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Word Smart II Sets 1-3
From abase to afford
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11th Grade
09/13/2010

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abase
Definition

to humiliate; to lower in esteem or dignity;to humble

 

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abet
Definition
to support or encourage someone, especially someone who has done something wrong
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abeyance

(uh BAY uns)

 

Definition
suspension;cessation
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abjure

(ab JOOR)

Definition
to take back;to refrain from
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abound

(uh BOWND)

Definition
to be very numerous
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abrogate

(AB ruh gayt)

Definition
to abolish, to set aside; to nullify
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accede

(ak SEED)

Definition
to give in; to yield
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accentuate

 

Definition
to emphasize
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accord

(uh KAWRD)

 

Definition
to agree; to be in harmony
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accouterments

(uh KOO tur munts)

Definition
personal clothing, accessories, or equipment
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accrue

(uh KROO)

Definition
to accumulate over time
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acquisitve

(uh KWIZ uh tiv)

Definition
seeking or tending to acquire; greedy
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adage

(AD ij)

Definition
a traditional saying; a proverb
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adduce

(uh DOOS)

Definition
to bring forward as an example or as proof
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adjunt

(AJ unkt)

Definition
something added or connected with something else
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advent
Definition
arrival;coming;beginning
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adventitiouis

(ad vent TISH us)

Definition
accidental;connected to but nonetheless unrelated
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affidavit

(af uh DAY vit)

Definition
a sworn written statement made before an official
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affliction
Definition
misery;illness;great suffering
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afford

 

Definition
to give;to supply
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