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8th Grade
01/26/2015

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abate
Definition
becomes fewer or less intense, to reduce emotion.
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abdicate
Definition
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
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aberration
Definition
something unusual, different from the norm
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abstain
Definition
to refrain from doing something
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adversity
Definition
hardships, misfortune
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aesthetic
Definition
pertaining to physical beauty.
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amicable
Definition
agreeable
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arid
Definition
very dry
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asylum
Definition
sanctuary, place of safety
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benevolent
Definition
friendly, helpful
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bias
Definition
a prejudice towards something or against something
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boisterous
Definition
enthusiastic, loud
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