GRE 2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
ambivalence n.
the state of having conflicting emotional attitudes
ambrosia n.
something delicious; the food of the gods
ameliorate v.
to improve
amenable adj.
agreeable; cooperative; suited
amenity n.
something that increases comfort
amulet n.
ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
طلسم، سنگ طلسم
anachronism n.
something out of the proper time
نا به هنگام
analgesic n.
painkiller; medication that reduces or eliminates pain
analogous adj.
comparable
anarchy n.
absence of government; state of disorder
anodyne n.
something that calms or soothes pain
anomalous adj.
irregular; deviating from the norm
antecedent n.
something that comes before
antediluvian adj.
prehistoric; very old fashioned
antipathy n.
dislike; hostility
apathy n.
indifference
apex n.
the highest point
apogee n.
the point in an orbit most distant from the body being orbited; the highest point
apothegm n.
a terse, witty saying
کلمات قصار؛ کلام موجز؛ امثال و حکم
appease v.
to calm; pacify; placate
appellation n.
name
apposite adj.
strikingly appropriate and relevant
apprise v.
to inform
approbation n.
praise; approval
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