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abhor: dislike, he abhorred

sexism in every form"
Abject: present to the maximum
degree. his letter plunged her
into abject misery"
Adjure: request earnestly
Abolish: to destroy
Abominate: detest; loathe. they
abominated the very idea of
monarchy
Aborigine: native
Abridge: shorten
Abrupt: suddenly
Absolute:completly
Absolve: Declare free from guilt
she asked the bishop to absolve
her sins"
Abstemious
Abstruse: difficult to understand
Absurd: wildly unreasonable,
illogical, or inappropriate. the
allegations are patently absurd"
Accomplice: helper in crime. An
accomplice in murder.
Accord: Grant status ,power to
some one
Acerbity: Sourness
Acme: Something is at best. The
empire was at the acme of its
power
Acquitted: relief from a charge.
They acquitted him of the crime.
Acrid: bitter
Acumen: The ability to make
good judgement.
Acute: severe
Adage:
short
statement
expressing general truth.eg out of
sight out of mind
Adamant:
refusing
to
be
persuaded. E.g. he is admin that
he is not going to resign.
Adipose: body tissue used for
the storage of fat.
Adore: he adore his mother.
Adroitly: skillfully
Adrift: Failing to reach. A cargo
ship went adrift
Adulation: Excessive admiration.
He found it difficult to cope with
the adulation of his fans.
Advent: the advent of television"
Adversity: A difficult situation.
Ex. Resilient in the face of
adversity.
Affable: friendly
Affection: gentle feeling, She felt
affection for the wise lady
Affluence: Wealth, a sign of our
growing affluence
Aggravate:
making
worse,
military
action
would
only
aggravate the situation.
Agile: Able to move quickly.
Agility
Agony: he crashed to the ground
in agony.
Alacrity:
willingness,
She
accepted the invitation with
alacrity.
Alleviate: make a problem less
severe.
Alleviation: relief
Allure: the quality of being
powerfully attractive, people for
whom gold hold no allure.

42) Aloof:
conspicuously
uninvolved .Ex. he stayed aloof
from the bickering
43) Altruism: Selfless concern for
the wellbeing of other. Ex. some
may choose to work with
vulnerable elderly people out of
altruism
44) Amalgamate: combine to form
one organization.
45) Ambivalent: uncertain about
some thing
46) Amble: move at slow rate. Ex.
they ambled along the riverbank"
47) Ambulatory: A place for walking.
Ex the front arch of the old
ambulatory"
48) Ameliorate: make (something
bad or unsatisfactory) better.
The
reform
did
much
to
ameliorate living standards.
49) Amiable: friendly, amiable man
50) Amicable: Amicable settlement
of dispute.
51) Amuse: cause (someone) to find
something funny. They made
faces to amuse her.
52) Anathematize: curse; condemn.
he anathematized them as
bloody scroungers"
53) Animosity: strong hostility.
54) Animus: hostility or ill feeling.
The author's animus towards
her"
55) Anomaly: oddity, there are a
number of anomalies in the
present system"
56) Anonymous
57) Antecedent: her early life and
antecedents have been traced"
58) Antediluvian: belonging to the
time before the biblical Flood.
59) Antipathy: a deep-seated feeling
of
aversion.
His
fundamental antipathy
to capitalism
60) Antiquity: "the great civilizations
of antiquity. Antithesis: love is
the antithesis of selfishness"
61) Aphasia: inability (or impaired
ability) to understand or produce
speech, as a result of brain
damage.
62) Apocrypha: writings or reports
not considered genuine
63) Apogee: the highest point in the
development of something a film
which was the apogee of German
expressionist cinema
64) Appease: make peace with.
"amendments have been added
to appease local pressure groups
65) Apposite: appropriate
66) Arduous: difficult and tiring. an
arduous journey"
67) Arid: having little or no rain. "the
arid plains north of Cape Town"
68) Aromatic: having a pleasant and
distinctive smell.
69) Asceticism: Self-discipline acts
of physical asceticism"
70) Asperity: harshness of tone or
manner.
71) Astute: showing an ability to
accurately assess situations "an
astute businessman.

