English 202 Vocab week 1

Starting with A

Ambulatory

Able to walk or move around, not stuck in bed.

Synonym: ambulant, mobile

Antonym: stationary, immobile

Amphibious

Able to live or operate in both land and water.

Synonym: semi-aquatic

antonym: aquatic, marine

androgynous

Having a mix of both male and female traits

synonym: Epicene

antonym: gendered, masculine, feminine

aperture

An opening hole, or gap.

synonym: slit, orifice, vent

antonym: closure, seal, barrier

apex

The highest point, peak, or pointed tip of something.

synonym: peak, summit, zenith

antonym: base, bottom

apparition

A ghost or a sudden unexpected sight of a supernatural form.

synonym: phantom, spirit, ghost

antonym: reality, fact, truth

aborigine

To be naturally or originally occurring in an area

synonym: Native

antonym: Invasive, immigrant

altercation

A brief and disruptive dispute

synonym: fight, disagreement, argument

antonym:agreement

amalgam

A mix of different parts to make one whole thing

synonym: fusion, meld, together

antonym: separation, division, disconnection

Ambrosial

Exceptionally pleasing to the senses, especially through a delicious taste or a sweet fragrant smell.

synonym: Delectable, savory, nectarous

antonym: unpleasant, distasteful