A | B |
abolish | to end, or do away with |
absolute | complete, unmixed, not limited |
accurate | free from mistakes or errors |
acquire | to gain; attain |
acquisition | something someone has gained |
adapt | to change or adjust |
adherence | attachment to, support of |
adopt | to choose and follow, vote to accept |
advocate | to speak or write in support of something |
affect | to influence or produce a change in |
aggression | a forceful, hostile or warlike act |
aggressive | inclined toward militant action |
agrarian | of agriculture or farmers |
allocate | to set apart for a specific purpose |
allocation | that which is set apart |
alter | to change |
analysis | examination of the parts making up a whole |
appease | to pacify or quiet |
assert | to declare, or defend |
assimilate | to absorb or make alike |
assume | to suppose or take for granted |
assumption | anything that someone takes for granted |
assure | to convince or promise |
authority | the power to enforce obedience |
authorize | to delegate power |
arbitrate | reach a judgement or settlement, negotiate |
ameliorate | to make better or improve |
attempt | to make an effort, to try to complete |
arouse | evoke, awaken, excite |
assess | to evaluate or estimate the nature of or amount of something |
arose | emerged; became apparent |
abridged | to shorten, reduce, lessen, to cut down |
apathy | lack of interest; absence of passion |
attain | to achieve, accomplish, reach |
appropriate | to set apart, authorize, legislate |
anti-semitic | discriminating against Jews |
annexed | to add or incorporate (as in part of a city, country, political territory) |
allegiance | loyalty |
ambassador | an official, a representative of a country or organization |
autonomous | self-governing, independent |
armistice | a temporary suspension |
affirmative action | the encouragement of participation of women and minorities in education and employment |
amplified | to make larger, greater, stronger, louder |
averted | to turn away; avoid |
appeal | a request for aid or help (noun); to apply for review of a case (adjective) |
affluent | having a great deal of wealth or money |