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Vocab Set 1
Term | Definition |
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abbot | N.The superior of a community of monks. |
Abdicate | v. To give up (royal power or the like). |
abdomen | n. In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly. |
Abdominal | n. Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen. |
Abduction | n. A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally |
abed | n. Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course. |
aberration | v. To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense). |
abeyance | n. A state of suspension or temporary inaction. |
abhorrence | n. The act of detesting extremely. |
abhorrent | adj. Very repugnant; hateful |
abidance | n. An abiding. |
abject | adj. Sunk to a low condition |
abjure | v. To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath. |
able-bodied | adj. Competent for physical service. |
ablution | n. A washing or cleansing, especially of the body. |
abnegate | v. To renounce (a right or privilege). |
abnormal | adj. Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. |
ablution | n. A washing or cleansing, especially of the body. |
abominable | adj. Very hateful. |
abominate | v. To hate violently. |