Vocab Words #1-20 Flashcards

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Abate

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To cease, subside; to reduce

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Abash

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to shame; to embarrass

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2
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Abdicate

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To give up a position of power

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3
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Abiding

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Continuing; lasting

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4
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Abortive

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Not able to be completed

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5
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Abscond

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To secretly run away with and hide

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6
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Absolve

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To free from blame, sin, or responsibility

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7
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Abstain

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To voluntarily hold back; to refrain from doing something

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8
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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand

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9
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Abysmal

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Utterly hopeless; totally and profoundly terrible

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10
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Accost

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To approach boldly

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11
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Acquiesce

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To give in, surrender; to go quietly

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12
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Acrid

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Harsh, sharp, offensive; pungent

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13
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Acrophobia

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Intense fear of heights

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14
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Acumen

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Sharp insight; keenness of mind

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15
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Acute

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Sharp, keen; pointed; severe

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Adherent

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Follower; believer; disciple

17
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Adjudicate

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To decide by judicial procedure; to settle a case in court

18
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Admonish

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To reprimand; scold gently; to warn strongly

19
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Adroit

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Adept (often under pressing conditions)