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abase
To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade
abbess
The lady superior of a nunnery
abbey
The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns
abbot
The superior of a community of monks
abdicate
To give up (royal power or the like).
abdomen
In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.
abdominal
Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen
abduction
A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally
abed
In bed; on a bed
aberration
Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course
abet
To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
abeyance
A state of suspension or temporary inaction
abhorrence
The act of detesting extremely
abhorrent
Very repugnant; hateful
abidance
An abiding
abject
Sunk to a low condition
abjure
To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.
able-bodied
Competent for physical service
ablution
A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
abnegate
To renounce (a right or privilege).
abnormal
Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard
abominable
Very hateful
abominate
To hate violently
abomination
A very detestable act or practice
aboriginal
Primitive; unsophisticated
aborigines
The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country.
aboveboard
Without concealment, fraud, or trickery
abrade
To wear away the surface or some part of by friction
abrasion
That which is rubbed off
abridge
To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles.
abridgment
A condensed form as of a book or play.
abrogate
To abolish, repeal
abrupt
Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break
abscess
A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.
abscission
The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation
abscond
To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest
absence
The fact of not being present or available
absent-minded
Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.
absolution
Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses
absolve
To free from sin or its penalties
absorb
To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water.
absorption
The act or process of absorbing
abstain
To keep oneself back (from doing or using something
abstemious
Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.
abstinence
Self denial
abstruse
Dealing with matters difficult to be understood
absurd
Inconsistent with reason or common sense
abundant
Plentiful
abusive
Employing harsh words or ill treatment
abut
To touch at the end or boundary line
abyss
Bottomless gulf
academic
Of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university
academician
A member of an academy of literature, art, or science
academy
Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught
accede
To agree
accelerate
To move faster.
accept
To take when offered
access
A way of approach or entrance; passage
accessible
Approachable
accession
Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government
accessory
A person or thing that aids the principal agent
acclaim
To utter with a shout.
accommodate
To furnish something as a kindness or favor
accompaniment
A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part.
accompanist
One who or that which accompanies.
accompany
To go with, or be associated with, as a companion.
accomplice
An associate in wrong-doing
accomplish
To bring to pass
accordion
A portable free-reed musical instrument
accost
To speak to
account
A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions
accouter
To dress
accredit
To give credit or authority to.
accumulate
To become greater in quantity or number
accuracy
Exactness
accurate
Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard
accursed
Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune
accusation
A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error
accusatory
Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation
accuse
To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error.
accustom
To make familiar by use
acerbity
Sourness, with bitterness and astringency.
acetate
A salt of acetic acid.
acetic
Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vinegar
Achillean
Invulnerable
achromatic
Colorless,
acid
A sour substance
acme
The highest point, or summit
acoustic
Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing
acquaint
To make familiar or conversant
acquiesce
To comply; submit
Abhor
hate
Bigot
narrow-minded, prejudiced person
Counterfeit
fake; false
Enfranchise
give voting rights
Hamper
hinder; obstruct
Kindle
to start a fire