Quick quiz for 1200 Duolingo Words in 30 Days:- Day 1

abbreviation

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n. E.g. For example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the "abbr." or "abbrev."

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a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill
work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony; make fun of
shortening something by omitting parts of it
person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause; showing evidence of possession by a god or demon
great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
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abolish

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v. E.g. In a letter to the British government, the EU has demanded that Britain abolish laws protecting religious freedom rights with regards to "sexual orientation."

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conceive wrongly; interpret incorrectly; receive false notion of; misjudge; misapprehend.
explode; burst out; become violently active
give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing
utter a loud, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do; utter a sound expressive of distress; cry aloud and mournfully
cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
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aboriginal

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a. E.g. Her studies of the primitive art forms of the aboriginal Indians were widely reported in the scientific journals.

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in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
very showy or ornamented, especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner
generous; high-minded or great-souled; chivalrous
not fitting; lacking in harmony or compatibility
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abound

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v. E.g. The rooms abound with screaming children.

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cause to emit a flash of light
imply or require; cause to ensue or accrue; cut or carve in ornamental way
be full of; be plentiful
bring upon oneself; become liable to; acquire or come into
dwell on anything in thought; think seriously; keep the mind fixed upon; purpose; intend
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abrasion

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n. E.g. Dust also, is a significant cause of abrasion of book papers and covers.

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an additional charge; charge an extra fee
block consisting of a thick piece of something
component or part; citizen, voter
scratch; friction
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears
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