Vocab 1-20

Question 1

Abale

Answer 1

To cease, subside, to reduce

Question 2

Abdicate

Answer 2

To give up a postion of power

Question 3

Abiding

Answer 3

Continuing; lasting

Question 4

Abortive

Answer 4

No able to be completed

Question 5

Abscond

Answer 5

To secretly run away with and hide

Question 6

Absolve

Answer 6

To free from blame, sin, or responsibility

Question 7

Abstain

Answer 7

To voluntarily hold back; to Refrain

Question 8

Abstruse

Answer 8

Difficult to understand

Question 9

Abysmal

Answer 9

Utterly hopeless’ totally and profoundly

Question 10

Accost

Answer 10

To approach boldly

Question 11

Acquiesce

Answer 11

To give in surrender; to go quietly

Question 12

Acrid

Answer 12

Harsh sharp, offensive, pungent

Question 13

Acrophobia

Answer 13

Intense fear of heights

Question 14

Acumen

Answer 14

Sharp insight, keenness of mind

Question 15

Acute

Answer 15

Sharp; pointed

Question 16

Adherent

Answer 16

Follower; believer; disciple

Question 17

Adjudicate

Answer 17

To decide by judicial procedure; to settle a case in court

Question 18

Admonish

Answer 18

To reprimand; to scold gently; to warn strongly

Question 19

Adroit

Answer 19

Adept( often under pressure , skillful clever

Question 20

Abash

Answer 20

To shame; to embarrass