Unit 1-10

Question 0

Abdicate(v.)

Answer 0

To give up a position, right, or power

Question 1

Abate(v.)

Answer 1

To decrease, reduce

Question 2

Aberrant(adj.)

Answer 2

Deviating from what is normal

Not usual or not socially acceptable

Question 3

Deviant(n.)

Answer 3

A person whose behavior differs from what is accepted in society

Question 4

Abeyance(n.)

Answer 4

Not being used for a period of time; temporary suspension

Question 5

Abject(adj.)

Answer 5

Miserable, pitiful

Question 6

Abjure(v.)

Answer 6

To reject, abandon formally

Question 7

Abscission(n.)

Answer 7

The act of cutting; the natural separation of a leaf or other part of a plant

Question 8

Herbivorous(n.)

Answer 8

Feeding mainly on plants

Question 9

Abscond(v.)

Answer 9

To depart secretly

Question 10

Abstemious(adj.)

Answer 10

Moderate in appetite

Question 11

Indulge(v.)

Answer 11

Treat with excessive kindness

Question 12

Abstinence(n.)

Answer 12

The giving up of certain pleasure

Question 13

A’bysmal(adj.)

Answer 13

Very bad

Question 14

Capitalism(n.)

Answer 14

An economic and political system in which a country’s industry and trade are controlled by private owners rather than the government

Question 15

A’ccretion(n.)

Answer 15

Growth in size or increase in amount

Question 16

Con’ceive(v.)

Answer 16

To imagine

Question 17

‘Igneous(adj.)

Answer 17

Relating to the formation of rocks by solidification from a molten state

Question 18

A’ccrue(v.)

Answer 18

To accumulate; grow by addition

Question 19

‘Adamant(adj.)

Answer 19

Unwilling to be persuaded to change an opinion or decision

Question 20

‘Adjunct(n.)

Answer 20

Something added, attached or joined

Question 21

Ad’monish(v.)

Answer 21

To caution or reprimand

Question 22

Discount(v.)

Answer 22

Not consider

Question 23

Inadmissible(adj.)

Answer 23

Unable to be accepted esp. In a law court

Question 24

A'dulterate(v.)

Answer 24

To corrupt or make impure

Question 25

Aes'thetic(adj.)

Answer 25

Relating to beauty or art

Question 26

Un'scrupulous(adj.)

Answer 26

Willing to lie or cheat to succeed

Question 27

Pro'ponent(n.)

Answer 27

A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause

Question 28

Cultivate(v.)

Answer 28

To develope

Question 29

A'ffected(adj.)

Answer 29

Pretentious, phony, artificial

Question 30

A'ffinity(n.)

Answer 30

Fondness; liking; similarity

Question 31

'Mar(v.)

Answer 31

To spoil something

Question 32

A'ggrandize(v.)

Answer 32

To make larger or greater

Question 33

'Aggregate(adj.)

Answer 33

Amounting to a whole; total

Question 34

A'lacrity(n.)

Answer 34

Cheerful willingness; eagerness; speed

Question 35

A'llay(v.)

Answer 35

To lessen; ease; soothe

Question 36

A'lleviate(v.)

Answer 36

To relieve, improve partially

Question 37

'Slum(n.)

Answer 37

A very poor and crowded area of a city

Question 38

Per'ceive(v.)

Answer 38

To think

Question 39

'Smug(adj.)

Answer 39

Very pleased and satisfied with yourself

Question 40

'Alloy(n.)

Answer 40

A combination; a mixture of two or more metals

Question 41

A'llure(n.)

Answer 41

The power to entice by charm

Question 42

In'centive(adj.)

Answer 42

Attracting and tempting; something that encouraged a person to do something

Question 43

A'malgamate(v.)

Answer 43

To combine into a unified whole

Question 44

Am'biguous(adj.)

Answer 44

Unclear or doubtful in meaning; vague

Question 45

'Deity(n.)

Answer 45

A god

Question 46

Am'bivalence(n.)

Answer 46

The state of having conflicting emotional attitudes; doubt

Question 47

E'steem(adj.)

Answer 47

Showing respect and admiration

Question 48

Am'brosia(n.)

Answer 48

Something delicious; the food of the gods

Question 49

Fragrant(adj.)

Answer 49

Sweet-smelling

Question 50

A'meliorate(v.)

Answer 50

To improve

Question 51

'Contagion(n.)

Answer 51

Illness and disease

Question 52

A'menable(adj.)

Answer 52

Agreeable; suited; willing to accept

Question 53

A'menity(n.)

Answer 53

Something that increases comfort; something intended to make life more pleasant

Question 54

A'nachronism(n.)

Answer 54

Something out of the proper time

Question 55

Anal'gesic(n.)

Answer 55

Medication that reduces or eliminates pain; painkiller

Question 56

A'nalogous(adj.)

Answer 56

Comparable; similar

Question 57

Miscon'strue(v.)

Answer 57

Mistake the meaning of

Question 58

'Scant(adj.)

Answer 58

Barely sufficient or adequate

Question 59

Anarchy(n.)

Answer 59

Absence of government; state of disorder

Question 60

O'ppressive(adj.)

Answer 60

Cruel and brutal; burdonsome

Question 61

'Advocacy(adj.)

Answer 61

Defending and supporting

Question 62

'Anodyne(n.)

Answer 62

Something that calms or soothe pain

Question 63

A'nomalous(adj.)

Answer 63

Irregular; deviating from the norm; aberrant

Question 64

Ante'cedent(n.)

Answer 64

Something that comes before

Question 65

Reform(v.)

Answer 65

To put or change into an improved form

Question 66

Antedi'luvian(adj.)

Answer 66

Prehistoric; aged; ancient

Question 67

An'tipathy(n.)

Answer 67

Dislike; hostility

Question 68

Pro'tagonist(n.)

Answer 68

The main character in a work or literature

Question 69

'Apathy(n.)

Answer 69

Indifference

Question 70

'Controversy(n.)

Answer 70

Dispute; argument

Question 71

'Apex(n.)

Answer 71

The highest point

Question 72

'Elegance(n.)

Answer 72

Beauty; attractiveness

Question 73

Restraint(n.)

Answer 73

Self-control; moderation

Question 74

'Satire(n.)

Answer 74

A humorous way of criticizing people

Question 75

'Apogee(n.)

Answer 75

The highest point

Question 76

'Apothegm(n.)

Answer 76

A terse, witty saying; aphorism

Question 77

A'ppease(v.)

Answer 77

To calm; pacify; placate; mollify; soothe