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Abate
to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
Abstract
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
Abysmal
extremely bad
Accordingly
in accordance with
Acquisition
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Adapt
to make suit a new purpose
to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
Adept
having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Adequate
having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
Advent
the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
Adversarial
adj. relating to hostile opposition
Eg:An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.
Advocate
n.someone who promotes or defends something
v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)
I am an advocate for free higher education.
Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices.
Aesthetic
adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
Eg:The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale.
Afford
v. to be able to buy
v. to be able to spare
Eg:He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.
I can’t afford to lose any more pencils!
Agitate
v. to promote something (usu. a cause)
Eg:They’re agitating for better health care.
Allow
v. to permit or consent to
US law allows citizens to speak freely.
Allude
v. to make a secretive mention of something
She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more about it.
Altercation
n. a noisy argument or confrontation
Eg:Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.
Ambiguous
adj. unclear or vague in meaning
Eg:Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be trusted.
Ambitious
adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement
Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday.
Ambivalence
n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
Eg:His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.
Analogous
adj. similar but not identical
Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.
Annihilate
V.to destroy or cause devastating destruction
Eg:The dictator sent orders to annihilatethe group of rebels.
Anomaly
n. something different from the norm
Eg:This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.
Anticipate
V. Assume to be likely to happen
Eg:The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it would be.
Antipathy
N. Strong feeling of dislike
Eg:Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.
Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
Apprehension
n. fearful expectation of something
Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.
Articulate
v. to clearly express in words
She articulated her opinion on the price of the house.
Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
Austere
adj. extremely plain adj. stern and forbidding adj. relating to self-denial
He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods.
My boss had an austere expression on her face.
An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody.
Authenticity
N.the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived
The police officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect’s story.
Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
Avid
Adj. actively interested or enthusiastic about something
Gerald is an avid soccer fan.
Basic
adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something
You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on to the advanced level.
Bear
To have( a child) ,To put up with,To bring forth
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother.
Judy will bear her first child later this year.
My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year.
I can’t bear her complaining any longer!
Benevolent
Kind, generous
She is very benevolent, she gave away some of her money to help build a library
Bias
A preconception that prevents objectivity
It’s important to avoid any bias when investigating a crime
Bittersweet
Tinged with a feeling of sadness
The ending of the movie was bittersweet
Bolster
To support ,strengthen or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and thenbolster the couch.
Boost
An increase or growth, to make increase or grow
Brawl
A loud intense fight
Brevity
The quality of being brief
Candid
Direct blunt
Candor
The trait of being hones or frank
Capitalize
To use to your advantage
Capture
To trap or take possession of
Civic
Relating to city or citezens
Clinical
Emotionally unattached
Clout
Special advantage or power
Coarse
Indicating rough texture
Coincide
To happen at the same time
Commission
The use of payment to request something
Comparable
Able to be compared
Competent
Sufficiently qualified
Complacent
Satisfied with no desire to change or improve
Complement
To make perfect or complete
Concede
To be forced to agree or surrender
Conceive
To imagine or come up with
Condone
To overlook approve or allow
Conducive
Able to bring about or be suitable for
Conduct
To control or manage
Confide
To share something secretive with someone
Confine
To put limits on to restrict
Consensus
Overall agreement
Constitute
To form or compose part of something
Contemplate
To think deeply about
Contend
To maintain or assert an opinion
Contradict
In contrast with
Controversial
Highly debatable and causing contention
Conventional
Abiding by accepted standards
Convey
To pass on or transfer (information)
Conviction
A firm belief in something
Corroborate
To provide evidence for
Counteract
To work in opposition to
Counterargument
A argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Counterproductive
Hindering the achievement of a goal
Culmination
The final act or climax
Cultivate
To Forster growth of
Decree
To declare formally with authority
Deference
Respect or regard
Deficient
Not enough in degree or amount
Demonstrate
To show as an example
Demur
To object to
Deplete
To overuse overtime
Desolate
Barren,bare
Devise
To come up with (a plan)
Dilemma
A problem usually require if a choice between 2 options
Dilegence
The quality of being committed to a task
Diminish
To become smaller in scope or degree
Dire
Hopeless and dangerous or fearful
Discord
disagreement
Disdain
A lack of respect and strong dislike(towards someone or something)
Dismay
Hopelessness or stress
Disparage
To belittle or speak down to
Dispatch
To send off a message or messenger
Diversification
the act of becoming diverse
Doctrine
A principle theory of position
Dominion
A power authority
Dreary
Gloomy sad dull
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