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lesson 1
Abase
To humiliate or degrade someone, often by lowering their self-esteem or social status.
Abdicate
To give up power or authority
Aberrant
describe something unusual or not the norm
Aberration
Deviation from the norm.
Abeyance
A state of suspension and temporary inactivity
Abhor
to regard someone/thing with disgust and hatred
Abhorrence
the act of intense hatred or disgust towards something or someone.
Abject
describe something extremely bad. sunk to lowest condition
Abridge
to paraphrase, shorting words by leaving out minor details
Abstemious
describe someone refraining to eat or drink.
Abstruse
describe something difficult to understand
Accede
to agree to a request
Accolade
a recognition of honor given to someone for their achievements
Accursed
describing doom for evil, misery
Acerbic
describe someones word as critical and bitter. (harsh words)
Acquiesce
to go along or agree with something with out protest (passive consent)
Acquiescence
go along or agree with something with out protest
Acrimonious
describes a bitter conversation/interaction
Adamant
describe someone thats firm on their opinion and wont change their mind
Adroit
describe someone handling complex task with ease (skillful and clever)
Aesthetic
the appreciation of visual pleasing qualities
Affable
describe someone friendly and approachable
Aloof
describe someone thats distant from others or when someone is disengage in social interaction
Altruism
selflessness, help others but don’t expect any in return
Amass
to gather or accumulate large quantity
Ambidextrous
describe someone that can use both hands. (write with both hands)
Ambiguous
describing something thats uncertain with 2 or more possible meanings
Ambivalence
mix feeling or feeling uncertain
Ambivalent
describes someone having mix feeling or being uncertain about something
Ambulatory
describe someone walking without the need of medical assistance
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