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What does the term ABROGATE mean?
To abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority; to do away with; to end formally
Example: Our town abrogated the old law regarding how many horses a person can have pulling his carriage.
Define ABRUPT.
Sudden and unexpected; surprisingly short
Example: The abrupt ending to the television series left viewers with more questions than answers.
What is meant by ABSOLUTE?
Total; complete
Example: The bank has built its reputation by offering absolute security to its depositors.
What does it mean to ABSOLVE?
To make free of blame, obligation, or sin
Example: Catholics attend confession with the purpose of being absolved of sins.
Fill in the blank: To _______ is to refrain from; denying oneself any action or practice.
ABSTAIN
What does ABSTEMIOUS mean?
Sparing in consumption, especially of food and drink
Example: He quit smoking weed years ago, gave up drinking, and today lives a fairly abstemious life.
Define ABSTINENCE.
The act or practice of denying or restraining oneself from indulging a desire or appetite
Example: For people who want to lose weight, a balanced diet and complete abstinence from alcohol is the ideal approach to take.
What does it mean to ABSTRACT?
To draw or take away
Example: The researcher abstracted the key findings from the study and presented them in a concise manner.
What does ABSTRUSE refer to?
Hard to understand
Example: Mr. Abbott tried to teach us how to solve an abstruse math problem, but it was too complicated for us to understand.
True or False: The term ABSURD means ridiculously unreasonable, laughable.
True
What does ABUNDANT mean?
Very plentiful; more than sufficient
Example: During the harvest season, the farmer’s field was filled with abundant crops, such as ripe tomatoes, juicy watermelons, and golden ears of corn.
Define ABYSMAL.
Bottomless; hopeless
Example: Our country’s national deficit is so high as to be abysmal.
What is an ABYSS?
Bottomless pit; a profound depth or void
Example: After digging for three days through the snow of the avalanche without finding the missing skier, the rescuers faced an emotional abyss of despair.
What does it mean to ACCEDE?
To yield; give in to a request
Example: Bill graciously acceded to our request to have the party at his house.
Fill in the blank: ACCELERATION is an increase in rate of _______.
change
