English Vocab 1 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Abate (v.)
Lessen in intensity
Abscond (v.)
Leave hurriedly and secretly
Abundant (adj.)
Present in large quantities
Abysmal (adj.)
Extremely bad
Adamant (adj.)
Refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind
Adulation (n.)
High praise, flattery
Aesthetic (adj.)
Related to beauty or appearance
Affable (adj.)
Friendly, pleasant, good natured
Alacrity (n.)
Brisk and cheerful readiness
Aloof (adj.)
Not friendly or open; distant
Ambiguous (adj.)
Unclear; open to several potential interpretations or meanings
Amicable (adj.)
Friendly, agreeable
Anachronism (n.)
Something belonging to another time
Anecdote (n.)
Short account or description of an event
Annihilate (v.)
Kill or destroy