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1. Vocabulary
Manhattan GRE Flash Cards
Question | Answer |
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reduce, diminish | abate |
formally give up the throne (or some other power or responsibility) | abdicate |
abnormal, deviant | aberrant |
detest, regard with disgust | abhor |
give up, renounce; repudiate, recant, or shun (esp. formally or under oath) | abjure |
rough, suitable for grinding or polishing | abrasive |
reduce or lessen; shorten by omitting parts throughout while retaining the main idea | abridge |
hold back, refrain (esp. from something bad or unhealthy); decline to vote | abstain |
summit, peak, highest point | acme |
the practice of pursuing political or other goals through vigorous action, often including protests and demonstrations | activism |