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11th Grade
01/11/2006

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Term
abase
Definition
To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade
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abbess
Definition
The lady superior of a nunnery.
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abbey
Definition
The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns.
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abbot
Definition
The superior of a community of monks.
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abdicate
Definition
To give up (royal power or the like).
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abdomen
Definition
In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.
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abdominal
Definition
Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
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abduction
Definition
A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
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abed
Definition
In bed; on a bed.
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aberration
Definition
Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.
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abet
Definition
To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
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abeyance
Definition
A state of suspension or temporary inaction.
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abhorrence
Definition
The act of detesting extremely.
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abhorrent
Definition
Very repugnant; hateful.
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abidance
Definition
An abiding.
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abject
Definition
Sunk to a low condition.
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abjure
Definition
To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath.
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able-bodied
Definition
Competent for physical service
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ablution
Definition
A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
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abnegate
Definition
To renounce (a right or privilege).
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