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abbreviation
 
 
(1)
n.  E.g. For example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the "abbr." or "abbrev."
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state of mental or physical inactivity or insensibility; sluggishness; dormancy
thrift; prudent economy; sparing use
stick; a long thin implement made of metal or wood
university student who has not yet received a first degree
shortening something by omitting parts of it
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abnormal
 
 
(2)
a.  E.g. Fujitsu, Toshiba, HP and Lenovo all insist that their designs are sufficiently different to Dell and Apple, that there is no abnormal risk of fire.
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serving as an essential component
unusual; not typical; not normal
sad; gloomy; low in spirits; dejected
unreachable; not available; unattainable
serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful
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abort
 
 
(3)
v.  E.g. However, most women say that the decision to abort is a difficult one.
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migrate to and settle in; plant
take back what one has said ; enclose or envelop completely
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
revoke; call off; omit or delete
support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion
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abrasion
 
 
(4)
n.  E.g. Dust also, is a significant cause of abrasion of book papers and covers.
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scratch; friction
two words that express opposing concepts; contrariwise; directly facing each other
unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
framed section of window or door that is filled with a sheet of glass or others; panel in a wall or door
wonderful thing; something that excites admiration or astonishment
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abrasive
 
 
(5)
a.  E.g. Ash can also cause long-term abrasive damage to planes that could lead to later disasters if not dealt with.
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rubbing away; tending to grind down
similarly; as well; too
treated against rusting; resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion
sentimental; passionate; excitable; easily moved
unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
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