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v. [abandoned; abandoned; abandoning]
to give up completely
abandoned the sinking ship. |
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v. [abashed; abashed; abashing]
to lose self-confidence; to confuse, put to shame
abashed before the assembled dignitaries. |
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v. [abetted; abetted; abetting]
to encourage -or support
treacherously abetted the enemy. |
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v. [abetted; abetted; abetting]
to encourage -or support
treacherously abetted the enemy. |
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v. [abridged; abridged; abridging]
to shorten
abridged his lengthy speech. |
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v. [abrogated; abrogated; abrogating]
to abolish or render void
a treaty abrogated by mutual consent. |
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adj. moderate in the use of food or drink
abstemious in his habits. |
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adj. pertaining to school
theoretical academic interests
an academic discussion, with no practical implications. |
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v. [acceded; acceded; acceding]
to agree to
accede to a request. |
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v. [accelerated; accelerated; accelerating]
to quicken, speed tip
took an accelerated course in order to graduate early. |
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n. an award or salute
a tremendous accolade for a returning hero. |
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n. [accords] agreement or harmony
in full accord with his view. |
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adj. sharp or harsh in language or temper
stung by the acrimonious remark. |
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n. keenness of mind or insight
showing exceptional business acumen. |
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v. [admonished; admonished; admonishing] to warn or find fault gently
admonishing the unruly child. |
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n. [adversaries] an opponent
his adversary in a bitter debate. |
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adj. pertaining to the beautiful
interested in aesthetic values rather than in purely practical affairs. |
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adj. sociable, courteous, and agreeable in manner
a much admired, affable gentleman. |
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adj. prosperous, flourishing; copious
a large bequest from an affluent grandfather. |
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adj. [more aggressive; most aggressive] self-assertive; attacking, offensive
annoyed people by his aggressive attitude; |
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n.great willingness or enthusiasm
They accepted the offer with alacrity. |
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v. [alienated; alienated; alienating] to estrange
alienated by his gruff manner. |
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v. [allayed; allayed; allaying] to calm; to lessen in severity
at ease now that his fears have been allayed. |
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v. [alluded; alluded; alluding] to refer to indirectly
alluded quite subtly TO his friend's misfortune. |
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v. [allured; allured; alluring] to tempt by flattery or an attractive offer
allured by the prospect of a new job.
n.the quality of attration |
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adj. having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally
puzzled by the ambiguous statement. |
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adj. obedient; willing to submit
amenable to the suggestion. |
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