List 2 definitions Flashcards
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opposite
antithesis
lack of concern or interest
apathy
top; highest point; summit
apex
calm; pacify
appease
selected by random choice and without solid reason
arbitrary
secret; mysterious
arcane
old; antiquated
archaic
acting superior, obnoxious, smug, or rude
arrogant
able to speak clearly and effectively
articulate
domination; controlling power
ascendance
person who rejects physical comfort and luxury for self-discipline
ascetic
roughness; harshness; irritability
asperity
attack with words or force
assail
persistent; hard-working; diligent; attentive to detail
assiduous
relieve; ease; pacify
assuage
wise; insightfully clever; shrewd
astute
waste away; wither
atrophy
brazen; brash; nervy
audacious
make larger; increase
augment
taking place under promising conditions; likely to succeed
auspicious
stern; plain; without luxuries
austere
greed
avarice
feeling repelled; wanting to avoid
averse
harmful; menacing
baleful