| 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 |