Vocabulary World 1-20

Question 0

Abate

Answer 0

To cease, subside; to reduce

Verb

Question 1

Abash

Answer 1

To shame, to embarrass

Verb

Question 2

Abdicate

Answer 2

To give up a position of power

Verb

Question 3

Abiding

Answer 3

Continuing, lasting

Adjective

Question 4

Abortive

Answer 4

Not able to be completed

Adjective

Question 5

Abscond

Answer 5

To secretly run away with and hide

Verb

Question 6

Absolve

Answer 6

To free from blame, sin, or responsibility

Verb

Question 7

Abstain

Answer 7

To voluntarily hold back; to refrain from doing something

Verb

Question 8

Abstruse

Answer 8

Difficult to understand

Adjective

Question 9

Abysmal

Answer 9

Utterly hopeless, totally and profoundly terrible

Adjective

Question 10

Accost

Answer 10

To approach boldly

Verb

Question 11

Acquiesce

Answer 11

To give in, surrender; to go quietly

Verb

Question 12

Acrid

Answer 12

Harsh, sharp, offensive; pungent

Adjective

Question 13

Acrophobia

Answer 13

Intense fear of heights

Noun

Question 14

Acumen

Answer 14

Sharp insight, keenness of mind

Noun

Question 15

Acute

Answer 15

Sharp, keen, pointed, severe

Adjective

Question 16

Adherent

Answer 16

Follower, believer, discipline

Noun

Question 17

Adjudicate

Answer 17

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

Verb

Question 18

Admonish

Answer 18

To reprimand, to scold gently, to warn strongly

Verb

Question 19

Adroit

Answer 19

Adept (often under pressing conditions)

Adjective