Lesson 17

Question 1

accord

Answer 1

noun

1. a formal or official agreement

The two opposing organizations managed to reach an accord.

2. a situation or state in which people or things agree

The two players’ minds seemed to be completely in accord and played the game flawlessly.

Question 2

accretion

Answer 2

noun

1. a gradual process in which layers of a material are formed as small amounts are added over time

The boulder was created by the slow accertion of powder over millions of years.

2. something that has grown or accumulated slowly : a product or result of gradual growth

The truck driver noticed an accertion of ice on his windshield.

Question 3

adorn

Answer 3

v.

to make (someone or something) more attractive by adding something beautiful

Ex. Her paints adorned the wall and amde it more attractive.

Question 4

Aggrandize

Answer 4

v.

to make great or greater

Ex. A movie that aggrandizes the bad guys and makes the cops look like fools.

Question 5

adamant

Answer 5

adj. If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it. Ex: The Americans are adamant that they will not budge on this point.

Question 6

acumen

Answer 6

n. Acumen is the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.

Ex: He lacked the judgment and political acumen for the post of chairman

Question 7

abject

Answer 7

adj. 1. utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched.

Example: Doubtless, my presence in his fabulous residence will inspire him to fresh heights of abject misery.

Question 8

abort

Answer 8

v. 1. to bring forth a fetus from the uterus before the fetus is viable; miscarry.

Example: It is not difficult to understand why women choose to abort abnormal pregnancies.

Question 9

accolade

Answer 9

n. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
ex. Winning the first place of speech competition is an accolade to that person’s public speaking skill.

Question 10

accomodating

Answer 10

adj. helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation; obliging; willing to do favors.
ex. She is a tourist guide that is accommodationg to people, so she is welcomed.

Question 11

abridge

Answer 11

verb 1. to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents:

2. to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority,

Ex. Do you mind to abridge a reference book?

Question 12

abstain

Answer 12

verb

1. to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something unhealthy
2. to refrain from casting one’s vote:

Ex. The person has abstained from eating pork.

Question 13

absolution

Answer 13

n.

the act of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful : the act of absolving someone or the state of being absolved

The priest gave the woman absolution for her sins.

Question 14

accentuate

Answer 14

v.

to make (something) more noticeable

She has beautiful eyes, so we should accentuate them in the makeup.

Question 15

abase

Answer 15

v; Behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone):

The kid abased his little brother

Question 16

abate

Answer 16

verb; (Of something unpleasant or severe) become lessintense or widespread:

The dog has died for a long time, but the family’s grief will not abate

Question 17

Abduct

Answer 17

verb

to take (someone) away from a place by force

He was abducted from his home.

Question 18

Abhor

Answer 18

verb

to dislike (someone or something) very much; hate, loathe

They abhor violence/racism.

Question 19

acerbic

Answer 19

Adj.

(Especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright

Example Sentence: The reader’s acerbic wit impressed everyone who’ve read the review.

Question 20

acquiesce

Answer 20

verb.

Accept something reluctantly but without protest:

Example Sentence:

Parents had finally acquiesced this unsuitable marriage knowing it’s not going to last long.