Vocab unit 1

Question 0

Aberration

Answer 0

A state or condition markedly different from the norm Syn: abnormal

Question 1

Abdicate

Answer 1

To cast off or relinquish Syn: Renounce

Question 2

Abject

Answer 2

Sunk to a low condition or in miserable circumstances Syn: dishonorable (Abject terror)

Question 3

Abolish

Answer 3

Do away with Syn: eradicate

Question 4

Abridge

Answer 4

Lessen, diminish, or curtail; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements Syn: abbreviate

Question 5

Abstemious

Answer 5

Sparing in consumption of (especially food and drink), marked by temperance Syn: restrained

Question 6

Accent

Answer 6

Put stress on, utter with an accent, to stress, single out as important Syn: significance

Question 7

Accolade

Answer 7

A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction Syn: distinction

Question 8

Acquiesce

Answer 8

To agree or express agreement, rest satisfied Syn: agree

Question 9

Acrimonious

Answer 9

Caustic, biting or rancorous in language, or expression Syn: belligerent

Question 10

Acumen

Answer 10

Shrewdness shown by keen insight Cunning

Question 11

Affable

Answer 11

Friendly outgoing or disposition Approachable

Question 12

Affirmation

Answer 12

Statement asserting existence or truth of something Confirmation

Question 13

Alacrity

Answer 13

Liveliness eagerness or youthful energy Happy

Question 14

Alleviate

Answer 14

Provide physical relief Lighten

Question 15

Aloof

Answer 15

Distant in manner Detached

Question 16

Amass

Answer 16

Collect or gather Assemble

Question 17

Ambiguous

Answer 17

Having more than one possibility (interpretation) Uncertain

Question 18

Ambivalence

Answer 18

Mixed feelings or emotions Doubt

Question 19

Ambulatory

Answer 19

Relating or adapted for walking able to walk about Vagabond-moving