GRE Word List
ABSCOND
to depart secretly and hide oneself
The meaning of the word abscond is to depart secretly and hide oneself.
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|---|---|
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
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| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| duration | continuance in time |
| cursive | running |
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