Manhattan Prep 1000 GRE Words: Definitions| Questions and Answers with complete solution

bate - Reduce, diminish abdicate - Formally give up the throne (or some other power or responsibility) aberrant - Abnormal, deviant abhor - Detest, regard with disgust abjure - Give up, renounce; repudiate, recant, or shun (especially formally or under oath) abrasive - Rough, suitable for grinding or polishing (such as sandpaper); causing irritation or annoyance abridge - Reduce or lessen; shorten by omitting parts throughout while retaining the main idea abstain - Hold back, refrain (especially from something bad or unhealthy); decline to vote acme - Summit, peak, highest point activism - The practice of pursuing political or other goals through vigorous action, often including protests and demonstrations adhere - Stick (to), such as with glue, or to a plan or belief admonish - Mildly scold; caution, advise, or remind to do something