Vocab 1 - English scott

ameliorate

to improve something by making it better or less severe

analogous

similar to something else in a way that allows the two things to be compared

animosity

a strong feeling of hostility or dislike toward another person or group

anonymity

the condition of being unknown or having one's name and identity kept hidden

antithesis

the complete opposite of something in nature meaning or characteristics

arduous

requiring a great deal of physical effort energy or endurance to complete

assuage

to relieve calm or reduce an unpleasant feeling such as fear pain or worry

atrophy

to gradually weaken shrink or waste away because of lack of use or activity

austere

extremely plain strict or severe in appearance behavior or conditions without unnecessary comfort

authoritarian

characterized by a strict demand for obedience and control over other people

autonomy

the freedom and ability to make your own decisions and govern yourself independently

aberration

something that differs from what is normal expected or usual and represents a deviation from the standard

abstinence

the deliberate decision to avoid or give up a particular pleasure or activity such as drinking alcohol

abstract

existing as an idea or concept rather than as something physical concrete or directly observable

acquiesce

to accept something reluctantly or without protest after initially disagreeing with it

admonish

to strongly warn criticize or scold someone because of their behavior or actions

advocate

to publicly support encourage or argue in favor of a particular idea cause or position

aesthetic

relating to beauty art or the appreciation and enjoyment of artistic qualities

affinity

a natural liking connection or attraction toward a person thing or idea

alienate

to cause someone to feel isolated rejected or separated from others

aloof

emotionally distant and detached from other people or situations while avoiding close involvement

altruistic

showing genuine concern for the well-being of others and willingly helping them without expecting a personal reward

ambiguous

unclear or uncertain because something can be understood or interpreted in more than one possible way

ambivalent

having mixed or conflicting feelings about something and being unable to make a clear decision