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Abate
V.
To cease; Subside; to reduce
Abash
V.
To asham; to embarrass
Abdicate
V.
To give up a position of power
Abiding
Adj.
Continuing; lasting
Abortive
Adj.
not able to be completed
Abscond
V.
To secretly run away with and hide
Absolve
V.
To free from blame, sin, or responsibility
Abstain
V.
To voluntarily hod back; to refrain from doing something
Abstruse
Adj.
Difficult to understand
Abysmal
Adj.
Utterly hopeless; totally and profoundly terrible
Accost
V.
To approach boldly
Acquiesce
V.
To give in; surrender; go quietly
Acrid
Adj.
Harsh, sharp, offensive; pungent
Acrophobia
N.
Intense fear of heights
Acumen
N.
Sharp insight; keenness of mind
Acute
Adj.
Sharp, keen, pointed, severe
Adherent
N.
Follower, believer, disciple
Adjudicate
V.
To decide by judicial procedure; to settle a case in court
Admonish
V.
To reprimand; to scold gently; to warn strongly
Adroit
Adj.
Adept (often under pressing conditions)