English Vocabulary Review Page 1

Vocabulary flashcards generated from Page 1 of the lecture notes covering key terms and their definitions.

abandon (v.)

To abandon, leave behind, or stop thinking about.

abbreviate (v.)

To abbreviate, shorten, or write in brief.

abduct (v.)

To kidnap or abduct.

ability (n.)

Ability or capability.

abolish (v.)

To abolish, cancel, or eliminate.

abortion (n.)

Abortion or pregnancy termination.

absolutely (adv.)

Absolutely, definitely, or completely.

abundant (adj.)

Abundant, plentiful, or existing in large quantities.

abuse (n., v.)

To misuse, abuse, or reprimand.

accelerate (v.)

To accelerate or speed up.

accessible (adj.)

Easily accessible or reachable.

accessory (n.)

An accessory or supplementary item.

accompany (v.)

To accompany or keep company.

accomplice (n.)

An accomplice or co-conspirator.

accomplish (v.)

To accomplish or successfully complete.

accidentally (adv.)

Accidentally or by chance.

accommodation (n.)

Accommodation or place of lodging.

accumulate (v.)

To accumulate, collect, or gather.

accurate (adj.)

Accurate, correct, or precise.

accuse (v.)

To accuse, blame, or allege.

acquaintance (n.)

An acquaintance or familiarity.

acquire (v.)

To acquire, obtain, or learn.

activate (v.)

To activate, trigger, or stimulate.

adapt (v.)

To adapt, adjust, or make suitable.

addicted (adj.)

Addicted or habituated.

additional (adj.)

Additional or extra.

adequate (adj.)

Adequate, sufficient, or enough.

administration (n.)

Administration or management.

adolescent (n., adj.)

An adolescent or teenager; pertaining to adolescence.

adopt (v.)

To adopt (a child) or take up/use.

advantage (n.)

Advantage or benefit.

advocate (n., v.)

To advocate or support; an advocate or lawyer.

affordable (adj.)

Affordable or obtainable at a reasonable price.

aggravate (v.)

To aggravate, make worse, or provoke to anger.

aggressive (adj.)

Aggressive or hostile.

ailment (n.)

An ailment, illness, or disease.

allergic (adj.)

Allergic or having an allergic reaction.

alleviate (v.)

To alleviate, relieve, or lessen.

alternative (n., adj.)

An alternative or optional choice.

ambiguous (adj.)

Ambiguous, vague, or unclear.

ambition (n.)

Ambition or strong desire.

ameliorate (v.)

To ameliorate, improve, or make better.

analysis (n.)

Analysis or detailed examination.

annual (n., adj.)

Annual or yearly.

anticipate (v.)

To anticipate, expect, or foresee.

antique (n., v.)

An antique or ancient item.

anxiety (n.)

Anxiety, worry, or nervousness.

apology (n.)

An apology or expression of regret.

apparent (adj.)

Apparent, obvious, or clear.

apply (v.)

To apply (for a position), apply/use (a method), or apply (ointment).