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Abase

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To humble; disgrace

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Abandon

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Total lack of inhibition

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Abate

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To decrease, reduce

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Abdicate

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To give up a position, right, or power

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Aberration

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Something different from the usual

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Abet

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To aid; act as accomplice

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Abhor

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To loathe, detest

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Abject

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Miserable, pitiful

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Abortive

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Interrupted while incomplete

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Abridge

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To condense, shorten

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Abrogate

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To put an end to, abolish by authority

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Abscond

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To depart secretly

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Absolve

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To forgive, free from blame

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Abstain

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To choose not to do something

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Accolade

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Praise, distinction

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Accrue

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To accumulate, grow by additions

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Acerbic

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Bitter, sharp in taste or temper

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Acme

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Highest point; summit

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Acquiesce

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To agree; comply quietly

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Acrid

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Harsh, bitter

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Acrimony

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Bitterness, animosity