Quick Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
abstinent
(AB stuh nunt)
adj
A
abstaining;
voluntarily not doing something especially something pleasant that is bad for you or has a bad reputation
2
Q
abstract
(AB strakt)
adj
A
theoretical;
impersonal
3
Q
abstruse
(ab STROOS)
adj
A
hard to understand
4
Q
abysmal
(uh BIZ mul)
adj
A
extremely hopeless or wretched;
bottomless
5
Q
accolade
(AK uh layd)
N
A
an award;
an honor
6
Q
accost
(uh KAWST)
V
A
to approach and speak to someone
7
Q
acerbic
(uh SUR bik)
adj
A
bitter;
sour;
severe
8
Q
acquiesce
(ak wee ES)
V
A
to comply passively;
to accept;
to assent;
to agree
9
Q
acrid
(AK rid)
adj
A
harsh;
like acid
10
Q
acrimonious
(ak ruh MOH nee us)
adj
A
full of spite;
bitter;
nasty
11
Q
acumen
(AK yoo mun)
N
A
keenness of judgment;
mental sharpness
