Vocab Flashcards
abbreviate
(v): to shorten
abdicate
(v): to give up power
abhor
(v) despise
abide
(v) to follow, observe
abnormal
(adj) not normal, average
abode
(n) residence
abrasive
(adj) irritating
abrupt
(adj) sudden
absolution
(n) forgiveness
absolve
(v) to free from guilt
abstain
(v) to hold back
abundant
(adj) plentiful
accelerate
(v) advance
acclaim
(v) to praise
accolade
(n) strong praise
accomodate
(v) to make room
accountable
(adj) responsible
accumulate
(v) to collect
accuse
(v) to blame
acrid
(adj) bitter
adamant
(adj) determined
adaptable
(adj) able to change
adept
(adj) skillful
adhere
(v) to attach, to stick
adjacent
(adj) next to
admonish
(v) to warn
adorn
(v) to decorate
adversary
(n) opponent
adverse
(adj) opposing
adversity
(n) difficulty, misfortune
advocate
(v) to support
aesthetic
(adj) about beauty
affluent
(adj) wealthy
affront
(n) deliberate act
aggravate
(v) to make worse
aggresive
(adj) forceful
agitate
(v) to shake, disturb
ailment
(n) mild illness
ajar
(adj) slightly open
alleviate
(to lessen)
allocate
(v) to give out
allot
(v) to give out
aloof
(adj) indifferent
alter
(v) change
altercation
(n) disagreement
altruistic
unselfish
amass
(v) to gather/accumulate
ambiguous
(adj) unclear
ambivalent
(adj) uncertain
amiable
(adj) friendly
amicable
(adj) civil, cordial
amiss
(adj) wrong
ample
(adj) plenty, enough
amplify
(v) to increase
analyze
(v) to examine
anecdote
(n) story
animate
(v) to make alive
animosity
(n) hostility
antagonist
(n) opponent, enemy
antagonize
(v) to provoke