72) Atrophy: gradually decline in

effectiveness.
Ex.
"the
imagination can atrophy from lack
of use"
73) Audacious:
showing
an
impudent lack of respect. he
made an audacious remark"
74) Auspicious: favorable.
75) Austerity: sternness or severity
of manner or attitude. He was
noted for his austerity and his
authoritarianism"
76) Autonomy: freedom from extern
control.
77) Avant-grade:
new
and
experimental ideas "he has been
called a promoter of the avantgarde"
78) Averse: opposition to something.
as a former CIA director, he
is not averse to secrecy
79) Avidity:
keen
interest
or
enthusiasm.
80) Axiom: Accepted truth
81) Abase v. to bring someone down,
often either in their job or their
self-esteem.
82) Abbess n. female superior of
community of nuns.
83) Abbey n. the building occupied
by the community of monks.
84) Abbot n. The superior of a
community of monks.
85) Abdicate v. To give up (royal
power or the like) or fail to fulfill
something.
86) Abdomen. In mammals, the
visceral cavity between the
diaphragm and the pelvic floor;
the belly.
87) Abed. In bed; on a bed.
88) Aberration n. Deviation from a
right, customary, or prescribed
course.
89) Abet v. encourage or assist
(someone) to do something
wrong
90) Abeyance
n.
A
state
of
suspension or temporary inaction.
91) Abjure v. solemnly renounce (a
belief, cause, or claim).
92) Able-bodied adj. Competent for
physical service.
93) Ablution n. A washing or
cleansing, especially of the body.
94) Abnegate v. renounce or reject
(something
desired
or
valuable)."he
attempts
to
abnegate personal responsibility"
95) Abominable adj. Very hateful.
96) Abominate v. To hate violently.
97) Aboveboard adv. legitimate,
honest,
and
open.
Certain
transactions were not totally
above board"
98) Abrade v: scrape or wear away
by friction or erosion. it was a
landscape slowly abraded by a
fine, stinging dust"
99) Abrasion n. the process of
scraping.
100)
Abrogate v. To abolish,
repeal.
101)
Abscess n. A Collection of
pus in a cavity formed within
some tissue of the body.

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Abscission n. The act of
cutting off, as in a surgical
operation.
103)
Abscond
v.
To
depart
suddenly and secretly, as for the
purpose of escaping arrest.
104)
Abstain v. To keep oneself
back (from doing or using
something).
she
intends
to abstain
from sex
before
marriage"
105)
Abstinence n "I started
drinking again after six years of
abstinence".
106)
Abut v. When something
borders something else, it is said
to abut it.
Gardens abutting Great Prescott
Street"
107)
abyss n. Bottomless: A rope
led down into the dark abyss"
108)
Accede v. agree to a
demand, request, or treaty. the
authorities did not accede to the
strikers' demands
109)
Accession n. acquisition.
the Queen's accession to the
throne"
110)
Acclaim
v
praise
enthusiastically and publicly. the
conference was acclaimed as a
considerable success"
111)
Accompaniment
n.
something that supplements or
complements something else.
these biscuits are a lovely
accompaniment to tea"
112)
Accompanist n. A person
who
provides
a
musical
accompaniment
to
another
musician or to a singer.
113)
Accompany v. To go with,
114)
Accomplish v. To bring to
pass.
115)
Accordion n. A portable
free-reed musical instrument.
116)
Accost v. approach and
address (someone) boldly or
aggressively.
"Reporters accosted him in the
street"
117)
Accursed adj. Under a
curse. The Angel of Death walks
this accursed house"
118)
Accusation n. A charge of
crime,
119)
Accouter v. To dress with
something
impressive.
Ex.
magnificently accoutered
120)
Accusatory: one believes a
person has done something
wrong. he pointed an accusatory
finger in her direction"
121)
Accustom
v.
To
make
familiar by use. "I accustomed my
eyes to the lenses"
122)
Ache v. To be in pain or
distress. the ache in her head
worsened"
123)
Achillean adj. Invulnerable.
124)
achromatic adj. Colorless,
125)
Acoustic adj. relating to
sound or the sense of hearing.
dogs have a much greater
acoustic range than humans"
126)
Acquaint v make someone
aware of or familiar with. new

