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Vocab: Week 1

Vocab: Week 1. abate - affable. 1 . abate. abatement ( n) Definition: cause to become smaller or less intense Sample Sentence: “The storm suddenly abated .” Part of Speech: verb Synonyms : die down, let up Antonyms: intensify. 2 . abdicate.

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Vocab: Week 1

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  1. Vocab: Week 1 abate - affable

  2. 1. abate abatement (n) • Definition: cause to become smaller or less intense • Sample Sentence: “The storm suddenly abated.” • Part of Speech: verb • Synonyms: die down, let up • Antonyms: intensify

  3. 2. abdicate • Definition: to renounce or step down from one’s throne • Sample Sentence: “The king abdicated the throne.” • Part of Speech: verb • Synonyms: resign, step down • Antonyms: be crowned

  4. 3. aberration aberrational(adj) • Definition: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected • Sample Sentence: “A two-headed snake is an unusual aberration.” • Part of Speech: noun • Synonyms: deviation, abnormality • Antonyms: normal

  5. 4. acquiesce acquiescent (adj); acquiescence (n) • Definition: to accept something reluctantly but without protest • Sample Sentence: “In 2008, John McCain acquiesced to Barack Obama’s win.” • Part of Speech: verb • Synonyms: accept, give in to • Antonyms: protest loudly

  6. 5. adamant adamantly (adv); adamancy (n) • Definition: refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind • Sample Sentence: “The donkey adamantly drove its heels into the dirt and refused to move.” • Part of Speech: adjective • Synonyms: firm, stubborn • Antonyms: flexible

  7. 6. adept adeptly (adv); adeptness (n) • Definition: very skilled at something • Sample Sentence: “The adept potter carefully formed the pot.” • Part of Speech: adjective • Synonyms: expert; skillful • Antonyms: clumsy

  8. 7. admonish admonishment (n) • Definition: to warn or scold someone firmly • Sample Sentence: “The owner admonished the little puppy.” • Part of Speech: verb • Synonyms: reprimand, criticize • Antonyms: praise

  9. 8. adversity • Definition: difficulties; misfortune • Sample Sentence: “The student showed great courage despite the adversity they faced.” • Part of Speech: noun • Synonyms: hard times,difficulty • Antonyms: ease

  10. 9. aesthetic aesthetically (adv) • Definition: concerned with beauty • Sample Sentence: “Monet’s paintings give great aesthetic pleasure.” • Part of Speech: adjective • Synonyms: artistic, attractive • Antonyms: ugly

  11. 10. affable affably (adv) • Definition: friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to • Sample Sentence: “Most people consider Michelle Obama to be a very affable woman.” • Part of Speech: adjective • Synonyms: friendly, likable • Antonyms: unfriendly

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