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Abominable
Very unpleasant or causing moral revulsion; extremely bad or detestable
Abolish
To formally end or do away with something, especially a law or system
Accoutre
To provide with equipment or outfit, especially for military or formal use.
Abode
A place where someone lives; a home or residence.
Accost
To approach and speak to someone in an aggressive or bold way.
Abnegation
The act of rejecting or renouncing something, especially personal desires or interests.
Accord
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Accomplice
A person who helps another in committing a crime or wrongdoing.
Accompaniment
Something that is added to or goes along with something else, often to enhance it, such as music played to...
Abnegate
To renounce or reject something, often a desire or right.
Accommodate
To provide space or make adjustments for someone or something.
Accolade
An expression of praise or an award given to honor someone's achievement.
Ablution
The act of washing oneself, often for ritual purification.
Acclivity
An upward slope or incline, especially on a hill.
Abjure
To formally renounce or reject something, often a belief or claim.
Acclimate
To adjust or become accustomed to a new environment or conditions
Abject
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading; showing a lack of pride or dignity.
Acclamation
A loud, enthusiastic approval or praise, often by a group.
Abide
To accept or follow a rule, decision, or recommendation; to endure or tolerate something.
Acclaim
Publicly praise or approve with enthusiasm
Abhorrence
A feeling of intense dislike or disgust.
Accessory
An additional item that adds usefulness or attractiveness.
Abhor
To strongly dislike or hate something intensely
Acquiesce
To agree or comply quietly without protest.
Abeyance
A temporary suspension or state of inactivity
Acoustics
The study of sound, including its production, transmission, and effects.
Abet
To encourage or assist someone, often in doing something wrong or illegal.
Acorns
The nut of an oak tree, which contains the seed of the tree.
Acolyte
A devoted follower or assistant, often in a religious or ceremonial context.
Aberrant
Deviating from the usual or normal type; unusual or abnormal.
Acme
The highest point of achievement or excellence; the peak or best stage.
Abdicate
To formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially as a ruler.
Acknowledge
To recognize or admit the truth or existence of something.
Abbreviate
To shorten a word, phrase, or text.
Acidulous
Slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner; subtly critical.
Acidly
In a sharp, bitter, or harsh manner
Abattoir
A place where animals are slaughtered for meat.
Acetic
Related to or containing acetic acid, often with a sour or vinegar-like quality.
Abate
To lessen in intensity, amount, or degree; to reduce.
Acerbity
Harshness or severity, especially in tone or manner
Acerbic
Harsh or sharp in tone, taste, or manner
Abatement
A reduction or decrease in the intensity, amount, or degree of something, often used in legal or financial contexts.
Accustomed
Familiar with something due to regular use or experience
Abase
To lower in rank, dignity, or esteem; to humiliate.
Accursed
Deserving of or under a curse; deeply disliked or detestable.
Acute
Very sharp, intense, or severe; also describes an angle less than 90 degrees.
Acumen
The ability to make quick, insightful judgments or decisions; sharpness in perception or understanding.
Acuity
Sharpness or clarity, especially of thought, vision, or perception
Actuate
To cause something to operate or move; to motivate someone to take action.
Actuary
A professional who uses math and statistics to assess risk, often in finance and insurance.
Acrophobia
An extreme fear of heights
Acrimonious
Bitter and angry in tone or manner
Acrid
Having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste.
Acquit
To declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge.
Acquittal
A legal judgment that officially declares someone not guilty of a crime.
Acquiescent
Willing to accept or agree without protest
Acquiescence
Passive acceptance or agreement without protest.
Adhesion
The ability of different substances to stick together.
Adhere
To stick firmly to a surface or to follow closely, such as a rule or principle.
Adherent
A person who supports or follows a particular leader, cause, or idea.