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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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small branch or division of a branch
state of free person; exemption from subjection to the will of another; freedom
tall pot in which coffee is brewed
superiority in numbers or amount
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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having existence only in the imagination; fanciful; visionary
understandable; readily comprehended or understood; intelligible
unforgettable; worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable
unusual; not typical; not normal
worthy of notice; extraordinary
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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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take on; embark on; assume
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
yield assent; accord; agree, or acquiesce; adapt one's self; fulfill; accomplish
scold harshly; criticize severely
solidify; guarantee; convince
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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
small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
deep wide ditch; ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
complication; complexity; state or quality of being intricate or entangled; perplexity; involution
first light of day; first advent or appearance
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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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sharp; having the power of entering or piercing
following one after another without interruption; sequential
rubbing away; tending to grind down
shy; craven; lacking self-confidence; shy
hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding
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