Core Vocab 20-100

Vocabulary Definitions and Uses

• ABRUPT:

  • Definition: Sudden or unexpected.
  • Example: The meeting ended with an abrupt announcement.

• ADAMANT:

  • Definition: Extremely stubborn; fixed in one's viewpoint.
  • Example: She was adamant about her decision to leave the job.

• ABUNDANT:

  • Definition: Plentiful.
  • Example: The region is known for its abundant wildlife.

• ACCENTUATE:

  • Definition: To make more noticeable or prominent.
  • Example: The bright colors accentuate the artwork.

• ACCLAIM:

  • Definition: Enthusiastic and public praise.
  • Example: The film received widespread acclaim upon release.

• ADAPTATION:

  • Definition: A change made to accommodate new circumstances.
  • Example: The adaptation of the novel into a movie was well-received.

• ADVANTAGEOUS:

  • Definition: Creating favorable circumstances.
  • Example: The new policy is advantageous for both employees and management.

• AESTHETIC:

  • Definition: Related to the study or appreciation of beauty.
  • Example: The architecture of the building is aesthetically pleasing.

• AFFECTING:

  • Definition: Touching the emotions; moving.
  • Example: The speech was deeply affecting to everyone in attendance.

• AFFINITY:

  • Definition: A strong attraction or liking.
  • Example: She has an affinity for classical music.

• AMBIGUOUS:

  • Definition: Unclear; open to more than one interpretation.
  • Example: His instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion.

• AMBIVALENCE:

  • Definition: Having mixed feelings.
  • Example: Her ambivalence towards the decision made it difficult to choose.

• AMELIORATE:

  • Definition: To make better; improve.
  • Example: They are working to ameliorate the conditions in the community.

• AMORPHOUS:

  • Definition: Shapeless; synonym for "nebulous".
  • Example: The project was initially amorphous and lacked a clear direction.

• ANALOGY:

  • Definition: A comparison intended to provide clarification.
  • Example: The teacher used an analogy to explain the power of gravity.

• ANIMOSITY:

  • Definition: Strong feelings of dislike or hatred.
  • Example: There was animosity between the rival teams.

• ANNOTATE:

  • Definition: To make notes to help explain or clarify.
  • Example: Students are encouraged to annotate their texts.

• ANOMALY:

  • Definition: Deviation from the norm; atypical.
  • Example: The anomaly in the data raised some questions for the researchers.

• ANTITHETICAL:

  • Definition: Characterized by extreme contrast.
  • Example: Their opinions on climate change are antithetical.

• APPEASE:

  • Definition: To make peace by giving into demands.
  • Example: The government tried to appease the protesters by agreeing to some demands.

• APPRAISE:

  • Definition: To assess the value or quality of something.
  • Example: The jeweler will appraise the diamond.

• APPROXIMATE:

  • Definition: Close but not completely accurate.
  • Example: The approximate cost of repairs is around $500.

• AUGMENT:

  • Definition: To increase.
  • Example: They plan to augment their income by taking on additional work.

• AUSTERE:

  • Definition: Very plain, without decoration.
  • Example: The room was austere and minimalistic in design.