More Word Smart 6-10

anthology (n)

a collection, especially of literary works

anthropomorphic (adj)

ascribing human characteristics to nonhuman animals or objects

antipodal (adj)

situated on opposite sides of the Earth; exactly opposite

antiquity (n)

ancientness; ancient times

antiquary / antiquarian (n)

a person who studies ancient things

aperture (n)

an opening; the opening inside a camera’s lens

apex (n)

highest point

apogee (n)

the most distant point in the orbit of the moon or of an artificial satellite; used figuratively with the same meaning as apex

perigee (n)

the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth

apoplexy (n)

stroke (that is, numbness and paralysis resulting from the sudden loss of blood flow to the brain)

apoplectic (adj)

suffering from apoplexy; overcome with anger

apostasy (n)

abandonment or rejection of faith or loyalty

apostate (n)

a person who commits apostasy

appalling (adj)

causing horror or consternation

apparition (n)

a ghost or ghostly object

appellation (n)

a name

appendage (n)

something added on to something else; a supplement

append (v)

to add something on to something else

apportion (v)

to distribute proportionally; to divide into portions

apposite (adj)

distinctly suitable; pertinent

appraise (v)

to estimate the value or quality of; to judge

appraisal (n)

the act of appraising

apprise (v)

to give notice to; to inform

appurtenance (n)

something extra; an appendage; an accessory

apropos (adj)

appropriate; coming at the right time

malapropos (adj)

inopportune; inappropriate

apt (adj)

appropriate; having a tendency to; likely

arcade (n)

• a passageway defined by a series of arches

• a covered passageway with shops on either side

• an area filled with coin-operated games

archipelago (n)

a large group of islands

archives (n)

a place where historical documents or materials are stored; the documents or materials themselves

archive (v)

to transfer computer data onto disks or tapes and store them in a safe spot

archivist (n)

a person who archives things in archives

archival (adj)

having to do with archives

arid (adj)

very dry; lacking life, interest, or imagination

armament (n)

implements of war; the process of arming for war

armistice (n)

truce

arraign (v)

to bring to court to answer an indictment; to accuse

arrant (adj)

utter; unmitigated; bad; absolute

errant (adj)

wandering or straying or in error

arrears (n)

the state of being in debt; unpaid debts

arsenal (n)

a collection of armaments; a facility for storing or producing armaments; a supply of anything useful

articulate (v)

to pronounce clearly; to express clearly

articulate (adj)

(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

artisan (n)

a person skilled in a craft

ascertain (v)

to determine with certainty; to find out definitely

ascribe (v)

to credit to or assign; to attribute

askance (adv)

with suspicion or disapproval

aspersion (n)

a slanderous or damning remark

assail (v)

to attack vigorously

assailant (n)

an attacker, especially by police officers on television shows

assert (v)

to claim strongly; to affirm

assert oneself (phrase)

to express yourself boldly

assess (v)

to evaluate; to estimate; to appraise

reassess (v)

to rethink or reevaluate something

astringent (adj)

harsh; severe; withering = stringent

astringency (n)

the quality of being astringent

asylum (n)

a mental hospital or similar institution; refuge; a place of safety

atone (v)

to make amends

atonement (n)

the act of making amends for your misdeeds

atrophy (v/n)

to wither away; to decline from disuse | a decrease in size, structure or function

hypertrophy (n)

an increase in size, structure or function

attest (v) [+ to N]

to give proof of; to declare to be true or correct; to give testimony

attribute (v)

to credit to or assign; to ascribe

attribute (n)

a characteristic or a distinctive feature

augur (v)

to serve as an omen or be a sign; to predict or foretel

augury (n)

a sign of what might happen in the future; the skill of knowing what will happen in the future

august (adj)

inspiring admiration or awe

auspices (n)

protection; support; sponsorship

auspicious (adj)

promising, favorable, or fortunate

inauspicious (adj)

showing signs that something will not be successful or positive

auxiliary (adj)

secondary; additional; giving assistance or aid

avail (v)

to help; to be of use; to serve

availing (adj)

to be helpful or of use

unavailing (adj)

to be unhelpful or of no use

avant-garde (n/adj)

the vanguard; members of a group, especially of a literary or artistic one, who are at the cutting edge of their field

aversion (n)

a strong feeling of dislike

averse (adj) (+ to)

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

adverse (adj)

unfavourable

avert (v)

to turn away; to prevent

avid (adj)

eager; enthusiastic