Set One Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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abase(v.)

A

to lower, demean, degrade

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abate(v.)

A

to lessen, to reduce in severity

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3
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abbreviate(v.)

A

to shorten, reduce

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4
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abduct(v.)

A

to kidnap

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5
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aberration(n.)

A

a deviation from the expected course

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6
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abhor(v.)

A

to hate, loathe

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7
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abide(v.)

A

to put up with, tolerate

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8
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abject(adj.)

A

of the most miserable or contemptible kind

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9
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abort(v.)

A

to give up unfinished

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10
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abridge(v.)

A

to shorten, cut down

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11
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abrogate(v.)

A

to abolish, often by authority

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12
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abscond(v.)

A

to sneak away and hide

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13
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abundant(adj.)

A

in great numbers

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14
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accede(v.)

A

to agree

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15
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accentuate(v.)

A

to emphasize, to highlight

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16
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accommodating(adj.)

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obliging, helpful

17
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accost(v.)

A

to approach or confront aggressively

18
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acumen(n.)

19
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acute(adj.)

A

sharp, severe

20
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affable(adj.)

A

friendly, amiable