Vocabulary Words and Meanings Quiz

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What does the term 'abjure' mean?

  • To pardon
  • To degrade
  • To detest
  • To renounce upon oath (correct)

Which word describes a place where animals are killed?

  • Abode
  • Abolish
  • Abridge
  • Abattoir (correct)

What is the meaning of 'abject'?

  • Complete
  • Very bad or unpleasant
  • Extremely poor or unhappy (correct)
  • Abnormal

Which of the following words means 'the act of washing oneself'?

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What does the term 'abrogate' refer to?

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Which word means 'to embarrass'?

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What does 'abeyance' mean?

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The term 'aberrant' can best be described as:

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Which of the following means 'fruitless' or 'futile'?

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What does 'abhor' mean?

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Flashcards

Abase

To degrade or lower in status or rank.

Abash

To embarrass or make someone feel ashamed.

Abattoir

A place where animals are killed for food.

Abdicate

To give up a position, power, or right.

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Aberrant

Deviating from what is normal or expected.

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Abjure

To solemnly renounce or reject something.

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Ablution

The act of washing oneself, typically as a religious rite.

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Abnegation

The act of denying oneself something, often a right or claim.

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Abolish

To put an end to something; to cancel or do away with.

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Abominable

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or disgusting.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary: Words and their Meanings

  • Abase: To degrade
  • Abash: To embarrass
  • Abattoir: Place where animals are killed
  • Abdicate: Give up
  • Aberrant: Abnormal
  • Abetment: The act of helping someone in wrongdoing
  • Abeyance: Suspended action
  • Abhor: Detest, dislike, hate
  • Abject: Extremely poor or unhappy
  • Abjure: Renounce upon oath
  • Ablution: The act of washing oneself
  • Abode: The place where someone lives
  • Abnegation: To give up a right or a claim
  • Abolish: To put an end to
  • Abominable: Very bad or unpleasant
  • Aboriginal: Native
  • Abortive: Fruitless, futile
  • Abrasive: Substance used for rubbing
  • Abridge: Shorten
  • Abrogate: Abolish some custom etc
  • Abscission: Cutting off
  • Abscond: Depart secretly
  • Absolute: Complete
  • Absolve: Pardon
  • Abstain: Refrain from
  • Abstract: A shortened form of speech/existing as an idea or feeling only

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