Word: A PRIORI (adj) Meaning using facts or principles that are known to be true in order to decide what the

probable effects of something will be. Root of the word Synonyms theoretical, deduced, deductive, inferred, scientific, postulated, suppositional, self-evident. Antonyms Usage The deduction is based on assumptions and not a priori reasoning. Word: ABASE (verb) Meaning to lower in esteem or value Root of the word ab = to, towards Synonyms degrade, cheapen, debase, denigrate, undermine Antonyms upgrade, undergird, improve, better, mend Usage Do not abase yourself by giving statements that can lower your image. Word: ABASH (Verb) Meaning embarrass Root of the word ab = away, apart, off, down Synonyms humiliate, disconcert, mortify Antonyms Usage I am abashed by public demonstration of love by couples. Word: ABATE (Verb) Meaning lessen in intensity Root of the word away, apart, off, down Synonyms subside, diminish, decrease Antonyms increase, intensify augment Usage You may go out after the storm has abated. Word: ABBEY (noun) Meaning convent under an abbot or abbess Root of the word Synonyms monastery, convent, priori, cloister, friary, nunnery, religious house, religious community. Antonyms Usage He pursued a course in theology at an abbey in England. Word: ABBREVIATION (noun) Meaning short form Root of the word Synonyms abridge, shorten, contract Antonyms elongate, enlarge, elaboration, lengthen Usage During the process of abbreviation sometimes the spirit of narration can go off. Word: ABDICATE (Verb) Meaning to give up Root of the word ab = away, apart, off, down Synonyms renounce, relinquish abandon

Antonyms acquire, obtain, procure Usage The old king expressed a desire to abdicate the throne. Word: ABDUCTOR (noun) Meaning kidnapper Root of the word A/AB/ABS = off, away, apart, down, from Synonyms Antonyms Usage With sheer presence of mind he managed to break free from his abductors. Word: ABERRANT (adj) Meaning away from the normal Root of the word ab = away, apart, off err = wander Synonyms deviant, abnormal, anomalous Antonyms typical, regular, characteristic Usage He is depressed and that is the root cause of his aberrant behaviour. Word: ABERRANT (adj) Meaning away from the normal Root of the word ab = away, apart, off err = wander Synonyms deviant, abnormal, anomalous Antonyms typical, regular, characteristic Usage He is depressed and that is the root cause of his aberrant behaviour. Word: ABET (verb) Meaning encourage especially in doing something wrong Root of the word a - = to + better = bait Synonyms aid, encourage Antonyms dissuade, discourage, prevent Usage Abetment of a crime should also be deemed a punishable crime. Word: ABET (verb) Meaning to help or encourage somebody to do something wrong. Root of the word Synonyms assist, aid, help, support, back, encourage, cooperate with, collaborate with, work with, connive wi Antonyms Usage Abetting a crime is also as dangerous and culpable as directly committing it. Word: ABEYANCE (noun) Meaning temporarily not occurring or in use. Root of the word Synonyms suspension, a state of dormancy, a state of latency, a state of uncertainty, suspense, remission, re Antonyms in hand, underway, continuing Usage The project was kept in abeyance due to paucity of funds. Word: ABEYANCE (noun) Meaning temporarily not happening or being used

Root of the word ab = away, apart, off Synonyms suspension, adjournment Antonyms Usage The motion was not immediately okayed; it was kept in abeyance till the CEOs arrival.

Word: ABHOR (verb) Meaning hate Root of the word ab = away, apart, off Synonyms detest, loathe, despise Antonyms adore, like, admire Usage I abhor jokes that demean women or are racist. Word: ABIDE (verb) Meaning you dislike someone or something so much that your cant abide them it. Root of the word Synonyms tolerate, bear, stand, put up with, endure, accept, cope with, support, handle. Antonyms fade, disappear Usage Being a stickler for punctuality, he cannot abide people who are perpetually late. Word: ABJECT (adj) Meaning extremely unpleasant Root of the word ject = to throw Synonyms wretched, miserable, hopeless Antonyms pleasant, warm Usage Abject poverty has made some educated youth also to take up crime as a career. Word: ABJURE (verb) Meaning renounce upon oath Root of the word jur = law, oath, court Synonyms relinquish, forswear, repudiate Antonyms take, acquire, gain Usage The king abjured the throne and also declared that he would become an ascetic soon. Word: ABLUTION (noun) Meaning Washing as a matter of religious rite Root of the word lee/lau/lav = washing Synonyms Antonyms Usage He used to sing the latest film songs while taking his morning ablutions. Word: ABNEGATE (verb) Meaning sacrifice, renounce, self-denial Root of the word nega = deny, not Synonyms disown, negate, forswear Antonyms take, acquire, gain Usage He abnegated his place in the team so that his younger brother could get a chance to play.

Word: ABOLISH (verb) Meaning put an end to (a practice or law) Root of the word aboleve = to retard or destroy Synonyms abrogate, remove, annul Antonyms introduce Usage Some educationists feel that at least at the primary level all examinations must be abolished. Word: ABOMINABLE (adj) Meaning very disgusting Root of the word omen = a sign, min/men/ment = mind Synonyms detestable, loathsome, abhorrent Antonyms likeable, loveable, adorable Usage Child labour is an abominable custom. Word: ABORIGINAL (adj, noun) Meaning an original inhabitation Root of the word ab = to; origin = beginning towards Synonyms native, indigenous, local Antonyms foreign, exotic, alien Usage In New Zealand there are some seats reserved for the aboriginals in the parliament. Word: ABOUND (verb) Meaning have in large numbers or amounts Root of the word Synonyms proliferate, superabound, thrive, flourish, be abundant Antonyms be scarce Usage Although the earth abounds in natural resources, we must be judicious in using them. Word: ABOVE BOARD (adj) Meaning lawful and honest. Root of the word Synonyms honest, fair, open, frank, straight, overt, candid, forthright, unconcealed, trustworthy, unequivoca Antonyms Usage He was always above board in his dealings with his business associates. Word: ABOVO (verb) Meaning from the beginning. Root of the word Synonyms from the start, from the first, from the egg. Antonyms Usage He was a sincere and hard-working person, abovo. Word: ABRADE (verb) Meaning to peel off Root of the word rod = peel Synonyms wear away, erode Antonyms deposit Usage His skin got abraded when he fell from his bike.

Word: ABRASIVE (adj) Meaning rough in manner Root of the word rad/rod = peel Synonyms biting, caustic, harsh Antonyms kind, soothing, comforting Usage His abrasive remarks can rattle even the calmest man on earth. Word: ABRIDGED (adj) Meaning shortened Root of the word breg/brev = shorten, condense Synonyms abbreviated, censored, edited Antonyms elongated Usage I normally carry the abridged version of my favourite dictionary wherever I go.