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ABATE
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To reduce or lessen
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ABERRATION
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A deviation or departure from the norm
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ABEYANCE
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Temporary inactivity or suspension
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ABJURE
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To forswear or abstain from; to give up
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ABRADE
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To wear down or rub away the surface of something
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ABRIDGE
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To reduce the length of or diminish in scope (for example, written text)
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ABROGATE
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To end or do away with something
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ABSCOND
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To withdraw and hide, typically to avoid arrest
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ABSURD
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Extremely ridiculous or completely lacking reason
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ABYSMAL
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Very profound or deep; very bad
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ACCRETION
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A gradual increase in the amount or size of something
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ACQUISITIVE
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Characterized by a strong desire to gain or retain information or objects
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ACRID
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Harsh or bitter taste or smell
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ACUTE
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Quick and precise, intense; sharp, keen
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ADHERE
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To stick fast; to remain in support of
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ADJACENT
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In the nearest position; next to
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ADROIT
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Showing skill and experience
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AESTHETIC
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Appealing to the senses because its beautiful
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AFFINITY
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Natural attraction; inherent similarity
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ALIENATE
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To isolate oneself from others or another person from oneself
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AMBIGUOUS
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Unclear or capable of having more than one meaning
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AMBIVALENT
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Characterized by uncertainty; unable to decide between opposites
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AMENABLE
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Responsive to suggestion; willing
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AMIABLE
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Friendly and pleasant
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ANACHRONISM
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Something existing or happening out of its time in historical order
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ANNOTATE
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To provide with extra notes or comments
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ANOMALY
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Something that is different from the norm
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APATHY
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A lack of any emotion or concern
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ARDOR
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Intense feelings; passion
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ARTICULATE
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To clearly explain (v)
The quality of being able to speak clearly (adj) |
