| 180. antithesis : contrast; direct opposite of or to * This tyranny was the antithesis of all that he had hoped for, and he fought it with all his strength. 182. apathetic : indifferent * He felt apathetic about the conditions he had observed and did not care to fight against them. 183. apathy : lack of caring; indifference * A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote. 187. aphasia : loss of speech due to injury or illness * After the automobile accident, the victim had periods of aphasia when he could not speak at all or could only mumble incoherently. 188. aphorism : pithy maxim * An aphorism differs from an adage in that it is more philosophical or scientific. 193. apogee : highest point * When the moon in its orbit is furthest away from the earth, it is at its apogee. 195. apostate : one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs * Because he switched from one party to another, his former friends shunned him as an apostate. 196. apothecary : druggist * In Holland, apothecaries still sell spices as well as ointments and pills. 198. apotheosis : deification; glorification * The Roman empress Livia envied the late emperor his apotheosis; she hopedthat on her death she, too, would be exalted to the rank of a god. 200. apparition : ghost; phantom * Hamlet was uncertain about the identity of the apparition that had appeared and spoken to him. 201. appease : pacify; soothe * We have discovered that, when we try to appease our enemies, we encourage them to make additional demands. 202. appellation : name; title * He was amazed when the witches hailed him with his correct appellation. 203. append : attach * I shall append this chart to my report. 204. application : diligent attention; (secondary meaning) apply * Pleased with how well Tom had whitewashed the fence, Aunt Polly praised him for his application. 205. apposite : appropriate; fitting * He was always able to find the apposite phrase, the correct expression for every occasion. 206. appraise : estimate the value of * It is difficult to appraise old paintings; it is easier to call them priceless. 207. appreciate : be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of * Little Orphan Annie truly appreciated the stocks Daddy Warbucks ave her, w hose value appreciated considerably over the years. 208. apprehend : arrest ( a criminal); dread; perceive * The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him before long. 209. apprehensive : fearful; discerning * His apprehensive glances at the people who were walking in the street revealed his nervousness. 210. apprise : inform * When he was apprised of the dangerous weather conditions, he decided to postpone his trip. 211. approbation : approval * Wanting her parents' regard, she looked for some sign of their approbation 212. appropriate : acquire; take possession of for one's own use * The ranch owners appropriated the lands that had originally been set aside for the Indians' use. 215. aptitude : fitness; talent * The counselor evaluated his aptitudes before advising him about the careerhe should follow. 222. arcade : a covered passageway, usually lined with shops * The arcade was popular with shoppers because it gave them protection from the summer sun and the winter rain. 223. arcane : secret; mysterious * What was arcane to us was clear to the psychologist. 226. archetype : prototype; primitive pattern * The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey. 229. ardor : heat; passion; zeal * Katya's ardor was contagious; soon all her fellow demonstrators were busily making posters and handing out flyers, inspired by her ardent enthusiasm for the cause. 232. aria : operatic solo * At her Metropolitan Opera audition, Marian Anderson sang an aria from Norma. 233. arid : dry; barren * The cactus had adapted to survive in an arid environment. 234. aristocracy : hereditary nobility; privileged class * Americans have mixed feelings about hereditary aristocracy: 235. armada : fleet of warships * Queen Elizabeth's navy was able to defeat the mighty armada that threatened the English coast. 236. aromatic : fragrant * Medieval sailing vessels brought aromatic herbs from China to Europe. 241. arrogance : pride, haughtiness * The arrogance of the nobility was resented by the middle class. 246. artisan : a manually skilled worker * Artists and artisans alike are necessary to the development of a culture. 247. artless : without guile; open and honest * Red Riding Hood's artless comment, \Grandma, what big eyes you have!\ indicates the child's innocent surprises at her \grandmother's\ changed appearance. 248. ascendancy : controlling influence * President Marcos failed to maintain his ascendency over Philippines. 251. ascribe : refer; attribute; assign * I can ascribe no motive for her acts. 258. aspersion : slanderous remark * Do not cast aspersions on her character. 259. aspirant : seeker after position or status * Although I am as aspirant for public office, I am not willing to accept the dictates of the party bosses. 260. aspiration : noble ambition * Youth's aspirations should be as lofty as the stars. 261. assail : assault * He was assailed with questions after his lecture. 263. assent : agree; accept * It gives me great pleasure to assent to your request. 264. assert : state strongly or positively; insist on or demand recognition of (rights,claims, etc). * When Jill asserted that nobody else in the junior class had such an early curfew, her parents Asserted themselves, telling her that if she didn't get home by nine o'clock she would be grounded for the week. 266. assiduous : diligent * It took Rembrandt weeks of assiduous labor before he was satisfied with his portrait of his son. 267. assimilate : absorb; cause to become homogenous * The manner in which the United States was able to assimilate the hordes of immigrants during the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth centuries will always be a source of pride. |
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