GRE Vocab_AC Flashcards

Question 1

Q

academic

(adjective)

/ˌækəˈdemɪk/

Answer

A

1 connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities

> The students return in October for the start of the new academic year.

2 involving a lot of reading and studying rather than practical or technical skills

3 good at subjects involving a lot of reading and studying

> She wasn’t very academic and hated school.

4 not connected to a real or practical situation and therefore not important

> It is a purely academic question.

Question 2

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academician

(noun)

/ˌækədəˈmɪʃn/

Answer

A

1 a member of an association or institution for the advancement of arts, sciences, or letters.

2 a follower or promoter of traditional rules or trends in philosophy, art, or literature.

Question 3

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academy

(noun)

/əˈkædəmi/

Answer

A

1 a school or college for special training

> the Royal Academy of Music, a police/military academy

2 a type of official organization which aims to encourage and develop art, literature, science, etc

> the Royal Academy of Arts

3 a secondary school in Scotland

4 a private school in the US

Question 4

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accede

(verb)

/əkˈsiːd/

Answer

A

1 to agree to a request, proposal, etc

> He acceded to demands for his resignation.

2 to achieve a high position, especially to become king or queen

> Queen Victoria acceded to the throne in 1837.

Question 5

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accelerate

(verb)

/əkˈseləreɪt/

Answer

A

1 to happen or to make something happen faster or earlier than expected

> Inflation continues to accelerate.

2 to start to go faster

> The runners accelerated smoothly around the bend.

Question 6

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accept

(verb)

/əkˈsept/

Answer

A

1 to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc

2 to receive something as suitable or good enough

3 to agree to or approve of something

4 to admit that you are responsible or to blame for something

5 to believe that something is true

6 to continue in a difficult situation without complaining, because you realize that you cannot change it

7 to make somebody feel welcome and part of a group

8 to allow somebody to join an organization, attend an institution, use a service, etc

Question 7

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access

(noun)

/ˈækses/

Answer

A

1 a way of entering or reaching a place

> The police gained access through a broken window.

2 the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something

> Students must have access to good resources.

Question 8

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access

(verb)

/ˈækses/

Answer

A

1 to open a computer file in order to get or add information

2 to reach, enter or use something

> The loft can be accessed by a ladder.

Question 9

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accessible

(adjective)

/əkˈsesəbl/

Answer

A

1 that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc

> The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.

2 easy to understand

> Her poetry is always very accessible.

3 easy to talk to and get to know

Question 10

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accession

(noun)

/ækˈseʃn/

Answer

A

1 the act of becoming a ruler of a country

> the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne

2 the act of becoming part of an international organization

> the accession of new member states to the EU in 2004

3 a thing that is added to a collection of objects, paintings, etc. in a library or museum

Question 11

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accessory

(noun)

/əkˈsesəri/

Answer

A

1 an extra piece of equipment that is useful but not essential or that can be added to something else as a decoration

> bicycle accessories

2 a thing that you can wear or carry that matches your clothes, for example a belt or a bag

> fashion accessories to dress up your wardrobe

3 a person who helps somebody to commit a crime or who knows about it and protects the person from the police

> He was charged with being an accessory to murder.

Question 12

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accidental

(adjective)

/ˌæksɪˈdentl/

Answer

A

happening by chance; not planned

> a verdict of accidental death

Question 13

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acclaim

(verb)

/əˈkleɪm/

Answer

A

to praise or welcome somebody/something publicly

> The work was acclaimed as a masterpiece.

Question 14

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acclimate

(verb)

/ˈækləmeɪt/

Answer

A

to get used to a new place, situation or climate

SYN acclimatize

> Competitors should arrive two weeks earlier to get acclimated to the sweltering heat.

Question 15

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acclivity

(noun)

/əˈklɪvɪtɪ/

Answer

A

an ascending slope (as of a hill)

> The steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers.

Question 16

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accolade

(noun)

/ˈækəleɪd/

Answer

A

praise or an award for an achievement that people admire

Question 17

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accommodate

(verb)

/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/

Answer

A

1 to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit

> The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.

2 to provide enough space for somebody/something

> Over 70 minutes of music can be accommodated on one CD.

3 (formal) to consider something, such as somebody’s opinion or a fact, and be influenced by it when you are deciding what to do or explaining something

> Our proposal tries to accommodate the special needs of minority groups.

