First Twenty Words Flashcards
(20 cards)
0
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Abate
A
To reduce
1
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Abash
A
To shame, to embarrass
2
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Abdicate
A
To give up a position of power
3
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Abiding
A
Continuing, lasting
4
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Abortive
A
Not able to be completed
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Abscond
A
To secretly run away with and hide
6
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Absolve
A
To free from blame, sin, or responsibility
7
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Abstain
A
To voluntarily hold back
8
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Abstruse
A
Difficult to understand
9
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Abysmal
A
Utterly hopeless
10
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Accost
A
To approach boldly
11
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Acquiesce
A
To give in, surrender ; to go quietly
12
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Acrid
A
Harsh, sharp, offensive
13
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Acrophobia
A
Intense fear of heights
14
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Acumen
A
Sharp insight ; keenness of mind
15
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Acute
A
Sharp, keen, pointed ; severe
16
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Adherent
A
Follower, believer, disciple
17
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Adjudicate
A
To decide by judicial procedure
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Admonish
A
To reprimand, to scold gently, to warn strongly
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Adroit
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Adept, skilled (often under pressing conditions)
