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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abate | v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated. |
| Abstract | adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting. |
| Abysmal | adj. extremely bad I got an abysmal grade on my research paper! |
| Accordingly | adv. in accordance with All students must behave accordingly. |
| Acquisition | n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults. |
| Adapt | v. to make suit a new purpose The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans. v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments. |
| Adept | adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area) Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin. |
| Adequate | adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether he’d be a good fit. |
| Advent | n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic) The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb. |
| Adversarial | adj. relating to hostile opposition An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life. |
| Advocate | n. someone who promotes or defends something I am an advocate for free higher education. v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.) Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices. |
| Aesthetic | adj. relating to beauty or refined taste The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale. |
| Afford | v. to be able to buy He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. v. to be able to spare I can’t afford to lose any more pencils! |
| Agitate | v. to promote something (usu. a cause) They’re agitating for better health care. |
| Allow | v. to permit or consent to US law allows citizens to speak freely. |
| Allude | v. to make a secretive mention of something She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more about it. |
| Altercation | n. a noisy argument or confrontation Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar. |
| Ambiguous | adj. unclear or vague in meaning Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be trusted. |
| Ambitious | adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday. |
| Ambivalence | n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract. |
| Analogous | adj. similar but not identical Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions. |
| Annihilate | v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction The dictator sent orders to annihilate the group of rebels. |
| Anomaly | n. something different from the norm This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens. |
| Anticipate | v. assume to be likely to happen The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it would be. |
| Antipathy | n. a strong feeling of dislike Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom. |
| Apex | n. the highest point of something The spring play was the apex of our school year. |
| Apprehension | n. fearful expectation of something Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train. |
| Articulate | v. to clearly express in words She articulated her opinion on the price of the house. |
| Artificial | adj. something made; not occurring naturally Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity. |
| Assertion | n. a strong declaration His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh. |
| Austere | adj. extremely plain He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods. adj. stern and forbidding My boss had an austere expression on her face. adj. relating to self-denial An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody. |
| Authenticity | n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived The police officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect’s story. |
| Avenue | n. an intangible path or approach to something. The company has decided to pursue other avenues. |
| Avid | adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something Gerald is an avid soccer fan. |
| Bear | v. to have as a characteristic She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year v. to put up with I can’t bear her complaining any longer! |
| Benevolent | adj. kind, generous Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits. |
| Bias | n. a preconception that prevents objectivity It’s important to avoid bias when investigating a crime. |
| Bittersweet | adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet. |
| Bolster | v. to support, strengthen, or fortify If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch. |
| Boost | n. an increase or growth The boost in profits was a welcome change. v. to increase or make grow In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers. |
| Brawl | n. an intense, loud fight A brawl broke out at school today after one student accused another of cheating. v. to fight loudly and disruptively The two students brawled for an hour. |
| Brevity | n. the quality of being brief or terse The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic. |
| Candid | adj. direct, blunt Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor. |
| Candor | n. the trait of being honest and frank I admire her candor, especially when nobody else bothers to speak up. |
| Capitalize | v. to use to your advantage I’d like to capitalize on your math skills by having your work the cash register. |
| Capture | v. to trap / take possession of Enemies captured the spy v. to successfully represent / imitate The painting captures the ephemerality of life v. to captivate, mesmerize I am captured by her beauty v. to catch / seize The cops captured the criminal |
| Civic | adj. relating to the city or citizens Voting is a civic duty. |
| Clinical | adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting) Her clinical approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively. |
| Clout | n. special advantage or power Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of clout. |
| Coarse | adj. indicating a rough texture The horse’s mane was coarse, as if it had never been washed. adj. lacking refinement or sophistication The queen’s coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty. |
| Coincide | v. to happen at the same time It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals. |
| Commission | n. the use of payment to request something (e.g., a service or product) This painting was commissioned by a rich merchant in 1589. |
| Comparable | adj. able to be compared This novel is comparable to Huckleberry Finn. |
| Competent | adj. sufficiently qualified We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company. |
