English Vocabulary Quiz: A-Words
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What does the word 'abnormal' mean?

  • Having multiple norms
  • Deviating from the normal or usual (correct)
  • Conforming to the normal or usual
  • Being without any norms

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of the word 'accord'?

  • Agreement
  • Concurrence
  • Disagreement (correct)
  • Harmony

What is the meaning of the word 'aesthetic'?

  • Related to science
  • Related to logic
  • Related to ethics
  • Related to beauty (correct)

Which of these words is NOT related to 'air'?

<p>Amiable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'alleviate'?

<p>To make less severe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word is the opposite of 'ambiguous'?

<p>Clear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'anti' mean in the word 'antibiotic'?

<p>Against (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words is NOT related to 'anger'?

<p>Anxious (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'appal'?

<p>To shock or horrify (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words is a synonym of 'appreciate'?

<p>Value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary for University English Exams

A

  • Abandon: to leave or give up something
  • Abnormally: in an abnormal or unusual way
  • Aboard: on or in a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • Abortion: the deliberate termination of a pregnancy
  • Above: higher than something else
  • Abreast: alongside or equal to something
  • Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
  • Absent: not present or accounted for
  • Absolute: completely or totally
  • Absorb: to take in and assimilate something
  • Abstract: existing in thought or as an idea
  • Absurd: unreasonable or ridiculous
  • Abundant: existing in large amounts
  • Abuse: to use something or someone unfairly or improperly

Academic

  • Academic: related to a school or university
  • Academician: a person who is an expert in a particular field of study
  • Accelerate: to make something happen more quickly
  • Accent: a way of pronouncing words that is typical of a particular region or group
  • Accept: to agree to or tolerate something
  • Accountability: the quality of being accountable or responsible

Action and Activity

  • Accomplish: to complete or fulfill something
  • Accord: to give or grant something
  • Accordance: the state of being in agreement or harmony
  • Account: a record of money received or paid
  • Accountability: the quality of being accountable or responsible

Achievement and Action

  • Achieve: to accomplish or attain something
  • Achievement: something that has been accomplished or attained
  • Active: engaged in or ready for action
  • Actor: a person who takes part in a play or movie
  • Actress: a female actor
  • Actual: existing in reality or in fact

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Test your knowledge of English vocabulary starting with words beginning with the letter 'A'. This quiz covers various words from 'abandon' to 'account' and can help you improve your language skills.

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