Alex Whitney
Ms. Stronks
E.L.A. 8
12-9-15
Vocab #9
1. Abate- Verb, To become weaker.
2. Abed- Adj. Lying in bed.
3. Abjure- Verb, to urge or command
4. Abode- Noun, A place where someone lives.
5. Accord- Verb, To give something to someone.
6. Acrid- Adj. Bitter and unpleasant.
7. Adamant- Adj. An object that is impenetrable.
8. Adept-Adj. Someone who is very skilled in his/her work.
9. Adjacent- Adj. Sharing a border.
10. Advocate- Noun, a person who argues in your support
11. Affable- Adj. Easy to talk to.
12. Affliction- Noun, something that causes pain or suffering.
13. Agile- Adj. Able to move quickly.
14. Akin- Adj. Similar or related
15. Apocryphal- Adj. Well known but probably not true.
16. Ardor- Noun, A strong feeling of eagerness or happiness.
17. Articulate- Adj. Showing ability to speak fluently and smoothly.
18. Aspire- Verb, wanting to achieve something.
19. Astute- Adj. Ability to understand things clearly.
20. Atrocity- Noun, A very cruel or terrible act.
Ms. Stronks
E.L.A. 8
12-9-15
Vocab #9
1. Abate- Verb, To become weaker.
2. Abed- Adj. Lying in bed.
3. Abjure- Verb, to urge or command
4. Abode- Noun, A place where someone lives.
5. Accord- Verb, To give something to someone.
6. Acrid- Adj. Bitter and unpleasant.
7. Adamant- Adj. An object that is impenetrable.
8. Adept-Adj. Someone who is very skilled in his/her work.
9. Adjacent- Adj. Sharing a border.
10. Advocate- Noun, a person who argues in your support
11. Affable- Adj. Easy to talk to.
12. Affliction- Noun, something that causes pain or suffering.
13. Agile- Adj. Able to move quickly.
14. Akin- Adj. Similar or related
15. Apocryphal- Adj. Well known but probably not true.
16. Ardor- Noun, A strong feeling of eagerness or happiness.
17. Articulate- Adj. Showing ability to speak fluently and smoothly.
18. Aspire- Verb, wanting to achieve something.
19. Astute- Adj. Ability to understand things clearly.
20. Atrocity- Noun, A very cruel or terrible act.