GMAT 단어 총정리

AbrasionAn abrasion is an area on a person`s body where the skin has been scraped.[ FORMAL ]
He had severe abrasions to his right cheek. graze, cut
Abrogation
If someone in a position of authority abrogates something such as a law, agreement, or practice, they put an end to it.[ FORMAL ]
The next prime minister could abrogate the treaty. revoke
AbruptAn abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
Rosie`s idyllic world came to an abrupt end when her parents` marriage broke
AbsolveIf a report or investigation absolves someone from blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame.
A police investigation yesterday absolved the police of all blame in the incident.
the inquiry which absolved the soldiers.
Abstain from=refrain from
AbstinenceAbstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
AbstruseYou can describe something as abstruse if you find it difficult to understand, especially when you think it could be explained more simply.[ FORMAL ]
fruitless discussions about abstruse resolutions.
AcquiesceIf you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do.[ FORMAL ]
Steve seemed to acquiesce in the decision.
When her mother suggested that she stay, Alice willingly acquiesced.
AdjudicationIf you adjudicate on a dispute or problem, you make an official judgment or decision about it.[ FORMAL ]
a commissioner to adjudicate on legal rights.
The international court of justice might be a suitable place to adjudicate claims.
AdmonitionAn admonition is a warning or criticism about someone`s behaviour.[ FORMAL ]
She ignored the admonitions of her mother.