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Abate |
To lessen in intensity or degree |
We realized with great relief that the storm had abated before breaking through the sea well |
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Aberrant |
Deviate from the norm |
The D Jenny received on the chemistry test was just an aberration she has received only A's the rest of the semester. |
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Abjure |
To renounce to reject solemnly to recant to avoid |
Steve had to abjure all indulgence when entered the training camp |
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Abrogate |
To abolish or annul by authority ; put down. |
The court ruling abrogated the defendants rights to any profit from the sale of the house. |
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Abscission |
Act of cutting or of removing |
Dr.Porter recommended an immediate abscission of my left testicle. |
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Abscond |
To depart clandestinely |
Gob and Michael Bluth absconded with the evidence against their father. |
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Abstain |
To refrain from an activity. |
I abstain from refined sugar in my diet in order to keep my weight at a reasonable level. |
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Abstruse |
Hard to understand |
Most of what Julie says is abstruse to me, but I listen to try and get the most out of it. |
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Accolade |
An expression of praise; a reward |
I received an accolade from South Seattle community college for my good grades in the form of an invitation to a honors society. |
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Accretion |
Growth, increase by successive addition, build up. |
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