Quiz 1 (abbreviate - benevolent) Flashcards

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abbreviate

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shorten, abridge

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abstinence

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act of refraining from

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adhere

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to stick to a surface or substance OR to follow a practice or belief

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adulation

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high praise

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aesthetic

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pertaining to beauty

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amicable

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agreeable

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anachronistic

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out-of-date

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anecdote

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short account of event

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anonymous

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nameless

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antagonist

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opponent

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anticipate

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to regard as probable OR to expect or predict

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arid

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extremely dry

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assiduous

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hard-working

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asylum

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sanctuary

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benevolent

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friendly, helpful

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