Flashcards: Bowyer 3
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kasielasserre1 on September 7, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 antecedent | coming before in place or time |
| antediluvian | prehistoric; ancient beyond measure |
| antepenultimate | third from last |
| anterior | preceeding, previous, prior to, before |
| anthology | collection of literary works |
| anthropomorphic | attributing human qualities to non humans |
| antipathy | dislike, hostility; extreme opposition, aversion |
| antiquated | outdated, obselete |
| antithesis | exact opposite or direct contrast |
| apathetic | indifferent unconcern |
| aphasia | inability to speak or use words |
| aphorism | old saying or short pithy statement |
| apocryphal | not genuine, fictional |
| apostate | one who renounces a religious faith |
| apostrophe | speech to the reader or someone not present |
| apotheosis | glorification; glorified ideal |
| appease | satisfy, placate, calm, pacify |
| approbation | praise; official approval |
| appropriate | to take possesion of |
| arable | suitable for cultivation |
| arcane | secret, obscure, known only to a few |
| archaic | antiquated, from an earlier time; outdated |
| archipelago | large group of islands |
| ardent | passionate, enthusiastic, pervent |
| arduous | extremely difficult, leborious |
| arraign | to call to court to answer a charge |
| arrogate | to demand, claim arrogantely |
| artifact | historical relic, item made by human craft |
| artisan | a craftsperson; expert |
| arbitrary | depending solely on individual will; inconsistent |
| arboreal | relating to trees, living in trees |
| aphelion | the point in a plant's orbit farthest from the sun |