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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. arrant - autocracy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
1. arrant ADJ. (an intensifier) downright. He had a reputation as an arrant
scoundrel.
2. array V. to arrange in order, one after the other. He tried to impress
others by arraying all of his erudite books in a prominent place.
3. arrear N. being in the rear. They were always known to be arrear in the
class because of their failure to master vocabulary.
4. arrogance N. assuming superior status without justification. The high
school dropout's arrogance was revealed when he criticized the doctor's
professional medical techniques.
5. arrogate V. to claim without justification. When he arrogated about his
strong vocabulary, some were skeptical considering he did not own or use a
dictionary.
6. arroyo N. a gully in a dry area with steep embankments and a flat bottom.
They were unable to make their way through the plains with a vehicle,
because of one arroyo after another.
7. arsenal N. a collection of military equipment; any collection. They were
equipped with an arsenal of food for the winter.
8. artful ADJ. crafty. He was known for his artful ways of avoiding his
teacher.
9. articulate V. to make distinct. He had a knack for being able to articulate
his feelings.
10. artifact N. a man-made object. The archaeologists were delighted to
discover several artifacts among the ancient ruins of the city.
11. artifice N. a clever trick. The disguise was found to be an artifice of the
spies.
12. artificial ADJ. man-made. They were disappointed when they discovered that
the fur was artificial.
13. artisan N. a skilled craftsman. Several artisans were hired to complete the
construction of Solomon's temple.
14. artless ADJ. free from cunning. It was refreshing to behold the artless
child, because he was not trying to deceive those around him.
15. ascendancy N. state of increasing or climbing in stature. This period has
been noted for the ascendancy of the royal family.
16. ascertain V. to affirm the certainty of. She just wanted to ascertain the
results of the survey to make sure they were not skewed.
17. ascetic ADJ. practicing extreme self-denial for comtemplative or religious
reasons. The ascetic principles of the organization, though not appealing
to a large number of people, were a unifying element among its members.
18. asceticism N. a lifestyle characterized by extreme self-denial. His
asceticism, though apparently extreme in nature, was not the basis of his
commitments.
19. ascribe V. to assign or give credit. In the drama he was ascribed with the
leading role.
20. aseptic ADJ. without germs. Before performing the medical procedure, the
patient's wound must be in aseptic condition.
21. ashen ADJ. pale without color. After hearing the tragic family news, her
face was ashen.
22. asinine ADJ. stupid. He was publicly regarded as unintelligent due to his
asinine remarks.
23. askance ADV. suspiciously. After his wallet was stolen without notice, he
looked askance at passers-by.
24. askew ADV. to one side; imbalanced. The teaching administrators were
concerned that the test scores would distribute askew for their district.
25. asperity N. harshness. When he was faced with a personal crisis, his
disposition developed more asperity.
26. aspersion N. a damaging criticism. The newspaper columnist was known to
publish aspersions against his political opponents.
27. aspirant N. one who aspires or has ambition. The aspirants used the college
classes to fulfill their goals, while the others used classes to pass their
time.
28. aspiration N. goal or ambition which one strives for. Her aspiration was to
master vocabulary.
29. assail V. to violently attack. They were assailed in the park after dark
and their possessions taken.
30. assay V. to test. The teacher assayed the students' vocabulary mastery.
31. assent V. to agree or consent. The mother assented to having a credit check
done before applying for the mortgage.
32. assessment N. to officially estimate value for taxation. The couple was
alarmed at the latest increase in the assessment of their house.
33. asset N. something useful. His heavy weight would be an asset to our
tug-of-war squad.
34. asseverate V. to earnestly assert. The new city ordinance was asseverated
at City Hall by the councilman before all the people.
35. assiduous ADJ. steadily diligent. Though he was not considered naturally
intelligent, through his assiduous studying, he not only gained the respect
of his peers and teachers, but surpassed his classmates.
36. assimilate V. to absorb or take in. After moving to the foreign country,
they subconsciously began to assimilate the native culture.
37. assistance N. help; aid. He needed financial assistance to finish college.
38. assuage V. to make milder; relieve. After committing the crime, he tried to
assuage his guilt.
39. asteroid N. a small planet typically located between Mars and Jupiter. The
astronomer's field of research was how asteroids cluster and repel each
other.
