| Term | Definition |
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abandon |
desert |
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abiding |
continuing |
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abolish |
eliminate |
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abort |
quit |
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abrupt |
sudden |
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abruptly |
suddenly |
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absorb |
take in |
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abstract |
take out |
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abundance |
profusion, plenty |
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abundant |
plentiful |
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accessible |
available, reachable |
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accommodate |
adjust to, adapt / make room for, lodge, hold |
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accomplish |
achieve |
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accord |
grant |
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according to |
depending on grant to |
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accordingly |
consequently, as a result / |
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account for |
explain, describe / make up, comprise |
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accumulate |
build up , deposit , collect |
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accurately |
correctly |
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accustomed |
usual,customary, habitual |
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acquire |
gain, obtain |
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acquisition |
purchase, gaining |
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activity |
capacity |
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actually |
in fact, really, practically, virtually |
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adapt |
adjust |
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adaptability |
ability to change |
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additive |
cumulating more more |
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address |
speech, speak to / approach, deal with |
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adhere |
stick |
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adjacent to |
nearby, next to, close to |
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administered |
given |
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admit |
let in |
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adroit |
skillful |
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advancement |
progress |
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advent |
arrival, introduction |
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adversary |
enemy, opponent (sary) |
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adverse |
negative, unfavorable |
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advisor |
consultant |
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affection |
liking, fondness |
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affiliation |
association, membership |
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affluence |
wealth |
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agents |
representatives |
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aggravate |
bother, tease |
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agile |
quick and active |
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agriculture |
farming |
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aid |
help, assistance |
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alarming |
upsetting, startling, shocking |
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alight |
land |
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alleviate |
assuage |
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allocate |
provide, designate, distribute |
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abort |
terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion |