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What does the verb 'abate' mean?
Which of the following describes the term 'abject'?
What is the meaning of 'abduct'?
What does 'abhor' mean?
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Which term means 'to give up a position of leadership'?
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What is the meaning of 'accede'?
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What does 'abstain' imply?
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What does 'absolution' refer to?
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What does 'accolade' mean?
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Which of the following describes 'acquiesce'?
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What is the meaning of 'acerbic'?
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What does 'adamant' mean?
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What does the term 'admonish' mean?
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What is the definition of 'adroit'?
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Which option best defines 'acumen'?
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Study Notes
Words with Meaningful Prefixes and Suffixes
- **Ab- ** means "away from" or "not" as in abolish and abnormal
- **-ate ** means "to make" or "to cause" as in create, generate, accelerate
- **-tion ** means "the act of" or "the state of" as in creation, generation, acceleration
- -less means "without" as in "useless", "careless", "homeless"
Abase
- Abase means to humiliate or degrade.
- The opposite of abase would be exalt, which means to raise up or praise.
- Example "The bully tried to abase his victim by making fun of his clothes."
Abate
- Abate means to decrease or lessen.
- The opposite of abate would be escalate, which means to increase or become worse.
- Example "The storm began to abate after several hours."
Abdicate
- Abdicate is giving up a position of leadership.
- The opposite of abdicate would be ascend, which means to rise to a position of power.
- Example "The king abdicated the throne in favor of his son."
Abduct
- Abduct means to kidnap, take by force.
- Example "The child was abducted from his home by a stranger."
Abnormality
- Aberration means a deviation from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- Example "The scientist's theory was an aberration from the norm."
Abeyance
- Abeyance means to be temporarily suspended or set aside.
- Example "The project was placed in abeyance until more funding could be secured."
Abet
- Abet means to aid, help, or encourage someone in a wrongdoing or illegal activity.
- The opposite of abet would be deter, which means to discourage or prevent.
- Example "He was accused of abetting the criminal in his escape from prison."
Abhor
- Abhor means to hate or detest.
- The opposite of abhor would be adore, which means to love deeply.
- Example "She abhorred violence in all its forms."
Abide
- Abide means to stay or to remain.
- Example "The travelers decided to abide in the city for a few days."
Abject
- Abject means extremely unfortunate, miserable, or wretched.
- Example "The refugees lived in abject poverty."
Abjure
- Abjure means to renounce or reject something.
- The opposite of abjure could be embrace, which means to accept something.
- Example "The politician abjured his former party."
Abnegation
- Abnegation is the act of denying oneself things, especially comfort or pleasures, for a greater purpose.
- Example "The monk's life was one of abnegation and simplicity."
Abort
- Abort means to discontinue or terminate something, usually a plan or an operation, before it is completed.
- Example "The mission was aborted due to bad weather."
Abridge
- Abridge means to shorten something, typically a written work.
- The opposite of abridge would be expand or elaborate.
- Example "The publisher abridged the novel to make it more suitable for a younger audience."
Abrogate
- Abrogate means to end a law, agreement, or contract formally.
- Example "The government abrogated the treaty after years of conflict."
Abscond
- Abscond means to escape or sneak away, especially to avoid arrest or responsibility.
- Example "The thief absconded with the stolen jewels."
Absolution
- Absolution means being forgiven for wrongdoing, especially by a religious authority.
- Example "The priest gave him absolution for his sins."
Abstain
- Abstain means to refrain from doing something, especially for a specific reason.
- Example "He abstained from voting on the issue."
Abstruse
- Abstruse means difficult to understand, obscure, or profound.
- The opposite of abstruse would be lucid, which means clear, simple, and easy to understand.
- Example "The philosopher's writings were abstruse and difficult to comprehend."
Accede
- Accede means to agree to a demand or request.
- The opposite of accede would be refuse, which means to decline.
- Example "The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters."
Accentuate
- Accentuate means to emphasize or highlight something.
- The opposite of accentuate would be downplay, which means to minimize.
- Example "Her dress accentuated her figure."
Accessible
- Accessible means easy to reach or obtain.
- The opposite of accessible is inaccessible.
- Example "The library's online catalog made its resources accessible to anyone with an internet connection."
Acclaim
- Acclaim refers to praise given in a strong and enthusiastic way.
- The opposite of acclaim would be criticism.
- Example "The author's latest novel received widespread acclaim."
Accolade
- Accolade means an expression of great praise and admiration, often as a reward for achievement.
- Example "The young scientist was showered with accolades for his groundbreaking research."
Accommodate
- Accommodating means being willing to help or make arrangements for someone.
- The opposite of accommodating would be unhelpful or inconsiderate.
- Example "The hotel staff were extremely accommodating to our requests."
Accord
- Accord refers to an agreement or harmony.
- The opposite of accord would be discord.
- Example "The two nations reached an accord on trade."
Accost
- Accost means to approach someone in a threatening or aggressive manner.
- Example "He was accosted in the street by a group of thugs."
Accretion
- Accretion means a gradual buildup of something, such as a layer of material.
- Example "The accretion of sediment over thousands of years formed the rock."
Acerbic
- Acerbic means being sharp, bitter, or sarcastic in tone or taste.
- The opposite of acerbic would be gentle or sweet.
- Example "Her comments were acerbic and full of biting wit."
Acquiesce
- Acquiesce means to agree to something without protesting, even if you don't like it.
- The opposite of acquiesce would be refuse or resist.
- Example "They finally acquiesced to the demands of the union."
Acrimony
- Acrimony means bitterness, harshness, or ill will.
- The opposite of acrimony would be harmony.
- Example "Their divorce was marked by acrimony and public accusations."
Acumen
- Acumen is the ability to make good judgments and decisions, especially in business or politics.
- Example "Her business acumen led to the company's success."
Acute
- Acute means being very sharp, intense, or severe.
- The opposite of acute would be chronic, which means long-lasting.
- Example "He was suffering from acute pain in his leg."
Adamant
- Adamant means being firm, resolute, and stubbornly unyielding.
- The opposite of adamant would be flexible.
- Example "She was adamant that she would not change her mind."
Adept
- Adept means being very skilled or proficient at something.
- The opposite of adept would be inept, which means lacking skill.
- Example "He is adept at playing the guitar."
Adhere
- Adhere means to stick to something, typically a surface.
- The opposite of adhere would be detach.
- Example "The wallpaper adhered to the wall."
Admonish
- Admonish means to gently or firmly criticize someone for doing something wrong.
- Example "The teacher admonished the students for talking during the test."
Adorn
- Adorn means to decorate something in a beautiful or attractive way.
- The opposite of adorn would be deface.
- Example "The bride's gown was adorned with lace and pearls."
Adroit
- Adroit means skillful, clever, or dexterous.
- The opposite of adroit would be clumsy.
- Example "He was adroit at handling difficult situations."
Adulation
- Adulation means extreme admiration or praise for someone, sometimes excessive.
- Example "The rock star was showered with adulation by his fans."
Adumbrate
- Adumbrate means to outline or sketch something in a vague or incomplete way.
- Example "His speech adumbrated his plans for the future."
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Test your knowledge of words with meaningful prefixes and suffixes in this vocabulary quiz. Explore terms such as 'abase', 'abate', and 'abdicate', and learn their meanings and opposites. Improve your understanding of language structure and enhance your vocabulary skills.
