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ambiguous - avert
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11th Grade
06/19/2009

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Term
ambiguous
Definition
adj.
unclear in meaning, cf. obscure [ant: precise]
Term
ambivalent
Definition
adj.
uncertain, mixed feelings, leaning both ways
Term
ameliorate
Definition
v.
improve, make better [ant: worsen]
Term
amenable
Definition
adj.
agreeable, consenting [and: obstinate]
Term
amiable
Definition
adj.
friendly, pleasant, agreeable
Term
anarchy
Definition
n.
chaos, disorder, cats and dogs living together
Term
anecdote
Definition
n.
a short, entertaining account of some event
Term
anomalous
Definition
adj.
out of place, learn anomaly too
Term
antipathy
Definition
n.
dislike [ant: affection]
Term
apex
Definition
n.
peak, tip, acme [ant: nadir]
Term
appease
Definition
v.
soothe, placate, assuage, give em' what they want
Term
arid
Definition
adj.
dry, desiccated [ant: damp, wet]
Term
ascetic
Definition
adj.
tough, austere, without luxuries, hermit-like
Term
assiduous
Definition
adj.
determined, diligent [and: lax, slothful]
Term
assuage
Definition
v.
calm, make better [ant: pique]
Term
astute
Definition
adj.
perceptive, intelligent
Term
asylum
Definition
n.
place of refuge, a safe place -- "to seek asylum"
Term
atone
Definition
v.
to make up for, apologize
Term
atrophy
Definition
v.
wither, waste away from lack of use
Term
atypical
Definition
adj.
unusual [ant: characteristic]
Term
audacity
Definition
n.
boldness [ant: timidity, shyness]
Term
augment
Definition
v.
to add to, increase make bigger [ant: make smaller]
Term
august
Definition
adj.
awe-inspiring, noble, like Emperor Agustus
Term
auspicious
Definition
adj.
good, positive
Term
austere
Definition
adj.
stern, harsh
Term
avarice
Definition
n.
greed
Term
avert
Definition
v.
avoid [ant: cause] She swerved to avert disaster
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