Vocabulary Quiz: Abdicate, Abet, Abhor, Abnegation
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What does 'abnegation' refer to?

  • Assisting or encouraging in some wrongdoing
  • The denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief (correct)
  • Leaving hurriedly and secretly
  • Yielding to another’s wish or opinion

    • What does 'acrimonious' mean?

  • Marked by strong resentment or cynicism (correct)
  • Difficult to understand, especially when it could be explained more simply
  • To give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors
  • To regard with horror or detestation

    • What is the meaning of 'accretion'?

  • To feel excessive repugnance toward
  • The process of getting or obtaining something
  • An increase by natural growth or addition (correct)
  • The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions

    • What does 'abdicate' mean?

    <p>To give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'abet' mean?

    <p>Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'abscond'?

    <p>Leaving hurriedly and secretly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'adage' refer to?

    <p>A traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'adjure' mean?

    <p>To command solemnly; ask for or request earnestly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'affable' mean?

    <p>Means friendly, agreeable; characterized by or showing goodwill, peaceable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'agile' refer to?

    <p>When someone or something can deal with changes quickly and successfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ajar' mean?

    <p>Means slightly open (door or other opening)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'akrasia' refer to?

    <p>A state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgment through the 'weakness of will'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'alacrity' mean?

    <p>Brisk and cheerful readiness; quickly and with enthusiasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'amend' mean?

    <p>To make minor changes to the text (piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it more fair or accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'amiable' refer to?

    <p>Means friendly, agreeable; characterized by or showing goodwill, peaceable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'allusion' refer to?

    <p>A figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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