staff should be acquainted with

fire exit routes"
127)
Acquiesce
v.
accept
something reluctantly but without
protest. Sara acquiesced in his
decision"
128)
Acquiescence n. Passive
consent.
129)
Acquittal n. A discharge
from accusation by judicial action.
the trial resulted in an acquittal"
130)
Acquaintance n. Release or
discharge
from
indebtedness,
obligation, or responsibility.
131)
Acreage n: an area of land,
typically
when
used
for
agricultural purposes, but not
necessarily measured in acres. a
35 per cent increase in net
acreage"
132)
Acrimonious adj. Full of
bitterness.
133)
Actionable
adj.
giving
sufficient reason to take legal
action. an actionable assertion
134)
Actuary n. An officer, as of
an insurance company, who
calculates and states the risks
and premiums.
135)
Actuate: Make (a machine
or device) operate.
"The pendulum actuates an
electrical switch"
136)
Addendum n. something
added, or to be added.
137)
Addle v: make (someone)
unable to think clearly; confuse.
being in love must have addled
your brain"
138)
Adduce v. cite as evidence.
a number of factors are adduced
to explain the situation"
139)
Adhesion n. The state of
being attached or joined.
140)
Adieu
inter.
Good-by;
farewell.
141)
Adjacency n. The state of
being adjacent.
142)
Adjudge v. consider or
declare to be true or the case.
she was adjudged guilty"
143)
Adjunct n. a thing added to
somethsing
else
as
a
supplementary rather than an
essential
part.
computer
technology
is
an adjunct
to learning"
144)
Adjutant adj. Auxiliary.
145)
Admonish v advice or urge
(someone)
earnestly.
She
admonished him to drink no more
than one glass of wine.
146)
Admonition
n.
Gentle
reproof.
147)
Ado n a state of agitation or
fuss. this is much ado about
almost nothing"
148)
Adoration n. deep love and
respect. he gave her a look of
adoration"
149)
Adulterant
n.
An
adulterating substance.
150)
Adulterate v. To make impure
by the admixture of other or
baser ingredients.
151)
Adumbrate v. represent in
outline.

"Hobhouse
had
already
adumbrated the idea of a welfare
state"
152)
Adverse
adj:
harmful;
unfavorable. Taxes are having an
adverse effect on production.
153)
Adversity n. Misfortune.
154)
Advert
v.
To
refer
incidentally.
155)
Advisory
adj.
Not
mandatory.
156)
Advocacy n: profession or
work of a legal advocate.
solicitors should have a record of
advocacy in the lower courts"
157)
Aerial adj. Happening, An
aerial battle".
158)
Aeronaut
n.
One
who
navigates the air, a balloonist.
159)
aeronautics n. the art or
practice of flying aircraft
160)
Aerostat n. A balloon or
other apparatus floating in or
sustained by the air.
161)
Affectation n the affectation
of a man who measures every
word for effect"
162)
Affirmative adj. Answering
yes; to a question at issue.
163)
Affix v. To fasten.
164)
Affront n. An open insult or
indignity. she was affronted by
his familiarity"
165)
Afire adv. & adj. On fire,
literally.
166)
Afoot adv. In progress.
plans are afoot for a festival"
167)
Aforesaid adj. Said in a
preceding part or before.
168)
Afresh adv: Once more,
after rest or interval. "she left the
job to start afresh"
169)
Afterthought n. A thought
that
comes
later
than
its
appropriate or expected time. as
an afterthought she said Thank
you"
170)
Agglomerate v. collect or
form into a mass or group. he is
seeking to agglomerate the
functions of the Home Office"
171)
Aggrandize v.: increase the
power, status, or wealth of. "an
action intended to aggrandize the
Frankish dynasty"
172)
Aggravate
v. make (a
problem, injury, or offence) worse
or more serious. military action
would
only
aggravate
the
situation"
173)
Aggregate n. The entire
number, sum, mass, or quantity
of something.
174)
Aggress v. To make the first
attack.
175)
Aggrieve v. "they were
aggrieved at the outcome"
176)
Aghast adj. filled with horror
or shock. she winced, aghast
at his cruelty"
177)
Agrarian adj. Pertaining to
land, especially agricultural land.
"Brazil is rapidly
Diversifying
its
agrarian
economy"

