GRE Word List

ABOLISH

to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul

The meaning of the word abolish is to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul.

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fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
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regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
adjurationa solemn oath
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion