Word Smart Quick Quiz #2

abstinent

abstaining; voluntarily not doing something, especially something pleasant that is bad for you or has a bad reputation

abstract

theoretical; impersonal

abstruse

hard to understand

abysmal

extremely hopeless or wretched; bottomless

accolade

an award; an honor

accost

to approach and speak to someone aggressively

acerbic

sour; severe; like acid in temper, mood, or tone

acquiesce

to comply passively; to accept; to assent; to agree

acrid

harshly pungent; bitter

acrimonious

full of spite; bitter; nasty

acumen

keenness of judgment; mental sharpness