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Aide-de-camp n. An officer
who receives and transmits the
orders of the general.
179)
Ailment n. Slight sickness.
180)
Airy
adj.
not
treating
something as serious; casual.
her airy unconcern for economy"
181)
Akin
adj.
of
similar
character.
Something akin
to gratitude overwhelmed her"
182)
Alabaster n. A white or
delicately
tinted
fine-grained
gypsum.
183)
Albeit conj. Though: "he
was making progress, albeit
rather slowly"
184)
Albino n. A person with
milky white skin and hair, and
eyes with bright red pupil and
usually pink iris.
185)
Alcoholism n. A condition
resulting from the inordinate or
persistent
use
of
alcoholic
beverages.
186)
Alcove n. a recess in the
wall of a room or garden.
187)
Alder n. Any shrub or small
tree of the genus Alumnus, of the
oak family.
188)
Alderman n. A member of a
municipal legislative body, who
usually exercises also certain
judicial functions.
189)
Aldermanship
n.
The
dignity, condition, office, or term
of office of an alderman.
190)
Alias n. An assumed name.
191)
Alien n. One who owes
allegiance
to
a
foreign
government.
192)
Alienable adj: able to be
transferred to new ownership. it
was in the interest of the public
and the landowners to make land
freely alienable"
193)
Alienate v: make (someone)
feel
isolated.
an
urban
environment which would alienate
its inhabitants"
194)
Alienation n. Estrangement.
195)
Allay v. To calm the violence
or reduce the intensity of;
mitigate. "the report attempted to
educate the public and allay
fears"
196)
allege v. claim: he alleged
that he had been assaulted"
197)
Allegory n. A symbol or
emblem. Pilgrim's Progress is an
allegory of the spiritual journey"
198)
Alliance n. Any combination
or union for some common
purpose.
199)
Allot v. To assign a definite
thing or part to a certain person.
200)
Allude v. mention without
discussing at length. "We will
allude briefly to the main points"
201)
Allusion n. An indirect and
incidental reference to something
without definite mention of it.
202)
Ally n. combine or unite a
resource. "he allied his racing
experience with his father's
business acumen"
203)
Almanac:
astronomical
calendar.

