VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS

Aberration Abeyance Abhor Abjure Abrogate Abscond Absolution Abstain Abstruse Abysmal Accolade Accretion Acrid Ad hoc Adamant Addle Ado Aficionado
His new scientific theory was deemed an aberration by his very conservative colleagues. Construction of the highway is in abeyance until we get agency approval. I abhor such hypocrisy. When Joseph became a citizen, he had to abjure his allegiance to his country of origin. It was unclear if the judge would abrogate the lower courts ruling. Criminals will often head south and abscond with stolen goods to Mexico. The jury granted Alan the absolution he deserved. I have decided to abstain on this issue. Albert Einsteins abstruse calculations can be understood by only a few people Toms last-place finish in the race was an abysmal turn of events for the team. He received accolades from his superiors for finding ways to cut costs and increase productivity. The accretion of sediment in the harbor channel caused boats to run aground. The burning tires in the junkyard gave off an acrid odor.

She acted as the ad hoc scout leader while Mr. Davisthe official leaderwas ill.
The senator was adamant that no changes would be made to the defense budget. The jury found the defendant addled at the end of the prosecuting attorneys questions. Without much ado, she completed her book report. The Jeffersons attendance at every game proved that they were true aficionados of baseball.

Alacrity Allay Altercation Ambivalent Ameliorate Amorphous Amulet Anachronism Anarchy Anomaly Antipathy Antithesis Apathetic Aperture Apex Apocalypse Apostate Apotheosis Appease Apprise

The alacrity she brought to her job helped her move up the corporate ladder quickly. The remarks by the CEO did not allay the concerns of the employees. To prevent an altercation at social functions, one should avoid discussing politics and religion. She was ambivalent about the proposal for the shopping center because she understood the arguments both for and against its construction. The diplomat was able to ameliorate the tense situation between the two nations. The amorphous cloud of steam drifted over her head. The princess wore an amulet after being cursed by a wizard. The authenticity and credibility of the 1920s movie was damaged by the many anachronisms that appeared throughout the scenes. The days immediately following the revolution were marked by anarchy.

Winning millions of dollars from a slot machine would be considered an anomaly.

It is a moment I recall with great antipathy. Martins parenting style is the antithesis of mine. Ms. Brownstone was distressed by how apathetic her eighth grade students were. The aperture setting on a camera has to be set perfectly to ensure that pictures will have enough light. Upon reaching the apex of the mountain, the climbers placed their flag in the snow. Many people feared an apocalypse would immediately follow the development of nuclear weapons. Disillusioned with the religious life, Reverend Gift lost his faith and left the ministry, not caring if hed be seen as an apostate by colleagues who chose to remain. Lancelot was the apotheosis of chivalry until he met Guinevere. His ability to appease his constituents helped him win reelection. Part of Susans job as a public defender was to apprise people of their legal rights.

Approbation Appropriate Apropos Arcane Archaic Archetype Ardor Arduous Ascetic Askew Asperity Assay Assiduous Assuage Attenuate Audacious Auspice Auspicious Austere Authoritarian Avant-garde Aversion

The local authorities issued an approbation to close the street for a festival on St. Patricks Day. The state legislature will appropriate two million dollars from the annual budget to build a new bridge on the interstate highway. The chairmans remarks about the founding fathers were apropos since it was the fourth of July. A number of college students in the 1980s became involved in the arcane game known as Dungeons and Dragons. Samantha laughed at her grandfathers archaic views of dating and relationships. Elvis Presley served as the archetype for rock and roll performers in the 1950s. The ardor Larry brought to the campaign made him a natural campaign spokesperson Commander Shackletons arduous journey through the Arctic has become the subject of many books and movies. Some religions require their leaders to lead an ascetic lifestyle as an example to their followers. Even the pictures on the wall stood askew after my five-year-old sons birthday party. The asperity that Marvin, the grumpy accountant, brought to the meetings usually resulted in an early adjournment. The chief engineer wanted a laboratory to assay the steel before using it in the construction project. The nurses in the intensive care unit are known for providing assiduous care to their patients. The small cups of water offered to the marathon runners helped to assuage their thirst. The Russian army was able to attenuate the strength and number of the German forces by leading them inland during winter. Detective Malloys methods were considered bold and audacious by his superiors, and they often achieved results. The childrens art museum was able to continue operating through the auspices of an anonymous wealthy benefactor. Valerie believed it an auspicious beginning when it rained on the day that she opened her umbrella store. With its simple but functional furniture and its obvious lack of decorative elements, the interior of the Shaker meeting hall was considered austere by many people. The military maintains an authoritarian environment for its officers and enlisted men alike. Though it seems very conventional now, in the 1950s, Andy Warhols art was viewed as avant-garde. Todd has an aversion to arugula and picks it out of his salads.