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Abandon
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total lack of inhibition
With her strict parents out of the way, Kelly danced all night with abandon. |
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Abase
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to humble; disgrace
After his immature behavior, John was abased in my eyes. |
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Abate
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decrease, reduce
As the hurricane's force abated, the winds dropped and the sea became calm. |
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Abdicate
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to give up a position, right, or power
With the angry mob clamoring outside the palace, the king abdicated his throne and fled |
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Aberration
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something different from the usual
Due to the bizarre aberrations in the author's behavior, her publicist decided that the less the public saw of her, the better. |
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Abet
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to aid; act as accomplice
While Derwin robbed the bank, Marvin abetted his friend by pulling up the getaway car. |
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Abeyance
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temporary supression or suspension
Michelle held her excitement in abeyance while the college review board considered her application. |
