Ex 2 Flashcards
0
Q
abjure
A
to reject, abandon formally
1
Q
Espouse
A
support or advocate; to marry
2
Q
exonerate
A
to clear of blame
3
Q
inculpate
A
to blame, charge with a crime
4
Q
ameliorate
A
to make better or improve
5
Q
acme
A
highest point; summit
6
Q
abridge
A
to condense, shorten
7
Q
abhor
A
to loathe, detest
8
Q
exacerbate
A
to aggravate, intensify the bad qualities of
9
Q
subjugate
A
to conquere, subdue; enslave
10
Q
emancipate
A
to set free, liberate
11
Q
obfuscate
A
to confuse, obscure
12
Q
quell
A
to crush or subdue
13
Q
sully
A
to soil, stain, tarnish, taint
14
Q
raze
A
to tear down, demolish
15
Q
aver
A
to declare to be true, affirm
16
Q
protract
A
to prolong, draw out, extend
17
Q
nadir
A
lowest point
18
Q
ethereal
A
not earthly, spiritual, delicate
19
Q
palpable
A
obvious, real, tangible
20
Q
opalescent
A
iridescent, displaying colors
21
Q
monochromatic
A
having one color
