A-Z-02

60 words & definitions

assuage
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
anguish
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
amok
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
astonishing
Extremely surprising, impressive, and amazing.
astonish
To surprise or impress (someone) greatly
audacious
To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking
atrocious
Horrifyingly wicked
aroma
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
atrocity
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
avenge
To Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
angst
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
ambush
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
appease
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
astound
To cause others to be very surprised or shocked
antics
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
articulate
The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
animosity
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
astute
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well
annihilate
To totally destroy
avalanche
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
ample
Plentiful, more than enough
asinine
Very stupid or silly
apocalypse
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
austere
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
apologetic
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
amiable
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
ambush
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
ambitious
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.
amplify
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
anachronism
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
anonymous
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
apathetic
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
appalled
Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.
arduous
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
arrogant
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
ascend
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
ascetic
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.
aspiration
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
audacity
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
augment
To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something.
auspicious
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.
autocratic
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
amorphous
Lacking a clear shape or form.
anticlimax
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
antiquated
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
arcane
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.
arouse
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
arsenal
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
astounding
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
authentic
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
aura
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
antagonize
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
amnesia
A total or partial loss of memory
arbitrary
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
amorous
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
anecdote
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done
aristocratic
Belonging to a class of people who are at the highest level of society.
aversion
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.
assault
To attack someone violently