A's Flashcards

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Abash

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To embarrass

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Abate

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To lessen, to decline

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Abdicate

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To give up a right, position or power

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Abhor

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To hate

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Abject

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Hopeless, wretched

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Abortive

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Unsuccessful, hopeless

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Abridge

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To shorten

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Absolute

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Unlimited, unrestricted

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Abstruse

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Hard to understand

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Accolade

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Strong praise, approval

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Accost

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To approach someone aggressively, to annoy

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Acerbic

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Bitter, sharp, sour

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Acquiesce

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To agree with reluctance, to accept

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Abase

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To lower in rank or esteem; to degrade

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