Words from abr to abs

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abridge
condense or shorten
bridge=shorten, abridge=shorten

abrogate
abolish
same as abolish

abscission
cutting off; separation
Example Abscission is the process that is at work when leaves fall off trees in autumn

abscond
depart secretly and hide
easy

absolute
complete; totally unlimited; having complete power; certain; not relative; CF.
absolutism
easy

absolve
pardon (an offense)

abstain
refrain; withhold from participation; intentionally not use one's vote
easy

abstemious
Eating and drinking in moderation

abstinence
restraint from pleasant things, esp. eating or drinking; CF. abstention: act of abstaining from vote
not to be confused with abstain(refrain), abstinence means refraining from indulging an appetite/drinking

abstract
conceptual, theoretical, short summary prepared by cutting down a larger work
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