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to shorten (a word or phrase) by omitting letters, substituting shorter forms, etc., so that the form can represent the whole word or phrase.
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abbreviate
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thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances.
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abstract
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agreeing
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according
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a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words.
Example: FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) |
acronym
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a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons:
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address
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to act on; produce an effect or change in.
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affect
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to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify.
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alter
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everytime
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always
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a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.
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analogy
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the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements
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analysis
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to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of.
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analyze
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to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes.
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annotate
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to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee.
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anticipate
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the act of putting to a special use or purpose.
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application
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to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
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apply
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to present reasons for or against a thing.
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argue
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near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard.
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approximate
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suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.
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appropriate
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to come near or nearer to
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approach
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an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation.
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argument
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