Abhorrence of (a strong feeling of hate paired with a
feeling of loathing)
As a pacifist, I have a strong abhorrence of violence.
Abhorrent to (causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred)
The idea of being stuck in an office all day is abhorrent to
a nature lover like myself.
Abide by(to follow the rules of something; to obey someone's
orders)
John felt that he had to abide by his father's wishes.
Abound in (available in large quantity or number)
Bangladesh abounds in natural resources.
Abound with (full of)
National Geographic magazine abounds with marvelous photography
and interesting stories.
Absolve from (declare free from guilt, promise, duty etc.)
The court has absolved them from the crime.
Absorb in (busy in
work)
She sat in an
armchair, absorbed in a book.
Abstain from (hold oneself back, used for food habits)
His doctor has asked him to abstain from drinks.
Abstemious in (sparing or moderate eating & drinking)
Those who are abstemious in food habits enjoy good health.
Acceptable to (satisfactory and able to be agreed to or
approved of)
It's not acceptable to me.
Accede to (agree to request or proposal)
He acceded to my request.
Access to (means of reaching, approaching)
I have no access to the database.
Accomplished in (highly trained or skilled in a particular
activity)
Getting accepted into medical school was an accomplishment
in itself.
Account for (explain)
You should account for your absence
from the office.
Act upon (comply with)
Always act upon the advice of your
elders.
Accurate in (free from mistakes)
Ram is accurate in his
calculations.
Accused of (charged with a wrongdoing)
A person charged with robbery is an example of an individual accused of a crime.
Accustomed to (customary; usual; habitual)
He was accustomed to socializing on a high level.
Acquaintance with (familiar with)
He had an acquaintance
with the literature
Acquit of (to relieve from a charge of fault or crime)
He was acquitted of his crime.
Adapted to (adjust)
Johnson has also adapted well to life's
low blows.
Addicted to(be given to something harmful)
Rohan is addicted to drugs.
Adept in (proficient in art etc.)
He is adept in the art of
painting.
Adept at (proficient at things)
Rekha is adept at classical dance
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