1. abaciscus - a small abacus
2. abatjour - is a device, as a skylight, for diverting light into buildings.
3. abattoir - a building where animals are butchered.
4. abecedarian - a novice learning the rudiments of some subject.
5. abeyant - inactive but capable of becoming active.
6. abate- to diminish in intensity. (verb)
synonyms: ebb, lapse, let up, moderate, relent, slacken
sentence: Luckily, the little girl's fever abated by midnight.
7. abdicate - to renounce or give up a position or right. (verb)
synonyms: cede, quit, relinquish, resign, yield.
sentence: Despite the opposition, the chairman would not abdicate his position.
8. abscond - to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid detention or arrest. (verb)
synonyms: decamp, escape, flee
sentence: When they heard that she'd absconded with the proceeds of the auction, the PTA members were horrified.
9. accretion - an increase in size from successive additions or deposits. (noun)
synonyms: accumulation, buildup
sentence: He scraped away the accretions of paint and rust.
10. acrimonious - marked by bitter language or tone; showing strong resentment. (adj)
synonyms: acerbic, acid, angry, astringent, belligerent, biting.
sentence: Unfortunately, the relationship between the ex-husband and ex-wife remained acrimonious after the divorce.
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