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1. Abhor(v): to detest, hate
synonyms-despise, detest
use- She abhorred all forms of bigotry.
2. Abject(adj): wretched; lacking pride.
synonyms-wretched, dishonour
use- One the streets of New York, the homeless live in abject poverty, huddling in doorways to find shelter from thewind.
3. Abjure(v): to renounce upon oath.
synonyms- give up, renege
use- He abjured his allegiance to the king.
4. Ablution(N): washing.
synonyms- cleansing, lavation
use- His daily ablutions were accompanied by loud noises that he humorously labeled “Opera in the Bath.”
5. Abnegation(N): renunciation; self-sacrifice.
synonyms- forbearance, refusal
use- Though Rudolph and Duchess Flavia loved one another, their love was doomed, for she had to wed the king; their act of abnegation was necessary to preserve the kingdom.
6. Abolish(V): to cancel; put an end to.
synonyms- abrogate, annul
use- The president of the college refused to abolish the physical education requirement.
7. Abominable(adj): detestable; extremely unpleasant; very bad.
synonyms- awful, horrid
use- Many liked John until she learned he was also dating Susan; then she called him an abominable young man, with abominable taste in women.
8. Abominate(V): to loathe; hate.
synonyms- dislike, abhor
use- Hoses scolded the idol worshippers in the tribe because he abominated the custom.
9. Aboriginal(adj): being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native.
synonyms- ancient, native
use- Her studies of the primitive art forms of the aboriginal Indians were widely reported in the scientific journals.
10. Abortive(adj): unsuccessful; fruitless.
synonyms- failed, futile
use- Attacked by armed troops, the Chinese students had to abandon their abortive attempt to democratize Beijing peaceful.
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