abate - anachronism Flashcards

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abate

A

to reduce in amount, degree, or severity

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2
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abscond

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to leave secretly

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3
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abstain

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to choose not to do something

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4
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abyss

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an extremely deep hole

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5
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adulterate

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to make impure

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6
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advocate

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to speak in favor of

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7
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aesthetic

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concerning the appreciation

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8
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aggrandize

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to increase in power, influence, and reputation

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9
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alleviate

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to make more bearable

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10
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amalgamate

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to combine; to mix together

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11
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ambiguous

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doubtful or uncertain; able to be interpreted several way

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12
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ameliorate

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to make better; to improve

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13
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anachronism

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something out of place in time

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