A-Z-02 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-02 — 60 words
assuage verb
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
anguish noun
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
amok adjective
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
astonishing adjective
Extremely surprising, impressive, and amazing.
astonish verb
To surprise or impress (someone) greatly
audacious adjective
To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking
atrocious adjective
Horrifyingly wicked
aroma noun
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.
atrocity noun
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
avenge verb
To Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
angst noun
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
ambush nounverb
verb
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
appease verb
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
astound verb
To cause others to be very surprised or shocked
antics noun
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
articulate adjective
The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
animosity noun
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
astute adjective
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well
annihilate verb
To totally destroy
avalanche noun
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
ample adjective
Plentiful, more than enough
asinine adjective
Very stupid or silly
apocalypse noun
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
austere adjective
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
apologetic adjective
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
amiable adjective
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
ambush nounverb
noun
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
ambitious adjective
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.
amplify verb
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
anachronism noun
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
anonymous adjective
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
apathetic adjective
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
apathy noun
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
appalled adjective
Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.
arduous adjective
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
arrogant adjective
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
ascend verb
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
ascetic adjective
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.
aspiration noun
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
audacity adjective
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
augment verb
To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something.
auspicious adjective
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.
autocratic adjective
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
amorphous adjective
Lacking a clear shape or form.
anticlimax noun
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
antiquated adjective
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
arcane adjective
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.
arouse verb
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
arsenal noun
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
astounding adjective
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
authentic adjective
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
aura noun
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
antagonize verb
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
amnesia noun
A total or partial loss of memory
arbitrary adjective
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
amorous adjective
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
anecdote noun
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done
aristocratic adjective
Belonging to a class of people who are at the highest level of society.
aversion noun
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.
assault verb
To attack someone violently