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1
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Abate

A

To lessen, to subside.

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Abbreviate

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To shorten
S. Abridge , condense
A. Expand prolong

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Abdicate

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To give up formally
S.resign, renounce
A. Retain , uphold

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Abberation

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Staying away from what is normal

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Abet

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To assist in crime
S. Conspire, connive
A. Dissuade, deter

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Abhor

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To hate, to detest

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Abide

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Be faithful, to endure

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Abjure

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Promise or swear to give up

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Ablution

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Washing

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Abridgement

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A short summary
S. Summary, outline, abbreviation, abstract
A.enlargement, expansion

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Abscond

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To go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)

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Abstruse

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Difficult to comprehend

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Abysmal

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Extremely bad

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Abyss

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A bottomless pit, or anything to deep to measure
S. Chasm
A. Summit , elevation

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Accede

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Agree to
S. Assent, concur
A. Dissent, refuse

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Acclaimed

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Welcomed with shouts and approval

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Accolade

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Praise , approval

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Accost

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To approach and speak to
S. Greet
A. Shun , avoid

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Accredit

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To approve, certify

20
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Acquit

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To clear of a charge

21
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Acrid

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Sharp (as in speech)

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Acrimony

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Bitterness or harshness of speech or manner

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Acumen

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Keenness of mind, insight

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Adage

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Old saying , proverb

25
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Addle

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To become rotten , to become confused

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Adduce

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To offer as an example , reason or proo

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Adjudicate

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To settle judicially

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Adjure

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To beg , appeal

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Admonish

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To warn, reprove mildly
S.censure, rebuke
A. Applaud, praise , commplement

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Admonitory

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Containing warning

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Ado

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Fuss , trouble

S. Bustle , commotion

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Adorn

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Add beAuty , decorate

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Adroit

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Skilful and clever
S. Proficient , dextrous
A. Awkward, dull

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Adventitious

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Coming from other source and not innate

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Adversary

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Enemy , oponent

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Adversity

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Misfortunate or troubled state ,
S. Distress, ill luck
A. Fortune

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Advert

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To call attention or refer to

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Aeon

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Eternity, immeasurable period

39
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affable

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Polite and friendly

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Agile

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Active , quick moving

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Agog

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Eager , excited

42
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Alacrity

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Eager , cheerful readiness

43
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Alcove

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Recess, partially enclosed place

44
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Allay

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To calm, quieten
S. Soothe , pacify
A. Kindle , agitate

45
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Allegiance

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Duty , support , loyalty

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Abase

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To humiliate
S. Scorn, belittle ,degrade.
A. Exalt cherish

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