| Complacent | adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was complacent with his life as a poet. |
| Complement | v. to make perfect or complete This wine perfectly complements this platter of gourmet cheese. |
| Concede | v. to be forced to agree or surrender With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last conceded. v. to admit to a transgression Dan conceded to pranking his sister. |
| Conceive | v. to imagine or come up with The plan to build the city was originally conceived in the early 1900s. |
| Condone | v. to overlook, approve, or allow She couldn't condone her daughter's rebellious behavior. |
| Conducive | adj. able to bring about or be suitable for The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying. |
| Conduct | v. to control or manage The group conducted their research abroad last year. v. to behave a certain way Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly. |
| Confide | v. to share something secretive with someone She confided all of her biggest secrets in her best friend. |
| Confine | v. to put limits on; to restrict We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain. |
| Consensus | n. overall agreement After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus. |
| Constitute | v. to form or compose (part of) something The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement. |
| Contemplate | v. to think deeply about She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student. |
| Contend | v. to maintain or assert (an opinion) The president contends that the US government will not negotiate with terrorists. |
| Contradict | v. to be in contrast with The camera footage contradicts his alibi. |
| Controversial | adj. highly debatable and causing contention Millions of viewers watched the controversial debate take place. |
| Conventional | adj. abiding by accepted standards She lives a conventional life in the suburbs. |
| Convey | v. to pass on or transfer (information) I have trouble conveying my thoughts in French. |
| Conviction | n. a firm belief in something Her religious convictions prevent her from eating meat. |
| Corroborate | v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim) The note signed by her father corroborates her claim that she was absent from class that day. |
| Counteract | v. to work in opposition to This ingredient seems to counteract the other ones. |
| Counterargument | n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument Make sure to include a counter argument in your essay so that you can show you’ve considered the topic from all perspectives. |
| Counterproductive | adj. hindering the achievement of a goal Bill’s idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it took us twice as long to get to the train station. |
| Culmination | n. the final act or climax The culmination of the performance was unforgettable. |
| Cultivate | v. to foster the growth of Teachers don’t just pass on new information to students—they cultivate their academic potential. |
| Decree | v. to declare formally and with authority The president decreed that Halloween would henceforth be a national holiday. |
| Deference | n. respect; regard Her deference to the elderly makes her the perfect candidate for an internship at the retirement center. |
| Deficient | adj. not enough in degree or amount I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient. |
| Demonstrate | v. to do as an example Could you demonstrate the dance move for me? v. gives evidence for This book’s use of words such as “grim” and “bleak” demonstrates the author’s mournful tone. |
| Demur | v. to object to She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department. |
| Deplete | v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources) The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food. |
| Desolate | adj. bare, barren, empty The moon is one giant, desolate landscape. |
| Devise | v. to come up with (a plan) Lana devised a plan to make herself famous. |
| Dilemma | n. a problem, usually requiring a choice between two options The main dilemma is whether to pay for a commercial or not. |
| Diligence | n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task Diligence and confidence will get you far in life. |
| Diminish | v. to become smaller in scope or degree The itchiness of mosquito bites usually starts to diminish after a few days. |
| Dire | adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful When the police didn’t explain what was happening right away, Jane knew that the situation must be dire. |
| Discord | n. disagreement Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family. |
| Disdain | n. a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone) He looked at me with such disdain that I immediately knew the job wouldn’t work out. |
| Dismay | n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation To Nick’s dismay, he got an F on the test. v. to fill with woe or apprehension Many were dismayed by the town’s implementation of metered parking. |
| Disparage | v. to belittle or speak down to A good boss is stern but never disparages his or her employees. |
| Dispatch | v. to send off a message or messenger The mother dispatched her daughter to their neighbor’s house. |
| Diversification | n. the act of becoming diverse Lately, there’s been noticeable diversification of students at higher institutions. |
| Doctrine | n. a principle, theory, or position, usu. advocated by a religion or gov’t Devoutly religious people often live their lives according to their doctrines. |
| Dominion | n. power and authority (usu. over a territory) The country claimed to have dominion over parts of Russia. n. a legal territory Puerto Rico is a dominion of the US. |
| Dreary | adj. sad, gloomy, dull The gray clouds in the sky made the day feel dreary. |
| Dubious | adj. doubtful, questionable The man’s claims to the throne were dubious since nobody knew where he’d come from. |
| Eccentric | adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm She’s a little eccentric but still fun to be around. |
| Egregious | adj. extremely bad After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she’d made an egregious mistake. |
| Eloquent | adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing) His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling. |
| Eminent | adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status Our town made news when the eminent magician came to perform at our local theater. |
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