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12th Grade
09/30/2011

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abase
Definition
to lower in position, estimation, or the like; DEGRADE
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abbess
Definition
The lady superior of a nunnery
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abbey
Definition
The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns
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abbot
Definition
the superior of a community of monks
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abdicate
Definition
to give up (royal power or the like)
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abdicate
Definition
in mammals, the visceral cavity btwn the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly
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abed
Definition
in bed/ on bed
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aberration
Definition
deviation from right, customary, or prescribed course
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abet
Definition
to aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense)
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abeyance
Definition
a state of suspension or temporary inaction
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abject
Definition
sunk to low condition
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abjure
Definition
to recant renounce repudiate under oath
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able-bodied
Definition
competent for physical service
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ablution
Definition
a washing or cleansing, especially of the body
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1. abDominal
2. aBONINABLE
Definition
1. or pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
2. Very Hateful.
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aboveboard
Definition
without concealment, fraud, or trickery
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abrade
Definition
to wear away the surface or some part of by friction
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abrasion
Definition
that which is rubbed off
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abridge
Definition
to make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles
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abridgment
Definition
a condensed form as of a book or play
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abrogate
Definition
to abolish, repeal
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abrupt
Definition
beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break
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abscess
Definition
a collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body
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abscission
Definition
the act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation
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abscond
Definition
to depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest
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absence
Definition
the fact of not being present or available
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absent-minded
Definition
lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business
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absolution
Definition
forgiveness, or passing over of offenses
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absolve
Definition
to free from sin or its penalities
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abstain
Definition
to keep oneself back (from doing or using something)
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abstemious
Definition
characterized by self denial or absinence, as in the use of drink, food.
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abstinence
Definition
self denial
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abstruse
Definition
dealing with matters difficult to be understood
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absurd
Definition
inconsistent with reason or common sense
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abut
Definition
to touch at the end or boundary line
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academician
Definition
a member of an academy or literature, art, or science.
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accede
Definition
to agree
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accession
Definition
induction/elevation, as to dignity, office, or government
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accommodate
Definition
a subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part
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accost
Definition
to speak to
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accouter
Definition
to dress
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accumulate
Definition
to become greater in quantity or number
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acrebity
Definition
sourness, with bitterness and astringency
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ache
Definition
to be pain or disress
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Achillean
Definition
invulnerable
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achromatic
Definition
colorless
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acidify
Definition
to change into acid
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acme
Definition
the highest point or summit
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acquaint
Definition
to make familiar or conversant
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acquiesce
Definition
to comply; submit
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