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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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feature that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe recognizably; a distinguishing mark or trait
state of violent agitation; eddying motion; unstable flow of a liquid or gas; state of violent disturbance and disorder
small toy with human figure, normally for little child
shortening something by omitting parts of it
symbol; sign; distinctive badge, design, or device
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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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surprising; shocking
similar or equivalent; being of equal regard; worthy to be ranked with
remote; secluded; placed or standing apart or alone
unusual; not typical; not normal
unchecked; free; marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
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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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weaken; make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water
stop; stand in doubt; hesitate
work or act together toward a common end or purpose
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
suggest; bestow commendation on; represent favorably
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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
complication; complexity; state or quality of being intricate or entangled; perplexity; involution
strong desire for something; feel the need to eat
sacrificing; giving up; state of having rejected your religious beliefs
status of being a champion; position or title of a winner
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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
rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling; circling
widely spread or scattered; not concentrated
extremely careful and diligent work or effort; taking of pains
superior; elevated in rank, character, or status; of high moral or intellectual value
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