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Question 1

ABASE

Answer 1

degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or esteem

Question 2

ABATE

Answer 2

reduce, diminish

Question 3

ABDICATE

Answer 3

formally give up the throne (or some other power or responsibility)

Question 4

ABERRANT

Answer 4

abnormal, deviant

Question 5

ABEYANCE

Answer 5

temporary suspension, inactivity

Question 6

ABHOR

Answer 6

detest, regard with disgust

Question 7

ABJURE

Answer 7

give up, renounce; repudiate, recant, or shun (especially formally or under oath)

Question 8

ABRASIVE

Answer 8

rough, suitable for grinding or polishing (such as sandpaper); causing irritation or annoyance

Question 9

ABREAST

Answer 9

side-by-side. The more common “abreast of” means keeping up with, staying aware of, or remaining equal in progress with

Question 10

ABRIDGE

Answer 10

reduce or lessen; shorten by omitting parts throughout while retaining the main idea

Question 11

ABSCISSION

Answer 11

cutting off; sudden termination; the separation of leaves, petals or other parts from a plant or animal

Question 12

ABSCOND

Answer 12

depart suddenly and secretively

Question 13

ABSTAIN

Answer 13

hold back, refrain (especially from something bad or unhealthy); decline to vote

Question 14

ABYSS

Answer 14

a deep and vast space or cavity; anything profound or infinite

Question 15

ACCEDE

Answer 15

agree, give consent; assume power (usually as “accede to”)

Question 16

ACCRETION

Answer 16

gradual increase; an added part or addition

Question 17

ACERBIC

Answer 17

sour; harsh or severe

Question 18

ACIDULOUS

Answer 18

slightly acid or sour; sharp or caustic

Question 19

ACME

Answer 19

summit, peak, highest point

Question 20

ACTIVISM

Answer 20

the practice of pursuing political or other goals through vigorous action, often including protests and demonstrations

Question 21

ACUMEN

Answer 21

keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment

Question 22

ADHERE

Answer 22

stick (to), such as with glue, or to a plan or belief

Question 23

ADMONISH

Answer 23

middle scold; caution, advise, or remind to do something

Question 24

ADULTERATE

Answer 24

make impure by adding inappropriate or inferior ingredients

Question 25

**ADUMBRATE**

Answer 25

give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only partially; obscure

Question 26

**ADVERSE**

Answer 26

opposing, harmful