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ability (n) |
the power to do something , the skill or competence in a field
e.g. Her ability to play the piano is incredible. She can play very difficult pieces.
- capacity, capability, talent |
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absorb ( v.) |
to take in
e.g We are using a sponge to absorb most of the milk that was spilled
- Soak up |
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abstract (adj) |
thought of as separate from concrete realities; difficult to understand.
e.g Love is an abstract concept. You can understand it but you cannot touch it.
- conceptual, theoretical |
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abundant ( adj ) |
possessing a lot of something, often more than what is needed
e.g The food was abundant at Thanksgiving dinner; we spent the next two weeks eating leftovers
- Plentiful, full |
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accept ( V ) |
to receive with pleasure, to agree
e.g The athlete was proud to accept his Olympic gold medal
- Receive, approve |
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access (v) |
to be able to reach, approach or enter; gain admission to.
e.g. I need to know my password in order to access my bank account online
- Enter , use |
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accessible (adj) |
easy to approach or enter
e.g. The presidential palace is only accessible to friends and family.
- Unrestricted, open |
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accomplished ( adj ) |
very skilled or successful at something
e.g Stephen King is an accomplished writer. He wrote over fort books.
- Talented, expert |
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according ( adv ) |
as indicated by...
e.g According to our teacher,we have to study there words if we want to get a good grade
- Reported by, on the authority of |
