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51 Cards in this Set
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abase
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To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade
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verb
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abbess
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The lady superior of a nunnery.
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noun
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abbey
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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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noun
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abbot
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The superior of a community of monks.
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noun
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abdicate
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To give up (royal power or the like).
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verb
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abdomen
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In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.
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noun
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abdominal
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Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
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noun
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abduction
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A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
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noun
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abed
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In bed; on a bed
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adverb
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aberration
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Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.
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noun
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abet
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to, aid, promote, or encourage the commission of(an offense)
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verb
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abeyance
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A state of suspension or temporary inaction.
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noun
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abhorrence
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the act of detesting extremely.
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noun
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abhorrent
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very repugnant; hateful.
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adjective
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abidance
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an abiding
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noun
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abject
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sunk to a low condition
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adjective
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abjure
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to recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.
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verb
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able-bodied
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competent for physical service.
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adjective
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ablution
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a washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
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noun
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abnegate
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to renounce (a right or privilege)
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verb
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abnormal
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not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard
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adjective
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abominable
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very hateful
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adjective
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abominate
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to hate violently
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verb
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abomination
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a very detestable act or practice
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noun
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aboriginal
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Primitive; unsophisticated
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adjective
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aborigines
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the original of earliest known inhabitants of a country.
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noun
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aboveboard
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without concealment, fraud, or trickery.
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adjective, and adverb
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abrade
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to wear away the surface or some part by friction.
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verb
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abrasion
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that which is rubbed off
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noun
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abridge
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to make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles.
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verb
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abridgment
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a condensed form as of a book or play.
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noun
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abrogate
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to abolish, repeal
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verb
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abrupt
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Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.
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abjective
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abscess
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a collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.
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noun
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abscission
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the act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation.
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noun
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abscond
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to depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest.
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verb
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absence
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the fact of not being present or available
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noun
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absent-minded
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lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.
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adjective
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absolution
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forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.
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noun
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absolve
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To free from sin or its penalties
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verb
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absorb
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to drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water
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verb
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absorption
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the act or process of absorbing.
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noun
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abstain
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to keep oneself back(from doing or using something)
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verb
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abstemious
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characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.
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adjective
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abstinence
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self denial.
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noun
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abstruse
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dealing with matters difficult to be understood.
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adjective
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absurd
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inconsistent with reason or common sense.
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adjective
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abundant
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plentiful
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adjective
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abusive
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employing harsh words or ill treatment.
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adjective
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abut
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to touch at the end or boundary line.
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verb
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abyss
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bottomless gulf.
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noun
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