Grade_10 : Word group 01

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1. Abstract / ˈæbstrækt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

2. Acquittal / əˈkwɪtəl / NOUN Origin: Anglo-Norman

   A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

3. Administer / ədˈmɪnɪstər / VERB Origin: Latin / Old French

   Manage and take responsibility for the running of a business, organization, or country.

4. Aggravate / ˈæɡrəveɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

   Make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.

5. Anthology / ænˈθɒlədʒi / NOUN Origin: Greek

   A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing.

6. Aptitude / ˈæptɪtjuːd / NOUN Origin: Latin / French

   A natural ability to do something.

7. Ascend / əˈsɛnd / VERB Origin: Latin

   Go up or climb; rise through the air.

8. Automatic / ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

   Working by itself with little or no human control; done spontaneously without conscious thought.

9. Bewilder / bɪˈwɪldər / VERB Origin: English

   Cause someone to become perplexed and confused.

10. Abrasion / əˈbreɪʒən / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The process of scraping or wearing something away; an area of scraped skin.

11. Ambiguity / ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

12. Brilliant / ˈbrɪljənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: French

    Exceptionally clever or talented; outstanding; exceptionally bright.

13. Capitulate / kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

14. Challenge / ˈtʃælɪndʒ / NOUN Origin: Latin / Old French

    A call to take part in a contest or a demanding task.

15. Circumstantial / ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Pointing indirectly toward someone's guilt but not conclusively proving it.

16. Collateral / kəˈlætərəl / NOUN Origin: Latin

    Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

17. Compliance / kəmˈplaɪəns / NOUN Origin: English

    The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

18. Confluence / ˈkɒnflʊəns / NOUN Origin: Latin

    The junction of two rivers, especially of approximately equal width; a gathering.

19. Construe / kənˈstruː / VERB Origin: Latin

    Interpret a word or action in a particular way.

20. Convivial / kənˈvɪviəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Friendly, lively, and enjoyable; jovial.

21. Criticism / ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm / NOUN Origin: Greek / French

    The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes; critical analysis.

22. Debilitating / dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Making someone very weak and infirm; crippling.

23. Defunct / dɪˈfʌŋkt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    No longer existing or functioning.

24. Deplete / dɪˈpliːt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Use up the supply or resources of.

25. Abandon / əˈbændən / VERB Origin: Old French

    Cease to support or look after; leave completely.

26. Abridge / əˈbrɪdʒ / VERB Origin: Old French / Latin

    Shorten a piece of writing without losing its sense.

27. Accelerate / ækˈsɛləreɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Increase in speed or rate of occurrence.

28. Accomplish / əˈkʌmplɪʃ / VERB Origin: Latin / Old French

    Achieve or complete successfully.

29. Acquiesce / ˌækwiˈɛs / VERB Origin: Latin / French

    Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

30. Adaptable / əˈdæptəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin / French

    Able to adjust to new conditions.