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GRE: Set 1
Aba- acq
30
Language - English
Graduate
11/21/2010
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Term
Abandon
 Definition
total lack of inhibition
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Abase
 Definition
to humble, disgrace
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Abash
 Definition
to embarrass
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Abatement
 Definition
decrease, reduction
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Abdicate
 Definition
to give up a position, right or power
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Aberrant
 Definition
atypical, not normal
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Aberration
 Definition
something different from the usual or normal
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Abet
 Definition
to aid, act as accomplice
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Abeyance
 Definition
temporary suppression or sespension
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Abiding
 Definition
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Abject
 Definition
miserable, pitiful
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Abjure
 Definition
to reject, abandon formally
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Ablution
 Definition
act of cleansing
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Abnegate
 Definition
to deny, renounce
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Abominate
 Definition
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Abortive
 Definition
interrupted while incomplete
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Abrogate
 Definition
to abolish or invalidate by authority
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Abscond
 Definition
to depart secretly
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Absolve
 Definition
to forgive, free from blame
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abstemious
 Definition
moderate in appetite
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Abut
 Definition
to touch, to be in contact with
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Accede
 Definition
to express approval; agree to
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Accolade
 Definition
praise, distinction
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Accord
 Definition
to reconcile, come to an agreement
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Accretion
 Definition
growth in size or increase in amount
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Accrue
 Definition
to accumulate, grow by additions
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Acerbic
 Definition
bitter, sharp in taste or temper
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Acidulous
 Definition
sour in taste or manner
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Acme
 Definition
highest point, summit
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Acquiesce
 Definition
to agree, comply quietly
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