abate
to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abate | to become less active, less intense, or less in amount |
| abysmal | extremely bad |
| adept | having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area) |
| advent | the arrival or creation of something |
| aggravate | to worsen or intensify. |
| aggregate | collect, form/group into a cluster |
| allude | to make a secretive mention of something |
| ambiguity | uncertainty or multiple interpretations. |
| unambiguous | clear, not open to more than one interpretation |
| ambivalence | mixed or conflicting feelings. |
| ameliorate | to improve or make better. |
| alleviate | make something less severe/bad |
| analogous | similar but not identical |
| anomaly | something different from the norm |
| antecedent | a preceding event or condition. |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| apex | the highest point of something |
| arcane | mysterious or known by few. |
| arduous | difficult and requiring effort. |
| austere | extremely plain stern and forbidding relating to self-denial |
| benevolent | kind, generous |
| buttress | to support or strengthen. |
| candid | direct, blunt |
| concede | to admit or yield. |
| conflated | combined in a misleading way. |
| conspicuous | easily noticed or standing out. |
| contentious | causing disagreement or debate. |
| contingent | dependent on something else. |
| contrived | artificial or overly planned. |
| cordially | warm and friendly |
| corroborate | provide evidence for; to back up (a claim) |
| demarcate | to set boundaries or distinguish. |
| desultory | lacking a clear plan or enthusiasm. |
| disconcerting | causing discomfort or confusion. |
| discretion | the ability to make responsible choices. |
| disparage | to belittle or speak negatively about. |
| disparate | essentially different or unconnected. |
| earnest | serious and sincere. |
| eclipse | to overshadow or surpass. |
| epitomizing | perfect example of, representing |
| eloquent | having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing) |
| exacerbate | to make a problem worse. |
| exactitude | the quality of being precise or accurate. |
| explicable | able to be explained. |
| extraneous | unrelated or unnecessary. |
| expound | present and explain in detail |
| evince | to make evident |
| eschew | deliberately avoid using; abstain from |
| homogeneous | uniform or similar throughout. |
| impartial | fair and not biased. |
| imperceptible | very slight or difficult to notice. |
| inconspicuous | not being easily seen or noticed. |
| indifference | lack of interest or concern. |
| indisputable | unable to be challenged or denied. |
| indistinct | not clear or sharply defined. |
| inexplicable | unable to be explained. |
| inhibit | to hinder or restrain. |
| innocuous | harmless or inoffensive. |
| insensible | unaware or indifferent. |
| latent | present but not active. |
| misanthropic | disliking people or society. |
| malign | evil in nature or effect; malevolent speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner |
| notional | existing only in theory. |
| novel | new or original. |
| nuanced | having subtle differences. |
| obligate | to compel or require. |
| omnipotent | almighty and all powerful |
| operative | functioning or having effect. |
| ornamental | decorative rather than functional. |
| oust | to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office) |
| outstrip | to surpass or exceed. |
| paramount | predominant, superior, most important |
| paucity | a scarcity or lack. |
| perceive | to become aware of something. |
| peripheral | on the edge or outer part of something. |
| postulate | to assume or propose a theory. |
| pragmatic | practical and realistic. |
| precarious | uncertain or unstable. |
| preclude | to prevent from happening. |
| predetermined | decided in advance. |
| premeditated | planned beforehand. |
| profusion | a large quantity of something. |
| prudent | care/thought for the future |
| ramify | to split into two or more branches |
| recalcitrant | stubbornly resistant to authority. |
| recant | to take back a previous statement. |
| reciprocate | to give in return. |
| rectify | to correct or fix something. |
| redress | to set right or remedy. |
| reprieve | a temporary relief or delay. |
| repudiate | to reject or disown. |
| rousing | exciting or stirring. |
| rudimentary | basic or simple. |
| sanction | to authorize or approve. |
| sanguine | optimistic or hopeful. |
| spurious | false or deceptive. |
| stark | very plain; devoid of any details or features |
| stymie | to hinder or block |
| superficial | shallow or lacking depth |
| surmise | to infer or guess |
| tentative | uncertain or not fully decided |
| tenuous | weak or insubstantial |
| thwart | prevent (someone) from accomplishing something |
| ubiquitous | present everywhere |
| verisimilitude | the appearance of being true or real |
| veritable | used to emphasize truth |
| vigilance | the action of keeping careful watch |
| warranted | justified or necessary |