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abbreviation
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n. shortening something by omitting parts of it
For example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the 'abbrev.'
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abolish
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v. cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
In a letter to the British government, the EU has demanded that Britain abolish laws protecting religious freedom rights regarding sexual orientation.
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aboriginal
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a. being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
Her studies of the primitive art forms of the aboriginal Indians were widely reported in scientific journals.
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abound
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v. be full of; be plentiful
The rooms abound with screaming children.
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abrasion
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n. scratch; friction; the process of rubbing away the surface of something
Dust also is a significant cause of the abrasion of book papers and covers.
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abridge
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v. condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace, they proceeded to abridge the novel.
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abundance
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n. great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
It is good for those who have in abundance to share with those who suffer from want.
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accelerate
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v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
Demand for Taiwanese goods likely will accelerate from the second quarter, as strong Asian demand offsets the effects of a U.S. slowdown.
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acclaim
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v. applaud; announce with great approval
The NBC sportscasters will acclaim every American victory in the Olympics.
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accommodation
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n. living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
When traveling, accommodation is a very important issue for most people.
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accord
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n. settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians worldwide have their work cut out for them.
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accumulate
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v. pile up; collect;  mount up; increase
The tendency of Capital to accumulate is a big threat to the free market.
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accuser
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n. one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault
I think the right to face your accuser is fundamental in that no one should be convicted on the evidence of an anonymous witness.
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acquaint
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v. inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar
Please acquaint the colleagues with your plans to move faster.
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adept
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a. expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Williams was known as an adept improviser who effortlessly switched between classical, jazz, and pop styles.
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adhere
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v. stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
That is why the claying is necessary; it makes the grain adhere to the earth; otherwise, it would float.
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adjacent
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a. adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
Philip's best friend Jason lived only four houses down the block, close but not immediately adjacent.
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adjoin
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v. be next to; be contiguous to; border on
A breakfast-room would adjoin the drawing-room, I slipped in there.
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administrate
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v. administer; supply; supervise or be in charge of
Remember that Democrats want to increase spending and create more laws, which creates more government to administrate and enforce.
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adolescence
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n. state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
The big issue in adolescence is that all kids strive for independence.
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