Freshman Vocab Final (Good Luck)
thwart antonym and definition
Abet transitive verb : to prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening
further synonym and definition
Abet adverb : to or at a more distant place or time : to a greater degree or extent : in addition to what has been said
curb antonym and definition
Abet noun : a short border along the edge of a street that is usually made of stone or concrete : something that controls or limits something else
block antonym and definition
Abet noun, often attributive : something that makes it difficult to do something : an object that you have to go around or over : something that blocks your path
Divest oneself of synonym and definition
Abdicate (divest: verb, finance : to sell (something valuable, such as property or stocks))
Relinquish/waive a right related phrase
Abdicate (waive: verb; : to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required)
Hold on to antonym and definition
Abdicate intransitive verb. : to maintain possession of or adherence to
Retain antonym and definition
Abdicate verb to continue to have or use (something) : to keep (someone) in a position, job, etc. : to pay for the work of (a person or business)
Relinquish synonym and definition
Abdicate verb to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group
Renounce synonym and definition
Abdicate verb : to say especially in a formal or official way that you will no longer have or accept (something) : to formally give up (something) : to say in a formal or definite way that you refuse to follow, obey, or support (someone or something) any longer
Resign synonym and definition
Abdicate verb to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way
with the connivance of related phrase
Abet (connivance noun;: the act of conniving; especially : knowledge of and active or passive consent to wrongdoing)
in league with related phrase
Abet (league,noun;b (1) : an association of persons or groups united by common interests or goals (2) : a group of sports teams that regularly play one another c : an informal alliance <in league with her sister>)
egg on synonym and definition
Abet transitive verb : to incite to action —usually used with on
help synonym and definition
Abet verb to do something that makes it easier for someone to do a job, to deal with a problem, etc. : to aid or assist someone : to make something less severe : to make something more pleasant or easier to deal with : to give (yourself or another person) food or drink
frustrate antonym and definition
Abet verb : to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something : to prevent (efforts, plans, etc.) from succeeding : to keep (someone) from doing something
promote synonym and definition
Abet verb : to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one : to move (a sports team) to a higher position in a league : to help (something) happen, develop, or increase
dissuade antonym and definition
Abet verb : to convince (someone) not to do something
inhibit antonym and definition
Abet verb : to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do : to prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of (something)
hinder antonym and definition
Abet verb : to make (something, such as a task or action) slow or difficult
advance synonym and definition
Abet verb : to move forward : to move (someone or something) forward : to go forward : to make progress : to continue in a process of development, aging, etc
restrain antonym and definition
Abet verb : to prevent (a person or animal) from doing something : to prevent (a person or animal) from moving by using physical force : to keep (something) under control
aid synonym and definition
Abet verb : to provide what is useful or necessary
deter antonym and definition
Abet verb to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident : to make (something) less likely to happen : to try to make people not want to do (something)
discourage antonym and definition
Abet verb to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident : to make (something) less likely to happen : to try to make people not want to do (something)
condemnation antonym and definition
Absolve noun a statement or expression of very strong and definite criticism or disapproval
vindication synonym and definition
Absolve noun an act of showing that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : the act of showing that (someone) is not guilty : the act of showing that (someone or something that has been criticized or doubted) is correct, true, or reasonable) justification against denial or censure.
indictment antonym and definition
Absolve noun law : an official written statement charging a person with a crime : the act of officially charging someone with a crime : the act of indicting someone : an expression or statement of strong disapproval
acquittal synonym and definition
Absolve noun the act of deciding that a person is not guilty of a crime : the act of acquitting someone
conviction antonym and definition
Absolve noun the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law
exoneration synonym and definition
Absolve noun to act of proving that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc.
incriminate antonym and definition
Absolve verb to cause (someone) to appear guilty of or responsible for something (such as a crime)
condemn antonym and definition
Absolve verb to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong : to give (someone) a usually severe punishment : to cause (someone) to suffer or live in difficult or unpleasant conditions
vindicate synonym and definition
Absolve verb to show that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that (someone) is not guilty : to show that (someone or something that has been criticized or doubted) is correct, true, or reasonable
impeach antonym and definition
Absolve verb : to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office : to cause doubts about the truthfulness of (a witness, testimony, etc.)
