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abrasive
adj. |
Harsh; rough.
Sandpaper has an abrasive texture that sends shivers up my spine. |
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abound
intr. v. |
1. To exist in great quantities or numbers.
People abounded at the fair during mid-July. 2. To be fully supplied or filled. |
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abscond
intr. v. |
To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself.
During the Holocaust, Jews absconded in hopes of not being killed. |
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abhor
tr. v. |
To detest thoroughly.
I abhor doing homework over breaks because it is time to relax. |
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abstemious
adj. |
Sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking.
The Donner party was an abstemious group because they were very hungry, and didn't resort to eating humans for a long time. |
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discreet
adj. |
Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior.
Sally was very discreet about what happened at the dance. |
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ascertain
tr. v. |
To find out something for certain.
Josh was ascertained by a letter of acceptance that he got into Stanford. |
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discern
tr. v. |
To percieve; to detect differences.
This vocabulary book helps to discern similar words. |
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infraction
n. |
A violation, especially of the law.
My cousin got an infraction for going over the speed limit. |
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infringe
intr. v. |
To go beyond set limits (used with on or upon)
Maria infringed on her computer time so she was grounded. |
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suffrage
n. |
The right to vote, or a vote itself.
Women weren't allowed suffrage for a long time in the US. |
