abc Flashcards
(22 cards)
Abnegate
Synonym : Deny
The strict diet required her to abnegate many of her favorite foods.
Antonym : Allow
Absolve
Synonym : Clear
The court absolved the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence.
Antonym : Blame
Abstract
Synonym : Conceptual
The artist’s abstract paintings were difficult for some viewers to understand.
Antonym : Concrete
Abscond
Synonym : Flee
The criminal absconded from the scene of the crime before the police arrived.
Antonym : Stay
Abhor
Synonym : Detest
The child abhorred the taste of vegetables.
Antonym : Adore
Accede
Synonym : Agree
The company acceded to the workers’ demands for better pay and benefits.
Antonym : Refuse
Accommodate
Synonym : Adjust
The hotel was able to accommodate the last-minute request for a room change.
Antonym : Inconvenience
Abject
Synonym : Miserable
The refugees lived in abject poverty and despair.
Antonym : Happy
Abrogate
Synonym : Revoke
The government attempted to abrogate the citizens’ right to free speech.
Antonym : Reinstate
Abet
Synonym : Assist
The accomplice was charged with abetting the criminal in the robbery.
Antonym : Hinder
Abate
Synonym : Decrease
The storm began to abate as the winds died down.
Antonym : Increase
Acclaim
Synonym : Praise
The actor received widespread acclaim for her performance in the play.
Antonym : Criticize
Abrasive
Synonym : Harsh
The abrasive sandpaper was used to smooth out rough edges.
Antonym : Smooth
Abstemious
Synonym : Temperate
The health-conscious woman maintained an abstemious diet.
Antonym : Gluttonous
Abstruse
Synonym : Complex
The scientific theory was too abstruse for the average person to comprehend.
Antonym : Simple
Accentuate
Synonym : Emphasize
The bold font was used to accentuate the important points in the report.
Antonym : Minimize
Abominable
Synonym : Horrible
The weather was abominable
Antonym : Wonderful
Accolade
Synonym : Honor
The athlete received many accolades for her achievements in the sport.
Antonym : Dishonor
Aberration
Synonym : Deviation
The student’s poor performance on the test was an aberration from his usual high grades.
Antonym : Norm
Abdicate
Synonym : Resign
The king was forced to abdicate his throne after the revolution.
Antonym : Assume
Abjure
Synonym : Renounce
The politician abjured his former party and joined a new one.
Antonym : Embrace
Accessible
Synonym : Reachable
The new building was designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.
Antonym : Inaccessible
