Set 2 Flashcards
(100 cards)
apprehend
V
to seize, arrest
approbation
N
praise
appropriate
V
to take, make use of
aquatic
A
relating to water
arable
A
suitable for growing crops
arbiter
N
one who can resolve a dispute, make a decision
arbitrary
A
based on factors that appear random
arbitration
N
the process or act of resolving a dispute
arboreal
A
of or relating to trees
arcane
A
obscure, secret, known only by a few
archaic
A
of or relating to an earlier time period
archetypal
A
the most representative or typical example of something
ardor
N
extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm
arid
A
excessively dry
arrogate
V
to take without justification
artifact
N
a remaining piece from an extinct culture or place
artisan
N
a craftsman
ascertain
V
to perceive, learn
ascetic
A
practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
ascribe
V
to assign, credit, attribute to
aspersion
N
a curse, expression of ill-will
aspire
V
to long for, aim toward
assail
V
to attack
assess
V
to evaluate
