Word Smart Flashcards
Abate. V.
To subside, to reduce
abash. V.
To make ashamed, to embarrass
Abdicate. V.
To step down from a position of power or responsibility
Aberration. N.
Something not typical, a deviation from the standard
Abhor. V.
To hate very very much, to detest
Abject. Adj.
Hopeless, extremely sad and servile, defeated
Anegate. V.
To deny oneself things, to reject, to renounce
Abortive. Adj.
Unsuccessful
Abridge. V.
To shorten, to condense
Absolute adj.
Total, unlimited.
Absolve. V.
To forgive or free from blame, to free from sin, to free from an obligation
Abstinent. Adj.
Abstaining, voluntarily not doing something, especially something pleasant that is bad for you or has a bad reputation
Abstract. Adj.
Theoretical, impersonal
Abstruse. Adj.
Hard to understand
Abysmal. Adj.
Extremely hopeless or wretched, bottomless
Accolade. N.
An award, an honor
Accost. V.
To approach and speak to someone aggressively
Acerbic. Adj.
Sour, severe, like acid in temper, mood, or tone.
Acquiesce. V.
To comply passively, to accept, to assent, to agree
Acrid. Adj.
Harshly pungent, bitter
Acrimonious. Adj.
Full of spite, bitter, nasty
Acumen. N.
Keenness of judgement, mental sharpness
Acute. Adj.
Sharp, shrewd
Adamant. Adj.
Stubborn, unyielding, completely inflexible
Address. V.
To speak to, to direct one’s attention to
Adherent. N.
Follower, supporter, believer
Admonish. V.
To scold gently, to warn
Adroit. Adj.
Skillful, dexterous, clever, shrewd, socially at ease
Adulation. N.
Wild or excessive admiration, flattery