4 (formal) to help somebody by doing what they want

SYN oblige

> I have accommodated the press a great deal, giving numerous interviews.

5 (formal) to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better

> I needed to accommodate to the new schedule.

Question 18

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accompaniment

(noun)

/əˈkʌmpənimənt/

Answer

A

1 music that is played to support singing or another instrument

2 something that you eat, drink or use together with something else

3 something that happens at the same time as another thing

> High blood pressure is a common accompaniment to this disease.

Question 19

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accompanist

(noun)

/əˈkʌmpənɪst/

Answer

A

a person who plays a musical instrument, especially a piano, while somebody else plays or sings the main part of the music

Question 20

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accompany

(verb)

/əˈkʌmpəni/

Answer

A

1 (formal) to travel or go somewhere with somebody

> His wife accompanied him on the trip.

2 to happen or appear with something else

> strong winds accompanied by heavy rain

3 to play a musical instrument, especially a piano, while somebody else sings or plays the main tune

> The singer was accompanied on the piano by her sister.

Question 21

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accomplice

(noun)

/əˈkɑːmplɪs/

Answer

A

a person who helps another to commit a crime or to do something wrong

Question 22

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accomplish

(verb)

/əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/

Answer

A

to succeed in doing or completing something

SYN achieve

> The first part of the plan has been safely accomplished.

Question 23

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accord

(noun)

/əˈkɔːrd/

Answer

A

1 a formal agreement between two organizations, countries, etc

> The two sides signed a peace accord last July.

2 (formal) in agreement with

> This action would not be in accord with our policy.

3 without being asked, forced or helped

> He came back of his own accord.

Question 24

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accost

(verb)

/əˈkɔːst/

Answer

A

to go up to somebody and speak to them, especially in a way that is rude or threatening

> She was accosted in the street by a complete stranger.

Question 25

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account

(noun)

/əˈkaʊnt/

Answer

A

1 an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc

2 a written record of money that is owed to a business and of money that has been paid by it

3 an arrangement with a shop/store or business to pay bills for goods or services at a later time, for example in regular amounts every month

4 (business) a regular customer

5 an arrangement that somebody has with a company that allows them to use the Internet, send and receive messages by email, etc

6 a written or spoken description of something that has happened

7 an explanation or a description of an idea, a theory or a process

8 according to what people say

9 because of what you think somebody wants

10 because of somebody/something

11 (used to emphasize something) not for any reason

12 for yourself

13 because you want to and you have decided, not somebody else

14 to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. when making a decision about something

Question 26

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accouter

(verb)

/əˈkuːtər/

Answer

A

to dress somebody in a particular type of clothing or give them a particular type of equipment, especially a noticeable or impressive type

> She arrived accoutred in an ankle-length leather coat.

Question 27

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accredit

(verb)

/əˈkredɪt/

Answer

A

1 to believe that somebody is responsible for doing or saying something

> The discovery of distillation is usually accredited to the Arabs of the 11th century.

2 to choose somebody for an official position, especially as an ambassador

> He was accredited to Madrid.

3 to officially approve something/somebody as being of an accepted quality or standard

> Institutions that do not meet the standards will not be accredited for teacher training.

Question 28

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accrete

(verb)

/əˈkriːt/

Answer

A

1 to grow or cause to grow together; be or become fused

2 to make or become bigger, as by addition

Question 29

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accretion

(noun)

/əˈkriːʃn/

Answer

A

1 a layer of a substance or a piece of matter that is slowly added to something

2 the process of new layers or matter being slowly added to something

> the accretion of sand by wind action

Question 30

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accrue

(verb)

/əˈkruː/

Answer

A

1 to increase over a period of time

> Interest will accrue if you keep your money in a savings account.

2 to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time

SYN accumulate

> The firm had accrued debts of over $6m.

Question 31

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accumulate

(verb)

/əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

Answer

A

1 to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

SYN amass

> I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.

2 to gradually increase in number or quantity over a period of time

SYN build up

> Debts began to accumulate.

Question 32

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accuracy

(noun)

/ˈækjərəsi/

Answer

A

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something skilfully without making mistakes

> They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file.

