Abstinent – Practicing Self-Control by Avoiding Pleasures What Does Abstinent Mean? Abstinent (adject…
What Does Abstain Mean? Abstain (verb) /əb-ˈstān/ To choose not to do something , especially somethin…
Absorption – The Act of Taking In What Does Absorption Mean? Absorption (noun) /əb-ˈzȯrp-shən/ The pr…
What Does Absorb Mean? Absorb (verb) /əbˈzôrb/ To take in or soak up something—like a sponge soaking…
Absolute – When Something is Complete and Certain What Does Absolute Mean? Absolute (adjective) /ˈab-…
Absent-minded – The Forgetful Thoughtful Soul What Does Absent-minded Mean? Absent-minded (adjective)…
Absently – When the Mind Wanders What Does Absently Mean? Absently (adverb) /ˈab-sənt-lē/ Doing somet…
Absenteeism – When Being Absent Becomes a Habit What Does Absenteeism Mean? Absenteeism (noun) /ˌab-s…
Absentee – Someone Who’s Just Not There What Does Absentee Mean? Absentee (noun) /ˌab-sən-ˈtē/ A pers…
Absence – When Something (or Someone) Isn't There What Does Absence Mean? Absence (noun) /ˈab-sən…
What Does Abscond Mean? Abscond (verb) /əb-ˈskänd/ To leave secretly and suddenly , often to avoid ar…
What Does Abscission Mean? Abscission (noun) /ab-ˈsi-zhən/ The act of cutting off or falling away —mo…
The Act of Repealing or Abolishing Definition Abrogate (ˈa-brə-ˌgāt) – verb To formally put an end to a…