daily dictionary

Question 1

An instrument for performing calculations by sliding beads

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Abacus

Abacus (abbErCus) (n)

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Prep towards or at the stern of a ship

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Abaft (adv)

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To bring down in status or esteem

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Abase (v)

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Ashamed or embarrassed

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Abashed (adj)

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(something unpleasant or severe) To become less intense or widespread

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Abate (v)

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A slaughterhouse

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Abattoir (abbertwar) (n)

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Deviating from what is right, usual or natural

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Aberrant (adj)

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a departure from a normal state or moral standard. 2. an unsoundness or disorder of the mind

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Aberration (abberayshin) (n)

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encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime

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abet (v)

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a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

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abeyance (n)

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to detest; to loathe

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abhor (v)

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causing horror

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abhorrent (adj) abhorrence

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accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation

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abide (v)

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(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

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abject (adj)

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solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

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abjure (v)

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an act of washing oneself.

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ablution (n)

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renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).

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abnegate (v)

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detest; loathe.

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abominate (v)

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relating to the indigenous peoples of Australia or their languages.

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aboriginal (n)

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failing to produce the intended result.

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abortive (adj)

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exist in large numbers or amounts.

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abound (v)

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scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.

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abrade (v)

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side by side and facing the same way.

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abreast (adj) and (adv)

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side by side and facing the same way.

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abreast (adj) and (adv)

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shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.

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abridge ((v)

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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

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Abrogate (v) ab-Bro-gate

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difficult to understand; obscure.

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abstruse (adj)

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extremely bad; appalling.

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abysmal (adj)

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approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

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Accost (v)

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growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

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accretion (N) (acretion)

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(of a benefit or sum of money) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

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accure (V) (a crew)

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unpleasantly bitter or pungent.

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acrid (adj)

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(typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.

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acrimonious (adj)

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bitterness or ill feeling.

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acrimony (n)

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unable to think clearly; confused.

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addled (adj) (adlalled)

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cite as evidence.

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adduce (v)

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acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law.

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abmissable (adj)

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clever skilful.

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adroit (adj) adroitly (adv)

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involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

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adversarial (adj)

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protrection or support

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aegis (n) (egis)

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a mass or collection of things

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agglomeration (n)

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increase the power, status, or wealth of.

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aggrandize (v)

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filled with horror or shock

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aghast (adj) (agarst)

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wealthy

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affluent (adj)

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an instance of group fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace.

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affray (n)

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an action or remark that causes outrage or offence.

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affront (v)