| Term | Definition |
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abash |
cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious |
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abate |
make less active or intense |
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abdicate |
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations |
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aberration |
a state or condition markedly different from the norm |
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abhor |
to extremely hate or find repugnant (loathe, detest, abominate, execrate) |
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abject |
most unfortunate or miserable, of the most contemptible kind |
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abnegate |
deny oneself something, especially from indulging in some pleasure (reject, renounce) |
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abortive |
failing to accomplish an intended result |
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abridge |
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (abbreviate) |
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absolute |
perfect or complete or pure (sheer) |
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absolve |
to forgive or free of blame; to free from obligation |