Practice Flash Cards

Front 1

accurate

Back 1

careful or meticulous

Front 2

address

Back 2

a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particulargroup of persons

Front 3

afford

Back 3

to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence oradverse effect

Front 4

alert

Back 4

a warning or alarm of an impending military attack, a storm, etc

Front 5

analyze

Back 5

to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or givethe essence of

Front 6

ancestor

Back 6

an object, idea, style, or occurrence serving as a prototype,forerunner, or inspiration to a later one

Front 7

annual

Back 7

occurring or returning once a year:

Front 8

apparent

Back 8

capable of being easily perceived or understood; plain or clear;obvious

Front 9

appropiate

Back 9

suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc

Front 10

arena

Back 10

the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorialcombats or other performances

Front 11

arrest

Back 11

to seize (a person) by legal authority or warrant; take into custody

Front 12

ascend

Back 12

to move, climb, or go upward; mount; rise

Front 13

assist

Back 13

to give support or aid to; help

Front 14

attempt

Back 14

to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek

Front 15

attentive

Back 15

characterized by or giving attention; observant

Front 16

attractive

Back 16

providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner;pleasing; charming; alluring

Front 17

awkward

Back 17

lacking skill or dexterity