Princeton2015 Ab through An

Question 1

Abdicate

Answer 1

V: to formally and/or publicly give up a position of power or a responsibility, usually by choice.

ex: a king choosing to no longer be king.

“in 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor”

Question 2

abhor

Answer 2

V: regard with disgust and hatred; detest, loathe.

professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.

Question 3

abrupt

Answer 3

ADJ: 1)sudden and unexpected.
2) brief to the point of rudeness; curt.

1) “I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject”
2) “you were rather abrupt with that young man”

N: apruptness

Question 4

abundant

Answer 4

ADJ: existing or available in large quantities; plentiful, ample, profuse

There was abundant evidence to support the theory.

Question 5

ample

Answer 5

ADJ: enough or more than enough; plentiful

Question 6

Abyss

Answer 6

N: an extremely deep or bottomless hole or chasm;
A person who is very depressed may be said to have fallen into an abyss.

“a rope led down into the dark abyss”

Question 7

acclaim

Answer 7

V: praise enthusiastically and publicly.

“The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success”

ADJ:acclaimed

Question 8

accord

Answer 8

V: 1) give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
2) (of a concept or fact) be harmonious or consistent with.

1) “the powers accorded to the head of state”
2) “his views accorded well with those of Merivale”

N: an official agreement or treaty

The two countries were about to sign an accord.

Question 9

amble

Answer 9

V: walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.

“they ambled along the riverbank”

Question 10

acute

Answer 10

ADJ: 1)of critical importance and consequence
“an acute (or critical) lack of research funds”

2) ending in a sharp point; extremely sharp or intense

3 )having the ability to draw fine distinctions; penetrating, keen.

An acute awareness

Question 11

adamant

Answer 11

ADJ: refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind; unshakable, immovable, steadfast.

“he is adamant that he is not going to resign”

N: adamance

Question 12

adept

Answer 12

ADJ: very skilled or proficient at something.
“he is adept at cutting through red tape”

N: a person who is skilled or proficient at something.
“they are adepts at kung fu and karate”

Question 13

audacity

Answer 13

N: 1) a willingness to take bold risks.
“her audacity came in handy during our most recent emergency”
2)rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence.
“she had the audacity to pick up the receiver and ask me to hang up”

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