Vocabulary Flashcards

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Abhor

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To hate very much; to detest utterly

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Abridge

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To shorten; to condense; to diminish

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Abstract

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Difficult to understand; not having physical or concrete existence

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Abut

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Border upon; to adjoin

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Abyss

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Bottomless pit; a yawning gulf; a profound depth or void

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Accolade

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An award, an honor; approval, praise

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Affinity

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A natural attraction; kinship; similarity

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Aggrandize

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To exaggerate, to cause to appear greater in power, influence

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Ajar

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Partially open

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Alienate

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To cause to feel unwelcome