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Abandon (VERB)
To leave something or someone behind.
He abandoned his plans to move abroad for a job.
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Ambiguous (Adjective)
having more than one posible meaning or interpretation.
His response was ambiguous.
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Banal (Adjective)
Lacking of originality; overused and uninteresting.
The movie’s plot was so banal that it failed to engage students.
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Capricious (Adjective)
Changing quickly and unpredictable.
The weather in the mountains can be capricious.
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Abolish (verb)
To oficially end something.
The government plans to abolish the outdated law next year.
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Abstract (adjective)
Existing as an idea, not a physical object.
The artist created an abstract object.
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Adverse (adjective)
Harmful or unfavorable.
The adverse effects of the drug were observed in several patients.
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Apathy (noun)
Lack of interest or enthusiasm.
The general apathy towards voting was a concern for the politicians.
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Cajole (verb)
To persuade someone gently or with flattery.
She tried to cajole him into attending the party.
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Austere (adjective)
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
The austere teacher rarely smiled at her students.
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Cognizant (adjective)
Being aware or knowledgeable about something.
He is cognizant of the risks involved in the project.
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Adage (noun)
A short, well-known saying expressing a general truth.
The adage “A penny saved is a penny earned”.
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Collusion (noun)
Secret cooperation for illegal or deceitful purposes.
The two companies were accused of collusion to fix prices.
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Blatant (adjective)
Obvious and offensive.
His blatant disregard for the rules caused problems for everyone.
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Conductive (adjective)
Making a situation or outcome more likely.
A quiet environment is conducive to studying effectively.
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Abdicate (verb)
To give up a position of power.
The king abdicated the throne after a long reign.
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Alleviate (verb)
To make a problem or suffering less severe.
The medicine helped alleviate his headache.
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Accentuate (verb)
To emphasize something.
The bright colors accentuate the beauty of the landscape.
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Advocate (verb)
To publicly support or recommend something.
She advocates for environmental sustainability in her speeches.
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Conjecture (noun)
An opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information.
The scientist‘s conjecture about the results was later proven to be correct.
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Acquiesce (verb) / To agree to something reluctantly but without protest. / She acquiesced to the proposal even though she wasn’t fully convinced.
Abysmal (adjective) / Extremely bad or poor. / His performance on the test was abysmal.
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Belligerent (adjective) / Hostil and aggressive. / His belligerent attitude towards other made him unpopular.
Anomaly (noun) / Something that deviates from what is normal or expected. / The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly for this time of year.
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Apprehensive (adjective) / Anxious or fearful about something. / He felt apprehensive about the upcoming exam.
Antagonistic (adjective) / showing hostility or opposition / The two countries have had antagonistic relations for decades.
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Convoluted (adjective) / Extremely complex and difficult to follow. / The instructions were so convoluted that no one could understand them.
Arbitrary (adjective) / Based on random choice or personal whim / The decision seemed arbitrary and unfair to the employees.
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Assiduous (adjective) / Showing great care and attention to detail. / The assiduous student worked late into the night to finish the project.
Benefactor (noun) / A person who provides help, especially financially / The charity received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor.