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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'abate'?

  • A student's excitement increases as the school year progresses.
  • A company's profits remain constant despite market fluctuations.
  • A storm's intensity lessens after several hours. (correct)
  • A building's height is increased with each new addition.

Which of the following actions exemplifies someone who is 'abstemious'?

  • Engaging in regular physical exercise to maintain fitness.
  • Donating generously to charitable organizations.
  • Consuming excessive amounts of food and drink at a party.
  • Practicing self-restraint and moderation in eating and drinking. (correct)

In which situation would it be most appropriate to 'admonish' someone?

  • When offering congratulations for a job well done.
  • When scolding a child for misbehaving. (correct)
  • When providing encouragement during a challenging task.
  • When politely disagreeing with someone's opinion.

Which of the following best describes something that is considered 'aesthetic'?

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Which term is closest in meaning to 'aggregate' in the context of data analysis?

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A company decides to 'amalgamate' with another. What is the most likely outcome?

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Which of the following situations involves someone likely to 'abscond'?

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What does the term 'abeyance' suggest about the status of a plan?

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Which of the following projects would be considered 'aberrant'?

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If a discussion begins to 'digress', what is happening?

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Flashcards

Abate/Subside

To become less strong; to lessen in intensity or degree; to moderate.

Aberrant/Anomalous

Deviating from what is normal or expected; unusual or abnormal.

Abeyance

A state of temporary disuse or suspension; inactivity.

Abscond

To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action.

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Abstemious

Practicing self-denial; refraining from indulging in something.

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Admonish

To reprimand or advise gently but seriously; to warn or caution.

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Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; of pleasing appearance.

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Aggregate

A whole formed by combining several separate elements.

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Amalgamate/Incorporate

To combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

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Study Notes

  • Abate/Subside: To make something less strong, moderate.
  • Aberrant/Anomalous/Digress/Diverge: Unusual, abnormal, deviant, atypical.
  • Abeyance: Suspended action.
  • Abscond: To depart secretly and hide, escape, flee.
  • Abstemious: Sober, sparing in eating and drinking.
  • Admonish: Scold, warn.
  • Aesthetic: Artistic, beautiful, appealing.
  • Aggregate: Total, gather.
  • Amalgamate/Incorporate: Unite, combine, consolidate.

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