Vocabulary 9 Group 1
1. abate
verb
become smaller or less intense
The flood waters took three days to abate so travelers could use the roadway.
2. abyss
noun
a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
Scientists used telescopes to look into the abyss.
3. acclaim
noun
enthusiastic and public praise
They were given acclaim for their performance.
4. accolade
noun
an award or privilege granted as a special honor
The orchestra received accolades from the contest judges.
5. acquire
verb
buy or obtain
He was able to acquire a good position in the company.
6. adaptable
adjective
able to adjust to new conditions
The city stayed adaptable for unexpected weather changes.
7. adulation
noun
excessive admiration or praise
We received adulation from the audience who watched us.
8. advantageous
noun
involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness
Working cooperatively was advantageous to us.
9. aesthetic
adjective
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
We found the landscape most aesthetic.
10. affectionate
adjective
readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness
My cat is affectionate to all visitors.
11. affirmation
noun
a declaration of support
He gave an affirmation to the new school policy.
12. afflicted
verb
caused pain or suffering to
The chilly wind afflicted the travelers.
13. affliction
noun
pain or suffering
He worked around his affliction.
14. ambiguous
adjective
having a double meaning; unclear or inexact
His question was ambiguous.
15. ambivalence
noun
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
He showed his ambivalence by letting his friend choose for him.
16. amends
noun
compensate or make up for a wrongdoing
She was forced to make amends for her mistakes.
17. amicable
adjective
having a spirit of friendliness
Those visitors were amicable and helpful.
18. amorous
adjective
showing, feeling, or relating to sexual love
We read about the author’s amorous experiences.
19. analogous
adjective
comparable in certain ways
Going to school is analogous to going to work.
20. anarchist
noun
a person who believes in chaos
As an anarchist he disrupted the discussion.