GRE Flashcards
Abase
behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone).
“I watched my colleagues abasing themselves before the board of trustees”
Similar: humiliate, humble, mortify
Aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
“they described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration”
Similar: freak, unsual, deviation.
Abet
Encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.
Similar: assist, aid or help
Abeyance
A state of temporary disuse or suspension.
“matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries”.
■ Similar: Reserved, put off
Abjure
Solemnly renounce a (claim, belief, cause)
Similar: relinquish, reject, dispense with.
Ablution
Act of washing or cleaning oneself.
■ Similar: Washing, purification, lavation.
Abnegation
The act of renouncing or rejecting something.
■ Similar: relinquishment, rejection, abandonment.
Aborigine
Member of any of the indigenous people.
