Letter Aa

Question 1

ABANDON
I won’t abandon this project; I plan to see it through to the end

Answer 1

Abandonar,Dejar
Leave forever

Question 2

ABANDONMENT
She filed for divorce on the grounds of abandonment

Answer 2

Abandono,Deserción
Desertion

Question 3

ABATE
The golfers waited inside for the storm to abate

Answer 3

Calmarse,Reducirse
Calm,Lessen

Question 4

ABBREVIATION
This dictionary gives rules for the abbreviation of official titles

Answer 4

Abreviación,Abreviar
Make shorter

Question 5

ABDUCT
The company director was abducted from his car by terrorists

Answer 5

Secuestrar,Raptar
Kidnap

Question 6

ABERRATION
The violence that took place during the protest is an aberration

Answer 6

Anormalidad,Aberración
Defect,Imperfection

Question 7

ABILITY
After years, Bill now has the ability to play the piano beautifully

Answer 7

Habilidad,Aptitud
Talent

Question 8

ABLAZE
The house was ablaze, and the flames and smoke could be seen for miles

Answer 8

En llamas,Brillante
On fire,Bright

Question 9

ABLE
The only people able to afford to buy a house in this area are millionaires

Answer 9

Capaz,Poder hacer
Capable of doing

Question 10

ABNORMAL
It’s abnormal to have blood pressure as low as yours

Answer 10

Anormal
Not normal

Question 11

ABNEGATION
It is a heart-warming tale of courage and abnegation

Answer 11

Sacrificio,Abnegación
Act of renouncing

Question 12

ABOARD
How many passengers were aboard the Titanic?

