4000 words part 8

Agnate- related on the Father's side 1. If a man die intestate, having no natural heirs, his property shall pass to the nearest agnate. 2. The meaning of AGNATE is a relative whose kinship is traceable exclusively through males.

Agnostic- a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God. 1. I remain myself an unbeliever, an agnostic, but not an atheist on the subject. 2. · Edward Jones became an agnostic, and art replaced religion in his life. ·

Agrarian- pertaining to farming 1. In an agrarian environment, ownership of land remains the most important source of subsistence and employment. 2. An agrarian college prepares men and women for careers in land cultivation. 3. People are leaving an agrarian way of life to go to the city.

Agronomy- the science of crop production 1. Most would see seedling management as a modest section of crop agronomy and seeds better included in developmental physiology. 2. His eldest daughter, Sandra, is going to college to study agronomy.

air- discuss, broadcast 1. It is time to air our grievances. 2. The News of this this disaster will soon air on the evening news.

Airs- a quality or manner given by someone or something. 1. She answered with a faint air of boredom. 2. To have airs is to be condescending or arrogant — in other words, to act like you think you're better than other people. 3. If you put on airs, you'll find it hard to make friends.

Akimbo- with hand on hips 1. The yard porter, his arms akimbo, stood smiling with satisfaction before the large mirror. 2. Mom looked at the mess in my room, arms akimbo, and began yelling at the top of her lungs. 3. He stood, arms akimbo, refusing to move.

Akin- related to or similar in nature to 1. The dog and fox are closely akin. 2. For the first time in his life, he felt something akin to pity for Kris. 3. For Elizabeth, divorcing her ninth husband was akin to throwing out old shoes and buying a new pair.

Al Fresco- out doors 1. Tonight we will be dining al fresco. 2. A slightly raised decking area is perfect for alfresco dining and gives sea glimpses through the houses to the bay below.

Alacrity- speed and eagerness 1. She accepted the money with alacrity. 2. She accepted the invitation with an alacrity that surprised me. 3. They fell on the sandwiches with alacrity.

Albatross- large sea bird, a continuing problem that makes it difficult or impossible to do or achieve something. 1. Fame has become an albatross that prevents her from leading a normal and happy life. 2. If you describe something or someone as an albatross around your neck, you mean that they cause you great problems.

Albino- lacking pigment 1. It is not only among albino animals that colour factors are carried in a latent condition, but also in white flowers. 2. Because there is a history of hypopigmentation in her family, Lucy is much more likely of having an albino child that is lacking skin coloring.

Alcove- recess, niche 1. The shadowy figure disappeared into an alcove. 2. The alcove above the living room is the perfect place for the kids to hang out and play videogames 3. The living room alcove is filled with 26 trophies and dozens of medals.

Alias- assumed name 1. He checked into the hotel using an alias. 2. He adopted three aliases and was given passports and driving licences in these names.

Alibi- excuse or defense for (someone), especially by providing an account of their whereabouts at the time of an alleged act. 1. Nobody could confirm his alibi that he was at the movies. 2. Her doctor is her alibi: she was in surgery at the time of the murder.