Lesson 1 VOCAB Flashcards
(15 cards)
Abandon (n.)
total lack of shyness
Synonym(s): *recklessness
Antonym(s): restraint, self-control, moderation
Abase (v.)
to humble, disgrace, or humiliate
Synonym(s): *degrade, *debase
Abate (v.)
to diminish or put an end to
Synonym(s): *decrease, *reduce, moderate
Aberration (n.)
something different from the usual or normal
Synonym(s): *deviation, *anomaly
Antonym(s): the standard, norm
Abhor (v.)
to strongly loathe or hate
Synonym(s):* abominate, *detest, execrate
Antonym(s): love, adore
Abjure (v.)
to reject or take back; to formally abandon
Synonym(s): *recant, *retract, foreswear
Abrogate (v.)
to abolish or invalidate by authority; to cancel or make void
Synonym(s): *void, *nullify, rescind, annul, or revoke
Antonym(s): authorize, sanction, approve
Absolve (v.)
to forgive or free from blame
Synonym(s): *acquit, *exonerate, exculpate
Antonym(s): indict, prosecute, charge, or to find guilt
Abstruse (adj.)
difficult to understand
Synonym(s): *abstract, , *enigmatic, recondite
Antonym(s): simplistic, crude, basic
Accolade (n.)
praise or distinction for meritorious achievements
Synonym(s):, *kudos, *acclaim, plaudits, esteem
Acerbic (adj.)
bitter, sharp in taste or temper
Synonym(s): *acrimonious, *caustic, mordant
Antonym(s): amicable, amiable, affable, sweet
Acme (n.)
the highest point
Synonym(s): *apex, *summit, pinnacle, zenith, vertex, climax
Antonym(s) nadir, trough (lowest point)
Acquiesce (v.)
to agree or comply quietly; to give in without complaint
Synonym(s): *accede, *assent
Antonym(s): challenge, disagree, defy
Acumen (n.)
mental sharpness or brightness
Synonym(s):, *astuteness, sagacity, discernment
Adage (n.)
a brief statement expressing a truth
Synonym(s): *axiom, *aphorism, maxim, , apothegm, proverb
