Vocabulary #1 Flashcards

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Abate

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to become less active, less intense, or less in amount

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Abstract

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existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality

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Abysmal

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extremely bad

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Accordingly

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in accordance with

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Acquisition

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the act of gaining a skill or possession of something

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Adapt

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to make suit a new purpose; to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation”

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Adept

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having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)

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Adequate

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having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose

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Advent

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the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)

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Adversarial

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relating to hostile opposition

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