Vocabulary Flashcards: 'Acro' Words

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acrobat

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A person who performs gymnastic feats, such as tumbling or balancing.

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acrobatics

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The performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination.

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acrophobia

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An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

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acronym

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A word formed from the initial letters of other words (e.g., NASA).

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acropolis

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A settlement, especially a citadel, built upon an area of elevated ground.

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sacrosanct

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Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

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acronical

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Occurring at nightfall or sunset.

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acrodont

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Having teeth attached to the edge of the jawbone without sockets.

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acropodium

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The highest point of a structure or the summit of a hill.

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acrocarp

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A type of moss that grows tall and makes little fruit at the top.