Vocab #17
1. Abridge- Verb, To make shorter.
I need to abridge the large hole in my pants to make it less noticeable.
2. Abstract- Adj. Relating to ideas or qualities instead of people, places, or things.
His new invention really showed that we need more abstract men here.
3. Acclaim- Verb, To praise in a very strong or enthusiastic way.
Blake Kroetz was acclaiming Donald Trump at his rally.
4. Acquiesce- Verb, To allow to happen without arguing.
Ted Cruz tries using acquiesce when dealing with Donald Trump and Marco Rubio’s attacks.
5. Acrid- Adj. Sharp or bitter.
The acrid coffee needed some sugar and cream.
6. Affirmation- Noun, A positive statement of agreement.
The group’s unanimous affirmation showed that the man was the chosen one.
7. Altruistic- Adj. Feelings or a desire to help others.
The altruistic man decided to start a fund to help starving people on the streets.
8. Ambivalence- Noun, Contradictory feelings toward someone.
His ambivalence towards john is completely childish.
9. Antediluvian- Adj. So extremely old that it is thought to be from an earlier time period.
The antediluvian big screen television sat at the bottom of the basement and collected dust.
10. Apathy- Noun, The feeling of not having much emotion.
The apathy in the room was beginning to disturb me.
1. Abridge- Verb, To make shorter.
I need to abridge the large hole in my pants to make it less noticeable.
2. Abstract- Adj. Relating to ideas or qualities instead of people, places, or things.
His new invention really showed that we need more abstract men here.
3. Acclaim- Verb, To praise in a very strong or enthusiastic way.
Blake Kroetz was acclaiming Donald Trump at his rally.
4. Acquiesce- Verb, To allow to happen without arguing.
Ted Cruz tries using acquiesce when dealing with Donald Trump and Marco Rubio’s attacks.
5. Acrid- Adj. Sharp or bitter.
The acrid coffee needed some sugar and cream.
6. Affirmation- Noun, A positive statement of agreement.
The group’s unanimous affirmation showed that the man was the chosen one.
7. Altruistic- Adj. Feelings or a desire to help others.
The altruistic man decided to start a fund to help starving people on the streets.
8. Ambivalence- Noun, Contradictory feelings toward someone.
His ambivalence towards john is completely childish.
9. Antediluvian- Adj. So extremely old that it is thought to be from an earlier time period.
The antediluvian big screen television sat at the bottom of the basement and collected dust.
10. Apathy- Noun, The feeling of not having much emotion.
The apathy in the room was beginning to disturb me.