Weeks 1 + 2 of vocab

Question 1

Abashed (adj.)/(v.)

Answer 1

(adj. ) ashamed or embarrassed

(v) . to destroy the self-confidence of; make ashamed or embarrassed

Question 2

Abscond(v).

Answer 2

• to leave hurriedly, avoid detection

Question 3

Aberrant (adj.)

Answer 3

departing from the right, normal or usual course

Question 4

Abundant(adj)

Answer 4

existing or available in large quantities, plentiful

Question 5

Acerbic(adj)

Answer 5

sour or astringent in taste

Question 6

Acme(n)

Answer 6

the highest point, summit, peak

Question 7

acclimate(v)

Answer 7

to be accustomed to new conditions

Question 8

Aquiesce (v)

Answer 8

to assent to tacitly, submit or comply silently

Question 9

Acrimonious (adj)

Answer 9

caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech

Question 10

Admonish(v)

Answer 10

to caution, advise, or counsel against something

Question 11

Alacrity(n)

Answer 11

cheerful readiness, willingness, or promptness

Question 12

Allay(v)

Answer 12

to calm or quiet, to relieve

Question 13

Ambience (n)

Answer 13

the mood, character, or atmosphere of an environmet

Question 14

Ambivalent (adj)

Answer 14

indecisive, unable to make up one’s mind, wavering between two things

Question 15

Ambulatory(adj)

Answer 15

able to walk

Question 16

Amenable(adj)

Answer 16

agreeable, willing to be persuaded to listen to reason and to follow the advice

Question 17

Amorous (adj)

Answer 17

affection, having a tendency to love

Question 18

Amorphous(adj.)

Answer 18

nothing having a definite shape or form, formless

Question 19

Anathema(n)

Answer 19

a detestable or loathsome person or thing

Question 20

anachronism(adj)

Answer 20

outdated or belonging to another generation