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Which word means to give up power?
Which word means to give up power?
- admonish
- absolve
- abdicate (correct)
- advocate
What does the term adamant describe?
What does the term adamant describe?
- flexible
- ambiguous
- determined (correct)
- yielding
Which term is used to refer to a deliberate act that causes offense?
Which term is used to refer to a deliberate act that causes offense?
- adversary
- alleviate
- affront (correct)
- abhor
Which word best describes a state of indifference?
Which word best describes a state of indifference?
What does the word augment mean?
What does the word augment mean?
Which adjective describes something that is not normal or average?
Which adjective describes something that is not normal or average?
What does the verb alleviate mean?
What does the verb alleviate mean?
Which word denotes a quality of being wealthy?
Which word denotes a quality of being wealthy?
Flashcards
Abbreviate
Abbreviate
To shorten something, often by using an abbreviation.
Abdicate
Abdicate
To give up power or authority voluntarily, usually from a position of leadership.
Abhor
Abhor
To feel intense dislike or disgust towards someone or something.
Abnormal
Abnormal
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Abode
Abode
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Abrasive
Abrasive
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Abrupt
Abrupt
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Absolution
Absolution
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List - Definitions
- abbreviate (v.): to shorten
- abdicate (v.): to give up power
- abhor (v.): to despise
- abnormal (adj.): not normal, average
- abode (n.): residence
- abrasive (adj.): irritating
- abrupt (adj.): blunt
- absolution (n.): forgiveness
- absolve (v.): to free from guilt
- abstain (v.): to hold back
- abundant (adj.): plentiful
- accelerate (v.): to advance
- acclaim (v.): to praise
- accommodate (v.): to make room
- accountable (adj.): responsible for
- accumulate (v.): to collect
- accuse (v.): to blame
- acrid (adj.): bitter
- adamant (adj.): determined
- adaptable (adj.): able to change
- adept (adj.): skillful
- adhere (v.): to attach, to stick
- adjacent (adj.): next to
- admonish (v.): to warn
- adorn (v.): to decorate
- adversary (n.): opponent
- adverse (adj.): opposing
- advocate (v.): to support
- aesthetic (adj.): about beauty
- affluent (adj.): wealthy
- affront (n.): deliberate act
- aggravate (v.): to make worse
- aggressive (adj.): forceful
- agitate (v.): to shake, disturb
- ailment (n.): mild illness
- ajar (adj.): slightly open
- alleviate (v.): to lessen
- allot (v.): to allocate, to give out
- allocate (v.): to give out
- aloof (adj.): indifferent
- alter (v.): to change
- altercation (n.): disagreement
- altruistic (adj.): unselfish
- amass (v.): to gather, to accumulate
- ambiguous (adj.): unclear
- ambivalent (adj.): uncertain
- amiable (adj.): friendly
- amicable (adj.): civil, cordial
- amiss (adj.): wrong
- ample (adj.): plenty, enough
- amplify (v.): to increase
- analyze (v.): to examine
- anecdote (n.): story
- animate (v.): to make alive
- animosity (n.): hostility
- antagonize (v.): to provoke
- anticipate (v.): to foresee
- antidote (n.): a cure for poison
- apathy (n.): indifference
- apex (n.): peak
- appalling (adj.): shocking
- apprehensive (adj.): cautious
- arbitrary (adj.): based on a whim
- archaic (adj.): very old
- arduous (adj.): difficult
- arid (adj.): dry
- arrogant (adj.): pompous, cocky
- asperity (n.): harshness of tone
- aspire (v.): to strive
- assent (v.): to agree
- assist (v.): to help
- astute (adj.): sharp
- atone (v.): to make amends
- atrocious (adj.): awful
- atypical (adj.): unusual
- audible (adj.): able to be heard
- augment (v.): to make greater
- authentic (adj.): real
- avert (v.): to avoid
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