Lesson 1 Definitions - Vocabulary

Front

Which word means 'to give up (power or responsibility) formally'?

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abdicate

Front

Which word means 'to keep from doing something voluntarily; refrain'?

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abstain

Front

Which word means 'contrary to common sense, ridiculous'?

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absurd

Front

Which word means 'skillful and effective; proficient'?

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adept

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adhere

Back

to stick or hold fast; to remain loyal; to follow closely, without changes

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adjacent

Back

next to; adjoining; nearby; situated side by side

Front

not favorable; hostile; in an opposite direction

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adverse

Front

having plenty of money; fairly rich

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affluent

Front

having two or more possible meanings or interpretations; unclear; vague

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ambiguous

Front

to walk or move along at a slow, leisurely pace

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amble