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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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building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls
state of having been made use of; the act of using
state of being unable to pay your debts
shortening something by omitting parts of it
wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
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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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spoken; unwritten; relating to the mouth
rough; harsh; of low, common, or inferior quality
unusual; not typical; not normal
with honesty; rightfully; fairly
salty; containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts
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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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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
restrict to limited allotments, as during wartime; allot; distribute
press between opposing bodies so as to break or injure; extract or obtain by pressing or squeezing
ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
vaporize; disappear; change into a vapor
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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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scratch; friction
system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
sense; acuteness; capacity of an organ or organism to respond to stimulation
travel for the purpose of discovery
something added to complete a thing, make up for a deficiency, or extend or strengthen the whole
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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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relatively; in comparison
unalterable; irreversible; impossible to retract or revoke
rubbing away; tending to grind down
relying on another for support
tired; exhausted; physically or mentally fatigued
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