List 2A Flashcards
abase
To lower in position, estimation, or the like
abdicate
To give up (royal power or the like).
abduction
A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
aberration
Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.
abet
To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
abeyance
A state of suspension or temporary inaction.
abhorrent
Very repugnant; hateful.
abject
Sunk to a low condition.
abjure
To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.
ablution
A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
abnegate
To renounce (a right or privilege).
abominable
Very hateful.
abominate
To hate violently.
aboriginal
Primitive; unsophisticated.
abrade
To wear away the surface or some part of by friction.
abridge
To make shorter in words
abrogate
To abolish, repeal.
abrupt
Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.
abscond
To depart suddenly and secretly
absolution
Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.
absolve
To free from sin or its penalties.
abstain
To keep oneself back (from doing or using something).
abstemious
Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.
abundant
Plentiful.
abut
To touch at the end or boundary line.
abyss
Bottomless gulf.
accede
To agree.
accelerate
To move faster.
accession
Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government.
accommodate
To furnish something as a kindness or favor.
accomplice
An associate in wrong-doing.
accost
To speak to.
accouter
To dress.
accredit
To give credit or authority to.
accursed
Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune.
accusatory
Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation.
accustom
To make familiar by use.
acerbity
Sourness, with bitterness and astringency.
achromatic
Colorless
acid
A sour substance.
acidify
To change into acid.
acknowledge
To recognize; to admit the genuineness or validity of.
acme
The highest point, or summit.
acoustic
Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing.
acquaint
To make familiar or conversant.
acquiesce
To comply; submit.
acquit
To free or clear, as from accusation.
acrid
Harshly pungent or bitter.
acrimonious
Full of bitterness.
actionable
Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words.
