4000 words part 15

Append- to add something ap·pend /əˈpend/ 1. The charm bracelet had acquired so many charms that Stacey had a hard time finding space to append her newest one. 2. For nine years he maintained this attitude, and resolutely refused to append his signature to the treaty of 1831.

Apposite- apt or suitable ap·po·site /ˈapəzət/ 1. Her remarks are extremely apposite to the present discussion. 2. His conclusions remain apposite today.

Apprehensive- anxious or worried ap·pre·hen·sive /ˌaprəˈhensiv/ 1. I've invited a lot of people to the party, but I'm a little apprehensive that no one will come. 2. Kate is apprehensive about losing her job.

Apprise- inform ap·prise /əˈprīz/ 1. He saw no reason to apprise the committee of what had happened. 2. We were fully apprised of the situation.

approbation-approval ap·pro·ba·tion /ˌaprəˈbāSH(ə)n/ 1. Everybody seemed to be waiting for him to speak, looking at him for approbation. 2. It sounded simply wonderful; already her head was nodding in approbation.

Apropos- appropriate or in reference to ap·ro·pos /ˌaprəˈpō/ 1. It sounded simply wonderful; already her head was nodding in approbation. 2. Apropos to that, membership in the drivers' eyes was still highly coveted.

Apt- suitable or likely to do something apt /apt/ 1. They are apt to develop an increased awareness of community conditions as a result of this expansion in the scope of their everyday activities. 2. This is not an apt description of our condition.

Aptitude- ability ap·ti·tude /ˈaptəˌto͞od/ 1. Tomas wasn't a good swimmer yet and had no natural aptitude for it. 2. She began modelling while still at school, though she also showed an early aptitude for art.

Aquatic- pertaining to water a·quat·ic /əˈkwädik,əˈkwadik/ 1. Watch aquatic creatures in their natural habitat. 2. They feed on aquatic plants or on grass.

Arbiter- judge ar·bi·ter /ˈärbədər/ 1. The mayor will act as the final arbiter in any disputes between board members. 2. The treasurer is the final arbiter on mergers and takeovers involving foreign companies.