204)
Altar n. table or flat-topped
block used as the focus for a
religious ritual
205)
Alter v. To make change in.
206)
Altercate v. argue noisily
and publicly
207)
Alto n. "alto flute"
208)
Altruist
n.
One
who
advocates or practices altruism.
209)
Amalgam n. An alloy or
union of mercury with another
metal.
210)
Amatory adj. relating to or
induced by sexual love or desire.
his amatory exploits"
211)
Ambidextrous adj. Having
the ability of using both hands
with equal skill or ease.
212)
Ambiguous adj. Having a
double meaning.
213)
Ambitious
adj.
eagerly
desirous and aspiring.
214)
Ambrosia adj. The food of
GOD
215)
Ambush n. Surprise attack.
seven members of a patrol were
killed in an ambush"
216)
Amenable
adj.
Easily
persuaded "parents who have
amenable children"
217)
Amorous adj. Sexual feeling
"she
rejected
his
amorous
advances"
218)
Amour n. A love-affair "he is
enraged at this revelation of his
past amours
219)
Amphibious adj. living both
on land and in water.
220)
Amphitheater n. An edifice of
elliptical
shape,
constructed
about a central open space or
arena.
221)
Amply adv. Sufficiently.
222)
Amputate v. cutting off some
portion of the body.
223)
Anagram n. A word phrase
form by rearranging another
letter
224)
Analogy n. a thing which is
comparable to something else in
significant respects.
"Works of art were seen as an
analogy for works of nature".
225)
Anathema: Curse the pope
laid special emphasis on the
second of these anathemas"
226)
Anatomy n. That branch of
morphology which treats of the
structure of organisms.
227)
Ancestry n. One's ancestors
collectively. "he was proud of his
Irish ancestry"
228)
Anecdote n. A brief account
of some interesting event or
incident.
229)
Anesthetic adj. producing
loss of sensation. A substance
that induces insensitivity to pain.
230)
Anew adv. Once more., again
231)
Angelic adj. relating to
angels.
232)
"the angelic hosts"
233)
Anglophobia n. Hatred or
dread of England
234)
Anglo-Saxon n. The entire
English race wherever found, as

in Europe, the United States, or

India.
235)
Angular adj. having angle
or corner
236)
anhydrous adj. substance
containing no water
237)
Animadversion n. criticism
or censure.
"Her
animadversion
against
science"
238)
Animalcule n. An animal of
microscopic smallness.
239)
Animate v. To make alive.
240)
Annalist n. a person who
writes annals. Historian
241)
Annals n. A record of events
in their chronological order, year
by year.
242)
Annex v. To add or affix at
the end.
243)
Annihilate v. To destroy
absolutely.
244)
Annotate v. add note. an
annotated bibliography
245)
Annuity
n.
An
annual
allowance, payment, or income.
246)
Annunciation
n.
the
announcement of something. the
annunciation of a set of rules
applying to the relationships
between states"
247)
Antagonism
n.
Mutual
opposition
or
resistance
of
counteracting forces, principles,
or persons.
248)
Ante v. In the game of
poker, to put up a stake before
the cards are dealt.
249)
Antechamber n. A small
room leading to a main one. the
antechamber to an interview
room"
250)
Antedate v. To assign or affix
a date to earlier than the actual
one.
251)
Antemeridian adj. Before
noon.
252)
Antemundane
adj.
pertaining to time before the
world's creation.
253)
Anterior adj. coming before
in time; earlier.
"an incident anterior to her
troubles" Prior.
254)
Anteroom
n.
A
room
situated before and opening into
another, usually larger.
255)
Anthology n. a published
collection of poems or other
pieces of writing.
256)
"an anthology of European
poetry" A collection of extracts
from the writings of various
authors.
257)
Anthracite n. Hard coal.
258)
Anthropology
n.
The
science of man in general.
259)
Anthropomorphous
adj.
Having or resembling human
form.
260)
Antic n. a playful trick or
prank
261)
Antichrist n. Any opponent
or enemy of Christ, whether a
person or a power.

