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Abate
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To become less intense or widespread (verb)
diminish, subside
The storm began to abate after several hours of heavy rain.
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SAT Vocabulary - 75 High-Frequency Words
Boost your SAT verbal score with 75 high-frequency vocabulary words, definitions, synonyms, and example sentences.
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Abstain
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To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something (verb)
refrain, desist
He chose to abstain from voting in the local election.
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Adversity
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Difficulties; misfortune (noun)
hardship, tribulation
She showed great resilience in the face of adversity.
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Amicable
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Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord (adj)
cordial, harmonious
The two neighbors reached an amicable settlement over the fence.
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Anachronistic
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Belonging to a period other than that in which it exists (adj)
outdated, archaic
The use of a typewriter in a modern office is anachronistic.
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Arid
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Having little or no rain; too dry to support vegetation (adj)
parched, barren
The desert landscape was beautiful but extremely arid.
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Benevolent
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Well meaning and kindly (adj)
charitable, altruistic
The benevolent donor provided funds for the new library.
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Brazen
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Bold and without shame (adj)
audacious, shameless
The thief made a brazen attempt to steal the car in broad daylight.
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Brusque
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Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner (adj)
curt, blunt
The clerk's brusque response offended the customers.
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Camaraderie
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Mutual trust and friendship among people (noun)
fellowship, companionship
The team developed a strong sense of camaraderie during the season.
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