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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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understanding; grasping the inner nature of things intuitively
sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
small and compactly built upright piano
toll highway; an expressway on which tolls are collected
shortening something by omitting parts of it
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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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unusual; not typical; not normal
surprising; shocking
unavoidably; in a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent
striking one object against another sharply
emitting only a small amount of light; lacking in brightness
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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
request earnestly; seek to obtain by persuasion or formal application
mold or carve in relief; decorate with or as if with a raised design
substitute; put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
shake, quiver; move or swing from side to side regularly
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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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separation; detachment; quality or condition of being isolated
conversion of sugar to carbon dioxide and alcohol by yeast; state of being in high activity or commotion
scratch; friction
weapons considered collectively; official symbols of a family
compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals; salt of silica acid
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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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rubbing away; tending to grind down
timid; bashful; easily startled; distrustful
with reverence; in a reverent manner; in respectful regard
robust; strong; energetic, and active in mind or body
headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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