The Most Common Vocabulary Words on the Wonderlic

The Most Common Vocabulary Words on the Wonderlic SLE Abate - answer-To make something less intense or bad."After many hours of torrential rain, the storm abated and the sun began to shine." Abbreviate - answer-To shorten something."We planned on staying at Mithell's house for the game, but we decided to abbreviate our stay in order to beat the traffic home." Abdicate - answer-To give up or renounce one's leadership or responsibility."After ferocious rebellion by his people, the King decided to abdicate his throne and flee the country." Abstain - answer-To restrain yourself from doing something."I abstain from alcohol if I plan on driving that evening." Abstract - answer-Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a tangible existence."Love and beauty are examples of abstract concepts." Adapt - answer-To become adjusted to new conditions."Some sharks are able to adapt to different ocean temperatures to hunt their prey." Adopt - answer-To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own (or) to start to follow a new idea or method."The government has adopted a new financial policy to help pay off its debts." 1 / 2

Adversity - answer-Difficulty or misfortune."The musician became very successful despite a difficult childhood filled with adversity." Affect - answer-To make a difference."Her change in diet and exercise affected the child's weight." Ambiguous - answer-To have multiple meanings or be open to multiple interpretations; to be unclear."Her answer to the reporter's question was ambiguous, not providing any real clarity or substance." Apathetic - answer-Showing little to no interest in something."He was apathetic about the election and didn't even vote." Apprehensive - answer-To be anxious or fearful that something bad might happe."The girl felt apprehensive about going into the dark woods alone." Ardent - answer-Enthusiastic or passionate."She was an ardent fan of the Boston Celtics." Arid - answer-Dry; a place with little to no rain."The desert is an arid place." Benevolent - answer-Kind; good."She is a benevolent nurse with a kind and caring bedside manner." Capricious - answer-Having random moodswings.

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