predic. Adj. Embarrassed, disconcerted. [french es- *ex-1, baïr astound]

n. - the belly, including the stomach, bowels, etc.

- the hinder part of an insect etc. abdominal adj. [latin]

adj. Enduring, permanent.

n. (pl. -ies) 1 (often foll. By to + infin.) Capacity or power.

- cleverness, talent. [french: related to *able]

- suffix forming nouns of quality from, or corresponding to, adjectives in -able.

v. Put an end to (esp. A custom or institution). [latin aboleo destroy]

adv. - side by side and facing the same way.

- (foll. By of) up to date.

v. (-ging) shorten (a book, film, etc.). abridgement n. [latin: related to *abbreviate]

n. (pl. Abscesses) swelling containing pus. [latin: related to *ab-, *cede]

n. - being away.

- time of this.

- (foll. By of) lack of. absence of mind inattentiveness. [latin absentia]

n. - wormwood.

- (usu. Absinthe) aniseed-flavoured liqueur based on this. [french from latin]