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A, Ab, Abs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A, Ab, Abs | Away from, off |
| aversion | (n) To have a solid dislike for something or someone. |
| avert | (v) To turn away from someone or something. |
| abscond | (v) To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of arrest for an unlawful action such as theft. |
| abdicate | (v) When someone gives up a position of power officially. |
| abhor | (v) When someone regards something or someone with intense loathing or disgust. |
| abolish | (v) To get rid of or put an end to something. |
| abrasion | (n) An area of the skin that has been scratched or scraped. |
| abstain | (v) When someone chooses to not do something. |
| absolve | (v) To be set free from something/someone without guilt or responsibility. |
| absorb | (v) to soak something up or take in |