Vocab 1-30 Flashcards

1
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Abash

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To shame; embarrass

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2
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Abate

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To reduce

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3
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Abdicate

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To give up a power position

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4
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Abiding

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Continuing and lasting

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5
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Abortive

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Not able to be completed

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6
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Abscond

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To secretly run away w/ & hide

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7
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Absolve

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To free from blame sin or responsibility

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8
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Abstain

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To voluntarily hold back

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9
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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand

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10
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Abysmal

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Utterly hopeless; profoundly fucking terrible

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11
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Accost

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To approach boldly

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12
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Acquiesce

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To give in, surrender, to go quietly

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13
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Acrid

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Harsh, sharp, offensive

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14
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Acrophobia

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Fear of heights

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15
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Acumen

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Sharp insight, keenness of mind

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16
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Acute

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Sharp or keen

17
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Adherent

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Follower believer or disciple

18
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Adjudicate

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To decide by judicial procedure

19
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Admonish

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To reprimand or scold gently

20
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Adroit

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Skillful

21
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Adulation

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Excessive admiration, worship or flattery

22
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Aesthetic

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Artistic, related to beauty

23
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Affectation

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Fake behavior to impress

24
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Alacrity

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Cheerful readiness, eagerness

25
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Allege

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To accuse

26
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Altercation

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An angry dispute or quarrel

27
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Altruism

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Generosity selflessness

28
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Ameliorate

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To ease a situation, to bring relief

29
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Amenable

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Agreeable

30
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Amenity

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Nicety; attractive feature