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abase To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade.
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To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade.
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The lady superior of a nunnery
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abbess
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The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns
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abbey
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The superior of a community of monks
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abbot
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To give up (royal power or the like).
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abdicate
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the belly
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abdomen
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Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen
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abdominal
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A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
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abduction
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In bed
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abed
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Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.
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aberration
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To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
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abet
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A state of suspension or temporary inaction
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abeyance
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The act of detesting extremely
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abhorrence
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Very repugnant; hateful.
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abhorrent
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An abiding
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abidance
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abject
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Sunk to a low condition
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abjure
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To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath
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able-bodied
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Competent for physical service
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ablution
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A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
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abnegate
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To renounce (a right or privilege).
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abnormal
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Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard.
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abominable
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Very hateful
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abominate
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To hate violently
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abomination
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A very detestable act or practice.
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aboriginal
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aborigines
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aboveboard
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Without concealment, fraud, or trickery.
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abrade
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To wear away the surface or some part of by friction
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abrasion
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That which is rubbed off
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