Due September 4 -Vocabulary List 1

	ABATE v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount	As I began my speech, my feelings of  nervousness quickly abated.
	ABSTRACT adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality	Julie had trouble understanding the  appeal of the abstract painting.
	ABYSMAL adj. extremely bad	I got an abysmal grade on my  research paper!
	ACCORDINGLY adv. in accordance with	All students must behave accordingly.
	ACQUISITION n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something	Language acquisition is easier for  kids than it is for adults.
	ADAPT v. to make suit a new purpose v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation	The US has adapted many foreign  foods to better suit the tastes of  Americans. Dogs are known for their ability to  quickly adapt to their environments.
	ADEPT adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)	Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.
	ADEQUATE adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose	Though his resume was adequate,  the company doubted whether he’d  be a good fit.
	ADVENT n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)	The world has never been the same  since the advent of the light bulb.
	ADVERSARIAL adj. relating to hostile opposition	An adversarial attitude will make  you many enemies in life.