Word List #2 Flashcards
ACKNOWLEDGE
To recognize or admit
ACCOMPLICE
A partner in crime
ACQUITTAL
A declaration of of innocence; deliverance from a charge
ACRIMONY
A bitterness of words or manner
ACUMEN
A mental keenness
ADAMANT
Hard or inflexible
ADAPT
To alter or modify
ADDICTION
A compulsive, habitual need
ADHERE
To stick fast to
ADJACENT
Adjoining; neighboring; close by
ADJUDICATE
To pass legal judgement on; sit in judgement
ADMONISH
To warn or scold
ADROIT
Skillful or nimble
ADULATION
Flattery or admiration
ADULTERATE
To make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances
ADVERSARY
An opponent
ADVERSE
Unfavorable; hostile
ADVERSITY
Poverty or misfortune
ADVOCATE
To urge or plead for
AESTHETIC
Artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful
AFFABLE
Easily approachable; warmly; friendly
AFFECTED
Artificial; pretended; assumed in order to impress
AFFINITY
A kinship or attraction to
AFFIRMATION
A positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath
AFFIX
To add on; fasten; attach
AFFLUENCE
Wealth; prosperity; abundance
AFFRONT
To insult or offend
AGGREGATE
To gather or accumulate
AGILITY
Nimbleness
AGITATE
To stir up or disturb
ACLARITY
A cheerful promptness