Part 1 Flashcards
(245 cards)
1
Q
abolish
A
to completely end or get rid of a law, system, or practice
2
Q
abortion
A
the medical procedure to end a pregnancy before birth
3
Q
absence
A
the state of being away or not present
4
Q
absent
A
not present in a place where one is expected to be
5
Q
absorb
A
to take in or soak up something like a liquid, information, or energy
6
Q
abstract
A
existing in thought or theory but not having a physical or concrete existence
7
Q
absurd
A
completely ridiculous or unreasonable; contrary to logic
8
Q
abuse
A
to treat someone or something wrongly or harmfully; cruel or violent treatment
9
Q
academy
A
a school or institution for specialized training or instruction
10
Q
accelerate
A
to increase in speed or happen faster
11
Q
accent
A
a distinctive way of pronouncing words, typically associated with a particular region or country
12
Q
acceptance
A
the act of agreeing to take or receive something offered; willingness to tolerate a difficult situation
13
Q
accessible
A
easy to reach, enter, use, or understand
14
Q
accidentally
A
happening by chance or unintentionally; not planned
15
Q
accommodate
A
to provide space or lodging for someone; to adjust to new conditions
16
Q
accommodation
A
a place to stay, live, or work
17
Q
accomplish
A
to succeed in doing something; to achieve a goal
18
Q
accomplishment
A
something successful that has been achieved
19
Q
accordingly
A
in a way that matches or follows what was mentioned
20
Q
accountability
A
the state of being responsible for one’s actions and decisions
21
Q
accountable
A
required to explain actions or decisions to someone; responsible
22
Q
accountant
A
a person whose job is to keep and inspect financial records
23
Q
accumulate
A
to gradually collect or gather more and more of something over time
24
Q
accumulation
A
the process of gathering or acquiring more and more of something
25
accuracy
the quality of being correct or precise
26
accurately
in a way that is correct and precise; without error
27
accusation
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
28
accused
charged with or suspected of a crime or fault
29
acid
a chemical substance that can burn or dissolve other materials
30
acquisition
the act of buying or obtaining something
31
acre
a unit of land measurement equal to 4,840 square yards
32
activate
to make something start working; to turn on
33
activation
the process of making something active or starting to work
34
activist
a person who campaigns for social or political change
35
acute
severe or intense; having a sharp end or point
36
adaptation
the process of changing to suit different conditions
37
addiction
a strong and harmful need to regularly have something or do something
38
additionally
in addition to what has been said; furthermore
39
adequate
satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
40
adequately
in a way that is enough or satisfactory
41
adhere
to stick to something; to follow rules or beliefs faithfully
42
adjacent
next to or adjoining something else
43
adjust
to change something slightly to make it work better
44
adjustment
a small change made to something to make it work better
45
administer
to manage or distribute something, especially officially
46
administrative
relating to the running of a business or organization
47
administrator
a person responsible for running a business or organization
48
admission
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution
49
adolescent
a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult
50
adoption
the act of legally taking another's child as one's own
51
adverse
harmful or unfavorable
52
advocate
to publicly support a cause; a person who supports a cause
53
aesthetic
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
54
affection
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
55
affordable
reasonably priced; able to be bought without too much financial difficulty
56
aftermath
the consequences or results of a significant unpleasant event
57
aged
having lived or existed for a particular length of time; elderly
58
aggression
hostile or violent behavior
59
agricultural
relating to farming or agriculture
60
agriculture
the science or practice of farming
61
aide
someone who helps or assists a more senior person
62
AIDS
a serious disease that weakens the body's immune system
63
alert
quick to notice and respond; a warning of danger
64
alien
belonging to a foreign country; unfamiliar and disturbing
65
align
to arrange things in a straight line; to support a position or view
66
alignment
arrangement in a straight line; position of agreement with others
67
alike
similar to each other
68
allegation
a claim or assertion, especially without proof
69
allege
to claim or assert something without proof
70
allegedly
according to what some people say but without proof
71
alliance
an agreement between people, groups, or countries to work together
72
allocate
to distribute or assign for a particular purpose
