking
16
Q
Avenge
A
to get revenge; retaliate
17
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Axiom
A
generally accepted truth
18
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Azalea
A
a flower-bearing plant resembling a shrub
19
Q
Banter
A
(n) good natured teasing / (v) to tease in a good natured way
20
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Bleary
A
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