1)complete lack of inhibition or restraint.

"she sings and sways with total abandon"

1)accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).

"I said I would abide by their decision"

2)be unable to tolerate (someone or something).

"if there is one thing I cannot abide it is a lack of discipline"

1)possession of the means or skill to do something.

"the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players"

2)talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

"a man of exceptional ability"

1)possession of the means or skill to do something.

"the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players"

2)talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

"a man of exceptional ability"

1)having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

"he was able to read Greek at the age of eight"

2)having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.

"the dancers were technically very able"

1)having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

"he was able to read Greek at the age of eight"

2)having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.

"the dancers were technically very able"

1)the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.

"concerns such as abortion and euthanasia"

2)an object or undertaking regarded by the speaker as unpleasant or badly made or carried out.

1)used to indicate movement in an area.

"men were floundering about"

2)used to express location in a particular place.

"there was a lot of flu about"

1)used to indicate movement in an area.

"men were floundering about"

2)used to express location in a particular place.

"there was a lot of flu about"

1)at a higher level or layer.

"place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above"

1)at a higher level or layer.

"place a quantity of mud in a jar with water above"

1)foreign countries considered collectively.

"servicemen returning from abroad"

1)the state of being away from a place or person.

"the letter had arrived during his absence"

1)take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

"buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat"

2)take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly.

"she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book"

1)the improper use of something.

"alcohol abuse"

2)cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.

"a black eye and other signs of physical abuse"

1)consent to receive (a thing offered).

"he accepted a pen as a present"

2)believe or come to recognize (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct.

"this tentative explanation came to be accepted by the group"

1)a means of approaching or entering a place.

"the staircase gives access to the top floor"

2)an attack or outburst of an emotion.

"I was suddenly overcome with an access of rage"

1)an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

"he had an accident at the factory"

2)an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause.

"the pregnancy was an accident"

1)temporary lodgings, sometimes also including board.

"the company offers a number of guesthouse accommodations in Cape Cod"

2)a convenient arrangement; a settlement or compromise.

"management was seeking an accommodation with labor"

1)go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

"the two sisters were to accompany us to New York"

2)be present or occur at the same time as (something else).

"the illness is often accompanied by nausea"