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abandon(n)
She twirled toward the with reckless abandon, unaware that it was covered with a plethora of fragile knick-knacks ready to break. |
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abase(V)
Though not involved in the infamous scandals that plagued his presidency, Grant's reputation was still abased in the eyes of post-bellum America. |
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abate(V)
Perhaps Old Ma MacDonald's Tonic, a putative panacea of all bodily ailments, will abate that headache of yours. |
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abdicate(V)
The king, faced by a belligerent mob, chose to abdicate his position in the monarchy and reverted to lead the life of a hermit unknown by all. |
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| to relinquish or give up a position, right, or power |
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aberration(n)
Suzy presented to her classmates an aberration most surprising when she spoke up incessantly during the seminar; usually she was reserved and silent with her thoughts. |
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| something that is different from the usual |
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abet(V)
Though one lunch-box pilferer was caught in the act, everyone knew that somebody was abetting in the crime; too many lunchboxes had been stolen from that day for one alone to have done it all. |
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| to aid or act as an accomplice |
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abeyance(N)
Reflecting on how hard she had studied for the latest exam, Beaadadskl could hardly contain abeyance of her excitement as the teacher began to read the name of the top scorer. |
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abhor (V)
I abhor the likes of Johnny, for though he is so handsome, he has the personality of the most potent venom of a snake. |
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| to loathe deeply; to detest |
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