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Abate-As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.
a) to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
b) existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
c) extremely bad
d) in accordance with

Abstract-Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.
a) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
b) having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
c) existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
d) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something

Abysmal-I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!
a) having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
b) extremely bad
c) to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
d) existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality

Accordingly-All students must behave accordingly.
a) extremely bad
b) having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
c) in accordance with
d) having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose

Acquisition-Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.
a) to make suit a new purpose
b) to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
c) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
d) having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose

Adapt-Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments.
a) to make suit a new purpose
b) having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
c) to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
d) extremely bad

Adept-Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.
a) relating to hostile opposition
b) having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
c) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
d) relating to beauty or refined taste

Adequate-Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether he’d be a good fit.
a) relating to beauty or refined taste
b) having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
c) existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
d) unclear or vague in meaning

Advent-The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.
a) relating to hostile opposition
b) to be able to buy
c) the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
d) to promote something (usu. a cause)

Adversarial-An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.
a) to make a secretive mention of something
b) someone who promotes or defends something
c) a noisy argument or confrontation
d) relating to hostile opposition

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