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28 Cards in this Set
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Abate |
To make less |
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Abatement |
Reduction |
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Abdicate |
To give up a powerful position |
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Aberrant |
Not normal state |
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Aberration |
A deviation from the ways things normally happen or are done |
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Aboveboard |
Honest and open |
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Abrasive |
Rough |
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Abridge |
To make shorter by using fewer words |
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Abrupt |
Sudden and unexpected |
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Abstemious |
Not doing things which give pleasure |
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Abstinence |
The practice of keeping away from something one enjoys |
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Abstruse |
Difficult to understand |
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Abundant |
Plentiful |
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Abysmal |
Poor in quality |
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Accede |
To take a higher position after someone has left To agree to a proposal or a request |
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Accolade |
Praise |
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Accommodate |
To provide lodging or room To do or provide what somebody wants |
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Accord |
To give something to somebody Agreement or peace treaty |
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Accumulate |
To collect a number or quantity over a period of time |
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Acerbic |
Harsh and sharp. |
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Acme |
Highest stage of development |
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Acne |
Imflammation of the oil glands of the skin, producing red pimples on the face and neck |
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Acquiesce |
To accept something without arguing |
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Acquisitive |
Keen on getting and possessing things |
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Acrimonious |
Bitter |
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Acumen |
Ability to think and judge quickly and clearly |
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Adhere |
To stick firmly; to remain attached To support or hold an opinion or belief |
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Adjudicate |
Judge |
