Vocab 1-20 Flashcards

1
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To cease subside, to reduce

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aBATE (verb)

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2
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To give up a position of power

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ABdicate (verb)

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3
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Continuing, lasting

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aBIDing (adj.)

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4
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Not able to be completed

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aBORtive (adj)

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5
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To secretly run away with and hide

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abSCOND (verb)

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6
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To free from blame, or sin

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AbSOLVE (verb)

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7
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To voluntarily hold back, to refrain from doing something

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abSTAYNE (verb)

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8
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Difficult to understand

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abSTRUSE (adj.)

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9
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Utterly hopeless; totally and profoundly terrible

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aBIZmal (adj)

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10
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To approach boldly

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aCCOST (verb)

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11
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To give in, surrender

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AquiESCE (verb)

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12
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Harsh, sharp, offensive, pungent

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ACrid (adj)

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13
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Intense fear of heights

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acroPHObia (noun)

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14
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Sharp insight, keenness of mind

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acUmen (noun)

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15
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Sharp, keen, pointed, severe

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aCUTE (adj)

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16
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Follower, believer, disciple

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adHEREnt (noun)

17
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To decide by judicial procedure, to settle a case in court

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aDJUdicate (verb)

18
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To reprimand, to scold gently, to warn strongly

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adMONish (verb)

19
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Adept (often under pressing conditions)

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aDROIT (adj)

20
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To shame, to embarass

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aBASH (verb)