convict antonym and definition
Absolve verb : to find or prove to be guilty 2 : to convince of error or sinfulness
inculpate antonym and definition
Absolve verb incriminate; to cause (someone) to appear guilty of or responsible for something (such as a crime)
indict antonym and definition
Absolve verb law : to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime
acquit synonym and definition
Absolve verb to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime
exonerate synonym and definition
Absolve verb to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc.
exculpate synonym and definition
Absolve verb to prove that someone is not guilty of doing something wrong
self-restraint synonym and definition
Abstain (restraint, noun; : a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something : a device that limits a person's movement : control over your emotions or behavior)
forbearing synonym and definition
Abstain adj (of a person) patient and restrained
moderate synonym and definition
Abstain adj : average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little : neither very good nor very bad
intemperate antonym and definition
Abstain adj : having extreme conditions : having or showing a lack of emotional calmness or control : often drinking too much alcohol
temperate synonym and definition
Abstain adj : marked by moderation: as a : keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive : mild b : moderate in indulgence of appetite or desire c : moderate in the use of alcoholic beverages d : marked by an absence or avoidance of extravagance, violence, or extreme partisanship
ascetic synonym and definition
Abstain adj : relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure
immoderate antonym and definition
Abstain adj going beyond reasonable limits : not moderate
abstemious synonym and definition
Abstain adj not eating and drinking too much
sparing synonym and definition
Abstain adj not using or giving a lot of something
self-denial synonym and definition
Abstain noun the act of not allowing yourself to have or do something you want
self-indulgent antonym and definition
Abstain noun : excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
indulgence antonym and definition
Abstain noun : the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want : the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy : something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasure
forbearance synonym and definition
Abstain noun a refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due 2 : the act of forbearing : patience 3 : the quality of being forbearing : leniency
abstemiousness synonym and definition
Abstain noun the act of not eating and drinking too much
indulge antonym and definition
Abstain transitive verb a : to give free rein to b : to take unrestrained pleasure in : gratify a : to yield to the desire of : humor
shun synonym and definition
Abstain transitive verb to avoid (someone or something)
forbear synonym and definition
Abstain verb to choose not to do (something that you could do) : to avoid doing or saying (something)
partake antonym and definition
Abstain verb : to have a share or part of something along with others : to join with others in doing something : to take part in something
avoid synonym and definition
Abstain verb : to stay away from (someone or something) : to prevent the occurrence of (something bad, unpleasant, etc.) : to keep yourself from doing (something) or participating in (something)
eschew synonym and definition
Abstain verb to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc.
forgo synonym and definition
Abstain verb to give up the use or enjoyment of (something)
Abstain synonym usage note A
Abstemious, forbearing, temperate, and sparing all indicate moderation in indulging one's appetites. Abstinent, on the other hand, indicates a total avoidance of the thing in question.
academic part of speech, definition and related forms and phrases.
adj A: pertaining to a college or other institution of learning; scholarly B: Theoretical rather than practical, unrealistic. (Nouns) academy, academician; (adverb) academically Academic freedom, the halls of academe, and academic question.
abject part of speech, definition and related phrases.
adj A: wretched, miserable;degrading, humiliating. B: Mean-spirited, base; despicable, contemptible C: Complete and unrelieved. An abject flatterer, an abject liar, an abject imitator, abject surrender, abject apologies.
Abstain synonym usage note B
Be careful NOT TO confuse the verb forbear, meaning "to restrain one-self" with the noun forebear, meaning "ancestor." The noun, which is usually plural, has a slightly different pronunciation, with the accent on the FIRST syllable.
Abdicate part of speech, definition, related form, and usage note.
