Vocabulary Flashcards (1-40)

Front

a departure from what is expected

Back

Aberration

Front

to shorten a text without losing meaning

Back

Abridge

Front

the ability to make good judgements

Back

Acumen

Front

difficulties or misfortune

Back

Adversity

Front

To make a problem less severe

Back

Alleviate

Front

Having a spirit of friendliness

Back

Amicable

Front

Something that deviates from the norm

Back

Anomaly

Front

The direct opposite of something

Back

Antithesis

Front

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Back

Apathy

Front

Involving or requiring strenuous effort

Back

Arduous