English Vocab Semester 1

Abhor

Verb, To regard with disgust and hatred.

Abrasive

Adjective, Showing little concern for others; harsh.

Abrupt

Adjective, Sudden or unexpected; brief and curt in manner.

Absolve

Verb, To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Abstain

Verb, To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Abundance

Noun, A large quantity of something; more than enough.

Abundant

Adjective, Existing or available in large quantities.

Accentuate

Verb, To emphasize or highlight.

Accessible

Adjective, Easy to approach or reach; capable of being used or understood.

Adamant

Adjective, Refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind.

Adept

Adjective, Very skilled or proficient at something.

Adhere

Verb, To stick firmly to a surface or to follow a set of rules or beliefs.

Admonish

Verb, To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Affable

Adjective, Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Affirm

Verb, To state as a fact; to declare strongly.

Agitate

Verb, To stir or disturb emotionally or physically.

Alternating

Adjective, Occurring in turns or rotation; switching back and forth between different states or actions.

Ambiguous

Adjective, Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

Ambivalent

Adjective, Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something.

Amiable

Adjective, Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.