1. Abort What does the verb “abort” most closely mean? A) To complete successfully B) To terminate prematurely C) To celebrate enthusiastically D) To postpone indefinitely
2. Abrasion Which of the following best defines “abrasion”? A) A type of infection B) A musical instrument C) A scraping or wearing away of the surface D) A sudden loud noise
3. Abuse “Abuse” can best be described as: A) Gentle handling B) Use for a beneficial purpose C) Improper or harmful use D) Ignoring completely
4. Acclaim What does “acclaim” mean? A) To criticize harshly B) To praise enthusiastically C) To remain neutral D) To hide something
5. Accommodations In the context of travel, “accommodations” refer to: A) Modes of transportation B) Places to stay C) Types of food D) Tourist attractions
6. Accuse To “accuse” someone is to: A) Praise them B) Ignore them C) Blame them for something D) Support them unconditionally
7. Accuser An “accuser” is someone who: A) Defends others B) Blames someone for wrongdoing C) Remembers past events D) Helps solve problems
8. Acquaint To “acquaint” oneself with something means to: A) Forget about it B) Become familiar with it C) Ignore it completely D) Destroy it
9. Acquisition Which of the following best describes an “acquisition”? A) The loss of something valuable B) The process of gaining possession C) The distribution of resources D) The analysis of data
10. Addict An “addict” is someone who: A) Is highly skilled in a field B) Cannot stop using a substance C) Enjoys exercising D) Loves animals
11. Adjoin To “adjoin” means to: A) Separate completely B) Connect or be next to C) Hide from view D) Travel around
12. Adore If you “adore” someone, you: A) Dislike them intensely B) Have a deep love or respect for them C) Are indifferent towards them D) Compete against them
13. Adverse “Adverse” conditions are those that are: A) Favorable and helpful B) Unrelated to the situation C) Hostile or unfavorable D) Neutral and indifferent
14. Affection “Affection” is best described as: A) Strong dislike B) Indifference C) A gentle feeling of fondness or love D) Intense anger
15. Affix To “affix” something means to: A) Remove it completely B) Attach or fasten it C) Change its color D) Ignore it
16. Aggravate What does it mean to “aggravate” a situation? A) To improve it B) To make it worse C) To resolve it D) To ignore it
17. Allege To “allege” something is to: A) Prove it beyond doubt B) Deny it completely C) Claim it without proof D) Celebrate it openly
18. Allot To “allot” resources means to: A) Waste them B) Allocate or distribute them C) Hide them D) Increase them
19. Amaze If something “amazes” you, it: A) Bores you B) Confuses you C) Surprises or astonishes you D) Angers you
20. Amend To “amend” a document is to: A) Destroy it B) Ignore it C) Make changes or improvements D) Duplicate it
21. Amphibian Which of the following is an example of an “amphibian”? A) Eagle B) Frog C) Shark D) Lizard
22. Ample “Ample” means: A) Insufficient B) More than enough C) Exact amount D) Scarce
23. Amuse To “amuse” someone is to: A) Bored them B) Entertain them C) Scare them D) Confuse them
24. Annoy What does it mean to “annoy” someone? A) To make them happy B) To irritate or bother them C) To help them D) To ignore them
25. Antecedent An “antecedent” refers to: A) A future event B) A preceding event or cause C) An unrelated fact D) A random occurrence
