Set Two Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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affluent(adj.)

A

rich, wealthy

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2
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aggrandize(v.)

A

to increase or make greater

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3
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aggregate(v.)

A

to gather, amass

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4
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aghast(adj.)

A

struck by amazement or terror

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5
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agoraphobia(n.)

A

an abnormal fear of open or public places

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6
Q

akimbo(adj.)

A

with hands on hips and elbows extending outward

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7
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alacrity(n.)

A

speed, readiness

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8
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algid(adj.)

A

frigid, cold

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9
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allay(v.)

A

to sooth, assuage

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10
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alleviate(v.)

A

to relieve

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11
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aloof(adj.)

A

reserved, distant

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12
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altercation(n.)

A

an argument, dispute

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13
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amalgamation(n.)

A

a union, a merger

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14
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ambivalent(adj.)

A

having contradictory feelings

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15
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amble(v.)

A

to stroll, walk

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16
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ameliorate(v.)

A

to improve, to make better

17
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amend(v.)

A

to change for the better, improve

18
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amiable(adj.)

A

friendly, affable

19
Q

amorous(adj.)

A

relating to or showing love

20
Q

amorphous(adj.)

A

without shape or borders