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Vocabulary
Reading 8, ACT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abate | lessen in intensity |
| Abscond | leave hurriedly and secretly |
| Abundant | present in large quantities |
| Abysmal | extremely bad |
| Adamant | refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind |
| Adulation | high praise, flattery |
| Aesthetic | relating to beauty or appearance |
| Affable | friendly, pleasant, good natured |
| Alacrity | brisk and cheerful readiness |
| Aloof | not friendly or open; distant |
| Ambiguous | unclear; open several potential interpretations or meanings |
| Amicable | friendly, agreeable |
| Anachorism | something belonging to another time |
| Anecodate | short account or description of an event |
| Annhilate | kill or destroy |
| Antagonist | opponent, praticulary the opponent of a story’s protaganist |
| Anipathy | dislike or aversion |
| Arduous | involving or requiring strenuous effort |
| Arid | dry |
| Assiduous | showing great care and perseverance |