Question 33

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accurate

(adjective)

/ˈækjərət/

Answer

A

1 correct and true in every detail

2 able to give completely correct information or to do something in an exact way

3 an accurate throw, shot, weapon, etc. hits or reaches the thing that it was aimed at

Question 34

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accursed

(adjective)

/əˈkɜːrsɪd/

Answer

A

having a curse (= a bad magic spell ) on it

> an accursed house

Question 35

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accusation

(noun)

/ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn/

Answer

A

a statement saying that you think a person is guilty of doing something wrong, especially of committing a crime; the fact of accusing somebody

Question 36

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accusatory

(adjective)

/əˈkjuːzətɔːri/

Answer

A

suggesting that you think somebody has done something wrong

> He pointed an accusatory finger in her direction.

Question 37

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accuse

(verb)

/əˈkjuːz/

Answer

A

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

Question 38

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accustom

(verb)

/əˈkʌstəm/

Answer

A

to make yourself/somebody familiar with something or become used to it

> Education should accustom children to thinking for themselves.

Question 39

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acerbic

(adjective)

/əˈsɜːrbɪk/

Answer

A

critical in a direct and rather cruel way

> The letter was written in her usual acerbic style.

Question 40

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acetate

(noun)

/ˈæsɪteɪt/

Answer

A

1 a chemical made from acetic acid, used in making plastics, etc.

2 a chemical used to make fibres which are used to make clothes, etc.

3 a transparent plastic sheet that you can write or print something on and show on a screen using an overhead projector

Question 41

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acetic acid

(noun)

/əˌsiːtɪk ˈæsɪd/

Answer

A

the acid in vinegar that gives it its taste and smell

Question 42

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ache

(verb)

/eɪk/

Answer

A

1 to feel a continuous dull pain

2 to have a strong desire for somebody/something or to do something

Question 43

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achromatic

(adjective)

/ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

Answer

A

without color

Question 44

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acid

(noun)

/ˈæsɪd/

Answer

A

a chemical, usually a liquid, that contains hydrogen and has a pH of less than seven.

> Rye is tolerant of poor, acid soils.

Question 45

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acid

(adjective)

/ˈæsɪd/

Answer

A

1 that contains acid or has the essential characteristics of an acid; that has a pH of less than seven

SYN sour

> acid fruit

2 that has a bitter sharp taste

SYN sarcastic, cutting

> an acid wit

3 critical and unkind

Question 46

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acidify

(verb)

/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

Answer

A

to become or make something become an acid

Question 47

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acidulous

(adjective)

/əˈsɪdʒələs/

Answer

A

having a sour taste

Question 48

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acknowledge

(verb)

/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

Answer

A

1 to accept that something is true

> She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.

2 to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status

SYN recognize

> The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.

3 to tell somebody that you have received something that they sent to you

> All applications will be acknowledged.

4 to show that you have noticed somebody/something by smiling, waving, etc

> I was standing right next to her, but she didn’t even acknowledge me.

5 to publicly express thanks for help you have been given

> I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.

Question 49

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acknowledgment

(noun)

/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

Answer

A

1 an act of accepting that something exists or is true, or that something is there

> This report is an acknowledgement of the size of the problem.

2 an act or a statement expressing thanks to somebody; something that is given to somebody as thanks

> The flowers were a small acknowledgement of your kindness.

3 a letter saying that something has been received

> I didn’t receive an acknowledgement of my application.

4 a statement, especially at the beginning of a book, in which the writer expresses thanks to the people who have helped

> a page of acknowledgements

Question 50

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acme

(noun)

/ˈækmi/

Answer

A

the highest stage of development or the most excellent example of something

> the acme of engineering achievement

Question 51

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acne

(noun)

/ˈækni/

Answer

A

a skin condition, common among young people, that produces many pimples (= spots), especially on the face and neck

Question 52

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acoustic

(adjective)

/əˈkuːstɪk/

Answer

A

1 related to sound or to the sense of hearing

2 designed to make natural sound, not sound produced by electrical equipment

Question 53

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acoustics

(noun)

/əˈkuːstɪks/

Answer

A

1 the shape, design, etc. of a room or theatre that make it good or bad for carrying sound

> The acoustics of the new concert hall are excellent.

2 the scientific study of sound

Question 54

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acquaint

(verb)

/əˈkweɪnt/

Answer

A

to make somebody/yourself familiar with or aware of something

> Please acquaint me with the facts of the case.

