abase |
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To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade. |
abbey |
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Place of a society of monks or nuns. |
abbot |
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The superior of a community of monks. |
abdicate |
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To give up (royal power or the like). In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and |
abdomen |
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The pelvic floor; the belly. |
abduction |
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A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally. |
abed |
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In bed; on a bed. |
abeyance |
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A state of suspension or temporary inaction. |
abhorrence |
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The act of detesting extremely. |
abhorrent |
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Very repugnant; hateful. |
abidance |
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An abiding. |
abject |
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Sunk to a low condition. |
ablution |
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A washing or cleansing, especially of the body. |
abnegate |
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To renounce (a right or privilege). |
abnormal |
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Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. |
abominabe |
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Very hateful. |
abominate |
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To hate violently. |
abridge |
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Leaning out minor particles. |
abridgment |
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A condensed form as of a book or play. |
abrupt |
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Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break. |
abscess |
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A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body. |
absence |
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The fact of not being present or available. |
absolution |
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Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses. |
absolve |
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To free from sin or its penalties. |
absorb |
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To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water. |
absorption |
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The act or process of absorbing. |
abstemious |
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Drink, food. |
abstruse |
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Dealing with matters difficult to be understood. |
absurd |
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Inconsistent with reason or common sense. |
abundant |
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abusive |
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Employing harsh words or ill treatment. |
abut |
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To touch at the end or boundary line. |
academic |
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Of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university. |
academy |
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Institution where the higher branches of learning are taught |