Page 239 Vocab Flashcards
Absolve
Pardon ( an offense)
Abstain
Refrain; withhold from participation ; intentionally not use one’s vote
Abstemious
Sparing in eating and drinking; temperate
Abstinence
Restraint from pleasant things
Abstract
Theoretical; not concrete; non representational
Abstruse
Obscure; profound; difficult to understand
Abusive
Coarsely insulting; physically harmful
Abut
Border upon; adjoin
Abysmal
Bottomless
Abyss
Enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit
Academic
Related to a school; not practical or directly useful
Accede
Agree
Accelerate
Move faster
Accessible
Easy to approach; obtainable
Accessory
Additional object; useful but not essential thing
Acclaim
Applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval
Acclimate
Adjust to climate or environment ; adapt
Acclivity
Sharp upslope of a hill
Accolade
Award of a merit; strong praise and approval
Accommodate
Oblige or help someone; adjust or bring into harmony; adapt ; make enough space for
Accomplice
Partner in crime
Accord
Agreement
Accost
Approach and speak first to a person
Accoutre
Equip
Accretion
Growth or increase in size by gradual addition ; growth ; increase ; increase by natural growth .
Accrue
Come to one as a gain ; accumulate over time ; come about addition.
Acerbity
Bitterness of speech and temper ; adj: Acerbic : bitter ; acrid (in taste , manner or tone )
Acetic
Vinegary
