Chapter 1 Flashcards
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Abate
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To cease, subside, reduce
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Abash
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To shame and embarrass
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Abdicate
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To give up a position or power
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Abiding
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Continuing or lasting
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Abortive
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Not able to be completed
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Abscond
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To secretly run away and hide
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Absolve
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To be free from sin/blame
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Abstain
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To voluntarily hold back or not participate
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Abstruse
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Difficult
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Abysmal
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Utterly hopeless
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Accost
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To approach boldly
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Acquiesce
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To give in or surrender
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Acrid
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Harsh, Sharp, Offensive
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Acrophobia
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Intense fear of heights
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Acumen
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Sharp insight, keenness of mind
