Letter A Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is the meaning of ‘Abandon’ (Vt.)?
Leave, relinquish, resign, forsake, cede, abdicate, renounce
Antonyms include stay with, retain, usurp, hold.
What is an antonym for ‘Abase’ (Vt.)?
Encourage, aggrandize, glorify
‘Abase’ means to humiliate or degrade.
What does ‘Abash’ (Vt.) mean?
To humiliate, confuse, shame, disconcert, upset, embarrass
Antonyms include encourage, aggrandize, glorify.
Fill in the blank: ‘Abate’ (Vt.) means to _______.
Lessen, diminish, subside, dwindle, recede, alleviate
Antonyms include raise, increase, rise.
What is the meaning of ‘Abbreviate’ (Vt.)?
Shorten, condense, curtail, concise, terse, abridge
Antonyms include lengthen, expand, enlarge.
Define ‘Aberration’ (N.).
Deviation, distortion, derailment, variation, derangement
Antonyms include right path, straightforwardness, normalcy.
What does ‘Abet’ (Vi.) mean?
Assist (in wrongdoing), incite, provoke, instigate, accomplice
Antonyms include prevent, stop, hinder, discourage, obstruct.
What is a synonym for ‘Abhor’ (Vi.)?
Detest, loathe, hate, abominate, anathema
Antonyms include love, like, admire, approve.
Fill in the blank: ‘Abject’ (Adj.) means _______.
Mean, degraded, grovelling, servile, shameful
Antonyms include honoured, exalted, dignified, respected, proud.
What is self-denial?
The act of refraining from indulging in one’s desires or needs
Often associated with self-restraint and discipline.
Define self-sacrifice.
The act of giving up one’s own interests or well-being for the sake of others
Commonly seen in altruistic behavior.
What does ‘abstemious’ mean?
Moderate, balanced, continent, controlled, self-restrained
Refers to the practice of self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking.
What is the antonym of ‘abstemious’?
Glutton
A person who indulges excessively in food and drink.
Fill in the blank: To ________ means to refrain, desist, hold back, avoid.
abstain
What does ‘abrogate’ mean?
To annul, abolish, quash, cancel, invalidate, rescind
It is often used in legal contexts to refer to the repeal of laws.
True or False: ‘Abominate’ means to detest or hate.
True
What is the synonym of ‘abstruse’?
Hidden, obscure, occult, intricate, complex, complicated
Refers to something that is difficult to understand.
What does ‘abscond’ mean?
To escape, leave suddenly and secretly
Often used in the context of fleeing from legal prosecution.
Fill in the blank: The antonym of ‘abate’ is _______.
join
What is the meaning of ‘absolute’?
Unconditional, unrestricted, unlimited, supreme
Indicates something that is not subject to any limitations.
Define ‘aberration’.
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one
Can refer to a variety of contexts from scientific anomalies to behavioral deviations.
What does ‘abjure’ mean?
To renounce a belief, cause, or claim
Often involves a formal or solemn declaration.
Fill in the blank: ‘_______’ refers to a sudden, steep, hurried movement.
abrupt
What is the synonym for ‘abhor’?
Detest, loathe, hate, abominate
Indicates a strong feeling of disgust or hatred.
