▸ Specimen Drawer
Language & Communication — Lesson 33
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abridgment
əˈbrɪdʒmənt
Making a text, speech, or other content shorter while keeping the essential — the editor prepared an abridgment of the lengthy report.
The abridgment of the novel made it accessible to younger readers.
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absolve
əbˈzɑːlv
Declare someone free from guilt or blame — nothing could absolve her from the consequences of her actions.
The jury absolved him of all charges after reviewing the new evidence.
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absolved
əbˈzɑlvd
Declare that someone is not guilty or responsible for something — the jury absolved him of all charges.
The jury absolved him of all charges.
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absurdity
əbˈsɜːrdɪti
The quality of being ridiculous or laughably unreasonable — the film explores the absurdity of modern life.
The absurdity of the situation made everyone burst out laughing.
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accented
əkˈsɛn.tɪd
Describes speech or pronunciation that has a noticeable or distinctive accent — she spoke English with a strongly accented voice.
She spoke English with a strongly accented voice.
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accents
ˈæk.sənts
Accents are the different ways people pronounce words in a language — there are many different accents in the UK.
She has a French accent.
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acclaim
əˈkleɪm
Praise or applaud enthusiastically — she received acclaim for her innovative designs.
The critics acclaimed her performance as brilliant.
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acclaimed
əˈkleɪmd
Widely praised or approved of, especially by critics, the public, or experts in — she is an acclaimed novelist.
The film was critically acclaimed.
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acclamation
ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən
A loud and enthusiastic expression of approval, welcome, or praise, typically — the new president was elected by acclamation.
The new president was elected by acclamation.
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accolade
ˈækəleɪd
An award or privilege given as a special honor or public recognition of — she was honored with the highest accolade for her contributions to science.
The film received numerous accolades, including several Academy Awards.
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accolades
ˈækəleɪdz
Accolades are awards, honors, or expressions of praise or approval given to — his work has earned him accolades from critics worldwide.
The film received several accolades at the international festival.
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accordance
əˈkɔrdəns
The state of being in agreement or harmony with something — the treatment was carried out in accordance with medical guidelines.
The new policy was implemented in accordance with federal regulations.
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