Abridge-affirmation Flashcards

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abridge

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v. to shorten or condense

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abstemious

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adj. sparing in eating and drinking; temperate

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abstract

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(adj.) theoretical; not concrete; non-representational

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abstruse

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(adj.) obscure; profound; difficult to understand

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accessible

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(adj.) easy to approach; obtainable

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acclaim

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(v.) applaud, announce with great approval

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acknowledge

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(v.) recognize; admit

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adulation

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(n.) flattery; admiration

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adversary

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(n.) opponent

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adversity

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(n.) hardship; usually financial

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advocate

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(v.) fight for; plead for

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aesthetic

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(adj.) artistic; capable of dealing with the beautiful.

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affable

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(adj.) easily approachable, friendly

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affirmation

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(n.) confirmation

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