Deck 1

Question 1

Abash

Answer 1

(v) to cause to feel embarrassed or ashamed

Ex: she grew abashed and confused

Question 2

Abate

Answer 2

(V) to become weaker

Ex: the storm would abate so we could leave

Question 3

Abdicate

Answer 3

(v) to fail to do what is required by

Ex: He abdicated to meet his classes requirements

Question 4

Aberration

Answer 4

(n) something that is unusual or unexpected

Ex: The aberration left me confused and in shock

Question 5

Abhor

Answer 5

(V) to dislike very much

Ex: I abhor this type of behavior

Question 6

Abject

Answer 6

(adj) very bad or severe

Ex: The abject effects of the storm left everyone hopeless

Question 7

Abnegate

Answer 7

(v) to deny, renounce

Ex: Her abnegation of desserts is due to her Olympic training

Question 8

Abortive

Answer 8

(adj) unsuccessful

Ex: The mission was announced abortive due to failure in communication

Question 9

Abridge

Answer 9

(v) to reduce, to shorten

Ex: The rights of the college student were under consideration to be abridged because of his actions.

Question 10

Absolute

Answer 10

(adj) complete, total

Ex: The group was talking absolute nonsense

Question 11

Absolve

Answer 11

(v) to make someone free of guilt, to give forgiveness

Ex: The cops refused to absolve the criminal because of the extent of his actions

Question 12

Abstinent

Answer 12

(adj) free from something wanted

Ex: Strongly religious members remain abstinent from meat because of their beliefs

Question 13

Abstract

Answer 13

(adj) not physical or concrete

Ex: They had no abstract ideas— to them they were all concrete

Question 14

Abstruse

Answer 14

(adj) hard to understand

Ex: Her abstruse tone of voice made it difficult to determine whether she was serious or sarcastic

Question 15

Abysmal

Answer 15

(adj) extremely hopeless

Ex: The abysmal condition of the dog made the vet concerned for her lifespan

Question 16

Accolade

Answer 16

(n) an award or expression of praise

Ex: The play received accolades from critics and audiences

Question 17

Accost

Answer 17

(v) to approach and speak to someone aggressively

Question 18

Acerbic

Answer 18

(v) expressing harsh criticism in a clever way

Question 19

Acquiesce

Answer 19

(v) to accept or agree by staying quiet/not arguing

Question 20

Acrid

Answer 20

(adj) bitter in taste or smell

Question 21

Acrimonious

Answer 21

(adj) angry and bitter

Question 22

Acumen

Answer 22

(n) the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

Ex: Her acumen was sharper than most, keeping her calm in the most intense moments.