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abolitionnoun The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling.   Example The abolition of slavery was a significant milestone in […]

awfuladjective Very bad or unpleasant: Something that is terrible, causing discomfort or displeasure. Causing fear or dread: Something that inspires a […]

abolishverb The word “abolish” means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.   Example The government decided to abolish the […]

abodenoun Abide is a common English word that means “to live in or dwell in a particular place.” It can also mean “to remain or continue to […]

aboardadverd On or in a vehicle: This is the most common usage of “aboard” as an adverb. It refers to being physically present inside a means of […]

awenoun “Awe” means a strong feeling of wonder or reverence, especially towards something beautiful, powerful, or […]

abnormaladjective “Abnormal” is an adjective that means not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard. It can be used to describe a wide […]

ableadjective “Able” is an English adjective that means “having the power, skill, or opportunity to do something.”   Example adjective The able […]

ablazeadjective “ablaze” means “burning fiercely,” often used to describe a fire consuming something like a forest or a building. It can also be used […]

awayadverd Apart or at a distance: Showing physical separation. To or toward a place: Moving in a specific direction […]

abilitynoun “Ability” means “the power or skill to do something.”   Example She has a remarkable ability to learn new languages quickly. His […]

abideverb “Abide” means to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation. It can also mean to endure or tolerate […]

abdominaladjective Abdominal is an English adjective that means of, relating to, or situated in the abdomen. The abdomen is the lower part of the torso, […]

abdomennoun Abdomen is a common English word that refers to the lower part of the body cavity, containing the stomach, intestines, and other organs. It is […]

abcnoun The English alphabet: ABC are the first three letters of the English alphabet. It is used to refer to the alphabet itself, as in “The alphabet […]

awareadjective The word “aware” in English means having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. It refers to being conscious of something, […]

abbreviationnoun Abbreviation means “a shortened form of a word or phrase” in English. It is formed from the first letters of the word or phrase, or by using other […]

abbreviateverb “Abbreviate” means to shorten a word, phrase, or text. It involves reducing the length of a word or a group of words by omitting certain letters […]

abbotnoun 1. The superior or head of an abbey. 2. One of a class of bishops whose sees were formerly abbeys. Encyc. Brit. example Abbot of the people. […]

abbeynoun 1. A monastery or society of persons of either sex, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy; also, the monastic building or […]