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What does the word 'abase' mean?

To humiliate or degrade.

What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?

To reduce or lessen.

What does 'abdicate' mean in a political context?

To give up a position, usually one of leadership.

What does 'abduct' refer to?

To kidnap or take by force.

Define 'aberration'.

Something that differs from the norm.

What does the term 'abet' mean?

To aid, help, or encourage.

What is the meaning of 'abhor'?

To hate or detest.

Define 'abide' in the context of enduring something.

To put up with.

What does 'abject' refer to?

Wretched or pitiful.

What does 'abjure' mean?

To reject or renounce.

What is 'abnegation'?

Denial of comfort to oneself.

What does it mean to 'abort' a project?

To give up on a half-finished project or effort.

Define 'abridge' as a verb.

To cut down or shorten.

What is the meaning of 'abrogate'?

To abolish, usually by authority.

What does 'abscond' mean?

To sneak away and hide.

Define 'absolution'.

Freedom from blame, guilt, or sin.

What does it mean to 'abstain'?

To freely choose not to commit an action.

What is the definition of 'abstruse'?

Hard to comprehend.

What does 'accede' mean?

To agree.

Define 'accentuate'.

To stress or highlight.