Vocabulary Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does arid mean?
Dry out
What does acrimonious mean?
Angry or bitter
What does adroit means?
Skillful
What is ascetic?
Non-indulgent, abstinent
What is affable?
Friendly
What does alimentary means?
Nourishment, sustenance
What does amalgam means?
Mixture or blend
What does ambivalent means?
Mixed feelings or emotions
What does ameliorate means?
Make better
What does amicable means?
Agreeable
What does anachronism refers to?
From a different time
What does aplomb means?
Self-confidence, assurance
What does assuage means?
To ease
What is an autocrat?
A ruler of absolute power
What is avarice?
Extremely greedy
What is an axiom?
Accepted truth
What is beatitude?
State of bliss
What is beleaguer?
To cause problems for
What is belie?
Give false impression
What is belligerent?
Hostile
