Word List A

Question 1

Abase

Answer 1

To humble, disgrace

Question 2

Abate

Answer 2

To decrease, reduce

Question 3

Abdicate

Answer 3

To give up a position, right, or power

Question 4

Aberration

Answer 4

Something that deviates from the usual; something different from the usual

Question 5

Abet

Answer 5

To aid; act as accomplice

Question 6

Abhor

Answer 6

To loathe or detest

Question 7

Abject

Answer 7

Miserable, pitiful

Question 8

Abortive

Answer 8

Interrupted while incomplete

Question 9

Abridge

Answer 9

To condense, shorten

Question 10

Abrogate

Answer 10

To put an end to, abolish by authority

Question 11

Abscond

Answer 11

To depart secretly

Question 12

Absolve

Answer 12

To forgive, free from blame

Question 13

Abstain

Answer 13

To choose not to do something

Question 14

Accolade

Answer 14

Praise, distinction

Question 15

Accrue

Answer 15

To accumulate, grow by additions

Question 16

Acerbic

Answer 16

Bitter, sharp in taste or temper

Question 17

Acme

Answer 17

Highest point, summit

Question 18

Acquiesce

Answer 18

To agree, comply quietly

Question 19

Acrid

Answer 19

Harsh, bitter

Question 20

Acrimony

Answer 20

Bitterness, animosity

Question 21

Acuity

Answer 21

Sharpness

Question 22

Acumen

Answer 22

Sharpness of insight

Question 23

Adage

Answer 23

Old saying or proverb

Question 24

Adamant

Answer 24

Uncompromising, unyielding

Question 25

Adapt

Answer 25

To accommodate, adjust

Question 26

Adhere

Answer 26

To cling; follow without deviation

Question 27

Adjacent

Answer 27

Next to

Question 28

Admonish

Answer 28

To caution, warn, or reprimand

Question 29

Adroit

Answer 29

Skillful, accomplished, highly competent

Question 30

Adulation

Answer 30

High praise

Question 31

Adumbrate

Answer 31

To stretch, outline in a shadowy way

Question 32

Adversarial

Answer 32

Antagonistic, competitive

Question 33

Aerie

Answer 33

Nook or nest built high in the air

Question 34

Aesthetic

Answer 34

Pertaining to beauty or art

Question 35

Affable

Answer 35

Friendly, easy to approach

Question 36

Affluent

Answer 36

Rich, wealthy

Question 37

Affront

Answer 37

Personal offense, insult

Question 38

Agenda

Answer 38

Plan, schedule

Question 39

Agile

Answer 39

Well coordinated, nimble

Question 40

Agrarian

Answer 40

Relating to farming or rural matters

Question 41

Alacrity

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Cheerful willingness, eagerness; speed

Question 42

Alias

Answer 42

Assumed name

Question 43

Alienated

Answer 43

Distanced, estranged

Question 44

Allegory

Answer 44

Symbolic representation

Question 45

Alleviate

Answer 45

To relieve, improve partially

Question 46

Allure

Answer 46

To entice by charm, attract

Question 47

Allusion

Answer 47

Indirect reference

Question 48

Aloof

Answer 48

Detached, indifferent

Question 49

Altruism

Answer 49

Unselfish concern for others' welfare

Question 50

Ambiguous

Answer 50

Uncertain, subject to multiple interpretations

Question 51

Ambivalence

Answer 51

Attitude of uncertainty, conflicting emotions/thoughts

Question 52

Ameliorate

Answer 52

To make better, improve

Question 53

Amenable

Answer 53

Agreeable, cooperative

Question 54

Amend

Answer 54

To improve or correct flaws in

Question 55

Amenity

Answer 55

Pleasantness; something increasing comfort

Question 56

Amiable

Answer 56

Friendly, pleasant, likable

Question 57

Amicable

Answer 57

Friendly, agreeable

Question 58

Amoral

Answer 58

Unprincipled, unethical

Question 59

Amorphous

Answer 59

Having no definite form

Question 60

Amphibian

Answer 60

Creature equally at home on land or water

Question 61

Ample

Answer 61

Abundant, plentiful

Question 62

Amulet

Answer 62

Ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

Question 63

Anachronistic

Answer 63

Outdated, inappropriate for its time period

Question 64

Anarchy

Answer 64

Absence of government or law, chaos

Question 65

Animation

Answer 65

Enthusiasm, excitement

Question 66

Animosity

Answer 66

Hatred, hostility

Question 67

Annul

Answer 67

To cancel, nullify, declare void, or make legally invalid

Question 68

Anomaly

Answer 68

Irregularity, or deviation from the norm

Question 69

Anonymity

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Condition of having no name or an unknown name

Question 70

Antagonist

Answer 70

Opponent, adversary

Question 71

Antecedent

Answer 71

Coming before in place or time

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Anthology

Answer 72

Collection of literary works

Question 73

Antipathy

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Dislike, hostility, extreme opposition or aversion

Question 74

Antiquated

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Outdated, obsolete

Question 75

Antiquity

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Ancient times; the quality of being old

Question 76

Antithesis

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Exact opposite or direct contrast

Question 77

Apathy

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Lack of interest or concern

Question 78

Aphorism

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Old saying or short, pithy statement

Question 79

Apocryphal

Answer 79

Not genuine; fictional

Question 80

Appease

Answer 80

To satisfy, compliant, calm, pacify

Question 81

Approbation

Answer 81

Praise; official approval

Question 82

Appropriate

Answer 82

To take possession of

Question 83

Abandon

Answer 83

(n.) total lack of inhibition