Vocab List 1 (abase-abnegate)

Question 0

Abess

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noun
A woman who is the head of an abbey of nuns.

Mary became the abbess in charge of the convent.

Question 1

Abase

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verb
To belittle; degrade.

The young boy was abased by his classmates because he was the only one who did not know how to read.

Question 2

Abbey

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noun
The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns.

A convent is an example of an abbey.

Question 3

Abbot

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noun
The superior of a community of monks.

The abbot led a group of monks in prayer.

Question 4

Abdicate

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verb
To renounce or relinquish a throne.

Many kings in history abdicated their thrones after their kingdoms fell under attack and left their people defenseless.

Question 5

Abdomen

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Noun
In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.

It is more likely for someone to fully recover from getting shot in the abdomen than in the head.

Question 6

Abdominal

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Noun
Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.

Lower abdominal pain can be an indication of a serious problem like appendicitis.

Question 7

Abduction

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Noun
A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.

The abductions of American journalists by ISIS militants have led to videos surfacing online of the militants beheading the Americans as a threat to our president.

Question 8

Abed

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Adjective
In bed; on a bed.

Most people would rather lie abed all day than have to wake up early and go to work.

Question 9

Aberration

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Noun
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The discovery of an extra finger or toe when a baby is born is an uncommon aberration.

Question 10

Abet

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Verb
To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).

Teenagers tend to abet one another to cheat on tests by sharing answers.

Question 11

Abeyance

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Noun
A state of suspension or temporary inaction.

A child actor’s salary is held in abeyance until they reach the age where they can access it themselves.

Question 12

Abhorrence

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Noun
The act of detesting extremely.

My sister had an abhorrence for when I borrow her clothes because I always forget to return them.

Question 13

Abhorrent

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Adjective
Inspiring disgust and loathing; hateful.

Domestic violence is abhorrent and should always be reported.

Question 14

Abidance

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Noun
An abiding.

Lack of abidance by the law can result in severe consequences.

Question 15

Abject

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Adjective
Sunk to a low condition

The family was living in abject poverty but remained optimistic about the future.

Question 16

Abjure

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Verb
To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.

Galileo was forced to abjure his heliocentric theory because he was accused of heresy.

Question 17

Able-bodied

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Adjective
Competent for physical service.

Only the most able-bodied students were chosen to play on the team.

Question 18

Ablution

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Noun
A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.

Baptism is an example of religious ablution.

Question 19

Abnegate

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Verb
To renounce (a right or privilege).