Page 1 Flashcards
Abase
To belittle somebody: to make somebody feel belittled or degrade
Abash
To make somebody ashamed; to make somebody feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Abate
To become less; to suppress; to end
Abdicate
To renounce or relinquish
Abduct
To snatch somebody away
Aberration
Deviation
Abhor
To detest something
Abhorrent
repugnant: arousing strong feelings of repugnance or disapproval
Abjure
To renounce, repudiate, or retract
Abrasive
Using friction, harsh in matter
Abridge
To shorten something
Abrupt
Sudden, brusque
Absolve
Pronounce somebody blameless
Abstain
To refrain from something
Abstemious
Moderate
Abstinence
Self-denial
Abstract
Not concrete; theoretical
Abstraction
Generalized concept; generalizing process; rpeoccupation
Abstruse
Difficult to understand
Absurd
Ludicrous
Abundant
Plentiful
Abyss
Chasm; Very deep hole for example.