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To decrease or diminish in amount, intensity, or degree.

The act or state of abating, which means the reduction, decrease, alleviation, or mitigation of something.

Continuing without change; enduring; steadfast.

To voluntarily refrain from engaging in a particular activity, especially when it is considered improper or unhealthy; often followed by "from."

The state or quality of being absurd.

Happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected.

A portable wind instrument with a large bellows that forces air through small metal reeds. It has a keyboard for the right hand and buttons for producing single bass notes or chords with the left hand. Also known as a piano accordion.

To gradually gather or collect, often increasing over time; to heap up, as in accumulating wealth.

causing physical pain or distress; related to the sensation of discomfort or soreness.

Having personal knowledge gained through study, experience, or other means; informed, especially in relation to a particular subject or field.

Unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion, to the point of being utterly inflexible.

To look at with a sense of wonder, pleasure, or approval.

A deep and caring emotional connection, characterized by fond attachment, devotion, or love.

The act or instance of affirming; the state of being affirmed.

The act or process of agitating; the state of being agitated.

An assistant or helper, especially a paid employee.

A chronic illness characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms upon reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and professionally. (Not in technical use as a medical diagnosis; see alcohol use disorder).

To make something easier to endure, lessen, or mitigate, such as alleviating sorrow or alleviating pain.

Capable of being allowed or permitted; legitimate or permissible.

Very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive.

A person who is supported by or receives alms.

A romantic or passionate relationship, typically characterized by love and affection; a love affair.

Having similarity or correspondence in some particular aspect.

Supporting or supplementary; playing a secondary or subordinate role.

A critical or explanatory note or body of notes added to a text.

To disturb or bother a person in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.

Feeling irritated, disturbed, or bothered.

In poker, an established and uniform amount of money that each player contributes to the pot before the cards are dealt.

In anthropology and zoology, an ape is any member of the superfamily Hominoidea. There are two main branches within this superfamily: the lesser apes, represented by gibbons, and the great apes, which include humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. Ape classification is associated with catarrhines in taxonomy.

A tool, machine, or device designed for a specific purpose or use.