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GRE Word List - 3

1. abridgment - A condensed form as of a book or play.

2. abrogate - To abolish, repeal.

3. abrupt - Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.

4. abscess - A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body.

5. abscission - The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation.

6. abscond - To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest.

7. absence - The fact of not being present or available.

8. absent-minded - Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business.

9. absolution - Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses.

10. absolve - To free from sin or its penalties.

11. absorb - To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water.

12. absorption - The act or process of absorbing.

13. abstain - To keep oneself back (from doing or using something).

14. abstemious - Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.

15. abstinence - Self denial.

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