Question 55

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acquiesce

(verb)

/ˌækwiˈes/

Answer

A

to accept something without arguing, even if you do not really agree with it

> Senior government figures must have acquiesced in the cover-up.

Question 56

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acquiescence

(noun)

/ˌækwiˈesns/

Answer

A

the fact of being willing to do what somebody wants and to accept their opinions, even if you are not sure that they are right

> There was general acquiescence in the UN sanctions.

Question 57

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acquire

(verb)

/əˈkwaɪər/

Answer

A

1 to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

> She has acquired a good knowledge of English.

2 to obtain something by buying or being given it

> The company has just acquired new premises.

Question 58

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acquisition

(noun)

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

Answer

A

1 the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc

> theories of child language acquisition

2 something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuable

> His latest acquisition is a racehorse.

3 a company, piece of land, etc. bought by somebody, especially another company; the act of buying it

> They have made acquisitions in several EU countries.

Question 59

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acquit

(verb)

/əˈkwɪt/

Answer

A

1 to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime

> The jury acquitted him of murder.

2 (formal) to perform or behave well, badly, etc

> He acquitted himself brilliantly in the exams.

Question 60

Q

acquittal

(noun)

/əˈkwɪtl/

Answer

A

official decision in court that a person is not guilty of a crime

> The case resulted in an acquittal.

Question 61

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acquittance

(noun)

/əˈkwɪtəns/

Answer

A

1 a release from or settlement of a debt, etc.

2 a record of this, such as a receipt

Question 62

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acre

(noun)

/ˈeɪkər/

Answer

A

a unit for measuring an area of land; 4840 square yards or about 4050 square metres

> 3000 acres of parkland

Question 63

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acreage

(noun)

/ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/

Answer

A

an area of land measured in acres

> The aim is to increase the forestry acreage by 60% by the end of the decade.

Question 64

Q

acrid

(adjective)

/ˈækrɪd/

Answer

A

having a strong, bitter smell or taste that is unpleasant

SYN pungent

> The fog was yellow and acrid and bit at the back of the throat.

Answer 65

A

angry and full of strong bitter feelings and words

SYN bitter

> His parents went through an acrimonious divorce.

Answer 66

A

angry bitter feelings or words

> The dispute was settled without acrimony.

Answer 67

A

an abnormal fear of high places

Answer 68

A

giving somebody a valid reason to bring a case to court

> Our lawyer advised us that the breach of contract was actionable.

Answer 69

A

1 the state of something existing in reality

> The building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in photographs.

2 things that exist

> the grim actualities of prison life

Answer 70

A

computed by actuaries

> actuarial tables

Answer 71

A

a person whose job is to tell insurance companies how much they should charge people for insurance based on risks

Answer 72

A

1 to make a machine or device start to work

SYN activate

> The timer must have been actuated by radio control.

2 to make somebody behave in a particular way

SYN motivate

> He was actuated entirely by malice.

Answer 73

A

he ability to think, see or hear clearly

> a child’s visual acuity

Answer 74

A

the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well

> business/commercial/financial acumen

Answer 75

A

1 very serious or severe

> There is an acute shortage of water.

2 an acute illness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous

> acute appendicitis

3 very sensitive and well developed

SYN keen

> Dogs have an acute sense of smell.

4 intelligent and quick to notice and understand things

> He is an acute observer of the social scene.

5 less than 90°

Answer 76

A

academic

(adjective)

/ˌækəˈdemɪk/

Answer 77

A

academician

(noun)

/ˌækədəˈmɪʃn/

Answer 78

A

academy

(noun)

/əˈkædəmi/

Answer 79

A

accede

(verb)

/əkˈsiːd/

Answer 80

A

accelerate

(verb)

/əkˈseləreɪt/

Answer 81

A

accept

(verb)

/əkˈsept/

Answer 82

A

access

(noun)

/ˈækses/

Answer 83

A

access

(verb)

/ˈækses/

Answer 84

A

accessible

(adjective)

/əkˈsesəbl/

Answer 85

A

accession

(noun)

/ækˈseʃn/

Answer 86

A

accessory

(noun)

/əkˈsesəri/

Answer 87

A

accidental

(adjective)

/ˌæksɪˈdentl/

Answer 88

A

acclaim

(verb)

/əˈkleɪm/

Answer 89

A

acclimate

(verb)

/ˈækləmeɪt/

Answer 90

A

acclivity

(noun)

