Advanced English 10 List 1 Vocab. 2010
About this set
Created by:
greenandbluetiger on January 24, 2010
Subjects:
english vocabulary, english vocabulary words, english vocab, advanced english 10
Description:
Vocabulary terms needed for Mrs. Salmon's Advanced English 10 1st Semester Exam
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
29 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abhor | to hate |
| abridge | to shorten (as in the ABRIDGED version of Les Miserables) |
| abscond | to flee |
| adjacent | next to |
| adversity | hardship |
| adroit | (adj.) clever |
| adulterate | to make impure |
| aesthetic | artistic |
| affable | friendly |
| affirmation | positive statement |
| aggravate | to intensify |
| alacrity | (n.) promptness |
| aleviate | relieve |
| allusion | reference |
| altercation | argument |
| altruism | (n.) generosity with no concern for self |
| ambiguous | unclear |
| amorphous | shapeless |
| anarchy | chaos/without rules |
| animosity | strong hatred |
| antipathy | hatred |
| antithesis | opposite |
| appease | pacify |
| apprehension | (n.) anxiety |
| archaic | obsolete |
| astute | (adj.) quick to understand |
| audacity | courage |
| augment | increase |
| austere | (adj.) strict |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.