262)
Anticlimax
n.
a
disappointing end to an exciting
or impressive series of events.
"the rest of the journey was an
anticlimax by comparison"
263)
Antidote n. Anything that
will counteract or remove the
effects of poison, disease, or the
like.
264)
Antilogy n. Inconsistency or
contradiction in terms or ideas.
265)
;pkAntiphon n. A response or
alteration of responses, generally
musical.
266)
Antipodes n. A place or
region on the opposite side of the
earth.
267)
Antiquate v. To make old or
out of date.
268)
Antiseptic: preventing the
growth of disease causing microorganisms.
269)
Antistrophe
n.
The
inversion of terms in successive
classes, as in "the home of joy
and the joy of home".
270)
Antitoxin n. A substance
which neutralizes the poisonous
products of micro-organisms.
271)
Anxious adj. Distressed in
mind respecting some uncertain
matter.
she
was
extremely
anxious about her exams"
272)
Apathy n. lack of interest,
lack of enthusiasm. "widespread
apathy among students"
273)
Aperture n. Hole.
274)
Apex n. The highest point,
as of a mountain.
275)
Aphorism
n.
a
pithy
observation which contains a
general truth. the old aphorism
the child is father to the man"
276)
Apiary n. A place where
bees are kept.
277)
Apostasy
n.
the
abandonment of a religious belief.
the execution of their leader for
apostasy
brought
widespread
criticism"
278)
Apostle n. supporter of a
particular policy. A man once
known as the apostle of freemarket economics"
279)
Apothecary n. a person who
prepared and sold medicines and
drugs.
280)
Apotheosis n. the elevation
of someone to divine status.
281)
Appall v. greatly dismay or
horrify. bankers are appalled
at the economic incompetence of
some ministers"
282)
Apparent
adj.
easily
understood.
283)
Apparition n. Ghost.
284)
Appellate adj. Capable of
being appealed to.
285)
Appellation n. a name or
title.
"the
city
fully
justifies
its
appellation the Pearl of the
Orient"
286)
Append v. To add or attach,
287)
Appertain v. To belong, as
by right, fitness, association,

classification,
possession,
or
natural relation.
288)
Appraise v. To estimate the
money value of.
289)
Apprehend.
Arrest
for
crime.
290)
Apprehensible adj. capable
of being understood or perceived.
"a bat whirred, apprehensible
only from the displacement of air"
approbation n. Sanction.
291)
Aqueduct
n.
A
waterconduit, particularly one for
supplying a community from a
distance.
292)
Aqueous adj. Of, pertaining
to, or containing water.
293)
Arbiter n. One chosen or
appointed, by mutual consent of
parties in dispute, to decide
matters.
294)
Arbitrary adj. "an arbitrary
decision"
295)
Arbor n. A tree.
296)
Arboretum n. A botanical
garden or place devoted to the
cultivation of trees or shrubs.
297)
Arboriculture
n.
The
cultivation of trees or shrubs.
298)
Arcade
n.
A
vaulted
passageway or street; a roofed
passageway having shops, etc.
they walked on, past a classical
arcade"
299)
Archaic adj. very old or oldfashioned.
"Prisons are run on archaic
methods
300)
Archaism n. Old fashioned.
conscious archaisms inspired by
French harpsichord music"
301)
Archangel n. An angel of
high rank. .
302)
Archaeology n. The branch
of anthropology concerned with
the systematic investigation of
the relics of man.
303)
Archetype n. A prototype.
304)
Archipelago n. an extensive
group of islands. the Indonesian
archipelago"
305)
Ardent
adj.
very
enthusiastic or passionate. an
ardent
supporter
of
the
conservative cause
306)
Ardor n. Intensity of passion
or affection.
307)
Aristocracy n. a state in
which governing power is held by
the nobility.
308)
Aristocrat n. of, belonging
to, or typical of the aristocracy.
an aristocratic family"
309)
Armada n. a fleet of
warships
310)
Armful n. As much as can
be held in the arm or arms.
311)
Armory n. An arsenal
312)
An arsenal: a collection of
weapons and military equipment.
Britains nuclear arsenal"
313)
Aroma n. An pleasant smell
314)
Arraign v. To call into court,
her sister was arraigned on
charges of attempted murder".
315)
Arrant adj. complete, utter.
What arrant nonsense!"

