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Abate

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V.

To cease; Subside; to reduce

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Abash

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V.

To asham; to embarrass

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Abdicate

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V.

To give up a position of power

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Abiding

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Adj.

Continuing; lasting

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Abortive

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Adj.

not able to be completed

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Abscond

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V.

To secretly run away with and hide

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Absolve

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V.

To free from blame, sin, or responsibility

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Abstain

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To voluntarily hod back; to refrain from doing something

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Abstruse

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Adj.

Difficult to understand

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Abysmal

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Adj.

Utterly hopeless; totally and profoundly terrible

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Accost

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V.

To approach boldly

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Acquiesce

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To give in; surrender; go quietly

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Acrid

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Adj.

Harsh, sharp, offensive; pungent

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Acrophobia

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N.

Intense fear of heights

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Acumen

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N.

Sharp insight; keenness of mind

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Acute

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Adj.

Sharp, keen, pointed, severe

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Adherent

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N.

Follower, believer, disciple

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Adjudicate

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V.

To decide by judicial procedure; to settle a case in court

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Admonish

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To reprimand; to scold gently; to warn strongly

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Adroit

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Adj.

Adept (often under pressing conditions)