Verb. To give up formally, as an office, duty, power of claim. Abdication (noun) Abdicate is usually used of a CROWNED head of state; resign is used of an ELECTED official, thus, Edward VIII abdicated, but Richard Nixon resigned.
utter synonym and definition
abject adj complete and total
craven synonym and definition
abject adj having or showing a complete lack of courage : very cowardly
ignoble synonym and definition
abject adj not deserving respect : not noble or honorable
helpless synonym and definition
abject adj not protected : not able to defend yourself : unable to do something to make a situation, task, etc., better or easier : not able to be controlled
sheer synonym and definition
abject adj —used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something : complete and total
downright synonym and definition
abject adverb to the fullest degree : completely or totally
speculative synonym and definition
academic adj : based on guesses or ideas about what might happen or be true rather than on facts : tending to think about what might happen or be true : tending to speculate : showing curiosity or uncertainty
Scholastic synonym and definition
academic adj : of or relating to education
look askance at related phrase
abhor (askance, adverb; in a way that shows a lack of trust or approval)
dote on antonym and definition
abhor (dote, intransitive verb; : to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection —usually used with on <doted on her only grandchild>)
be fond of antonym and definition
abhor (fond, adj;: feeling or showing love or friendship : strongly felt)
make a wry face at related phrase
abhor (wry, adj; : having a bent or twisted shape or condition <a wry smile>; also : turned abnormally to one side <a wry neck> 2 : wrongheaded 1 3 : cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous)
delight in antonym and definition
abhor noun : a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction : something that makes you very happy : something that gives you great pleasure or satisfaction
aversion synonym and definition
abhor noun : a strong feeling of not liking something
relish antonym and definition
abhor noun : enjoyment of or delight in something : a feeling of liking something
like antonym and definition
abhor noun : to enjoy (something) : to get pleasure from (something) : to regard (something) in a favorable way : to feel affection for (someone) : to enjoy being with (someone)
love antonym and definition
abhor noun a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties <maternal love for a child> (2) : attraction based on sexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers (3) : affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests <love for his old schoolmates> : warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion : the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration
abominate synonym and definition
abhor verb to feel great hatred for (someone or something)
despise synonym and definition
abhor verb : to dislike (something or someone) very much
Loathe synonym, definition, and usage note.
abhor verb : to hate (someone or something) very much DO NOT confuse the VERB loathe, meaning "dislike intensely" and the adjective loath, meaning "reluctant, disinclined."
fancy antonym and definition
abhor verb : to take pleasure in (something) : to consider (someone or something) likely to win or succeed : to want to have or do (something)
detest synonym and definition
abhor verb to dislike (someone or something) very strongly
cherish antonym and definition
abhor verb to feel or show great love for (someone or something) : to remember or hold (an idea, belief, etc.) in a deeply felt way
shameless synonym and definition
abject adj having or showing no shame
thoroughgoing synonym and definition
abject adj including every possible detail : very thorough or complete
debasing synonym and definition
abject adj (debase, verb;: to lower the value or reputation of (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) less respected)
disheartening synonym and definition
abject adj (dishearten, verb; : to cause (a person or group of people) to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to discourage (someone))
vile synonym and definition
abject adj : evil or immoral : very bad or unpleasant
hopeless synonym and definition
abject adj : having or feeling no hope : unable to be changed : unable to be helped or improved : very bad
Absolve part of speech, definition, related form, and usage note.
verb to clear of guilt or blame Absolution In a religious sense, absolve and absolution refer to granting a pardon, especially for a sin.
Abet part of speech, definition, and related form/phrase.
verb to encourage or assist, especially in wrongdoing to aid and abet
Abstain part of speech, definition, related form, and usage note.
verb to refrain completely and voluntarily (nouns) abstinence, abstention; (adjs) abstinent Abstain and abstinence are often used in reference to strong drink, with the meaning "refrain completely from drinking" A common synonym for abstinence in this sense is temperance. Persons who never drink intoxication beverages are sometime referred to as teetotalers.
abhor part of speech, definition, related form, and usage note.
verb to regard with horror and loathing; to hate intensely. abhorrent(adj), abhorrence(noun) Because abhor implies strong MORAL condemnation, it should properly be reserved for attitudes or actions that really do offend a person's sense of right and wrong (racism, child abuse). This, of course, is not to say that the word CANNOT be applied to other things. On the contrary, it is frequently used of trifling matters that normally would not be though to grate of one's MORAL sensibilities- for example, spinach pr TV game shows.
