| 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 |