Vocab Quiz #2 Mrs. Norris AP English 3

Abbreviate

To shorten a word, phrase, or text; Example: We often abbreviate "Doctor" to "Dr.".

Abstinence

The act of not doing something, especially something enjoyable; Example: He practiced abstinence from junk food to stay healthy.

Adulation

Excessive praise or flattery; Example: The singer was uncomfortable with the constant adulation from fans.

Adversity

Hardship or difficulty; Example: She showed great courage in the face of adversity.

Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; Example: The painting had an aesthetic appeal that drew everyone in.

Amicable

Friendly and peaceful; Example: They reached an amicable agreement after the argument.

Anachronistic

Belonging to a different time period; out of place in time; Example: The knight using a smartphone was clearly anachronistic.

Anecdote

A short, interesting, or funny story; Example: The teacher shared an anecdote about her first day of school.

Anonymous

Without a known name; unknown source; Example: The donation was given by an anonymous supporter.

Antagonist

A person who actively opposes someone; an enemy; Example: In the story, the villain is the main antagonist.

Arid

Extremely dry; lacking life or excitement; Example: The desert is known for its hot and arid climate.

Assiduous

Showing hard work and perseverance; Example: She was an assiduous student who never gave up.

Asylum

Shelter or protection, especially for safety; Example: The refugees sought asylum in a safer country.

Benevolent

Kind and generous; Example: The benevolent man donated money to build a school.

Camaraderie

A spirit of friendship and trust among people; Example: The soldiers felt camaraderie after training together.

Censure

Strong criticism or disapproval; Example: The senator faced censure for his inappropriate remarks.

Circuitous

Roundabout; not direct; Example: We took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.

Clairvoyant

Able to see or predict the future; Example: The clairvoyant claimed she could predict tomorrow's events.

Collaborate

To work together on a project; Example: The two companies will collaborate on new technology.

Compassion

Sympathy and concern for others' suffering; Example: She showed compassion by helping the injured bird.