316)
Arrear
n.
something
overdue and unpaid.
317)
Arrogant adj. excessively
proud, as of wealth, station,
learning, etc.
318)
Arrogate v. To take, illegally
319)
Artesian well n. A very
deep bored well. water rises due
to underground pressure. "the
availability of water from artesian
wells makes agriculture possible"
320)
Artful adj. clever, skillful
321)
Artifice n. clever or cunning
device "an industry dominated
by artifice"
322)
Artless adj. without skill or
finesse.
"her awkward, artless prose"
323)
Ascendant adj. rising in
power or influence. the newly
ascendant liberal party"
324)
Ascension n. The act of
rising.
325)
Ascent n. a climb or walk to
the summit of a mountain or hill.
the
first
ascent
of
the
Matterhorn"
326)
Ascetic adj. Self-discipline
"an ascetic life of prayer, fasting,
and manual labor"
327)
Ascribe v. To assign as a
quality or attribute.
328)
Ashen adj. Pale.
329)
Askance adv. With a side or
indirect glance or meaning.
330)
Asperity n. Harshness or
roughness of temper.
331)
Aspirant n. a person who
has
ambitions
to
achieve
something. an aspirant to the
throne"
332)
Assailant
n.
One
who
attacks.
333)
Assassin n. One who kills,
334)
Assay n. The chemical
analysis or testing of an alloy ore.
335)
Assent v. express approval or
agreement.
"the Prime Minister assented to
the change".
336)
Assess v. To determine the
amount of (a tax or other sum to
be paid).
337)
assets n. pl. Property in
general,
338)
Assiduous
adj.
showing
great care and perseverance.
She was assiduous in pointing
out every feature".
339)
Assignee n. One who is
appointed to act for another in
the management of certain
property and interests.
340)
Assimilate v. take in and
understand fully (information or
ideas)."Marie tried to assimilate
the week's events"
341)
Assonance n. Resemblance
or correspondence in sound.
342)
Assuage
v.
make
(an
unpleasant feeling) less intense.
the letter assuaged the fears of
most members"
343)
Astringent adj. Harsh in
disposition or character.
344)
Atheism n. The denial of the
existence of God.

345)
Athirst adj. wanting water.
346)
Athwart adv. From side to
side. A counter was placed
athwart to entrance
347)
Atone v. To make amends
for. a human sacrifice to atone for
the sin"
348)
Atrocity n. Great cruelty
act. Reckless wickedness. a
textbook which detailed war
atrocities"
349)
Auburn adj. Reddish-brown,
said usually of the hair.
350)
Audacious adj. Fearless.
351)
Audition n. The act or
sensation of hearing.
352)
Augur v. To predict.
353)
Augustinian adj. Pertaining
to St. Augustine, his doctrines, or
the religious orders called after
him.
354)
Aural adj. Of or pertaining to
the ear.
355)
Auricle n. One of the two
chambers of the heart which
receives the blood from the veins.
356)
Auricular
adj.
Of
or
pertaining to the ear, its auricle,
or the sense of hearing.
357)
Auriferous adj. Containing
gold.
358)
Auspice:
protecting,
or
propitious influence or guidance.
359)
Austere adj. severely strict
in attitude.
360)
Autarchy n. unrestricted
power.

361)
Autobiography n. The story
of one's life written by himself.
362)
Autocracy
n.
Absolute
government.
363)
Autocrat n. anyone who
claims or wields unrestricted or
undisputed authority or influence.
364)
Autopsy n. The examination
of a dead body by dissection to
ascertain the cause of death.
365)
Avalanche n. The fall or
sliding of a mass of snow or ice
down a mountain-slope,
366)
Avarice
n.
Passion
for
getting and keeping riches.
367)
Aver v: state or assert to be
the case.
"He averred that he was innocent
of the allegations"
368)
Aversion n. mental dislike. My
dog's pet aversion is visitors,
particularly males
369)
Avert v. To turn away or
aside. She averted her eye.
370)
Aviary n. A spacious cage or
enclosure in which live birds are
kept.
371)
Avidity n. Greediness.
372)
Avocation n. a hobby or
additional occupation.
373)
Avow v. To declare openly.
374)
Awry adv. & adj. Out of the
proper form, direction, or position.
375)
Aye adv. An expression of
assent.
376)
Azalea n. A flowering shrub.
377)
Azure n. The color of the sky