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Words for Scholars A-H (81)

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  • Q1
    (v.) to reject, renounce (To prove his honesty, the president _____ the evil policies of his wicked predecessor.)
    abjure
    30s
  • Q2
    (v.) to abolish, usually by authority (The Bill of Rights assures that the government cannot _____ our rights to a free press.)
    abrogate
    30s
  • Q3
    (adj.) biting, bitter in tone or taste (Jill became extremely _____ and began to cruelly make fun of all her friends.)
    acerbic
    30s
  • Q4
    (n.) bitterness, discord (Though they vowed that no girl would ever come between them, Biff and Trevor could not keep _____ from overwhelming their friendship after they both fell in love with the lovely Teresa.)
    acrimony
    30s
  • Q5
    (n.) keen insight (Because of his mathematical _____, Larry was able to figure out in minutes problems that took other students hours.)
    acumen
    30s
  • Q6
    (v.) to sketch out in a vague way (The coach _____ a game plan, but none of the players knew precisely what to do.)
    adumbrate
    30s
  • Q7
    (n.) eagerness, speed (For some reason, Chuck loved to help his mother whenever he could, so when his mother asked him to set the table, he did so with _____.)
    alacrity
    30s
  • Q8
    (n.) a cursed, detested person (I never want to see that murderer. He is an _____ to me.)
    anathema
    30s
  • Q9
    (n.) a strong dislike, repugnance (I know you love me, but because you are a liar and a thief, I feel nothing but _____ for you.)
    antipathy
    30s
  • Q10
    (n.) praise (The crowd welcomed the heroes with _____.)
    approbation
    30s
  • Q11
    (v.) to take without justification (The king _____ the right to order executions to himself exclusively.)
    arrogate
    30s
  • Q12
    (adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious (The priest lives an _____ life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures.)
    ascetic
    30s
  • Q13
    (n.) a curse, expression of ill-will (The rival politicians repeatedly cast _____ on each others' integrity.)
    aspersion
    30s
  • Q14
    (adj.) hard-working, diligent (The construction workers erected the skyscraper during two years of _____ labor.)
    assiduous
    30s
  • Q15
    (v.) to coax by using flattery (Rachel's assistant tried to _____ her into accepting the deal.)
    blandish
    30s

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