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A's
Question | Answer |
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abate | reduce or lessen |
aberration | a deviation from norm |
abeyance | temporary inactivity or suspension |
abjure | obstain; give up |
abrade | wear down or erode |
abrogate | end or do away with something |
abridge | shorten or reduce |
abscond | withdraw & hide, avoid arrest |
absurd | ridiculous, lacking reason |
abysmal | profound, deep; very bad |
accretion | gradual increase |
acquisitive | desire to gain or retain info |
acrid | harsh, bitter, taste or smell |
acute | sharp; quick & precise; intense |
adhere | stick fast; remain in support |
adjacent | in nearest position; next to |
adroit | showing skill & experience |
aesthete | excessive sensibility to beauty |
aesthetic | appeals to senses because it is beautiful |
affinity | natural attraction; inherent similarity |
aggrandize | extend, exaggerate |
alienate | isolate oneself or another person |
amalgamate | merge into a single thing |
ambiguous | unclear or multiple meaning |
ambivalent | uncertainty; question opposites |
ameliorate | enhance or improve |
amenable | responsive to suggestion; willing |
amiable | friendly & pleasant |
amortize | reduce gradually over time |
anachronistic | out of order; chronologically misplaced |
annotate | extra notes or comments |
anodize | coat or protect metal surface with oxide |
anomaly | different from norm |
antibody | normal protein that neutralizes antigen |
apathy | lack of emotion or concern |
arabesque | intricate design |
arbitration | third party dispute resolution |
arboreal | relating to trees |
ardor | intense feelings; passion |
aristocracy | upper class |
aristocrat | member of elite, ruling class |
articulate | clearly explain; speak clearly |
ascribe | attribute specific source; assign characteristic |
asperity | roughness or severity |
assay | analysis or examination |
assertion | declaration or affirmation |
assimilate | incorporate into; make similar |
assuage | lessen or ease |
assiduous | careful & persistent effort |
assumption | believed true without proof |
aver | declare as true; maintain |
aversion | strong dislike |
astute | shrewd |
arduous | difficult |
auspicious | favorable |
arbitrary | based on one's preference |
abnegation | self-denial |
analogous | similar |
acidulous | sour |
amercement | penalty |