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abase
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To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade.
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abbess
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The lady superior of a nunnery.
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abbey
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The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns.
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abbot
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The superior of a community of monks.
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abdicate
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To give up (royal power or the like).
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abdomen
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In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.
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abdominal
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Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
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abduction
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A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
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aberration
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Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.
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abet
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To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
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abeyance
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A state of suspension or temporary inaction.
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abhorrence
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The act of detesting extremely.
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abhorrent
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Very repugnant; hateful.
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abidance
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An abiding.
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abject
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Sunk to a low condition.
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abjure
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To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.
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able-bodied
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Competent for physical service.
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ablution
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A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
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abnegate
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To renounce (a right or privilege).
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abnormal
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Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard.
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abominable
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Very hateful.
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abominate
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To hate violently
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abomination
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A very detestable act or practice.
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aboriginal
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Primitive; unsophisticated.
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aborigines
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The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country.
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aboveboard
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Without concealment, fraud, or trickery.
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abrade
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To wear away the surface or some part of by friction.
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abrasion
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That which is rubbed off.
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abridge
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To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaving out minor and less important parts.
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abridgment
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A condensed form as of a book or play.
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abridgment
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A condensed form as of a book or play.
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abrogate
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To abolish, repeal.
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abrupt
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Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.
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abscess
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A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.
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abscission
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The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation.
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abscond
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To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest.
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absence
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The fact of not being present or available.
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absent-minded
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Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.
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absolution
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Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.
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absolve
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To free from sin or its penalties.
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absorb
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To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water.
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absorption
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The act or process of absorbing.
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abstain
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To keep oneself back (from doing or using something).
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abstemious
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Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.
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abstinence
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Self denial.
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abstruse
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Dealing with matters difficult to be understood.
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absurd
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Inconsistent with reason or common sense.
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abundant
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Plentiful.
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abusive
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Employing harsh words or ill treatment.
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abut
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To touch at the end or boundary line.
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abyss
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Bottomless gulf.
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academic
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Of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university.
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academician
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A member of an academy of literature, art, or science.
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academy
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Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught.
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accede
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To agree.
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accelerate
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To move faster.
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accept
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To take when offered.
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access
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A way of approach or entrance; passage.
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accessible
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Approachable.
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accession
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Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government.
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