1st Quiz Flashcards

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abate

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verb;to cease,subside,to reduce

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abash

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verb:to shame,to embarrass

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abdicate

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verb: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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verb;to secretly run away and hide

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absolve

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verb;to free from blame,sin,or responsibility

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abstain

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verb; to voluntarily hold back,to refrain from doing something

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abstruce

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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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verb: to approach boldly

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acquiesce

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verb; to agree without protesting

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acrid

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adj; harsh,sharp,offensive,pungent

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acrophobia

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noun; intense fear of heights

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acumen

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adj; 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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abjudicate

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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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verb; to reprimand,to scold gently,to warn strongly

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adroit

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adj; capable or adept(skilled),often under pressure conditions