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Seri
al

Main
Word

Abhor

Meaning

Hate

Abrasive

Rough,
Coarse,
Harsh

Abaseme
nt

Humiliation,
Degradation
Deny, Repeal

Abrogate

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)

Absolutio
n

Pardon,
Forgiveness

Explanation
to hate a way of
behaving or thinking,
often because you
think it is not moral
1. rude and unfriendly
2. An abrasive
substance is slightly
rough, and often used
for cleaning surfaces.
embarrassment

to end a law,
agreement or custom
formally
official forgiveness,
especially in the
Christian religion, for
something bad that
someone has done or
thought
1. to not do something,
especially something
enjoyable that you
think might be bad
2. to decide not to use
your vote
not doing things which
give you pleasure,
especially not eating
good food or drinking
alcohol

Abstain

Desist

Abstemio
us

Self-denying,
Refraining
from
indulging

Abstruse

difficult to
understand

Accolade

Honor, Praise

praise and approval

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Acquiesc
e

To agree

to accept or agree to
something, often
unwillingly
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Example in Sentence

I abhor all forms of racism.

1. He can be quite abrasive
in meetings.
2. An abrasive
cleaner/powder/liquid
He said nothing but looked
abashed.
The treaty ( ) was
abrogated in 1929.

She was granted/given

absolution.

1. He took a vow to abstain

from alcohol/smoking/sex.
2. 63 members voted in
favour, 39 opposed and 5
abstained.

an abstruse philosophical
essay
Her approval was the
highest accolade he could
have received.
Reluctantly, he acquiesced
to/in the plans.

describes a smell or taste that

is strong and bitter and
causes a burning feeling in
the throat

Clouds of acrid smoke issued from

the building.

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Acrid

Sharp,
Pungent

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Acrophob
ia

Fear of
height

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Acuity

Sharpness

the ability to hear, see or

think accurately and clearly

Tiredness also affects visual acuity.

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Adamant

Forceful,
inflexible

unwilling to change an
opinion or decision

I've told her she should stay at

home and rest but she's adamant
that she's coming.

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