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1
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Abase

A

To lower, humiliate

2
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Abate

A

To diminish in intensity

3
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Abdicate

A

To renounce or give up a position, right, or power

4
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Abberation

A

Deviating from the usual

5
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Abet

A

To aid; act as an accomplice

6
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Abhor

A

To loathe, detest

7
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Abject

A

Miserable, pitiful

8
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Abortive

A

Interrupted while incomplete

9
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Abridge

A

To condense, shorten

10
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Abrogate

A

To put an end to, abolish by authority

11
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Abscond

A

To depart discreetly

12
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Absolve

A

To forgive, free from blame

13
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Abstain

A

To choose not to do something

14
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Accolade

A

Praise, distinction

15
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Accrue

A

To accumulate, grow by additions

16
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Acerbic

A

Bitter, sharp in taste or temper

17
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Acme

A

Highest point; summit

18
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Acquiesce

A

To agree, comply quietly

19
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Acrid

A

Harsh, bitter

20
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Acrimony

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Bitterness, animosity

21
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Abandon

A

Total lack of inhibition