051-100 Flashcards
(43 cards)
Aqueous
[Adj] Similar to or containing or dissolved in water
Arduous
[Adj] Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
Articulate
[Verb] Express or state clearly
Ascetic
[Noun] Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
Ascribe
[Verb] Attribute or credit to
Asperity
[Noun] Harshness of manner
Aspersion
[Noun] (To cast aspersions on) a disparaging remark
Aspiration
[Noun] A cherished desire
Assess
[Verb] Estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
Assuage
[Verb] Provide physical relief, as from pain
Astringent
[Adj] Tending to constrict soft organic tissue; (of a remark) clever but unkind; having a dry, sour, slightly bitter taste or smell
Astute
[Adj] Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
Attentive
[Adj] Listening or watching carefully; helpful and taking care
Attenuate
[Verb] Become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
Audacious
[Adj] Disposed to venture or take risks
Augment
[Verb] Enlarge or increase
Auspicious
[Adj] Indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
Austere
[Adj] Of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; plain and without decoration or unnecessary details; very simple
Avarice
[Noun] Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
Aver
[Verb] Declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Averse
[Adj] Strongly opposed
Avert
[Verb] Turn away or aside
Avid
[Adj] Marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Baleful
[Adj] Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; ominous; harmful