Putnam's Word Book by Louis A. Flemming
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abet, v. instigate, encourage, incite, egg on, foment, uphold. abetment, n. instigation, incitement, encouragement. abeyance, n. suspension, indetermination. abhor, v. abominate, loathe, hate, detest. abhorrence, n. detestation, loathing, repugnance, abomination. abhorrent, a. repugnant, detestable, loathsome, repulsive. abide, v. dwell, stay, sojourn, continue, remain; acquiesce, conform to. abiding, a. continuing, lasting, stable. ability, n. competence, efficiency, aptitude, capacity, skill, proficiency, capability. Antonyms: inability, incapability. abject, a. degraded, groveling, servile, ignoble, contemptible base. Antonyms: noble, lofty, dignified, exalted. able, a. competent, qualified, capable, talented, clever, gifted, efficient; effective, cogent, telling, potent. Antonyms: unable, incompetent, incapable, inefficient ineffective, impotent. able-bodied, a. stalwart, brawny, robust, sturdy, strapping muscular. |
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