A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

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9.Abominate = loathe ,hate


Usage : Moses scold the idol worshipers in the tribe because
of abominated the custom



  1. Adjure = renounce upon oath, he adjured his allegiance
    to the king

  2. Abnegation = renunciation ,self sacrifice


Usage : Rani and Son loved one another but their love was
doomed she had to wed the king their act of abnegation was
necessary to preserve the kingdom


12.Abscission = cutting off, separation


Usage : when a flower or leaf separates naturally from the
parent ,this process is called abscission


13.Abridge = condence ,shorten


Usage : Because the publishers felt the public wanted
a shorter versionof war and peace ,they proceeded to abridge
the novel


14.Abscond = depart secretly, and hide


Usage : The teller who absconded with the bonds went
uncaptured until some one recognized him


15.Absolute = complete, certain


Usage : The king of Siam was an absolute monarch


16.Absolve = pardon


Usage : The father confessor absolved him of his sons


17.Abstinence = restraint from eating or drinking


Usage : The doctor recommended total abstinence from
salted foods


18.Abusive = coarsely insulting


Usage : An abusive parent damages a child both mentally
and physically

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