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Vocabulary Words List: New "A" alphabets words with Meaning, Synonyms and Antonyms
1. Abandon
Meaning: To give up completely or leave behind.
Synonyms: Desert, Leave, Quit, Forsake
Antonyms: Keep, Support, Continue, Maintain
Example: The crew had to abandon the sinking ship.
2. Abase
Meaning: To degrade or lower someone’s self-esteem or status.
Synonyms: Humiliate, Degrade, Debase, Demean, Shame
Antonyms: Uplift, Honor, Elevate, Respect
Example: He refused to abase himself in front of his rivals.
3. Abash
Meaning: To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Synonyms: Embarrass, Humiliate, Mortify
Antonyms: Embolden, Encourage, Reassure
Example: She was abashed by the unexpected praise.
4. Abate
Meaning: To lessen in intensity, force, or value.
Synonyms: Decrease, Lessen, Subside, Diminish, Weaken
Antonyms: Intensify, Increase, Aggravate, Grow
Example: The storm finally began to abate.
5. Aberration
Meaning: A departure from what is normal or expected.
Synonyms: Deviation, Anomaly, Irregularity
Antonyms: Normality, Regularity, Conformity
Example: His rude behavior was an aberration from his usual politeness.
6. Abet
Meaning: To encourage or help someone in wrongdoing.
Synonyms: Aid, Assist, Help, Encourage, Support
Antonyms: Discourage, Hinder, Deter, Oppose, Prevent
Example: He was charged for abetting the criminal.
7. Abdicate
Meaning: To give up power, rights, or a high position.
Synonyms: Resign, Relinquish, Renounce, Surrender
Antonyms: Assume, Claim, Maintain, Seize
Example: The king decided to abdicate the throne.
8. Abeyance
Meaning: A state of temporary suspension or inactivity.
Synonyms: Suspension, Dormancy, Postponement, Inactivity
Antonyms: Operation, Continuation, Resumption
Example: The project was held in abeyance until further notice.
9. Abhor
Meaning: To hate or detest deeply.
Synonyms: Despise, Detest, Loathe, Abominate
Antonyms: Love, Admire, Cherish, Adore
Example: She abhors cruelty to animals.
10. Abjure
Meaning: To formally renounce or reject a belief or claim.
Synonyms: Renounce, Repudiate, Recant, Disavow
Antonyms: Accept, Embrace, Uphold, Adhere
Example: He abjured his former political views.
11. Ablution
Meaning: The act of washing or cleansing, especially as a religious ritual.
Synonyms: Washing, Bathing, Cleansing, Purification
Antonyms: Dirtiness, Filth, Profanity
Example: The monk performed his morning ablution before prayer.
12. Abnegate
Meaning: To deny oneself pleasures or rights.
Synonyms: Renounce, Relinquish, Forswear, Reject
Antonyms: Claim, Assert, Accept, Defend
Example: She abnegated all luxuries to live a simple life.
13. Abridgement
Meaning: A shortened version of a written work.
Synonyms: Summary, Digest, Synopsis, Epitome
Antonyms: Expansion, Enlargement, Prolongation
Example: The abridgement of the novel made it easier to read.
14. Abscond
Meaning: To escape secretly, especially to avoid arrest.
Synonyms: Escape, Flee, Take off, Disappear
Antonyms: Stay, Remain, Linger, Return
Example: The thief absconded with the money.
15. Abrogate
Meaning: To repeal, cancel, or abolish formally.
Synonyms: Annul, Repeal, Revoke, Nullify, Cancel
Antonyms: Establish, Ratify, Institute
Example: The law was abrogated by the new government.
16. Abscess
Meaning: A swollen area in the body containing pus.
Synonyms: Boil, Pustule, Ulcer, Cyst, Carbuncle
Antonyms: Healing, Recovery, Clear skin
Example: The doctor drained the abscess on his arm.
17. Abysmal
Meaning: Extremely bad or poor in quality.
Synonyms: Terrible, Dreadful, Awful, Appalling, Horrible
Antonyms: Excellent, Superb, Magnificent, Sublime
Example: The food was abysmal and overpriced.
18. Abyss
Meaning: A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
Synonyms: Chasm, Gulf, Void, Pit
Antonyms: Peak, Summit, Surface
Example: The hikers peered into the dark abyss.
19. Abstinence
Meaning: Self-restraint from indulgence (food, drink, or pleasures).
Synonyms: Temperance, Self-denial, Restraint, Fasting
Antonyms: Indulgence, Excess, Gluttony
Example: He practiced abstinence from alcohol during training.
20. Access
Meaning: The ability, right, or opportunity to enter or use something.
Synonyms: Entry, Admittance, Approach, Passage
Antonyms: Exit, Departure, Exclusion
Example: Only staff members have access to the files.
21. Accessory
Meaning: An extra item that completes or enhances something.
Synonyms: Additional, Auxiliary, Complementary
Antonyms: Essential, Fundamental, Main
Example: She bought a handbag as an accessory to her outfit.
22. Accede
Meaning: To agree or consent to a request or proposal.
Synonyms: Accept, Agree, Assent, Approve
Antonyms: Refuse, Reject, Deny, Oppose
Example: The company acceded to the workers’ demands.
23. Acclaimed
Meaning: Enthusiastically praised or admired.
Synonyms: Applaud, Commend, Hail, Honor
Antonyms: Criticize, Condemn, Denounce
Example: The film was critically acclaimed worldwide.
24. Accolade
Meaning: An award, honor, or praise given for achievement.
Synonyms: Praise, Honor, Award, Tribute, Recognition
Antonyms: Condemnation, Criticism, Disapproval
Example: She received the highest accolade for her research.
25. Accomplice
Meaning: A person who helps someone commit a crime.
Synonyms: Associate, Partner in crime, Abettor
Antonyms: Opponent, Adversary, Enemy
Example: The police arrested the robber’s accomplice.
26. Accost
Meaning: To approach and speak aggressively or boldly.
Synonyms: Confront, Approach, Solicit
Antonyms: Avoid, Evade, Shun
Example: He was accosted by a beggar at the station.
27. Accretion
Meaning: A gradual increase or growth.
Synonyms: Accumulation, Growth, Addition, Development
Antonyms: Loss, Decrease, Reduction, Diminution
Example: The accretion of dust damaged the machine.
Exercise Time:
I hope you learn all words well. Now it is a time to showing what you learn and remember...?
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Which word means to give up power or position?
A) Abet B) Abdicate C) Abhor D) Accede
The opposite of Abase is:
A) Degrade B) Uplift C) Humiliate D) Demean
Which of these best fits: A deep or bottomless chasm?
A) Abyss B) Accretion C) Aberration D) Abhorrence
What is the synonym of Accolade?
A) Condemnation B) Praise C) Criticism D) Blame
If someone abstains from alcohol, they are practicing:
A) Abhorrence B) Abstinence C) Abatement D) Absolution
Which word means to lessen in intensity?
A) Abate B) Abhor C) Accost D) Acclaim
An Accomplice is:
A) A rival in sports B) A person who helps in crime C) A loyal supporter D) A trusted advisor
Fill in the Blanks
The soldiers had to ________ the fort when they were outnumbered.
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He felt ________ by his classmates’ laughter.
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After the rain, the floodwaters slowly began to ________.
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His failure was not normal but an ________ in his career.
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The monk performed his morning ________ before prayers.
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