English Vocab 1 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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Abate (v.)

A

Lessen in intensity

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Abscond (v.)

A

Leave hurriedly and secretly

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3
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Abundant (adj.)

A

Present in large quantities

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4
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Abysmal (adj.)

A

Extremely bad

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5
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Adamant (adj.)

A

Refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind

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6
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Adulation (n.)

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High praise, flattery

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7
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Aesthetic (adj.)

A

Related to beauty or appearance

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Affable (adj.)

A

Friendly, pleasant, good natured

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9
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Alacrity (n.)

A

Brisk and cheerful readiness

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10
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Aloof (adj.)

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Not friendly or open; distant

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Ambiguous (adj.)

A

Unclear; open to several potential interpretations or meanings

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12
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Amicable (adj.)

A

Friendly, agreeable

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13
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Anachronism (n.)

A

Something belonging to another time

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14
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Anecdote (n.)

A

Short account or description of an event

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15
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Annihilate (v.)

A

Kill or destroy

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