Definition of Abthe skill or capability to do someExamples of Ability in a senThe Flash has the ability to run faster than the speed of light. Even though my ability to cook is lacking, I can make a good pot of spaghetti. The convincing con-man had the ability to sell water to a drowning man. I really wanted to play basketball in high school, but my physical … [Read more...] about Ability sentence & words in English
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Abiotic sentence & words in English
Definition of Ababiotic means something that is sterile; not from living orgaExamples of Abiotic in a sen1. Unlike alive biotic organisms, abiotic factors are nonliving. 2. The absence of life indicates that something is abiotic in nature. 3. Plant and animal life is biotic because it’s living, but wind and temperature are abiotic. 4. Abiotic parts of an ecosystem … [Read more...] about Abiotic sentence & words in English
Abidance sentence & words in English
Definition of Abia state of compliance or following of the Examples of Abidance in a senOn the first day, the teacher stressed the importance of the students’ abidance to the rules. The government questioned the company’s abidance to the laws and sent in an auditor to make sure everything was ethical.  Staying in abidance with the law, the parolee refused to commit … [Read more...] about Abidance sentence & words in English
Abide sentence & words in English
Definition of tolerate an unpleasant thing or person; eExamples of Abide in a senAlthough my daughter hates the school dress code, she knows she must abide by it. I find it difficult to abide the narrow-minded attitude of a prejudiced person. The students must abide by the classroom rules or else suffer the consequences. Because Jack had a migraine, he was not sure … [Read more...] about Abide sentence & words in English
Abhorrent sentence & words in English
Definition of Abhocausing or deserving strong dislike or hExamples of Abhorrent in a senAs I looked around the filthy apartment, I had to wonder who could live in such abhorrent conditions. Jack’s abhorrent behavior caused him to get kicked out of the restaurant.  Because I find violence abhorrent, I rarely watch action movies. The idea of being stuck in an office … [Read more...] about Abhorrent sentence & words in English
Abhor sentence & words in English
Definition of to reject something very strongly;Examples of Abhor in a senI abhor liars. We abhor violence against others and respect everyone, regardless of a person's race, color and creed.  Work at a job that you love, not one that you abhor. She would abhor the thought of writing a 40-page research paper.  If you abhor mathematics so much, why not switch … [Read more...] about Abhor sentence & words in English
Abhorrence sentence & words in English
Definition of Abhora strong feeling of hate paired with a feeling of loaExamples of Abhorrence in a senMy abhorrence of racism makes me avoid people with racist attitudes. As a pacifist, I have a strong abhorrence of violence. The deceitful cult leader talked about the need for an abhorrence of wealth while stealing money from his followers. Because Heather is a … [Read more...] about Abhorrence sentence & words in English
Abeyance sentence & words in English
Definition of Abea state of temporary disuse or suspeExamples of Abeyance in a senImmediately following the terrorist attack, pilots had to observe a period of abeyance where they could not depart from the airport. Once the famine was over, the food rationing dictated by the government was put in abeyance.  Until after the murder trial, the inheritance will be placed in … [Read more...] about Abeyance sentence & words in English
Abet sentence & words in English
Definition ofto encourage or support a behavior or aExamples of Abet in a senThe photo editing software is sure to abet my odds of winning the photo competition. Can you believe the community has decided to abet crime by not giving the police the names of suspected gang members?  Giving the dog a treat is a way to abet his obedience. During the press conference, the … [Read more...] about Abet sentence & words in English
Aberration sentence & words in English
Definition of Aberrdeviating from what is normal or desirable, not tyExamples of Aberration in a senShelley’s angry retort was an aberration from her normally quiet demeanor. Since I did not properly adjust my camera settings, all of my pictures have a blurry aberration on them.  If your goal is to reduce the likelihood of an aberration occurring in your experiment, … [Read more...] about Aberration sentence & words in English
Aberrant sentence & words in English
Definition of Abestraying from the normal or righExamples of Aberrant in a senJohn’s aberrant behavior is going to get him in a lot of trouble one of these days. When the astronomer looked into the telescope, he was shocked by the sight of a star moving in an aberrant path.  If my aunt does not take her medication, she will have aberrant mood swings. Sarah’s … [Read more...] about Aberrant sentence & words in English
Abecedarian sentence & words in English
Definition of AbecedalphabeExamples of Abecedarian in a senWe decided to organize the files in an abecedarian manner so we could find what we were looking for by name more easily. When something is abecedarian, it is alphabetical, such as the roll call at the beginning of class at school. I like to put my books in abecedarian order, because it is easier to find the one … [Read more...] about Abecedarian sentence & words in English
Abduct sentence & words in English
Definition of Ato grab an individual by trickery or Examples of Abduct in a senThe kidnappers planned to abduct the millionaire’s daughter. As a prank, members of our fraternity usually abduct our rival school’s animal mascot.  The child predator hangs out in the park looking for kids to abduct. Since the police will not help her, Helen is going to abduct her … [Read more...] about Abduct sentence & words in English
Abdominal sentence & words in English
Definition of Abdorelated to the abdomen/stomach, or the part between the thorax and the pExamples of Abdominal in a senMy severe abdominal pains sent me to the hospital where I learned that it was nothing more than trapped gas. A hole in Misty’s abdominal wall means that she will have to have emergency surgery near her bellybutton. Wearing an abdominal girdle, the … [Read more...] about Abdominal sentence & words in English
Abdicate sentence & words in English
Definition of Abdto stop accepting a particular responsibility or obligation that youExamples of Abdicate in a senThe young prince became king after his older brother decided to abdicate the throne. Because the mother chose to abdicate her role as a parent, her children have become the terrors of the neighborhood.  Of course, it is easier to abdicate your … [Read more...] about Abdicate sentence & words in English