1 Flashcards
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Abate
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to reduce or lessen
2
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Aberration
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a deviation or departure from the norm
3
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Abeyance
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temporary inactivity or suspension
4
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Abjure
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to forswear or abstain from; to give up
5
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Abrade
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to wear down or rub away the surface of something
6
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Abridge
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to reduce the length of or diminish in scope
7
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Abrogate
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to end or do away with something
8
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Abscond
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to withdraw and hide
9
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Abysmal
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very profound or deep, very bad
10
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Accretion
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a gradual increase in the amount or size of something
11
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Acquisitive
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characterized by a strong desire to gain or retain information or objects
12
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Acrid
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harsh or bitter taste or smell
13
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Acute
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quick and precise, intense, sharp
14
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Adhere
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to stick fast, to remain in support of
15
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Adroit
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showing skill and experience
