Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

CSE > Vocab A > Flashcards

Vocab A Flashcards

1
Q

Deviation from what is normal/ distortion

A

Aberration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Suspension, Set aside

A

Abeyance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

To regard with horror, detest

A

Abhor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

to repudiate, renounce under oath, to reject or give up

A

Abjure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

abolish, do away with, annul by authority

A

Abrogate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

to run away secretly and hide

A

Abscond

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Clearing from blame or guilt/ Formal declaration of forgiveness, redemption

A

Absolution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Refrain

A

Abstain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Difficult to comprehend, obscure

A

Abstruse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Extremely bad

A

Abysmal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Praise or approval

A

Accolade

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Growth or gradual increase by gradual, successive addition

A

Accretion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Having an unpleasantly bitter, sharp taste or smell.

A

Acrid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

For a specific, often temporary, purpose

A

Ad hoc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Muddle or confused

A

Addle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

fuss, trouble, bother

A

Ado

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

A fan or devotee

A

Aficionado

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Cheerful willingnes, happy and eager

A

Alacrity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

To reduce the intensity , alleviate, to calm, put to rest

A

Allay

20
Q

Having mixed feelings for a person, thing or situation/ uncertain

A

Ambivalent

21
Q

To make or become better, improve

A

Ameliorate

22
Q

Having no definite shape or form/ Shapeless

A

Amorphous

23
Q

something that is placed into an incorrect historical period

A

Anachronism

24
Q

the complete absence of government or control, resulting in lawlessness

A

Anarchy

25
Q

Irregular, peculiar, abnormal

A

Anomaly

26
Q

a strong aversion or dislike

A

Antipathy

27
Q

the direct or exact opposite, opposition or contrast

A

Antithesis

28
Q

an opening or gap, especially one that lets in light.

A

Aperture

29
Q

one who abandons long-held religious or political convictions

A

Apostate

30
Q

deification, an exalted or glorified ideal.

A

Apotheosis

31
Q

to inform, give notice to

A

Apprise

32
Q

Mysterious, secret, beyond comprehension

A

Arcane

33
Q

belonging to former or ancient times; characteristic of the past.

A

Archaic

34
Q

an original model from which others are copied

A

Archetype

35
Q

fiery intensity of feeling; passionate enthusiasm, zeal

A

Ardor

36
Q

practicing self-denial, not allowing oneself pleasures or luxuries; austere.

A

Ascetic

37
Q

crooked, not straight or level; to one side.

A

Askew

38
Q

harshness, severity; roughness of manner, ill temper, irritability

A

Asperity

39
Q

to try, put to a test, to examine, to judge critically, evaluate after an analysis.

A

Assay

40
Q

diligent, persevering, unremitting; constant in application or attention.

A

Assiduous

41
Q

to make something less severe, to soothe; to satisfy

A

Assuage

42
Q

to make thin or slender, to weaken, reduce in force, value, or degree

A

Attenuate

43
Q

majestic, venerable; inspiring admiration or reverence

A

August

44
Q

favorable, showing signs that promise success; propitious

A

Auspicious

45
Q

severe or stern in attitude or appearance, simple, unadorned, very plain

A

Austere

46
Q

using or favoring an ultramodern or experimental style; innovative,
cutting-edge, especially in the arts or literature

A

Avant-garde

47
Q
A

CSE (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions