A Flashcards

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Abate

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To lessen, to subside.

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Abbreviate

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To shorten
S. Abridge , condense
A. Expand prolong

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Abdicate

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To give up formally
S.resign, renounce
A. Retain , uphold

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Abberation

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Staying away from what is normal

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Abet

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To assist in crime
S. Conspire, connive
A. Dissuade, deter

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Abhor

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To hate, to detest

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Abide

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Be faithful, to endure

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Abjure

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Promise or swear to give up

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Ablution

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Washing

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Abridgement

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A short summary
S. Summary, outline, abbreviation, abstract
A.enlargement, expansion

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Abscond

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To go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)

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Abstruse

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Difficult to comprehend

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Abysmal

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Extremely bad

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Abyss

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A bottomless pit, or anything to deep to measure
S. Chasm
A. Summit , elevation

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Accede

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Agree to
S. Assent, concur
A. Dissent, refuse

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Acclaimed

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Welcomed with shouts and approval

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Accolade

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Praise , approval

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Accost

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To approach and speak to
S. Greet
A. Shun , avoid

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Accredit

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To approve, certify

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Acquit

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To clear of a charge

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Acrid

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Sharp (as in speech)

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Acrimony

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Bitterness or harshness of speech or manner

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Acumen

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Keenness of mind, insight

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Adage

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Old saying , proverb

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Addle
To become rotten , to become confused
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Adduce
To offer as an example , reason or proo
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Adjudicate
To settle judicially
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Adjure
To beg , appeal
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Admonish
To warn, reprove mildly S.censure, rebuke A. Applaud, praise , commplement
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Admonitory
Containing warning
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Ado
Fuss , trouble | S. Bustle , commotion
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Adorn
Add beAuty , decorate
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Adroit
Skilful and clever S. Proficient , dextrous A. Awkward, dull
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Adventitious
Coming from other source and not innate
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Adversary
Enemy , oponent
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Adversity
Misfortunate or troubled state , S. Distress, ill luck A. Fortune
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Advert
To call attention or refer to
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Aeon
Eternity, immeasurable period
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affable
Polite and friendly
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Agile
Active , quick moving
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Agog
Eager , excited
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Alacrity
Eager , cheerful readiness
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Alcove
Recess, partially enclosed place
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Allay
To calm, quieten S. Soothe , pacify A. Kindle , agitate
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Allegiance
Duty , support , loyalty
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Abase
To humiliate S. Scorn, belittle ,degrade. A. Exalt cherish