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Abase
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To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade.
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Abbess
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The lady superior of a nunnery
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Abbey
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The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns.
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Abbot
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The superior of a community of monks
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Abdicate
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To give up (royal power or the like).
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Abdomen
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In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.
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Abdominal
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Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
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Abduction
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A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally.
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Abed
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In bed; on a bed.
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Aberration
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Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course.
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Abet
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To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
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Abeyance
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A state of suspension or temporary inaction.
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Abhorrence
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The act of detesting extremely.
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Abhorrent
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Very repugnant; hateful.
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Abidance
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To put up with; tolerate
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