Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Abate

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To reduce in amount, degree, intensity, ect.

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Abash

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To detroy the self-confidence of

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Abominable

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Detestable; horrid; vile; totally unpleasantggb

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Abridge

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To shorten the number of words; to condense

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Abut

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To touch at one end or edge; to join at a boundary

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Accentuate

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To emphasize; to stress; to pronounce or mark with an accent

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Accost

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To approach someone and speak first

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Acquiesce

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To give in or consent without protest and without enthusiasm

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Acquisition

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The act of obtaining something, especially as an addition to a larger

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