Barrons word list

abjure

to formally renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim.

abortive

failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

abounds

to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.

abrogate

to repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

abstemious

not self-indulgent, especially when eating or drinking.

accost

to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.

acme

the highest point or peak of something, especially in achievement or quality.

acrimonious

having or showing sharp resentment or anger in speech or tone.

adherents

people who support or follow a particular doctrine, leader, or set of beliefs.

adroit

skillful and adept in the use of hands or mind

advent

the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

adverse

harmful or unfavorable; opposing one's interests or desires.

aegis

protection, support, or sponsorship

afflicted

suffering from a condition or problem, typically causing distress or hardship.

affluent

having a great deal of money; wealthy.

alacrity

cheerful readiness or willingness to respond

allay

to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)

alludes

to refer to indirectly or casually

aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

altruism

the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.

ambiguous

open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact.

ameliorate

to make something better or improve a situation.

amicable

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

amnesty

an official pardon for a group of people, often for political offenses.

acceptable

anathema