List 2

Question 1

anachronism

Answer 1

(noun) A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, esp. a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

The My grandmother is proud to be an anachronism when she walks down the street in her poodle skirt.

Question 2

animosity

Answer 2

(noun) Strong hostility

The negro soldiers feel keenly about the frequent show of racial animosity

Question 3

animus

Answer 3

(noun) Hostility or ill feeling.

For some, this “ solution “ is motivated by an anti-white animus.

Question 4

annals

Answer 4

(noun) A record of events year by year

Throughout the annals of history, there has never been a presidential election as intriguing as the one occurring in 2008.

Question 5

anthology

Answer 5

(noun) A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing.

The new anthology of Bob Dylan songs contains all his greatest hits and a few songs that you might never have heard before.

Question 6

apprise

Answer 6

(verb) to give notice or inform; advise

To be apprised of the death of an old friend.

Question 7

approbation

Answer 7

(noun) Approval or praise

The chef hoped to receive approbation from the food critic.

Question 8

apt

Answer 8

(adjective) Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

She is such an apt employee that she was promoted to Assistant Manager after just three months on the job.

Question 9

arbiter

Answer 9

(noun) A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

An arbiter was called in to settle the dispute between the union members and the management.

Question 10

archetype

Answer 10

(noun) A very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Oprah has become the archetype for a certain strand of tv; the confessional, self-help based talk show.

Question 11

arid

Answer 11

(adjective) dry

The desert was arid.

Question 12

aristocracy

Answer 12

(noun) The highest class in certain societies, esp. those holding hereditary titles or offices.

The members of the aristocracy of mind produce ideas, and pass along knowledge.

Question 13

armistice

Answer 13

(noun) An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Back in World War 1, there was never a armistice because the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Question 14

artful

Answer 14

(adjective) Clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way.

An artful addition appends an artist’s studio to a traditional Pittsburgh house.

Question 15

artisan

Answer 15

(noun) A worker in a skilled trade, esp. one that involves making things by hand.

The rug maker was delighted to be an artisan.

Question 16

askance

Answer 16

(adverb) With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval

She did not like what Paul said, and she looked at him askance.

Question 17

asseverate

Answer 17

(verb) To declare seriously or positively; affirm.

Mr. Vidal asseverates that McVeigh is “very, very bright.”

Question 18

asylum

Answer 18

(noun) Shelter or protection from danger.

The Cuban was looking for asylum.

Question 19

anecdote

Answer 19

(noun) A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

He was a popular speaker because he could relate a personal anecdote about almost any modern politician.

Question 20

antidote

Answer 20

(noun) A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.

Because snake venom is deadly, someone had to create an antidote for it.