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Abate
Become less intense or widespread
( कम होना / घाटना )
After the heavy rain, the storm abated, and the sun came out.
Her anger abated once she heard the full explanation.
The medicine helped abate the pain quickly.
aa baith santh hoja
Abattoir
A place where animals are slaughtered for consumption of food
कसाईखाना
The animals were transported to the abattoir early in the morning.
The documentary exposed the harsh conditions inside the abattoir.
She became a vegetarian after visiting an abattoir.
abbot
The superior of a monastery
मठ का गुरु
The abbot led the morning prayers at the monastery.
Pilgrims came from far away to seek the wisdom of the abbot.
The abbot wore a simple robe and lived a life of discipline.
Abbreviation
To reduce to a shorter form intended to stand for a whole
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
Abdicate
To give up one’s authority or throne
त्यागना
The king abdicated the throne to marry a commoner.
He was forced to abdicate after the scandal.
Don’t abdicate your responsibilities during tough times!
ab dictate(rule) nahi kerega
Abdication
Act of giving up (renouncing) the throne
त्याग
The queen’s sudden abdication shocked the entire nation.
His abdication of responsibility caused the project to fail.
History books mention the abdication of Emperor Napoleon in 1814.
aberration
Deviation from the right course.
A deviation from what is normal or expected.
His outburst in the meeting was an aberration from his usual calm behavior.
The warm weather in December was considered a climate aberration.
Failing this subject is just an aberration — you’ll bounce back!
ab ration ki dukan pe beer milegi (unexpected)
Ablution
The act of washing oneself
स्नान
The monks performed their morning ablutions before meditation.
In many religions, ablution is a part of spiritual discipline.
After the hike, he needed a full-body ablution — with extra soap!
ab lotion lagana hai nahane le baad
Abnegate
To refuse or deny oneself
To deny or reject something, especially desires, rights, or comforts — often for moral, spiritual, or selfless reasons.
अस्वीकार करना
The monk abnegated all worldly pleasures to live a life of simplicity.
True leaders often abnegate personal gain for the welfare of their people.
She chose to abnegate her right to inheritance in favor of charity.
“Ab-negate” = “A negative gate”
➤ You’re closing the gate on your own desires = self-denial. khud ki ichao ko marna
Abolish
Formally put an end to a system , practice or institution
समाप्त करना
Aboriginal
Existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists
आदिवासी
Original inhabitants of a place, especially before colonization or modernization.
Aborigines
The original inhabitants / natives of a country.
मुलनिवासी
Abridge
To shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense
“A-bridge” = A shorter way to cross something
➤ A bridge helps you cut the long route → same with a book or story!
ek bridge raste ko chota ker deta hai
Abridgement
A shortened version of a larger work
The abridgement of the novel was much easier to read.
His speech was too long, so I created an abridgement for the school magazine.
Abrogate
Cancel or do away ( a law or agreement )
Abscond
To go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere .
फ़रार होना
The cashier absconded with the day’s earnings.
He absconded from prison using a rope made of bedsheets!
Ab isco con pakade ga
Absolution
Formal forgiveness of a person’s sin
मुक्ति
The priest granted him absolution after his confession.
She sought absolution from her family after lying to them.
Absurd
Wildly unreasonable , illogical or ridiculous
बेतुका
Something that doesn’t make sense at all — it’s crazy, foolish, or completely irrational.
ab sur dard - bakwas baato se
Accelerate
To increase the speed
Accolade
Any award , honour or laudatory notice
सम्मान
She received the highest accolade in the scientific community for her research.
The film won several accolades, including Best Picture.
ek aulad - puri izzat
Accomplice
A person who helps another to commit a crime or to do something morally wrong
-> a partner in crime
साथी
Accord
Be harmonious or consistent with
के साथ समझौते
Agreement or harmony between people, groups, or ideas.
To give or grant something officially.
(As a verb) To be in agreement or match.
Accord = According agreement”
The two countries signed a peace accord after years of conflict.
His actions were in accord with company policy.
accountant
A person whose profession is to keep accounts
Acerbic
Sharp, bitter or harsh in temper , language , etc .
कड़वा स्वभाव
Her acerbic remarks often left people speechless.
The critic’s acerbic review hurt the director’s feelings.
