Quick quiz for 1200 ACT Words in 30 Days:- Day 1

abate

(1)

v. E.g. Rather than leaving immediately, they waited for the storm to abate.

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outsmart; trick; beat through cleverness and wit
go backwards; decline to inferior state; degenerate
resolve or settle differences by working with all conflicting parties
subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity
overcome or conquer; climb; place something above; be above or on top of
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aberrant

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n. E.g. Given the aberrant nature of the data, we doubted the validity of the entire experiment.

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chess move in which player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain advantageous position
mental keenness; quickness of perception
lack of sophistication, experience, judgment or worldliness; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility
temporary stay; brief period of residence; place of temporary stay
abnormal; markedly different from an accepted norm
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abeyance

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n. E.g. The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival.

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active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
shine, polish or sparkle; soft reflected light
thin layer; coating consisting of thin layer; ornamental coating to a building
brutal deed; atrocious condition, quality, or behavior; monstrousness
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abhor

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v. E.g. One of the things I abhor is the threat to withhold aid.

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fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate
applaud; announce with great approval
decorate with ornamental appendages
make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
spend or expend wastefully; vanish by dispersion; drive away; disperse
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abolish

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v. E.g. In a letter to the British government, the EU has demanded that Britain abolish laws protecting religious freedom rights with regards to "sexual orientation."

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lose animation; be or become weak or feeble; lose strength or vigor
severely criticize; reprimand; reprove sharply
decorate with ornamental appendages
grieve; express sorrow; regret deeply
cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
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