Sat Vocabulary A-Acc

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abase

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v. To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade

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abbess

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n. The lady superior of a nunnery

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abbey

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n. 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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n. The superior of a community of monks

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abdicate

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v. To give up (royal power or the like).

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abdomen

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n. In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly. 


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abdominal

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n. Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.

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abduction

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n. A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally. 


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abed

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adv. In bed; on a bed. 


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aberration

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n. Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.

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abet

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v. To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).

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abeyance

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n. A state of suspension or temporary inaction

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abhorrence

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n. The act of detesting extremely

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abhorrent

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adj. Very repugnant; hateful

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abidance

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n. An abiding

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abject

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adj. Sunk to a low condition.

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abjure

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v. To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.

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able-bodied

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adj. Competent for physical service. 


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ablution

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n. A washing or cleansing, especially of the body. 


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abnegate

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v. To renounce (a right or privilege).

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abnormal

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adj. Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. 


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abominable

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adj. Very hateful

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abominate

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v. To hate violently.

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abomination

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n. A very detestable act or practice. 


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aboriginal

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adj. Primitive; unsophisticated.

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aborigines

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n. The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country.

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aboveboard

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adv. & adj. Without concealment, fraud, or trickery.

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abrade

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v. To wear away the surface or some part of by friction.

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abrasion

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n. That which is rubbed off.

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abridge

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v. To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles. 


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abridgment

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n. A condensed form as of a book or play.

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abrogate

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v. To abolish, repeal. 


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abrupt

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adj. Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break. 


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abscess

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n. A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.

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abscission

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n. The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation. 


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abscond

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v. To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest.

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absence

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n. The fact of not being present or available.

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absent-minded

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adj. Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.


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absolution

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n. Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses. 


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absolve

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v. To free from sin or its penalties. 


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absorb

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v. To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water. 


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absorption

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n. The act or process of absorbing. 


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abstain

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v. To keep oneself back (from doing or using something). 


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abstemious

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adj. Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.

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abstinence

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n. Self denial. 


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abstruse

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adj. Dealing with matters difficult to be understood. 


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absurd

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adj. Inconsistent with reason or common sense.

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abundant

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adj. Plentiful.

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abusive

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adj. Employing harsh words or ill treatment. 


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abut

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v. To touch at the end or boundary line. 


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abyss

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n. Bottomless gulf. 


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academic

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adj. Of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university. 


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academician

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n. A member of an academy of literature, art, or science.

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academy

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n. Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught.

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accede

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v. To agree. 


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accelerate

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v. To move faster. 


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accept

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v. To take when offered. 


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access

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n. A way of approach or entrance; passage. 


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accessible

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adj. Approachable.

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accession

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n. Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government.

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accessory

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n. A person or thing that aids the principal agent.

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acclaim

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v. To utter with a shout. 


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accommodate

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v. To furnish something as a kindness or favor.

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accompaniment

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n. A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part.

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accompanist

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n. One who or that which accompanies. 


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accompany

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v. To go with, or be associated with, as a companion.

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accomplice

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n. An associate in wrong-doing.

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accomplish

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v. To bring to pass.


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accordion

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n. A portable free-reed musical instrument.

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accost

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v. To speak to.

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account

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n. A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions. 


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accouter

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v. To dress. 


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accredit

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v. To give credit or authority to. 


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accumulate

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v. To become greater in quantity or number.

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accuracy

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n. Exactness. 


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accurate

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adj. Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard.

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accursed

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adj. Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune. 


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accusation

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n. A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error.

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accusatory

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adj. Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation. 


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accuse

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v. To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error. 


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accustom

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v. To make familiar by use.