Vocabulary Practice Lesson-8
Word
Meaning
Ablution
washing (of hands etc.)
Abash
embarrass
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Hint/Trick*
(Liquid) Solution / Lotion
Always Bringing Shame is ABASH
She was abashed when a stranger came and proposed her#.
Abstain
withhold from participation; refrain
He abstained from alcohol on his doctor’s advice.
Abut
border upon; adjoin
Just as the word “but” makes the sentence to go in the opposite
direction (i.e. in a way, it joins the two opposite sentences) I was
good. But, my drinking habits ruined my career.
Abysmal
bottomless
Base
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Accessory
useful, but NOT ESSENTIAL thing
GATECounsellor VPL-8
Accessories you get when you buy a car$
# She was ACCOSTED by a stranger.
$ Look at the dictionary meaning of: ANCILLARY, ADJUNCT, AUXILIARY, APPURTENANCE, ACCOUTREMENT, PARAPHERNALIA.
ACCOUTRE means equip hence ACCOUTREMENT means equipments
ADD+JUNK = ADJUNCT 
References
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http://www.clker.com/clipart-2767.html
http://www.clker.com/clipart-27036.html
http://www.momlogic.com/its_proven_youre_an_embarrassment270x270-thumb-270x270.jpg
http://www.aniec.com/qimingbu/cat2/car%20accessories.jpg
http://amstech8.wikispaces.com/file/view/Washing_Hands.jpg/32114707/Washing_Hands.jpg
* We do not claim for the origin of any word. We strongly recommend you to look at the usage of the words (in sentences).