11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With A

To give up completely or leave behind permanently

“The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship.”

A place where someone lives; a home or residence

“The castle was the king's royal abode.”

The state of being away from a place or person

“Her absence from school was noticed by everyone.”

Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous

“It would be absurd to go swimming in a snowstorm.”

A very large quantity of something; more than enough

“The garden produced an abundance of fresh vegetables.”

Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

“Fish are abundant in this river.”

To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

“She accused him of stealing her pencil.”

To make someone or yourself familiar with something through regular experience

“It took time to accustom herself to the new school.”

Having knowledge of someone or something through experience

“Are you acquainted with the new student?”

To gain or obtain something, especially through effort or ability

“She worked hard to acquire new skills.”

From one side to the other of something

“She walked across the bridge to reach the park.”

The details of where someone lives or where a building is located

“Please write your address on the envelope.”

To stick firmly to something; to follow rules or beliefs closely

“The sticker will adhere to any smooth surface.”

The act of allowing someone to enter a place, or the act of confessing something is true

“Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.”

To take something as your own, such as a child, an idea, or a way of doing things

“The family decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter.”

To move forward or make progress; to develop or improve

“The army continued to advance towards the castle.”

Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to

“The affable shopkeeper greeted every customer with a smile.”

Showing fondness or tenderness; loving

“The affectionate puppy licked everyone's face.”

Help or support given to someone in need

“The charity provides aid to families affected by the flood.”

Quick to notice and respond to things; watchful and aware

“The alert guard spotted the intruder immediately.”

A person, group, or country that supports and helps another

“She was grateful to have her best friend as an ally during difficult times.”

The height of something above sea level or ground level

“The plane flew at an altitude of 35,000 feet.”

A strong desire to achieve something; determination to succeed

“Her ambition was to become a doctor.”

The total number or quantity of something

“She was surprised by the amount of homework she received.”

Enough or more than enough; plentiful

“There was ample time to finish the test.”

The ancient past, especially before the Middle Ages; great age

“The vase dates back to antiquity.”

Feeling worried or nervous about something uncertain

“She felt anxious before her exam.”

To make a serious request for help; or to be attractive or interesting to someone

“The charity appealed to the public for donations.”

The way that someone or something looks; or the act of arriving somewhere

“She took great care over her appearance before the party.”

Anxious or fearful about something that might happen

“He was apprehensive about starting a new school.”

To officially agree to something or to think that something is good

“The headteacher approved the plan for the school trip.”

Requiring great effort or endurance; difficult and tiring

“The arduous climb up the mountain exhausted the hikers.”

A disagreement or quarrel; or a reason given to support an idea

“The siblings had an argument about who should wash the dishes.”

To awaken or stir up feelings, interest, or reactions

“The speech aroused great enthusiasm in the crowd.”

Clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way

“The artful magician fooled the entire audience.”

A piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine; or a particular item or object

“She wrote an article about climate change for the school newspaper.”

To gather together in one place; to fit together the parts of something

“The students assembled in the hall for the announcement.”

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort

“The assiduous student always completed her homework early.”

Help or support given to someone

“The teacher offered assistance to students who were struggling.”

Into separate parts or pieces; apart

“The powerful storm tore the old barn asunder.”

Joined or connected to something; or feeling close and affectionate towards someone

“The garage is attached to the main house.”

To try to do something, especially something difficult

“He will attempt to break the world record tomorrow.”

Ready to be used or obtained; free to do something

“The book is available in the school library.”

Typical or ordinary; in the middle between extremes

“The average height of students in the class is 140 centimetres.”

To stay away from something or someone; to prevent something from happening

“She tried to avoid stepping in the puddles.”

Openly declared or admitted; stated publicly without hiding

“He was an avowed supporter of environmental protection.”

Causing difficulty or embarrassment; clumsy and ungraceful

“There was an awkward silence when nobody knew what to say.”