Set 1

Question 0

Abet

Answer 0

Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

Question 1

Abase

Answer 1

Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Question 2

Abhor

Answer 2

Find repugnant

Question 3

Abject

Answer 3

Showing utter resignation or hopelessness; most unfortunate or miserable

Question 4

Abjure

Answer 4

Formally reject it disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure.

Question 5

Abridge

Answer 5

Lessen, diminish, or curtail

Question 6

Absolution

Answer 6

The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

Question 7

Accede

Answer 7

Yield to another’s with or opinion

Question 8

Accentuate

Answer 8

To stress, single out as important.

Question 9

Acclaim

Answer 9

Praise vociferously

Question 10

Accolade

Answer 10

A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.

Question 11

Accost

Answer 11

To approach someone aggressively

Question 12

Acquiesce

Answer 12

To agree or express agreement

Question 13

Acrimony

Answer 13

A rough and bitter manner

Question 14

Adept

Answer 14

Showing knowledge, skill, and aptitude

Question 15

Balk

Answer 15

To stop, block abruptly

Question 16

Ballad

Answer 16

A love song

Question 17

Banal

Answer 17

Dull, commonplace

Question 18

Bane

Answer 18

A burden

Question 19

Bard

Answer 19

A poet

Question 20

Beguile

Answer 20

To think, deceive

Question 21

Behemoth

Answer 21

Something of tremendous power or size

Question 22

Benevolent

Answer 22

Marked by goodness or doing good

Question 23

Benign

Answer 23

Favorable, not threatening, mild

Question 24

Bequeath

Answer 24

To pass on, give

Question 25

Berate

Answer 25

To scold vehemently

Question 26

Bereft

Answer 26

Devoid of, without

Question 27

Beseech

Answer 27

To beg, plead, implore

Question 28

Bias

Answer 28

A tendency, inclination, prejudice

Question 29

Bilk

Answer 29

Cheat, defraud