Answer 12

A bordo
On a ship or vehicle

Question 13

ABOLISH
The company has pledged to abolish these unfair practices

Answer 13

Abolir,Suprimir
Eradicate,End

Question 14

ABOMINATION
The murder of an innocent person is an abomination

Answer 14

Abominación,Repugnancia
Abhorrent

Question 15

ABORT
She aborted an unwanted pregnancy at age 17

Answer 15

Abortar
Project:end,Pregnancy:terminate

Question 16

ABOUT
There were about fifteen people in our tour group

Answer 16

Mas o menos

Question 17

ABOVE
He hung a picture above the fireplace

Answer 17

Sobre,Encima de…
Over

Question 18

ABRASIVE
You mustn’t use abrasives on a marble floor

Answer 18

Abrasivo(a),Brusco
That rubs or scratches rude

Question 19

ABROAD
I met many interesting people when I travelled abroad

Answer 19

En el extranjero
Outside own country

Question 20

ABRUPT
Her abrupt departure stunned everyone

Answer 20

Brusco,Repentino
Act,Event: Sudden

Question 21

ABSCESS
I have a painful abscess on my tooth

Answer 21

Absceso
Pus/Filled sore

Question 22

ABSENCE
The professor noticed Andrea’s absence on the day of the exam

Answer 22

Ausente
Not being present

Question 23

ABSENT-MINDED
He’s so absentminded that he forgot his own birthday

Answer 23

Distraído
Forgetful

Question 24

ABSORB
The towel absorbed the excess water

Answer 24

Absorber
Soak up: liquid

Question 25

**ABSORBENT** The microfiber cleaning cloth is super absorbent

Answer 25

**Absorbente** That soaks liquids

Question 26

**ABSORPTION** The fiber in fruit is important as it slows the absorption of sugar into the body

Answer 26

**Absorción** Act of absorbing

Question 27

**ABSTAIN** The Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during lent

Answer 27

**Abstenerse** Not partake or participate

Question 28

**ABSTENTION** If you are driving, abstention from alcohol is the only way to be safe

Answer 28

**Abstención** Not indulging in something

Question 29

**ABSTINENCE** Abstinence is difficult when everyone around you is enjoying a drink

Answer 29

**Abstinencia** Not drinking alcohol

Question 30

**ABSURD** It’s absurd to think we could afford a house like that

Answer 30

**Absurdo** Senseless,Silly

Question 31

**ABSURDITY** We laughed at how absurdity the idea was

Answer 31

**Disparate,Absurdo** Absurd quality

Question 32

**ABUNDANCE** We have such an abundance of money this year

Answer 32

**Abundancia** Large quantity

Question 33

**ABUSE** He abused his wife for many years before she went to the police department

Answer 33

**Abuso** Treat badly

Question 34

**ABUSIVE** She fled when her husband became abusive

Answer 34

**Agresivo,Violento** Physically:Violent

Question 35

**ABYSMAL** The weather is abysmal; it’s too wet to go for a walk

Answer 35

**Pesimo,Fatal** Extremely bad

Question 36

**ABYSS** She found herself on the edge of an abyss

Answer 36

**Abismo,Sima** Chasm,Large gap

Question 37

**ACCEPTANCE** My acceptance of your handshake is a sign of trust

Answer 37

**Aceptación** Taking something offered

Question 38

**ACCLAIM** The author has received acclaim for his debut novel

Answer 38

**Aclamación,Aplauso** Praise

Question 39

**ACCLIMATE** When moving to a new country, most people need some time to acclimate

Answer 39

**Acostumbrarse** Become accustomed to situation

Question 40

**ACCOMPANIMENT** The spicy Ají makes the perfect accompaniment to Empanadas

Answer 40

**Acompañamiento** Food: goes with something else

Question 41

**ACCOMPLICE** One thief was caught but her accomplices got away

Answer 41

**Complice** Partner in crime

Question 42

**ACCOMPLISH** Adam accomplished his goal of passing the algebra course

Answer 42

**Lograr,Conseguir** Reach a goal

Question 43

**ACCORD** The two nations signed an accord that would end hostilities

Answer 43

**Acuerdo,Convenio** Agreement,Treaty

Question 44

**ACCORDING TO** According to the instructions, this is the way to do the puzzle

Answer 44

**Según,De acuerdo** In opinion of

Question 45

**ACCORDINGLY** The police couldn’t find evidence of the crime, accordingly, he wasn’t arrested

Answer 45

**Por consiguiente,Por lo tanto** Therefore

Question 46

**ACCOUNTING** Sharon studied accounting in college

Answer 46

**Contabilidad** Profession,Financial books

Question 47

**ACCURACY** The accuracy of the information is the key to everything

Answer 47

**Exactitud,Precisión** Degree of correctness

Question 48

**ACCURATELY** The plans should be drawn as accurately as possible

Answer 48

**Exactamente,Con exactitud** With precision

Question 49

**ACCUSER** She confronted her accusers in court

Answer 49

**Acusador** Person who places blame

Question 50

**ACCUSTOM** He soon accustomed himself to the idea

Answer 50

**Habituar,Acostumbrar** Habituate

Question 51

**ACE** Mike is an ace at darts

Answer 51

**As,Estrella** Card/Person: excellent/expert

Question 52

**ACHE** As you get older, you have all sorts of aches and pains

Answer 52

**Dolor** Pain,Hurt

Question 53

**ACHIEVEMENT** Jay’s position at the top of his class was quite an achievement

Answer 53

**Logro,Hazaña** Accomplishment

Question 54

**ACKNOWLEDGE** I acknowledge that I could have made better decisions

Answer 54

**Admitir,Reconocer** Admit,Accept as true

Question 55

**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT** Franklin obtained an honorary degree as acknowledgement of his contributions

