Set A Flashcards
abandon (verb)
leave
abode (noun)
home
absurd (adjective)
ridiculous
abundance (noun)
plenty: There was an abundance of apples this year.
abundant (adjective)
plentiful: There was an abundant crop of apples.
accuse (verb)
blame
accustom (verb)
familiarise, become used to
adhere (verb)
stick: You must adhere to the rules.
admission (noun)
entry: Admission into the competition is £3.
admission (noun)
acceptance, owning up:
The boy’s admission that he had smashed the window earned him a lighter punishment.
adopt (verb)
choose
advance (verb)
progress, move forward:
The soldiers advance into battle.
affectionate (adjective)
loving
aid (noun)
help, support:
Britain sends aid to developing countries.
aid (verb)
help:
The man had to rest to aid his recovery.
ally (noun)
friend
ambition (noun)
aim
anxious (adjective)
worried
appeal (verb)
beg:
I appeal to you to listen to my advice.
approve of (verb)
agree with
acquainted (verb)
familiar, used to:
I have become acquainted with my new classmates.
acquire (verb)
get:
arouse (verb)
awaken
artful (adjective)
crafty
article (noun)
item
assemble (verb)
construct
gather together
assistance (noun)
help
asunder (adverb)
apart
attempt (verb)
try
avoid (verb)
dodge, escape
avowed (verb)
promised