List 2A

Question 1

abase

Answer 1

To lower in position, estimation, or the like

Question 2

abdicate

Answer 2

To give up (royal power or the like).

Question 3

abduction

Answer 3

A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.

Question 4

aberration

Answer 4

Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.

Question 5

abet

Answer 5

To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).

Question 6

abeyance

Answer 6

A state of suspension or temporary inaction.

Question 7

abhorrent

Answer 7

Very repugnant; hateful.

Question 8

abject

Answer 8

Sunk to a low condition.

Question 9

abjure

Answer 9

To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.

Question 10

ablution

Answer 10

A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.

Question 11

abnegate

Answer 11

To renounce (a right or privilege).

Question 12

abominable

Answer 12

Very hateful.

Question 13

abominate

Answer 13

To hate violently.

Question 14

aboriginal

Answer 14

Primitive; unsophisticated.

Question 15

abrade

Answer 15

To wear away the surface or some part of by friction.

Question 16

abridge

Answer 16

To make shorter in words

Question 17

abrogate

Answer 17

To abolish, repeal.

Question 18

abrupt

Answer 18

Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.

Question 19

abscond

Answer 19

To depart suddenly and secretly

Question 20

absolution

Answer 20

Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.

Question 21

absolve

Answer 21

To free from sin or its penalties.

Question 22

abstain

Answer 22

To keep oneself back (from doing or using something).

Question 23

abstemious

Answer 23

Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.

Question 24

abundant

Answer 24

Plentiful.

Question 25

abut

Answer 25

To touch at the end or boundary line.

Question 26

abyss

Answer 26

Bottomless gulf.

Question 27

accede

Answer 27

To agree.

Question 28

accelerate

Answer 28

To move faster.

Question 29

accession

Answer 29

Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government.

Question 30

accommodate

Answer 30

To furnish something as a kindness or favor.

Question 31

accomplice

Answer 31

An associate in wrong-doing.

Question 32

accost

Answer 32

To speak to.

Question 33

accouter

Answer 33

To dress.

Question 34

accredit

Answer 34

To give credit or authority to.

Question 35

accursed

Answer 35

Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune.

Question 36

accusatory

Answer 36

Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation.

Question 37

accustom

Answer 37

To make familiar by use.

Question 38

acerbity

Answer 38

Sourness, with bitterness and astringency.

Question 39

achromatic

Answer 39

Colorless

Question 40

acid

Answer 40

A sour substance.

Question 41

acidify

Answer 41

To change into acid.

Question 42

acknowledge

Answer 42

To recognize; to admit the genuineness or validity of.

Question 43

acme

Answer 43

The highest point, or summit.

Question 44

acoustic

Answer 44

Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing.

Question 45

acquaint

Answer 45

To make familiar or conversant.

Question 46

acquiesce

Answer 46

To comply; submit.

Question 47

acquit

Answer 47

To free or clear, as from accusation.

Question 48

acrid

Answer 48

Harshly pungent or bitter.

Question 49

acrimonious

Answer 49

Full of bitterness.

Question 50

actionable

Answer 50

Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words.