6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 3

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
anatomy noun We studied human anatomy in college. structure of an animal
anecdote noun He regaled us with an anecdote about his life. a humorous short story
annex verb The city wanted to annex their farm. to append or attach
noun Our classroom was an annex to the school. a wing added to a building
antelope noun We saw antelopes grazing in the forest. type of animal with horns
antique adj. She bought an antique chair for her home. very old
noun The cabinet was a valuable antique. belonging to an earlier period
antiquity noun It was a carving of great antiquity. ancient times
apparel noun We went shopping for winter apparel. outer garments, clothing
appease verb They wanted to appease their enemies. to pacify, to grant concessions