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Abandon - v. Forsake, leave, quit
Able – adj. capable, qualified, fit
Abolish – v. end, eliminate
Abrupt – adj. sudden, hasty, unexpected
Acclaim – v. applaud, praise, honor: n. praise, applause, honor
Acrid – adj. bitter, sharp, biting
Adapt – v. adjust, modify
Adept – adj. skillful, expert
Adhere – v. stick, cling
Admonish – v. warn caution, advise
Adorn – v. decorate, ornament
Advent – n. coming, arrival
Adverse – adj. hostile, negative, contrary
Affluent – adj. rich, wealthy, prosperous, well-to-do
Aggravate – v. (1)annoy, irritate (2)intensify, worsen
Aggregate – adj. entire, total, combined
Agile – adj. graceful, nimble, lively
Ailment – n. sickness, illness, disease
Allot, allocate – v. divide, distribute
Amazing – adj. astonishing, astounding, surprising, startling
Amicable – adj. agreeable, congenial, pleasant
Anticipate – v. foresee, expect, predict
Anxious – adj. (1) worried, nervous, apprehensive, (2) eager, avid
Appraise – v. evaluate, estimate, assess
Apt - adj. (1) appropriate, suitable, correct, relevant, proper (2) likely, prone
Arduous – adj. difficult, strenuous, exhausting
Arid – adj. dry, barren
Aroma – n. fragrance, smell, odor, scent
Artificial – adj. synthetic, man-made
Astonishing – adj. surprising, amazing, astounding
Astute – adj. intelligent, clever, perceptive
Attain – v. accomplish, achieve
Augment – v. supplement, increase, strengthen, expand
Austere – adj. strict, harsh, severe, stern
Authentic – adj. genuine, true
Aversion – n. dislike, hostility, fear
Awkward – adj. clumsy
Baffle – v. confuse, puzzle, mystify
Balmy – adj. mild, warm
Ban – v. prohibit, forbid
Bar – v. prevent, obstruct, block
Barron – adj. sterile, unproductive, bleak, lifeless
Barter – v. trade, exchange
Beckon – v. summon, call, signal
Belligerent – adj. hostile, aggressive
Beneficial – adj. helpful, useful, advantageous
Benevolent – adj. benign, kind, compassionate
Bias – n. prejudice
Blanched – adj. whitened, bleached, pale
Bland – adj. mild, tasteless, dull
Blatant – adj. flagrant, obvious, overt
Blend – v. mix, mingle, combine; n. mixture, combination
Bloom – v. blossom, flower, flourish
Blunder – v. make a mistake; n. error, mistake
Blunt – adj. (1) unsharpened, dull. (2) rude, abrupt, curt
Blurry – adj. unfocused, unclear, indistinct
Bold – adj. brave, courageous
Bolster – v. support, sustain, boost, buttress
Bond – v. join, connect; n. tie, link, connection
Boom – v. expand, prosper; n. expansion, prosperity, growth
Brace – v. support, reinforce – подкрепить, усиливать
Brilliant – adj. (1) bright. shiny, radiant, dazzling (2) talented, gifted, intelligent
Brisk – adj. (1) lively, quick, vigorous; (2) cool, chilly, invigorating