Vocabulary Flashcards

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abridge

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(v.t.) to shorten, condense, reduce (esp. used of a written work). Example: You must abridge this newspaper article so it will fit on the front page.

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adversity

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(n.) misfortune, hardship. Example: Some people respond very well when faced with adversity while others fall apart.

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amiable

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(adj.) friendly, agreeable. Example: He had such an amiable personality that it made it hard to dislike him.

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ardor

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(n.) passion, dedication. Example: He showed such ardor for the part that he was given the acting role immediately.

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augment

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(v.t., v.i.) to add to, increase; to make or become greater in size or strength. Example: I hope to augment my allowance by getting a job after school.

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benevolent

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(adj.) kind, generous. Example: The benevolent teacher gave much of her time and money to help us with our school play.

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berate

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(v.t.) to yell at, scold. Example: His mom did not want to berate him in front of his friends, so she called him into the house.

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candor

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(n.) honesty, truthfulness. Example: The candor of her speech will definitely get her more votes on election day.

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censure

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(v.t.) to criticize, reprimand, blame. Example: They will have to censure him for his terrible behavior during the committee meeting.

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confound

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(v.t.) to confuse. Example: He didn’t know why she began to cry; it really confounded him.