/əˈklɪvɪtɪ/

Answer 91

A

accolade

(noun)

/ˈækəleɪd/

Answer 92

A

accommodate

(verb)

/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/

Answer 93

A

accompaniment

(noun)

/əˈkʌmpənimənt/

Answer 94

A

accompanist

(noun)

/əˈkʌmpənɪst/

Answer 95

A

accompany

(verb)

/əˈkʌmpəni/

Answer 96

A

accomplice

(noun)

/əˈkɑːmplɪs/

Answer 97

A

accomplish

(verb)

/əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/

Answer 98

A

accord

(noun)

/əˈkɔːrd/

Answer 99

A

accost

(verb)

/əˈkɔːst/

Answer 100

A

account

(noun)

/əˈkaʊnt/

Answer 101

A

accouter

(verb)

/əˈkuːtər/

Answer 102

A

accredit

(verb)

/əˈkredɪt/

Answer 103

A

accrete

(verb)

/əˈkriːt/

Answer 104

A

accretion

(noun)

/əˈkriːʃn/

Answer 105

A

accrue

(verb)

/əˈkruː/

Answer 106

A

accumulate

(verb)

/əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

Answer 107

A

accuracy

(noun)

/ˈækjərəsi/

Answer 108

A

accurate

(adjective)

/ˈækjərət/

Answer 109

A

accursed

(adjective)

/əˈkɜːrsɪd/

Answer 110

A

accusation

(noun)

/ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn/

Answer 111

A

accusatory

(adjective)

/əˈkjuːzətɔːri/

Answer 112

A

accuse

(verb)

/əˈkjuːz/

Answer 113

A

accustom

(verb)

/əˈkʌstəm/

Answer 114

A

acerbic

(adjective)

/əˈsɜːrbɪk/

Answer 115

A

acetate

(noun)

/ˈæsɪteɪt/

Answer 116

A

acetic acid

(noun)

/əˌsiːtɪk ˈæsɪd/

Answer 117

A

ache

(verb)

/eɪk/

Answer 118

A

achromatic

(adjective)

/ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

Answer 119

A

acid

(noun)

/ˈæsɪd/

Answer 120

A

acid

(adjective)

/ˈæsɪd/

Answer 121

A

acidify

(verb)

/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

Answer 122

A

acidulous

(adjective)

/əˈsɪdʒələs/

Answer 123

A

acknowledge

(verb)

/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

Answer 124

A

acknowledgment

(noun)

/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

Answer 125

A

acme

(noun)

/ˈækmi/

Answer 126

A

acne

(noun)

/ˈækni/

Answer 127

A

acoustic

(adjective)

/əˈkuːstɪk/

Answer 128

A

acoustics

(noun)

/əˈkuːstɪks/

Answer 129

A

acquaint

(verb)

/əˈkweɪnt/

Answer 130

A

acquiesce

(verb)

/ˌækwiˈes/

Answer 131

A

acquiescence

(noun)

/ˌækwiˈesns/

Answer 132

A

acquire

(verb)

/əˈkwaɪər/

Answer 133

A

acquisition

(noun)

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

Answer 134

A

acquit

(verb)

/əˈkwɪt/

Answer 135

A

acquittal

(noun)

/əˈkwɪtl/

Answer 136

A

acquittance

(noun)

/əˈkwɪtəns/

Answer 137

A

acre

(noun)

/ˈeɪkər/

Answer 138

A

acreage

(noun)

/ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/

Answer 139

A

acrid

(adjective)

/ˈækrɪd/

Answer 140

A

acrimonious

(adjective)

/ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs/

Answer 141

A

acrimony

(noun)

/ˈækrɪmoʊni/

Answer 142

A

acrophobia

(noun)

/ˌækrəˈfəʊbɪə/

Answer 143

A

actionable

(adjective)

/ˈækʃənəbl/

Answer 144

A

actuality

(noun)

/ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

Answer 145

A

actuarial

(adjective)

/ˌæktʃəˈwerijə/

Answer 146

A

actuary

(noun)

/ˈæktʃueri/

Answer 147

A

actuate

(verb)

/ˈæktʃueɪt/

Answer 148

A

acuity

(noun)

/əˈkjuːəti/

Answer 149

A

acumen

(noun)

/ˈækjəmən/

Answer 150

A

acute

(adjective)

/əˈkjuːt/

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