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

abbreviation

(1)

n. E.g. For example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the "abbr." or "abbrev."

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shortening something by omitting parts of it
unit of weight for precious stones; measure of fineness of gold
guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
group of organisms within a species; tension; pressure
woolen thread; thread of other material, as of cotton or silk; material spun and prepared for use in weaving
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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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used of armor; covered with scales, or scale like structures, as fish or reptile
thrifty; saving; using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others
unusual; not typical; not normal
sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
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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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settle down; sink to a lower level or form depression; wear off or die down
speculate; suppose; believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
speak or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner
unwrap; unfold; remove the contents of
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abrasion

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n. E.g. Dust also, is a significant cause of abrasion of book papers and covers.

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scratch; friction
thrift; prudent economy; sparing use
touchdown; act of coming down to the earth
stick; a long thin implement made of metal or wood
sign posted in public place as an advertisement
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abrasive

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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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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
rubbing away; tending to grind down
suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
tired; exhausted; physically or mentally fatigued
shining; emitting light, especially emitting self-generated light
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