Abstain (ab·STAIN) (Verb)
Meaning: To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something Usage: 1. He decided to __________from sweets to improve his health. 2. They _________ed from voting in the election. Cues: In…
Absolve (ab·SOLVE) (Verb)
Meaning: To set someone free from guilt, obligation, or punishment Usage: 1. The jury _____________ed her of any wrongdoing. 2. He was ___________ed from the promise he could not keep.…
Absolution (AB·suh·LOO·shun) (Noun)
Meaning: Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment Usage: 1. She sought ________________for her sins during confession. 2. The priest granted ____________, freeing him from his guilt. Cues: In the…
Abscond (ab·SKOND) (Verb)
Meaning: To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest Usage: 1. The thief _____________ed with the jewels in the dead of night. 2. Fearing retribution, he chose…
Abrogate (AB·ruh·gate) (Verb)
Meaning: To repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement Usage: 1. The government decided to ________________the outdated law. 2. The contract was mutually ____________by both parties.…
Abnegation (AB·nuh·GAY·shun) (Noun)
Meaning: The act of renouncing or rejecting something Usage: 1. _____________of personal gain for the greater good is a noble endeavor. 2. His life of __________was admired by many in…
Abnegate (AB·nuh·gate) (Verb)
Meaning: To renounce or reject something desired or valuable Usage: 1. He chose to ___________worldly possessions in pursuit of enlightenment. 2. To save her family, she had to _________her claim…
Ablutions (uh·BLOO·shuns) (Noun)
Meaning: The act of washing oneself, often as a part of a religious or ritual act Usage: 1. The priest performed his ___________before the ceremony. 2. Daily __________were a crucial…