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Hull Eng. 11 WOTD 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abate (v) | to stop or let up |
| aberration (n) | an exception |
| abstruse (adj) | unclear |
| accolade (v) | praise |
| acuity (n) | sharpness of thought, vision, or hearing |
| adroit (adj) | skilled |
| aesthetic (n) | appreciation of art |
| alacrity (n) | speed and enthusiasm |
| aloof (adj) | to hold oneself above or separate |
| ambivalence (n) | having mixed feelings |
| ameliorate (v) | to improve |
| amiable (adj) | friendly |
| antipathy (n) | hatred |
| assuage (v) | to pacify |