Abash-Adulation Flashcards
Abate
To subside
To reduce
Abash
To make ashamed
To embarrass
Abdicate
To step down from a position of power or responsibility
Aberration
Something not typical
Deviant
Abhor
To hate very much
To detest
Abject
Hopeless
Defeated
Extremely sad or servile
Abnegate
To deny oneself
To reject
To renounce
Abortive
Unsuccessful
Abridge
To shorten
To condense
Absolute
Total
Unlimited
Absolve
To forgive it free from blame
To free from sin
To free from obligation
Abstinent
Abstaining
Voluntarily not doing something, especially something pleasant that is bad for you.
Abstract
Theoretical
Impersonal
Abstruse
Hard to understand
Abysmal
Extremely hopeless or wretched
Bottomless
Accolade
An award
A honor
Accost
To approach and speak to someone aggressively
Acerbic
Sour
Severe
Acidic in temper or mood
Acquiesce
To comply passively
To assent
To agree
To follow instructions quietly
Acrid
Harshly pungent
Bitter
Acrimonious
Full of spite
Bitter
Nasty
Acumen
Keenness of judgment
Mental sharpness
Acute
Sharp
Shrewd
Adamant
Stubborn
Unyielding
Completely inflexible
Address
To speak
To direct one’s attention to
Adherent
Follower
Supporter
Believer
Admonish
To scold gently
To warn
Adroit
Skillful Dextrous Shrewd Clever Socially at ease.
Adulation
Wild or excessive admiration
Flattery
