Ubiquitous Flashcards

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abdicate

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relinquish power or position

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Abash

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Humiliate, Embarrass

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Aberrant

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abnormal

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Abet

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Aid, encourage (typically of crime)

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Abeyance

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postponement

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Aboriginal

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indigenous

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Abridge

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shorten

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Abstemious

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moderate

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acclimate

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accustom oneself to a climate

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accost

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to approach and speak too soon

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Acquiesce

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agree passively

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Acumen

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insight

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adamant

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insistent

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admonish

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warn gently

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adulterate

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contaminate, corrupt

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adversity

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hardship

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aegis

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that which protects