| abbreviated |
Shorter because some parts have been removed. Ex.: JR is abbreviated from of junior. |
| aboard |
In or on a ship, train or plane. Ex.: Jane and Sam swam out to the yacht and climbed aboard. |
| aboard |
Into an organization, group or company Ex.: Bush congratulated the new staff cheif aboard. |
| abolish |
To end something or get rid of it by law. Ex.: They asked the government to abolish income tax for the wealthy |
| abrupt |
Sudden and unexpected. Ex.: There have been abrupt climate changes in the last twenty years. |