| Abase, abate, abbreviate, accede, acclaim, acclivity, accost, accretion, accumulate, acquit |
1. After much negotiation, the committee finally ____________________ to the demands of the workers.
2. The hikers faced a steep ____________________ as they approached the summit of the mountain.
3. If you don’t clean regularly, dust and dirt will ____________________ on the shelves.
4. The manager’s constant criticism and belittling remarks served to ____________________ the self-esteem of his employees.
5. After the storm, the intensity of the rain began to ____________________, giving some relief to the flooded areas.
6. The artist’s portfolio showcased an ____________________ of diverse styles and influences from different periods of her career.
7. The audience enthusiastically ____________________ the bands’ performance with a standing ovation.
8. Despite the accusations, the defendant was ____________________ of all charges due to lack od evidence.
9. She felt uncomfortable when a salesperson ____________________ her in the mall, trying to persuade her to buy a product.
10.The company’s name was often ____________________ to its initials for ease of communication.
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1. acceded
2. accivity
3. accumulate
4. abase
5. abate
6. accretion
7. acclaimed
8. acquitted
9. accosted
10. abbreviated