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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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union of interests, purposes, or sympathies among members of a group; accord
very small; minute or insignificant spot
shortening something by omitting parts of it
turning or twisting force
very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
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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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conforming to the current style; being or in accordance with current fashion
unusual; not typical; not normal
stated explicitly or in detail; definite
vigorous; full of health and strength; vigorous
having little width in proportion to height or length; long and thin
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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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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
start; initiate; induct into office by formal ceremony
restrict; become stiff or stiffer
sweat; excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
take something off a container
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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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taxi; one-horse vehicle for public hire
scratch; friction
token that postal fee has been paid; charge for mailing something
summit; apex; maximum; prime
something used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
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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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set down as a rule or guide; certain; stated
rubbing away; tending to grind down
unchecked; free; marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
act or state of giving out intense heat and light; luminous
weak; lacking firmness
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