40. astigmatism N. defect of lens which causes lack of focus. His poor eyesight
gave him headaches, not because of a gradation of lens power, but due to
his astigmatism.
41. astral ADJ. having to do with the stars. An astral image was imprinted on
his memory.
42. astringent ADJ. austere. John the Baptist is a good example of an
astringent personality.
43. astronomical ADJ. of the study of the material universe; extremely large
quantity. If someone could count each grain of sand in the whole world, the
number would be astronomical.
44. astute ADJ. having keen discernment. The mediocre student hoped to develop
a more astute mind to improve his grades.
45. asunder ADV. dividing into parts. He tore the parking ticket asunder with
great displeasure when he returned to his car.
46. asylum N. refuge for needy, especially the insane. He was reluctantly
placed in the asylum until he recovered from his illness.
47. asymmetric ADJ. not the same on both sides. His body was approximately
symmetrical, but technically would have to be considered asymmetric.
48. atavistic ADJ. of the appearance of a trait not seen for generations in
ancestors. His dwarfism was peculiar due to the atavistic nature of its
occurrence last seen in a great-grandfather.
49. atelier N. artist's workshop. His private atelier was where he was known to
brainstorm his best work.
50. atheistic ADJ. denying the existence of God and gods. The speaker's
atheistic tendencies polarized his audience.
51. athwart PREP. across; opposing. Though their political views were athwart
each others, they managed to live as peaceful neighbors.
52. atone V. to repair or restore unity, especially for a crime. The parent
atoned for his child's wrongdoing by apologizing to the other family.
53. atrocity N. being wicked, cruel or brutal. During war time, they were known
to have committed one atrocity after another.
54. atrophy N. reduction in muscle tone or size. When his broken arm was taken
out of the cast, he was alarmed at the atrophy that had taken place.
55. attenuate V. to thin or weaken. The radio signal attenuated as they drove
further from its source.
56. attest V. to certify; to testify as valid. He attested that he had never
been so excited in his life as when he met the woman he married.
57. attribute V.,N. V. to consider to be resulting from. N. a trait. His
success was attributed to his shrewdness and ability to seize an
opportunity.
58. attrition N. wearing down due to friction; reduction in numbers. Instead to
eliminating jobs from the agency by firing people, they decided to reduce
the number of jobs through attrition.
59. atypical ADJ. not following the normal pattern. The product that had been
received with a defect was atypical of the company's fine performance.
60. audacious ADJ. extremely daring; bold. Esther was audacious when she
decided to importune King Xerxes of Persia to repeal the decree.
61. audit N. a formal examination of financial accounts. Even though they were
never caught for tax evasion, they could not escape the fear of a tax audit
by the authorities.
62. augment V. to increase or enlarge. They finally decided to augment the size
of the garage to allow for another car.
63. augur V. to predict; to foreshadow. Could the drop in world temperatures
augur a global winter?
64. augury N. divination; art of predicting. Their augury, scorned by many, had
an uncanny rate of success.
65. august ADJ. inspiring veneration. His delivery of the famous statesman's
historical speech was august and inspired new public service.
66. aureole N. radiance around the head; halo. The figure in the icon was
distinguished its aureole.
67. auroral ADJ. like the dawn or the Northern Lights. The light emanating into
the living room made an auroral effect.
68. auscultation N. listening to sounds within the body. The doctor usually
used a stethoscope to perform auscultation.
69. auspicious ADJ. promising success. The next year in the stock market seems
to be auspicious.
70. austere ADJ. stern; harsh. The austere teacher would not tolerate
compromises in his student's behavior.
71. austerity N. harshness of manner or lifestyle. He rejected a luxurious
lifestyle for minimal austerity, because he did not want his character to
be softened or weakened.
72. authenticate V. to determine as valid. They tried to authenticate their
vital information by obtaining their birth certificates.
73. authoritarian ADJ. advocating forfeiture of individuals' rights to an
authority. When negotiation and public persuasion failed to achieve his
goals, he hoped to establish order through authoritarian methods.
74. authoritative ADJ. considered as an authority. His book was considered to
be authoritative on the subject.
75. autocracy N. rule by one person without any limits. Many felt that if he
was allowed to rule the country based on his good intentions, that he would
turn the government into a malevolent autocracy.