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| A1 |
abbreviation of "answer." |
| a1 |
the sixth note in the musical scale of C major. [1/3 definitions] |
| a2 |
used to introduce one particular thing or person of a group or kind, but one which is not considered known to the listener. [1/3 definitions] |
| a3 |
in each or for each; per. |
| a-2 |
used as an intensifier. [1/3 definitions] |
| aba |
a coarse felted fabric of goat or camel hair. [1/2 definitions] |
| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. [1/2 definitions] |
| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| abide |
to wait for. [1/6 definitions] |
| abjure |
to repudiate or renounce solemnly, as under oath; forswear. |
| ablaze |
like fire in color. [1/2 definitions] |
| ably |
in a competent or skillful manner. |
| abolitionist |
a person who supported Abolition, or the ending of slavery, before the Civil War. |
| abort |
to cause (a fetus) to be expelled before it is able to survive outside the mother. [1/6 definitions] |
| abound |
to be found or available in a large amount or number. [1/2 definitions] |
| about |
in a relaxed or lazy manner. [1/12 definitions] |
| above |
not willing or able to lower one's standards for. [1/5 definitions] |
| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| absolutism |
the principle or practice of absolute, unrestrained governmental power. |
| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. [1/3 definitions] |
| abuse |
to talk to or of in an offensive or unfair manner. [1/7 definitions] |
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