Meaning:  away from or off

Ex:  Abscond and absurd

Meaning:  Go or yield

Ex:  Concede and recede

Meaning:  to say

Ex:  contradict; indict

Abdicate is usually used of a crowned head of state;

resign is used of an elected official

thus Edward VIII abdicated but Richard Nixon resigned.

Do not confuse the verb loathe meaning "dislike intensely" and the adjective loath meaning "reluctant, disinclined"

Ex:  The human vice I loathe most deeply is insincerity.

I am loath to sign your petition.

Abstemious indicates moderation in indulging ones appetite.  Abstinent on the other hand indicates total avoidance.

Do not confuse the verb forbear meaning to "restrain oneself" with the noun forebear meaning "ancestor".

Addiction and addicted to are much used today in connection with drugs but neither expression is limited to that area alone.

Ex:  One may be addicted to gambling, television or coffee, but one may also be addicted to detective stories or chocolate marshmallow sundaes.