4000 words part 7

Afoul- entangled, in trouble 1. The boat ran afoul of the seaweed. 2. The explorers had started their journey with little trouble, but they soon ran afoul of many troubles with the weather and terrain.

Aft- rear 1. We stood on the ship's deck facing aft. 2. Geoffrey, Joe and I installed ourselves in the aft cabin.

Aftermath- consequence 1. In the aftermath of the fire, many people were in need of shelter. 2. The country is rebuilding its economy in the aftermath of the war.

Agape- wide open, wonder 1. There she sat, mouth agape, as she took in her new surroundings. 2. Some just stood there, their mouths agape, stunned by what the old woman had just said 3. God's agape love is unmerited, gracious, and constantly seeking the benefit of the ones He loves.

Agenda- plan, timetable 1. The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research. 2. There are several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting.

Agent provocateur- agitator 1. An agent provocateur induces others to be violent or commit an illegal act in order to incriminate them or discredit a cause. 2. The government used agents provocateurs to try to undermine the opposition party.

Aggrandize- increase power, enhance reputation 1. Alexander carried on a double policy, always ready to seize opportunities to aggrandize his family. 2. I attempted to aggrandize the CEO's high status in the company to sweet talk him into signing off on the deal. 3. The dictator sought to aggrandize himself by new conquests.

Aggravate- Worsen 1. She aggravated an old knee injury. 2. A headache can be aggravated by too much exercise.

Aggregate- total, collect 1. We spent an aggregate of 30 million dollars in advertising during the last three years. 2. Schools often use test scores to aggregate students into classes based on intelligence.

Aggressor- Attacker 1. They demanded that all the aggressor troops be pulled out from their country. 2. At school it became apparent that the aggressor was the bully as his victim was writhing on the ground in pain.

Aggrieve- Mistreat 1. He felt aggrieved by their refusal to meet with him. 2. He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team

Aggrieved- unjustly injured 1. The aggrieved party shall immediately notify the other party in writing of the nature of the alleged claim, controversy or dispute, not later than seven (7) days from awareness of the existence thereof. 2. Aggrieved means suffering actual loss or injury, or being exposed to potential loss or injury, to legitimate interests. Such interests include, but are not limited to, business, economic, aesthetic, governmental, recreational, or conservational interests.

Aghast- horrified 1. She watched aghast as his life flowed away. 2. The teacher was aghast at how many of her students failed the simple test.

Agile- nimble 1. He is known to have an agile and quick mind. 2. He seems to have transferred the nimble manipulation of his limbs to an equally agile play with words 3. To be agile is to be able to move quickly and easily.

Agitate- to stir up 1. If I talk about the problem with him it just agitates him even more. 2. The mixture is heated and then agitated. 3. Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike.