1st Quiz Flashcards
abate
verb;to cease,subside,to reduce
abash
verb:to shame,to embarrass
abdicate
verb:to give up a position of power
abiding
adj;continuing,lasting
abortive
adj:not able to be completed
abscond
verb;to secretly run away and hide
absolve
verb;to free from blame,sin,or responsibility
abstain
verb; to voluntarily hold back,to refrain from doing something
abstruce
adj; difficult to understand
abysmal
adj; utterly hopeless;totally and profoundly terrible
accost
verb: to approach boldly
acquiesce
verb; to agree without protesting
acrid
adj; harsh,sharp,offensive,pungent
acrophobia
noun; intense fear of heights
acumen
adj; sharp insight,keenness of mind
acute
adj; sharp,keen,pointed,severe
adherent
n; follower,believer,disciple
abjudicate
v; to decide by judicial procedure,to settle a case in court
admonish
verb; to reprimand,to scold gently,to warn strongly
adroit
adj; capable or adept(skilled),often under pressure conditions
