1-20 Flashcards
1
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Abate
A
to cease, subside; to reduce
2
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abdicate
A
to give up a position of power
3
Q
abiding
A
continuing; lasting
4
Q
abortive
A
not able to be completed
5
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abscound
A
to secretly run away with and hide
6
Q
absolve
A
to free from blame, sin, or responsibility
7
Q
abstain
A
to voluntarily hold back
8
Q
abstruse
A
difficult to understand
9
Q
abysmal
A
utterly hopeless, totally and profoundly terrible
10
Q
accost
A
to approach boldly
11
Q
acquiesce
A
to give in, surrender
12
Q
acrid
A
harsh, sharp, offensive, pungent
13
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acrophobia
A
intense fear of heights
14
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acumen
A
sharp insight, keenness of mind
15
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acute
A
sharp, keen, pointed
16
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adherent
A
follower, believer, disciple
17
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adjudicate
A
to decide by judicial procedure
18
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admonish
A
to reprimand; to scold gently, to worn strongly
19
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adroit
A
adept
20
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Abash
A
to shame; to embarrass
