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Vocab Set 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |