Abate - Affable Flashcards
Abridge
Verb
Definition: Reduce (a text) in length
Synonyms: condense; shorten; digest
Abate
Verb
Definition: grow less in intensity or degree
Synonyms: subside; moderate; decrease
Abstemious
Adj.
Definition: sparing in eating and drinking
Synonyms: temperate; restrained; moderate
Abstract
Adj.
Definition: not concrete
Synonyms: theoretical; conceptual; intangible; academic
Abstruse
Adj.
Definition: difficult to understand
Synonyms: obscure; profound; incomprehensible; esoteric
Accessible
Adj.
Definition: able to be reached
Synonyms: approachable; obtainable
Acclaim
Verb
Definition: announce with great approval
Synonyms: applaud; praise
Accolade
Noun
Definition: expression of approval
Synonyms: award; praise; honor; tribute.
Acknowledge
Verb
Definition: recognize, possibly reluctantly, the status or rights of
Synonyms: admit; concede; grant
Acquiesce
Verb
Definition: agree without protesting
Synonyms: assent; comply; submit
Acrid
Adj.
Definition: sharply bitter in taste or odor
Synonyms: pungent; sharp; harsh; bitter
Acrimonious
Adj.
Definition: bitter in words or manner
Synonyms: hostile; bitter; unfriendly; spiteful
Adherent
Noun
Definition: someone who follows a leader or supports a cause
Synonyms: supporter; follower; advocate; believer
Adroit
Adj.
Definition: having skill or resourcefulness in coping with situations
Synonyms: skillful; clever; resourceful; adept
Adulation
Noun
Definition: excessive admiration
Synonyms: idolization; hero worship; flattery
