Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Listed Vocab-05

21. abysmal(adj.) very deep
The abysmal waters contained little plant life.

22. accede(v.) to comply with; to consent to
With defeat imminent, the rebel army acceded to hash out a peace treaty.

23. acclaim(n.) loud approval; applause
Edward Albee's brilliantly written Broadway revival of A Delicate Balance received wide acclaim.

24. accolade(n.) approving or praising mention; a sign of approval or respect
Rich accolades were bestowed on the returning hero.
Accolades flowed into her dressing room following the opening-nighttriumph.

25. accomplice(n.) co-conspirator; partner; partner-in-crime
The bank robber's accomplice drove the get- away car.

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