300 Words to Know: Set 1

Abbreviate

Verb

shorten, reduce, condense

She chose to __________ her name from Samantha to Sam.

Abundant

Adj.

ample, plenty, enough

They had ________ evidence to convict the criminal.

Abridge

Verb

compress, reduce, decrease

It is illegal to _______ the rights of citizens.

Abrupt

Adj.

brief, blunt, rude

She caught her daughter's arm, bringing her to an ______ halt.

Absolute

Adj.

complete, full, entire

He only loosened his collar out of _______ necessity.

Accentuate

Verb

emphasize, highlight, focus on

She likes to wear clothes that _________ her athletic build.

Adamant

Adj.

determined, unyielding, firm

The doctors were _______ about the correct treatment plan.

Adept

Adj.

capable, proficient, skilled

After much practice, Darin became quite _____ at woodworking.

Adorn

Verb

embellish, enhance, garnish

Not much has been done to _____ the new house; the walls are still bare.

Adversary

Noun

enemy, attacker, rival

The congresswoman was a determined _________ of the new law.

Affluent

Adj.

rich, prosperous, well-off

AFFLUENT individuals have a societal responsibility to be generous.

Affront

Verb

insult, criticize, offend

He regarded her impolite behavior as a personal AFFRONT.

Aghast

Adj.

very surprised, appalled, shocked

The whole nation listened, AGHAST, to the dictator's manifesto.

Agenda

Noun

calendar, schedule, plan

So what's on your family's AGENDA for the day?

Agile

Adj.

athletic, energetic, lively

The goats were AGILE and easily scaled the steep mountain.