A Flashcards
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Abate
To lessen, to subside.
Abbreviate
To shorten
S. Abridge , condense
A. Expand prolong
Abdicate
To give up formally
S.resign, renounce
A. Retain , uphold
Abberation
Staying away from what is normal
Abet
To assist in crime
S. Conspire, connive
A. Dissuade, deter
Abhor
To hate, to detest
Abide
Be faithful, to endure
Abjure
Promise or swear to give up
Ablution
Washing
Abridgement
A short summary
S. Summary, outline, abbreviation, abstract
A.enlargement, expansion
Abscond
To go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
Abstruse
Difficult to comprehend
Abysmal
Extremely bad
Abyss
A bottomless pit, or anything to deep to measure
S. Chasm
A. Summit , elevation
Accede
Agree to
S. Assent, concur
A. Dissent, refuse
Acclaimed
Welcomed with shouts and approval
Accolade
Praise , approval
Accost
To approach and speak to
S. Greet
A. Shun , avoid
Accredit
To approve, certify
Acquit
To clear of a charge
Acrid
Sharp (as in speech)
Acrimony
Bitterness or harshness of speech or manner
Acumen
Keenness of mind, insight
Adage
Old saying , proverb