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Word Definition Example Sentence

v. to become less active, less intense,


Abate As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
or less in amount

adj. existing purely in the mind; not


Abstract Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.
representing actual reality

Abysmal adj. extremely bad I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!

Accordingly adv. in accordance with All students must behave accordingly.

n. the act of gaining a skill or


Acquisition Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.
possession of something

The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of
v. to make suit a new purpose
Americans.
Adapt v. to accommodate oneself to a new
Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their
condition, setting, or situation
environments.

adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a


Adept Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.
particular area)

adj. having sufficient qualifications to Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether
Adequate
meet a specific task or purpose he’d be a good fit.

n. the arrival or creation of something


Advent The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.
(usu. historic)

Adversarial adj. relating to hostile opposition An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.

n. someone who promotes or defends


something I am an advocate for free higher education.
Advocate
v. to defend or promote something Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices.
(usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)

The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as


Aesthetic adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
if you were a character in a fairy tale.

v. to be able to buy He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.
Afford
v. to be able to spare I can’t afford to lose any more pencils!

Agitate v. to promote something (usu. a cause) They’re agitating for better health care.

Allow v. to permit or consent to US law allows citizens to speak freely.

v. to make a secretive mention of She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more
Allude
something about it.

Altercation n. a noisy argument or confrontation Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.

Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be


Ambiguous adj. unclear or vague in meaning
trusted.

adj. having a powerful desire for


Ambitious Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday.
success or achievement

n. the state of being uncertain or stuck His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the
Ambivalence
between two or more options contract.

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