A Flashcards
Abate
To lessen, to subside.
Abbreviate
To shorten
S. Abridge , condense
A. Expand prolong
Abdicate
To give up formally
S.resign, renounce
A. Retain , uphold
Abberation
Staying away from what is normal
Abet
To assist in crime
S. Conspire, connive
A. Dissuade, deter
Abhor
To hate, to detest
Abide
Be faithful, to endure
Abjure
Promise or swear to give up
Ablution
Washing
Abridgement
A short summary
S. Summary, outline, abbreviation, abstract
A.enlargement, expansion
Abscond
To go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
Abstruse
Difficult to comprehend
Abysmal
Extremely bad
Abyss
A bottomless pit, or anything to deep to measure
S. Chasm
A. Summit , elevation
Accede
Agree to
S. Assent, concur
A. Dissent, refuse
Acclaimed
Welcomed with shouts and approval
Accolade
Praise , approval
Accost
To approach and speak to
S. Greet
A. Shun , avoid
Accredit
To approve, certify
Acquit
To clear of a charge
Acrid
Sharp (as in speech)
Acrimony
Bitterness or harshness of speech or manner
Acumen
Keenness of mind, insight
Adage
Old saying , proverb
Addle
To become rotten , to become confused
Adduce
To offer as an example , reason or proo
Adjudicate
To settle judicially
Adjure
To beg , appeal
Admonish
To warn, reprove mildly
S.censure, rebuke
A. Applaud, praise , commplement
Admonitory
Containing warning
Ado
Fuss , trouble
S. Bustle , commotion
Adorn
Add beAuty , decorate
Adroit
Skilful and clever
S. Proficient , dextrous
A. Awkward, dull
Adventitious
Coming from other source and not innate
Adversary
Enemy , oponent
Adversity
Misfortunate or troubled state ,
S. Distress, ill luck
A. Fortune
Advert
To call attention or refer to
Aeon
Eternity, immeasurable period
affable
Polite and friendly
Agile
Active , quick moving
Agog
Eager , excited
Alacrity
Eager , cheerful readiness
Alcove
Recess, partially enclosed place
Allay
To calm, quieten
S. Soothe , pacify
A. Kindle , agitate
Allegiance
Duty , support , loyalty
Abase
To humiliate
S. Scorn, belittle ,degrade.
A. Exalt cherish