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Abate

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to cease, subside; to reduce

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abdicate

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to give up a position of power

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abiding

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continuing; lasting

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abortive

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not able to be completed

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abscound

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to secretly run away with and hide

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absolve

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to free from blame, sin, or responsibility

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abstain

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to voluntarily hold back

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abstruse

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difficult to understand

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abysmal

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utterly hopeless, totally and profoundly terrible

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accost

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to approach boldly

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acquiesce

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to give in, surrender

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acrid

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harsh, sharp, offensive, pungent

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acrophobia

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intense fear of heights

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acumen

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sharp insight, keenness of mind

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acute

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sharp, keen, pointed

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adherent

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follower, believer, disciple

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adjudicate

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to decide by judicial procedure

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admonish

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to reprimand; to scold gently, to worn strongly

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adroit

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adept

20
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Abash

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to shame; to embarrass