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A person exhibiting alacrity is likely to act with hesitation and reluctance.
A person exhibiting alacrity is likely to act with hesitation and reluctance.
False
An anomaly is something that is completely typical and predictable.
An anomaly is something that is completely typical and predictable.
False
An amendment to a law usually involves making it less clear or more confusing.
An amendment to a law usually involves making it less clear or more confusing.
False
An apathetic individual shows great enthusiasm and interest.
An apathetic individual shows great enthusiasm and interest.
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An ambiguous statement is one that is crystal clear and has only one possible interpretation.
An ambiguous statement is one that is crystal clear and has only one possible interpretation.
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Antipathy is a feeling of strong liking and affection.
Antipathy is a feeling of strong liking and affection.
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An archaic word or phrase is one that is very modern and frequently used.
An archaic word or phrase is one that is very modern and frequently used.
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A benevolent person is typically cruel and unkind.
A benevolent person is typically cruel and unkind.
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To abrogate means to formally put an end to a system or institution.
To abrogate means to formally put an end to a system or institution.
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To abate one's feelings is to make someone feel embarrassed or disconcerted.
To abate one's feelings is to make someone feel embarrassed or disconcerted.
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Abstract concepts exist in thought but have a physical presence.
Abstract concepts exist in thought but have a physical presence.
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An abundant supply means there is a limited quantity available.
An abundant supply means there is a limited quantity available.
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To acquiesce is to accept something enthusiastically and with full consent.
To acquiesce is to accept something enthusiastically and with full consent.
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Someone who is adamant is open to persuasion and willing to change their mind.
Someone who is adamant is open to persuasion and willing to change their mind.
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To be affable means to be unfriendly and difficult to communicate with.
To be affable means to be unfriendly and difficult to communicate with.
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To aggravate a situation means to ease it and make it more bearable.
To aggravate a situation means to ease it and make it more bearable.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- abolish: formally end a system or institution
- abash: make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
- abrupt: sudden and unexpected, brief to the point of rudeness
- abstract: existing as an idea, not physically
- abundant: existing in large quantities, plentiful
Actions and Behaviors
- accentuate: make something more noticeable
- accommodate: provide lodging or adapt to someone
- accumulate: gather or acquire increasing quantities
- acquiesce: accept reluctantly without protest
- acknowledge: accept or admit the existence or truth of something
- acquire: obtain or learn a skill, habit, or quality
- adhere: stick fast to a surface or follow a practice
- allocate: distribute resources or duties for a purpose
- alleviate: make suffering or a problem less severe
- ameliorate: make something bad or unsatisfactory better
Personal Qualities
- adroit: clever or skillful in using hands or mind
- affable: friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
- altruistic: showing selfless concern for others
- ambitious: having a strong desire and determination to succeed
- amicable: having a spirit of friendliness
- auspicious: conducive to success, favorable
States and Conditions
- agitation: a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
- ambivalence: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
- anomaly: something that deviates from the standard or expected
- antipathy: a deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike
- apathy: showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
- anthropology: the study of human societies and cultures
Other Concepts
- adjacent: next to or adjoining something else
- adverse: preventing success or development, harmful or unfavorable
- affinity: a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something
- alteration: the process of changing or modifying
- ambiguous: open to more than one interpretation
- annotate: add notes to a text or diagram giving explanation or comment
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