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To abolish, usually by authority

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Abrogate

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To reject, renounce

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Abjure

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Biting, bitter in tone or taste

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Acerbic

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Bitterness, discord

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Acrimony

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Keen insight

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Acumen

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To sketch out in a vague way

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Adumbrate

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Eagerness, speed

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Alacrity

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A cursed, detested person

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Anathema

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A strong dislike, repugnance

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Antipathy

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Praise

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Approbation

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To take without justification

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Arrogate

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Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religion

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Ascetic

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A curse, expression of ill-will

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Aspersion

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Hard-working, diligent

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Assiduous

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To coax by using flattery

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Blandish

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A gift blessing

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Boon

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Short, abrupt, dismissive

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Brusque

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1) To strike with force

2) an arrangement of food set out on a table

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Buffet

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To polish, shine

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Burnish

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1) To support, hold up

2) something that offers support

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Buttress