Vocabulaires

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

to become less intense or widespread

The head of a monastery for monks.

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

lasting for a long time; enduring

physically strong and healthy, not disabled

a place of residence; a home

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

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

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

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

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

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

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

to declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

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

the process of taking in or soaking up something

to deliberately avoid doing or consuming something

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

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

extremely bad or appalling

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

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

to adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

a person who helps another commit a crime

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

to accumulate or receive over time, especially payments or benefits

the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged

An area of land measured in acres.

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

refusing to change one's mind; firmly determined

Highly skilled or proficient at something.