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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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shortening something by omitting parts of it
physical or conceptual structure extended or developed from a basic form; part of a building or other structure above the foundation
boundary line of a circle, figure, area, or object
publication that appears at fixed intervals
single celled organism with no nucleus
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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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make simple; make less complex; make clear by giving the explanation for
cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
cause to sink or become stuck in; hinder, entrap, or entangle
turn aside; draw someone's attention away from something
cause to emit a flash of light
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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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brief or compact; by clear, precise expression in few words
put forth or held out as real, actual, or intended; proper or intended to be shown
dangerous; reckless; daring; inclined to run risks
being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
extremely hot; sincerely or intensely felt
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abound
 
 
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v.  E.g. The rooms abound with screaming children.
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act contrary to, as a law, right, or obligation; annul or hinder
sleep imperfectly or unsoundly; slumber; be heavy with sleepiness; doze.
move from one country or region to another and settle there
wander or stray; turn aside sharply; climb or move upward
be full of; be plentiful
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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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transmitting money, bills, especially to a distant place, as in satisfaction of a demand, or in discharge of an obligation
scratch; friction
handcuff; shackle for hand or wrist; instrument of iron for fettering the hand
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quality of having legal force or effectiveness
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