A's

Question 1

Abate

Answer 1

To reduce or lessen

Question 2

Aberration

Answer 2

A deviation or departure from the norm

Question 3

Abeyance

Answer 3

Temporary inactivity or suspension

Question 4

Abjure

Answer 4

To forswear or abstain from; to give up

Question 5

Abrade

Answer 5

To wear down or rub away the surface of something

Question 6

Abridge

Answer 6

To reduce the length of or diminish in scope (for example, written text)

Question 7

Abrogate

Answer 7

To end or do away with something

Question 8

Abscond

Answer 8

To withdraw and hide, typically to avoid arrest

Question 9

Absurd

Answer 9

Extremely ridiculous or completely lacking reason

Question 10

Abysmal

Answer 10

Very profound or deep; very bad

Question 11

Accretion

Answer 11

A gradual increase in the amount or size of something

Question 12

Acquisitive

Answer 12

Characterized by a strong desire to gain or retain information or objects

Question 13

Acrid

Answer 13

Harsh or bitter taste or smell

Question 14

Acute

Answer 14

Quick and precise, intense; sharp, keen

Question 15

Adhere

Answer 15

To stick fast; to remain in support of

Question 16

Adjacent

Answer 16

In the nearest position; next to

Question 17

Adroit

Answer 17

Showing skill and experience

Question 18

Aesthetic

Answer 18

Appealing to the senses because it is beautiful

Question 19

Affinity

Answer 19

Natural attraction; inherent similarity

Question 20

Alienate

Answer 20

To isolate oneself from others or another person from oneself

Question 21

Ambiguous

Answer 21

Unclear or capable of having more than one meaning

Question 22

Ambivalent

Answer 22

Characterized by uncertainty; unable to decide between opposition

Question 23

Amenable

Answer 23

Responsive to suggestion; willing

Question 24

Amiable

Answer 24

Friendly and pleasant

Question 25

Anachronism

Answer 25

Something existing or happening out of its time in historical order

Question 26

Annotate

Answer 26

To provide with extra notes or comments

Question 27

Anomaly

Answer 27

Something that is different from the norm

Question 28

Apathy

Answer 28

A lack of emotion or concern

Question 29

Ardor

Answer 29

Intense feelings; passion

Question 30

Articulate

Answer 30

To clearly explain or the quality to be able to speak clearly

Question 31

Ascribe

Answer 31

To attribute to a specific source; to assign a characteristic

Question 32

Asperity

Answer 32

Roughness or severity

Question 33

Assay

Answer 33

An analysis or examination or to subject to analysis; to examine

Question 34

Assert

Answer 34

To demonstrate power; to defend a statement as true

Question 35

Assiduous

Answer 35

Characteristic of careful and persistent effort

Question 36

Assimilate

Answer 36

To incorporate into; to make similar

Question 37

Assuage

Answer 37

To lessen or ease

Question 38

Assumption

Answer 38

Something believed to be true without proof; unstated evidence

Question 39

Aver

Answer 39

To declare as true; to maintain

Question 40

Aversion

Answer 40

Strong dislike