Term
|
Definition
to make ashamed; to embarrass
"You don't need to feel abashed, we all make mistakes!" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hopeless; extremely sad and servile; defeated
"Some of slaves felt more abject than others because their masters castigated them more severely." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to deny oneself things; to reject; to renounce
"You must not abnegate your happiness for others who are not appreciative of your work." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to abolish or repal formally; to set aside; to nullify
"Abe Lincoln was the first to officially abrogate slavery after winning the Civil War." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking
"One can spot an individual on a diet by his abstemious eating behaviors." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hard to understand or grasp
"The speaker used too much legal jargon that the public thought he delivered an abstruse speech even though it was meant to be straighforward." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extremely hopeless or wretched; bottomless
"The USA men's gymnastics team performed a far from abysmal performance, earning themselves a bronze medal." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to give in; to yield, to agree
"Due to the time limit, many of opposing side had to accede their position since they couldn't find a better solution." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to increase by growth or addition
"You must accrete your vocabulary in order to do well on the GRE." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to bring forward as an example or as proof; to cite
"In order to be convincing, you must adduce your sources to provide legitimacy to your argument. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
skillful; dexterous; clever; socially at ease
"The Olympians were invited to join the national team for their adroit abilities in their athletic sport." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
arrival; coming beginning
"The advent of the radio in the early 1900's forever changed communication." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
easy to talk to; friendly
"She looked intimidating on stage, but she was actually a very affable young lady." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unnatural or artificial behavior, usually intended to impress
"When wooing the opposite sex, the two parties usually exhibit abnormal affectations in hopes to win each others hearts." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sum total; a collection of separate things mixed together
"The aggregate numbers exceeded our expectations so much that we had enough to start a second restaurant." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
terrified; shocked
"Don't look so aghast, this is just a temporary tatoo." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to assert w/o proof
"He's alleged to commit a serious murder, but we won't know for sure until after the trial." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an indirect reference to something else; a hint
"An allusion must be used carefully or else it can be misleading." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
atmosphere; mood; feeling
"Restaurants usually change their ambience to a more romantic vibe when Valentine's Day is near." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
undecided; having opposing feelings simultaneously
"When deciding where to eat, my friends and I are so ambivalent that we spend more time discussing dinner plans than actually eating." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
friendly; agreeable
"It's easy to be amiable to other friendly people, but much more challenging to those who are rude." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shapeless; bloblike
"Liquids are generally amorphous, except when they conform to the shape of their containers." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
something or someone loathed or detested; a formal ecclesiastical curse and excommunication
"The number 13 could also be called an anathema because there are so many superstitious rumor claiming it brings bad luck." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
subordinate; providing assistance
"If you keep up this ancillary attitude, you will be able to work your way to the top." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
resentment; hostility; ill will
"Such animosity will not be tolerated, you will make up and hug now." |
|
|
