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500 Word (A Words)
Words from my 500 Princeton Review flashcard deck, entered manualy.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ambivalent (adjective) | uncertainty or fluctuation, mixed feelings. Gretchen was ambivalent about going to the beach on a windy day. Synonyms: unsure |
| autonomy (noun) | independence or freedom of will There were so many rules at the boarding school that students had little, if any, autonomy. Synonyms: independence, liberty |
| atypical (adjective) | not typical; not conforming to type Joe's love of reading is atypical of the kids in his family. Synonyms: unusual |
| alleviate (verb) | to make easier to endure Many people believe a steak will alleviate the swelling on a black eye. Synonyms: lessen, mitigate |
| affable (adjective) | easy to approach or talk to Allen's affable personality makes him the perfect customer service representitive. Synonyms: agreeable, good natured |
| affluence (noun) | abundance of wealth Oprah's affluence allows her to support numerous charities. Synonyms: prosperity |
| adulation (noun) | excessive adoration or admiration Justine was the subject of nonstop adulation on her wedding day. Synonyms: flattery, worship |
| aesthetic (adjective) | related to beauty The aesthetic changes made the room more welcoming. Synonyms: artistic, visual |
| amiable (adjective) | showing pleasant or good natured qualities John's amiable nature helps him make friends easily. Synonyms: affable, agreeable |
| anachronism (noun) | something out of place in historical time If a movie character living in the 1950s were listening to an MP3 player, that would be anachronism. Synonyms: misplacement |
| adroit (adjective) | expert, skilled, or nimble Lane is an adroit skier and snowboarder; he makes us all look like beginners. Synonyms: facile, adept |
| abstruse (adjective) | hard to understand The assignment text was so abstruse I have no idea how I'll pass the test. Synonyms: complex, esoteric |
| ardent (adjective) | having interest or passionate feeling Mike is such an ardent fan, he has a copy of every song the Beatles ever recorded. Synonyms: enthusiastic |
| acquiesce (verb) | to submit without protest Aaron rarely stands up to his wife; he acquiesces to her every whim. Synonyms: assent, agree |
| abase (verb) | deprive of self-esteem, confidence Dennis felt abased after his parents told him they liked his brother better. Synonyms: belittle |
| adept (adjective) | skilled My mom is adept at making a delicious meal from random ingreedients. Synonyms: able, accomplished |
| astute (adjective) | having practical intelligence The detective's astute observations helped him solve the crime. Synonyms: ingenious, shrewd |
| augment (verb) | to make larger We need to augment the ciriculum to include more arts classes. Synonyms: amplify, enlarge |
| austere (adjective) | severe in manner or appearence Ms. Kenney's austere nature made her students fearful. Synonyms: uncompromising, strict |
| alacrity (noun) | cheerful willingness My grandmother climbed the hill with surprising alacrity. Synonyms: promptness, eagerness |
| altruism (noun) | unselfish concern for others Motivated by altruism, the lottery winner donated his winnings to charity. Synonyms: charity, goodwill |
| assauge (verb) | to make milder or less severe To assauge his guilt about forgetting her birthday, Bob bought his girlfriend a lot of flowers. Synonyms: ease, mitigate |
| animosity (noun) | a feeling of strong dislike Joanne has a lot of animosity toward her roomate, who steals clothes and money. Synonyms: hostility |
| appropriated (verb) | to take possession of The detective appropriated my car to chase bad guys down the freeway. Synonyms: seized, stolen |
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