Vocab 5

to decrease or lessen

Ex: I waited for my mom's anger to abate before asking her again.

to renounce or give up

Ex: He chose to abdicate his CEO position because he realize the mistakes he made.

independence

Ex: They gain their autonomy after beating their rivals.

profound or difficult to understand

Ex: the class lectures were abstruse that students tend to avoid it.

bottomless or outrageous (neg. meaning)

Ex: Our teacher was disappointment with students' abysmal tests score.

to announce with great approval

Ex: They cheered loudly to acclaim the new king.

an award of merit or value

Ex: She received an accolade for her hard work.

the top or pinnacle

Ex: The empire was at the acme of their power until they were invaded.

to give in or to agree passively

Ex: I didn't to do my chores but i acquiesced so I won't get grounded.

to warn or to scold

Ex: My mom admonished me for failing a class.