ABASE
Don't abase your Russian girlfriend by making fun of her accent.
My stepfather is an evil man who likes to abase little children because he had a miserable childhood himself.
He has belittled himself by stealing from an old beggar.
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ABHOR
I abhor this type of insulting behavior of my teacher.
Taking out the trash and washing dishes are chores many teenagers abhor.
I hate discrimination of any kind.
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ACCRETION
Sania was convinced that the accretion of ice on her car’s windshield was preventing her wipers from operating correctly.
There are two main theories concerning massive star formation accretion and merger.
The only difficulty in this accumulation is to secure debtors that will not die.
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ACQUIT
Even though general public believed the defendant was guilty, they could say nothing when the jury acquitted the man of all charges.
If the cricket players are not acquitted of domestic abuse charges, their role on the squad will be terminated for a year.
They tried to bribe the judge to discharge them.
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ACRIMONY
The dispute between the two groups was settled without acrimony.
Amid the acrimony, somebody actually published some controversial news.
The level of bitterness doesn't likely die down soon.
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ACUITY
Bikers need good visual acuity during the night.
When Archana had an ear infection, her auditory acuity was so low she could barely hear anything.
According to many youngsters, taking drugs does not decrease your intellectual acuity.
A shooter’s visual sharpness has to be exceptional because he must be able to clearly see his targets.
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READING PASSAGE 30 You are advised to spend about 15 minutes on Questions 1-15 which refer to WRAP UP YOUR VISIT WITH THE PERFECT GIFT Section 1A ‘It is better to give than to receive’; Never look a gift horse in the mouth’; Beware of Greeks (ancient, of course) bearing gifts’. Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and our lives as social creatures. They are also an important part of our business relationships. There are occasions when giving a gift surpasses spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity. Present a simple gift to your host in a foreign country and the chances are he or she will understand you perfectly, though you may not understand a single word of each other’s languages. It can convey a wealth of meaning about your appreciation of their hospitality and the importance you place upon the relationship. Combine the act of giving with some knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultur...
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