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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?

To give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abet' mean?

Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'abscond'?

Leaving hurriedly and secretly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'adage' refer to?

A traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'adjure' mean?

To command solemnly; ask for or request earnestly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'affable' mean?

Means friendly, agreeable; characterized by or showing goodwill, peaceable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'agile' refer to?

When someone or something can deal with changes quickly and successfully (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ajar' mean?

Means slightly open (door or other opening) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'akrasia' refer to?

A state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgment through the 'weakness of will'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'alacrity' mean?

Brisk and cheerful readiness; quickly and with enthusiasm. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'amend' mean?

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'amiable' refer to?

Means friendly, agreeable; characterized by or showing goodwill, peaceable. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'allusion' refer to?

A figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event. (C) Signup and view all the answers