Ab-, ad

Question 1

abdicate

Answer 1

to give up (power or responsibility) formally

Question 2

abstain

Answer 2

to keep from doing something voluntarily; refrain

Question 3

absurd

Answer 3

contrary to common sense, ridiculous

Question 4

adept

Answer 4

skillful and effective; proficient

Question 5

adhere

Answer 5

1. to stick or hold fast 2. to remain loyal; give continuing support 3. to follow closely without changes

Question 6

adjacent

Answer 6

1. next to; adjoining 2. nearby: neighboring 3. situated side by side

Question 7

adverse

Answer 7

1. not favorable. hostile 2. in an opposite direction

Question 8

affluent

Answer 8

having plenty of money: fairly rich

Question 9

ambiguous

Answer 9

having two or more possible meanings or interpretations; unclear; vauge

Question 10

amble

Answer 10

to walk or move at a slow, leisurely pace

Question 11

ab

Answer 11

“away from”

Question 12

ad

Answer 12

“to, toward”