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Ab Ovo
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from the Beginning
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Abatis
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a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy
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Abecedarian
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of or relating to the alphabet; alphabetically arranged
rudimentary |
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Abeyance
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suspension; temporary cessation.
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to Abjure
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to renounce upon oath; to reject solemnly
to abstain from; avoid |
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Ablation
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· the process of ablating: as surgical removal
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Ablution
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· a : the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) b plural: the act or action of bathing
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Aborning
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· while being born or produced
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to Abrogate
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· to annul or abolish by an authoritative act
· to put an end to; to do away with |
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Absinth
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· wormwood; especially: a common European wormwood
· a green liqueur flavored with a wormwood or a substitute, anise, and other aromatics |
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Abstemious
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· marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol; also: reflecting such restraint
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Abstruse
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· difficult to comprehend
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Abulia
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· abnormal lack of ability to act or to make decisions
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Accoutrement
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· equipment, trappings
· an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device – usually used in plural (accoutrements) |
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Acedia
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· apathy; boredom
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