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11th Grade
04/28/2010

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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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Abdomen
Definition
in mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly
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abdominal
Definition
of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
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abduction
Definition
a carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
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abed
Definition
In bed; on bed
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Aberration
Definition
deviation from a 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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abhorrence
Definition
the act of detesting extremely.
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abhorrent
Definition
Very repugnant; hateful
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abidance
Definition
An abiding
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abject
Definition
sunk to slow condition
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abjure
Definition
to reactant, 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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abnegate
Definition
to renounce (a right or privilege)
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