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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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tall pot in which coffee is brewed
status of a citizen with rights and duties
shortening something by omitting parts of it
complex of fibers that twisted together to form a cable, rope, thread; land bordering a body of water; single filament
wonder; strong surprise; astonishment
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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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the fewest; the least possible
special; unique; marking or expressing distinction or difference
salty; containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts
unusual; not typical; not normal
understandable; readily comprehended or understood; intelligible
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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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turn aside, especially from main subject in writing or speaking
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
unearth; dig out; make a hole in; hollow out
live as a resident; exist in a given place or state
remove the cover from; expose; disclose
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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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shortening something by omitting parts of it
passage from one form or state to another; change
scratch; friction
victory; win; expressing great joy
something that resembles or harmonizes with
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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
sound of a sudden heavy fall; well-rounded and full in form
solid; heavy and compact in form
without alteration or misrepresentation
arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction
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