English #21

10 words for today

1. Accuse- to say that somebody has done something wrong
Ex: She accused him of lying

2. Ablaze- burning quickly and strongly
Ex: The whole building was soon ablaze

3. Abrasion- a damaged area of skin where it has been rubbed against something hard
Ex: He suffered cuts and abrasion to the face

4. Accord- a formal agreement between two organization
Ex: The two sides signed a peace accord last July

5. Accrue- to increase over a period of time
Ex: Interest will accrue if you keep your money in a savings account

6. Acerbic- critical in a direct and rather cruel way
Ex: This letter was written in her usual acerbic style

7.Acquaint- to make yourself familiar with or aware of something
Ex: Please acquaint me with the facts of the case

8. acquiesce- to accept without arguing, even you do not agree
Ex: Senior government figures must have acquiesced in the cover up

9. Acquittal- an official decision in the court that a person is not guilty of a crime
Ex: The case resulted in an acquittal.

10. Acrimonious- angry and full of strong bitter feeling and words
Ex: His parent went through an acrimonious divorce.

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