abbreviate (v)
|
John F. Kennedy abbreviated his middle
name. |
abbreviation (n) |
The abbreviation "ASAP" means "as
soon as possible" |
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abdicate (v)
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King Edward abdicated his throne. |
abdication (n) |
His abdication of the throne surprised
the world. |
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acclaim (v)
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The critics acclaimed the new musical
play. |
acclamation (n) |
The judges of the singing contest chose
the winner by listening to the acclamation of the audience. |
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accumulate (v)
|
Too much water accumulated in the
mountainside. |
accumulation (n) |
The accumulation of water caused
a landslide. |
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administer (v)
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A president must administer to the
wishes of the people in the country. |
administration (n) |
Unfortunately, some presidential administrations
are dishonest. |
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admire (v)
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I really admire Oprah Winfrey. |
admiration (n) |
Admiration must be earned. |
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adore (v)
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Sally's husband adores her. |
adoration (n) |
Her husband's adoration is total
and complete. |
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affirm (v)
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The police affirmed that they had
seen the thief in the store. |
affirmation (n) |
The affirmation sent the thief to
prison. |
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agitate (v)
|
A washing machine works by agitating
the clothes in soapy water. |
agitation (n) |
The agitation of the soap and water
loosens the dirt in clothing. |
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allege (v)
|
The principal alleged that the students
had been cheating. |
allegation (n) |
Unfortunately, the allegations were
true. |
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animate (v)
|
A cartoon artist animates stories
by drawing pictures. |
animation (n) |
The animations are added to film
and shown on TV. |
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anticipate (v)
|
Many people love to anticipate their
birthdays. |
anticipation (n) |
Sometimes the anticipation is more
fun than the real day! |
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apply (v)
|
Perry applied to Cal State Fullerton
University. |
application (n) |
His application was accepted. |
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assassinate (v)
|
John Wilkes Boothe assassinated Abraham
Lincoln. |
assassination (n) |
Lincoln's assassination stunned the
American people. |
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assimilate (v)
|
America has assimilated people from
many countries. |
assimilation (n) |
The assimilation began with the Pilgrims
in the 1700s. |
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associate (v)
|
Do you think that Bill Clinton still associates
with Monica Lewinsky? |
association (n) |
Their association was quite scandalous
to the office of the Presidency. |
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authenticate (v)
|
The painting I found needs to be authenticated.
I hope it's a real Picasso! |
authentication (n) |
The authentication failed. My Aunt
Edna painted that picture - not Picasso! |
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authorize (v)
|
You must enter your password to be authorized
to work on the computer. |
authorization (n) |
I'm sorry, your authorization failed.
Do you want to try again? |
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automate (v)
|
Henry Ford automated the process
of making automobiles. |
automation (n) |
The automation meant that more cars
could be produced cheaply. |