Beginning Vocab Flashcards
1
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Abyss
A
an extremely deep hole
2
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Ameliorate
A
to make better; improve
3
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Abscond
A
to leave secretly
4
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Anachronism
A
Something out of place in time
5
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Aggrandize
A
to increase in power, reputation, and influence
6
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Amalgamate
A
to combine; to mix together
7
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Ambiguous
A
doubtful; uncertain
8
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Archaic
A
ancient and old-fashioned
9
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Attenuate
A
to reduce in force; to weaken
10
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Antipathy
A
extreme dislike
11
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Cacophony
A
harsh, jarring noise
12
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Chicanery
A
deception by means of craft or guile
13
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Austere
A
severe or stern in appearence
14
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Audacious
A
fearless and daring
15
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Caustic
A
sarcastic in a bitter way