Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

to feel hatred or loathing for something

"She abominates cruelty to animals."

noun
/əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

"Slavery was considered an abomination."

adjective
/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

"The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art."

noun
/ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

"The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years."

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abort

verb
/əˈbɔːrt/

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

"The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather."

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abortion

noun
/əˈbɔːrʃən/

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

"The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion."

adjective
/əˈbɔːrtɪv/

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

"Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat."

verb
/əˈbaʊnd/

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

"Opportunities abound in the field of technology."

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about

preposition, adverb
/əˈbaʊt/

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

"We talked about the new project yesterday."

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Above

preposition, adverb
/əˈbʌv/

at a higher place or position than something

"The picture hangs above the fireplace."

adjective, adverb
/əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

"The business deal was completely aboveboard."

verb
/əˈbreɪd/

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

"The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin."

noun
/əˈbreɪʒən/

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

"He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling."

adjective
/əˈbreɪsɪv/

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

"His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable."

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abreast

adverb
/əˈbrɛst/

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

"The soldiers marched two abreast down the street."

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abridge

verb
/əˈbrɪdʒ/

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

"The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers."

noun
/əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.

"The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students."

adverb
/əˈbrɔːd/

In or to a foreign country or countries.

"She studied abroad for two years in Germany."

verb
/ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

"The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty."

adjective
/əˈbrʌpt/

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

"The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road."

adverb
/əˈbrʌptli/

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

"The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out."

noun
/ˈæbsɛs/

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

"The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth."

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noun
/æbˈsɪʒən/

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

"The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees."

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abscond

verb
/əbˈskɒnd/

to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment

"The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry."

noun
/ˈæbsəns/

the state of being away from a place or person

"His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone."

adjective
/ˈæbsənt/

not present at a place or event

"She was absent from the meeting yesterday."

adjective
/ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

often forgetting things or not paying attention

"He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys."

adjective
/ˈæbsəluːt/

total, complete, or without restriction

"The dictator had absolute power over the nation."

adverb
/ˈæbsəluːtli/

Completely; without qualification or restriction.

"I absolutely agree with your decision."

noun
/ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

"The priest granted him absolution for his sins."

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verb
/əbˈzɒlv/

to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

"The priest absolved him of his sins."

verb
/əbˈzɔːrb/

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

"The sponge absorbed all the water."

adjective, noun
/əbˈzɔːrbənt/

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

"This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly."

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noun
/əbˈzɔːrpʃən/

the process of taking in or soaking up something

"The absorption of sunlight helps plants grow."

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verb
/əbˈsteɪn/

to deliberately avoid doing or consuming something

"He decided to abstain from smoking."

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adjective
/æbˈstiːmiəs/

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

"She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries."

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noun
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

"His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health."

adjective, noun, verb
/ˈæb.strækt/

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

"The artist is known for her abstract paintings."

noun
/æbˈstrækʃən/

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

"Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form."

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adjective
/æbˈstruːs/

difficult to understand; obscure

"The professor’s lecture was so abstruse that many students were confused."

adjective
/əbˈsɜːrd/

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

"It is absurd to think that the earth is flat."

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noun
/əˈbʌndəns/

a very large quantity of something; plentifulness

"The garden had an abundance of fresh vegetables."

adjective
/əˈbʌndənt/

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

"The garden was abundant with colorful flowers."

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Abuse

verb, noun
/əˈbjuːs/ (verb), /əˈbjuːs/ (noun)

to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly

"He was accused of abusing his power."

adjective
/əˈbjuːsɪv/

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

"She left her job because of her abusive boss."

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abut

verb
/əˈbʌt/

to be next to or share a border with

"The park abuts the river on the north side."

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adjective
/əˈbɪzməl/

extremely bad or appalling

"The team's performance was abysmal."

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abyss

noun
/əˈbɪs/

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

"The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below."

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adjective
/əˈbɪs.əl/

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

"Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions."

adjective
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

"She has an outstanding academic record."