3/23/23 Flashcards
wrath
anger
yoke
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull
zealous
fervent
zenith
the highest point
zephyr
a gentle breeze
abase
to humiliate
abate
to reduce
abdicate
to give up a position, usually one of leadership
abduct
to kidnap
abhor
to hate
abide
to remain
abject
wretched, pitiful
abnegation
denial of comfort to oneself
abort
to give up on a half-finished project or effort
abridge
to shorten
absolve
to declare someone free from guilt
abstain
to freely choose not to commit an action
accede
to agree
accentuate
highlight
accessible
obtainable
acclaim
high praise
accommodating
obliging
accord
an agreement
accost
to confront verbally
acerbic
bitter