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abbreviation
 
 
(1)
n.  E.g. For example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the "abbr." or "abbrev."
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walking with regular steps; a procession of people walking together; steady advance
revolution; act of rotating as if on an axis
shortening something by omitting parts of it
shuttle; transport by boat or aircraft
touchdown; act of coming down to the earth
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abnormal
 
 
(2)
a.  E.g. Fujitsu, Toshiba, HP and Lenovo all insist that their designs are sufficiently different to Dell and Apple, that there is no abnormal risk of fire.
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unpopulated; providing no shelter or sustenance; devoid of inhabitants
very obviously, noticeably
unmoved by appeals for sympathy or forgiveness; insensible to distresses of others; unyielding
significant; having meaning, function, or purpose
unusual; not typical; not normal
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abort
 
 
(3)
v.  E.g. However, most women say that the decision to abort is a difficult one.
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revolt; resist or defy an authority; break with established customs
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
engage the services of; put to work; apply
renew; repair; return to life
retain; protect from loss or harm; preserve; use carefully or sparingly, avoiding waste
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abrasion
 
 
(4)
n.  E.g. Dust also, is a significant cause of abrasion of book papers and covers.
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substance believed to cure all ills
scratch; friction
social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
task or assignment undertaken; career
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abrasive
 
 
(5)
a.  E.g. Ash can also cause long-term abrasive damage to planes that could lead to later disasters if not dealt with.
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with honesty; rightfully; fairly
rubbing away; tending to grind down
willing to try new things and take risks; bold
treated against rusting; resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion
solid; heavy and compact in form
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