73
allocation
the action or process of allocating or distributing something; an amount or portion of a resource assigned to a particular recipient
74
allowance
an amount of money regularly given for a specific purpose
75
ally
someone who supports or helps another person or group
76
alongside
next to; together with
77
altogether
completely; in total
78
aluminum
a light, silver-colored metal used to make many products
79
amateur
engaging in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession
80
ambassador
an official representative of a country in another country
81
ambitious
having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something
82
ambulance
a vehicle equipped to take sick or injured people to hospital
83
amend
to make minor changes to make something better
84
amendment
a minor change made to improve something
85
amid
surrounded by; in the middle of
86
amusing
causing laughter and providing entertainment
87
analogy
a comparison between things that have similar features
88
analyst
someone who examines something in detail
89
ancestor
a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
90
anchor
a heavy metal device that keeps a boat in place; a main support
91
angel
a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God
92
animation
the process of making films or videos using drawings or models
93
annually
once every year; yearly
94
anonymous
with an unknown name or identity
95
anticipate
to expect or predict something will happen
96
anxiety
a feeling of worry or nervousness
97
apology
a statement saying sorry for something wrong
98
apparatus
the equipment needed for a particular purpose
99
apparel
clothing, especially of a particular type
100
appealing
attractive or interesting
101
appetite
a natural desire for food; a strong desire for something
102
applaud
to show approval by clapping hands
103
applicable
relevant or appropriate in a particular situation
104
applicant
someone who formally requests something, especially a job
105
appoint
to choose someone for a job or position
106
appreciation
understanding the worth of something; gratitude
107
appropriately
in a way that is suitable or proper for the situation
108
arbitrary
based on random choice rather than reason
109
architectural
relating to the design and construction of buildings
110
archive
a collection of historical documents; to store information
111
arena
a large building for sports or entertainment; an area of activity
112
arm
to provide weapons; to prepare for difficulty
113
array
an impressive display or range of things
114
arrow
a weapon or sign consisting of a straight thin shaft with a pointed head
115
articulate
able to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively
116
artwork
paintings, drawings, or other artistic creations
117
ash
the powdery residue left after something burns
118
aspiration
a hope or ambition of achieving something
119
aspire
to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something
120
assassination
the murder of an important person for political reasons
121
assault
a violent attack; to attack someone violently
122
assemble
to gather together in one place; to put something together
123
assembly
a group of people gathered together; the process of putting something together
124
assert
to state something firmly and confidently
125
assertion
a confident and forceful statement
126
asset
something valuable belonging to a person or organization
127
assign
to give someone a particular task or role
128
assistance
help or support
129
assumption
something taken for granted; a belief without proof
130
assurance
a positive declaration intended to give confidence
131
assure
to tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts
132
astonishing
very surprising or impressive
133
asylum
protection granted to someone who has left their country as a refugee
134
athletic
physically strong and good at sports
135
atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act
136
attachment
a feeling of affection; a computer file sent with an email
137
attain
to achieve or reach something after effort
138
attendance
the action of being present at a place or event
139
attribute
a quality or feature of someone or something; to regard something as belonging to
140
auction
a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder
141
audio
relating to sound or its reproduction
142
audit
an official inspection of accounts or records
143
authentic
genuine; not fake
144
authorize
to give official permission for something
145
auto
a car; self-operating
146
autonomy
freedom to govern oneself; independence
147
autumn
the season between summer and winter
148
availability
the quality of being able to be used or obtained
149
await
to wait for something
150
awareness
knowledge or perception of a situation
151
awkward
causing difficulty; embarrassing
152
backdrop
the setting or background of an event
153
backing
support or help
154
backup