Answer 55

**Reconocimiento** Response,Accepting truth

Question 56

**ACQUAINT** You must acquaint yourself with the routine of the office

Answer 56

**Familiarizar algo** Introduce,Make familiar

Question 57

**ACQUAINTANCE** I consider Luis merely an acquaintance, rather than a friend

Answer 57

**Conocido,Familiar** Person known

Question 58

**ACQUIRE** From humble beginnings he went on to acquire great wealth

Answer 58

**Adquirir,Obtener** Obtain

Question 59

**ACQUISITIVE** We live in an acquisitive society that views success in material possessions

Answer 59

**Codicioso,Materialista** Greedy,Materialist

Question 60

**ACROSS** There is a shortcut across the fields

Answer 60

**Que cruza,Cruzando** From one side to the other

Question 61

**ACTING** My daughter wants to study acting

Answer 61

**Interpretación,Actuación** Performing,Actor profession

Question 62

**ACTUALLY** My last name looks German, but actually, it’s Dutch

Answer 62

**En verdad, En realidad** For real,Contradiction

Question 63

**ADAPT** It can be challenging to adapt to life in a different city

Answer 63

**Adaptarse,Amoldarse** Adjust yourself to situation

Question 64

**ADDRESSEE** Hate to tell you this but you’ve spelt the addressee’s name wrong

Answer 64

**Destinatario,Receptor** Somebody to whom something is addressed

Question 65

**ADEPT** She’s very adept at helping people develop their strengths

Answer 65

**Experto,Erudito** Skilled,Expert

Question 66

**ADEQUACY** How would you rate the adequacy of the accommodation?

Answer 66

**Adecuación,Suficiente** Being satisfactory,Sufficient

Question 67

**ADJACENT** A modern skyscraper is adjacent to the church

Answer 67

**Contiguo,Adyacente** That is beside something

Question 68

**ADJOURN** Let’s adjourn the meeting until we know that this project has the go-ahead

Answer 68

**Aplazar,Posponer** Postpone the rest

Question 69

**ADMIRABLE** Her restraint during questioning was admirable

Answer 69

**Admirable,Loable** Worthy of admiration

Question 70

**ADMIRE** Kristin admires doctors who volunteer to work in third world countries

Answer 70

**Admirar,Admirar a…** Respect

Question 71

**ADMITTANCE** The sign read “Private, No admittance”

Answer 71

**Acceso,Entrada** Entry,Permission to enter

Question 72

**ADULTERY** Adultery is considered grounds for divorce in most countries

Answer 72

**Adulterio,Infidelidad** Law: Extramarital sex,Infidelity

Question 73

**ADVANTAGE** One advantage of this team is our flexibility

Answer 73

**Ventaja** Factor leading to success

Question 74

**ADVERSARY** Who will be his next adversary in the chess competition?

Answer 74

**Adversario,Rival** Enemy,Opponent

Question 75

**ADVERSITY** Rachel overcame adversity and won the championship

Answer 75

**Adversidad,Desgracia** Uncountable difficulty

Question 76

**ADVERTISE** If you want to attract customers, social media is a great way to advertise

Answer 76

**Promocionar,Hacer publicidad** Promote

Question 77

**ADVERTISING** Fiona works in advertising

Answer 77

**Publicidad,Propaganda** Showing ads

Question 78

**ADVICE** My parents are always trying to give me advice

Answer 78

**Consejo** Uncountable guidance

Question 79

**ADVISE** Our team of experienced attorneys is ready to advise you

Answer 79

**Aconsejar,Asesorar** Counsel somebody

Question 80

**ADVISABILITY** They discussed the advisability of building so near to the airport

Answer 80

**Prudencia,Conveniencia** Degree of prudence

Question 81

**AESTHETIC** The new building has little aesthetic value/appeal

Answer 81

**Estetica** Principle of beauty

Question 82

**AFFAIR** The headmaster dealt with the affair swiftly

Answer 82

**Asunto,Caso** Matter,Concern

Question 83

**AFFECTION** Alex looked at the kitten with affection

Answer 83

**Afecto,Cariño** Fondness

Question 84

**AFFLUENCE** The businessman lives a life of affluence thanks to his inheritance

Answer 84

**Abundancia,Riqueza** Material wealth

Question 85

**AFFLUENT** Christina is from an affluent family and has never had to work

Answer 85

**Acaudalado,Pudiente** Wealthy

Question 86

**AFFRONT** He took the layoff as a personal affront

Answer 86

**Insulto,Ofensa** Something offensive

Question 87

**AFTERLIFE** Stuart has strong religious convictions and believes in an afterlife

Answer 87

**El mas allá,Después de la muerte** Life after death

Question 88

**AFTERWARDS** Let’s eat and go to a movie afterwards

Answer 88

**Despues,Luego** After that

Question 89

**AGAINST** Out of 650 votes, there were only three against the motion

Answer 89

**Contra,En contra se…** In opposition to

Question 90

**AGED** Her aged aunt left her a fortune in jewelry

Answer 90

**Anciano,Añejado** Person:old,Matured

Question 91

**AGENDA** The agenda for the day includes filing papers and meeting with two clients

Answer 91

**Agenda,Orden del día** Things to do

Question 92

**AGGRAVATE** Scratching the itch will only aggravate it

Answer 92

**Empeorar,Agravar** Make worse