Vocabulary List 4 - Part 1
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What is the antonym of the word 'abject'?

  • Miserable
  • Normality (correct)
  • Obscure
  • Stubborn

The word 'abjure' means to accept a belief or claim.

False (B)

What is the definition of 'abrogate'?

To repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement); evade responsibility.

To leave hurriedly and secretly to avoid detection is to __________.

<p>abscond</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

<p>Accede = Agree to a request or treaty Admonish = Warn or reprimand firmly Accretion = Growth through gradual collection Acumen = Insight in making good judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes someone who is very firm in their opinions and refuses to change?

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

The synonym of 'acumen' is 'ignorance'.

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An example of an act of rejecting something is __________.

<p>abnegation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adverse' mean?

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

An advocate is someone who opposes a particular cause or policy.

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What does the verb 'aggrandize' refer to?

<p>To increase power, status, or wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who is described as _____ has a large amount of money.

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Match the following words with their meanings:

<p>Adumbrate = To foreshadow or symbolize Alacrity = Brisk and cheerful readiness Alias = Another term or synonym Advocate = A person who supports a cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Adumbrate

To briefly outline or foreshadow something, often indicating a larger or more complex idea.

Adverse

Harmful or unfavorable, likely to prevent progress or success.

Advocate

A person who publicly supports a cause or policy, or the act of doing so.

Affluent

Having a large amount of money or wealth, usually describing individuals or areas.

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Aggrandize

To increase someone's power, status, or wealth, often in an inflated way.

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Aberration

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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Abject

Describing something extremely bad or unfortunate, to the highest degree.

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Abjure

To formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim.

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Abnegation

The act of giving up or rejecting something, especially personal desires or comforts.

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Abscond

To leave a place secretly and hurriedly, usually to avoid getting caught.

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Abstruse

Difficult to understand, complex, or obscure.

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Accede (to)

To agree to a request, demand, or treaty; to assume a position or role.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary List 4 - Part 1

  • Aberration: Different from the norm; synonyms: deviation; antonyms: normality
  • Abject: (Of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree; synonyms: miserable; antonyms: proud
  • Abjure: Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim); synonyms: retract; antonyms: accept
  • Abnegation: The act of renouncing or rejecting something; synonyms: self-denial; antonyms: acceptance
  • Abrogate: Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement); synonyms: revoke; antonyms: institute
  • Abscond: Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest; synonyms: flee; antonyms: stay
  • Abstruse: Difficult to understand; synonyms: obscure; antonyms: clear
  • Accede (to): Agree to a demand, request, or treaty; synonyms: consent; antonyms: refuse
  • Accost: Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively; synonyms: confront; antonyms: ignore
  • Accretion: The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual collection of layers or matter; synonyms: accumulation; antonyms: reduction
  • Acumen: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain; synonyms: insight; antonyms: ignorance
  • Adamant: Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; synonyms: stubborn; antonyms: flexible
  • Admonish: Warn or reprimand someone firmly; synonyms: caution; antonyms: commend

Vocabulary List 4 - Part 2

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Test your knowledge with Vocabulary List 4 - Part 1, featuring a selection of challenging words along with their definitions, synonyms, and antonyms. Explore the nuances of vocabulary as you identify meanings and uses of various terms. Perfect for enhancing your language skills!

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