a copy of computer data; something kept in reserve
155
badge
a small piece of metal, plastic, etc., worn as identification
156
bail
money paid to release someone from jail pending trial
157
balanced
stable; taking all factors into account
158
ballet
an artistic dance form performed to music
159
balloon
an inflatable rubber bag; to increase rapidly
160
ballot
a system of voting; a paper used to cast a vote
161
bankruptcy
the state of being unable to pay one's debts
162
banner
a long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design
163
bare
uncovered; basic and simple
164
barely
only just; with great difficulty
165
bargain
something bought at a lower price than usual
166
barrel
a cylindrical container; a unit of oil
167
basement
a floor of a building below ground level
168
basket
a container made of woven material
169
bass
the lowest adult male singing voice; a type of fish
170
bat
a piece of sports equipment for hitting balls; a flying mammal
171
battlefield
a place where a battle is fought
172
bay
a broad inlet of the sea; a compartment
173
beam
a long piece of wood or metal supporting a building; a ray of light
174
beast
a large or dangerous animal
175
behalf
in the interests of someone
176
behavioral
relating to the way someone behaves
177
beloved
dearly loved
178
bench
a long seat; a judge's seat in court
179
benchmark
a standard against which things can be compared
180
beneath
under or below something
181
beneficial
having a helpful or good effect
182
beneficiary
a person who receives money or property from someone who has died
183
beside
next to or at the side of
184
besides
in addition to; apart from
185
betray
to be disloyal to someone who trusts you
186
beverage
any type of drink
187
bias
unfair prejudice in favor of or against something
188
bid
to offer to pay a particular price; an attempt
189
bind
to tie or fasten something tightly
190
biography
an account of someone's life written by someone else
191
biological
relating to living things
192
bishop
a senior figure in some Christian churches
193
bizarre
very strange or unusual
194
blade
the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon
195
blanket
a thick covering used for warmth in bed
196
blast
a powerful explosion; a strong criticism
197
bleed
to lose blood
198
blend
to mix things together
199
bless
to confer or invoke divine favor upon
200
blessing
God's favor and protection; something good you are thankful for
201
blow
a powerful stroke; a setback
202
boast
to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements
203
bold
confident and courageous; standing out prominently
204
bombing
an attack using explosive devices
205
bonus
an extra payment or reward
206
booking
an arrangement to stay somewhere or travel
207
boom
a period of sudden economic growth; a loud deep sound
208
boost
to help or encourage; to increase
209
bounce
to spring back after hitting something
210
bound
tied; certain to happen; heading toward
211
boundary
a line marking the limits of an area
212
bow
to bend the head or body in respect; a weapon for shooting arrows
213
breach
a break or gap in something; to break a rule
214
breakdown
a failure of a relationship or system; an analysis
215
breakthrough
an important discovery or development
216
breed
to produce offspring; a particular type of animal or plant
217
brick
a rectangular block used for building
218
briefly
for a short time; in few words
219
broadband
high-speed internet connection
220
broadcaster
a person or organization that transmits radio or TV programs
221
broadly
generally; widely
222
browser
a program for viewing websites
223
brutal
savagely violent; unpleasant
224
buck
slang for a dollar; a male deer
225
buddy
a close friend
226
buffer
something that reduces a shock or impact
227
bug
an insect; a fault in a computer program
228
bulk
the majority; large size
229
burden
a load; a responsibility that causes worry
230
bureaucracy
a system of government with many complicated rules
231
burial
the act of putting a dead body in the ground
232
burst
to break open suddenly and violently
233
cabin
a small wooden house or room on a ship
234
cabinet
a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers; a group of senior government ministers
235
calculation
a mathematical determination of amount or number
236
canal
an artificial waterway for boats or irrigation
237
candle
a cylinder of wax with a wick that provides light when burned
238
canvas
a strong cloth used for painting on or making tents
239
capability
the power or ability to do something
240
capitalism
an economic system based on private ownership
241
capitalist
a person who supports or benefits from capitalism
242
carbon
a chemical element found in all living things
243
cargo
goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
244
carriage
a vehicle with wheels pulled by horses; a train car
245
assert
to state something confidently or clearly, often expressing a belief or opinion
