AFOQT Word Association

aberration

something that differs from the norm

accord

agreement

adage

a proverb, wise saying

alacrity

a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action

allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event; hint

amity

friendship

animosity

strong dislike; bitter hostility

anthology

A collection of various writings, such as songs, stories, or poems

arbiter

one who decides; a judge

avarice

greed; desire for wealth

awe

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

bastion

(n.) a fortified place, stronghold

benediction

blessing

blasphemy

an insult to something held sacred

boon

a gift or blessing

brevity

briefness; short duration

bulwark

a strong defense

cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

chagrin

embarassment or disappointment

clamor

uproar

clemency

mercy; lenience

conumdrum

problem, puzzle

crux

main point; the heart of the matter

dearth

a lack, scarcity

deference

respect; consideration

deluge

a flood; an overwhelming rush

depravity

moral corruption

diction

the choice and use of words

discernment

insight; ability to see things clearly

din

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

discord

disagreement

dissent

(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement

effluvium

an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge

epoch

a period of time in history

exodus

departure

exposition

detailed explanation of an idea or theory.

facsimile

a copy or imitation

fallacy

(n.) a false notion or belief; an error in thinking

fervor

passion

fiend

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

forte

a person's strong point; what a person does best

foyer

a large entrance or reception room or area

furor

an uproar; a state of great anger or excitement

gamut

an entire range or series

genesis

beginning; origin

guile

deceit; trickery

idiom

expression not meant to be taken literally.

impetus

a moving force or stimulus

imcumbent

(adj.) obligatory or one holding an office

incursion

sudden invasion

indolence

laziness

infirmity

(n.) a weakness or ailment (physical, mental, moral, etc.)

intrigue

secret plot or scheme

iota

a very small amount

layman

a non-expert

levity

lightness; frivolity; lack of seriousness

malady

a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

maverick

an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

maxim

a rule of conduct

memento

something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir

milieu

the setting or environment

mores

accepted standards and customs of a social group

myriad

a very large number, many

neophyte

novice; beginner

obscure

unclear; clouded; partially hidden

odyssey

a long, adventurous journey

oversight

a careless error or omission

overture

an initial proposal or initiative

panacea

a remedy for all ills; cure-all

paradox

a contradiction or dilemma

parsimony

frugality, stinginess

partisan

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

pathology

the scientific study of disease

paucity

scarcity; lack

pedagogue

teacher

pittance

a small amount, usually referring to money

plight

A difficult or dangerous condition or situation

poise

great coolness and composure under strain

posterity

all future generations of people

prelude

(n.) an introduction

probity

honesty, integrity

propinquity

(n.) nearness; kinship

prowess

superior skill or ability

pundit

one who gives authoritative opinions

qualm

doubt; worry

quandary

a puzzling situation; a dilemma

rampart

a defensive structure or embankment

remnate

a small part remaining behind

rendezvous

meeting place

reprisal

a retaliation for an injury; revenge

reprobate

a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

respite

a period of relief or rest

reverence

deep respect

sanction

An official permission or approval; or, a penalty or restriction imposed to ensure compliance or punish an offense.

semblance

outward appearance

sheaf

a package of several things tied together

snare

trap

solace

comfort, relief

strife

(n.) bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle

sycophant

a flatterer; one who fawns on others in order to gain favor