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To depart clandestinely (suddenly or secretly); To steal off and hide
Ex: I absconded from Eric's wedding. |
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Deviating from the norm. Noun form is aberration.
Ex: A bear deviates from the norm of an ant. |
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Eager and enthusiastic willingness.
Ex: I have alacrity in my academic pursuits. |
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Deviation from the normal order, form or rule; abnormality (adjective form is anomalous)
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An expression of approval or praise.
Ex: You must give approval and praise to people who are on probation. |
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Strenuous, taxing; Requiring significant effort.
Ex: The climb up the mountain was long and arduous. |
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To ease or lesson; to appease or pacify.
Ex: Please appease or pacify me by easing or lessoning this pain in my ass. Ex: You can assuage pain. |
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Daring and fearless; recklessly bold. Noun form is audacity. |
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