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aberration
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a state or condition markedly different from the norm
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you need an OPERATION if there is something wrong with you
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abeyance
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temporary cessation or suspension
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at ship AT BAY is, for now, not being used
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abjure
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formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
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if you're party of a JURY and it's taking too long to reach a verdict, you might change your mind even though you don't want to
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abrogate
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revoke formally
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you ABDICATE the throne if your rights are taken from you (for a reason, of course)
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abscond
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run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
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I RESPOND to my mother's frustration by leaving the house
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vociferous
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loud, noisy
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comity
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a state of mutual harmony, friendship, and respect
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