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GRE
Vocab 1
18
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Undergraduate 4
01/12/2011
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Term
abate
 Definition
to let up, stop
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aberrant
 Definition
deviating from the normal, accepted way
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abeyance
 Definition
suspension, temporary inactivity
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abscond
 Definition
get away from, to avoid by immediate departure
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abstemious
 Definition
sparingly eating or drinking
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admonish
 Definition
advise against
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adulterating
 Definition
to contaimate by adding cheap and impure materials
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alacrity
 Definition
willingness, promptness
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amalgamated
 Definition
to unite or merge
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ambivalent
 Definition
uncertainty, wavering opinion
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ameliorate
 Definition
improve, make better
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anachronous
 Definition
in the wrong time period
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analagous
 Definition
corresponding in some way
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anarchy
 Definition
society w/o gov't
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anomolous
 Definition
unique
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apprised
 Definition
advised
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approbation
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commendation, approval
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appropriating
 Definition
take w/o permission
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