25. abrasive: rubbing away; tending to grind down

　　* Just as abrasive cleaning powders can wear away a shiny finish, abrasive remarks can wear away a listener's patience.

　　26. abrogate : abolish

　　* He intended to abrogate the decree issued by his predecessor.

　　27. absolve : pardon (an offense)

　　* The father confessor absolved him of his sins.

　　28. abstain : refrain; withhold from participation

　　* After considering the effect of alcohol on his athletic performance, he decided to abstain from drinking while he trained for the race.

　　31. accede : agree

　　* If I accede to this demand for blackmail, I am afraid that I will be the victim of future demands.

　　32. acclimate : adjust to climate or environment

　　* One of the difficulties of our present air age is the need of travelers to acclimate themselves to their new and often strange environments.

　　33. acclivity : sharp upslope of a hill

　　* The car could not go up the acclivity in high gear.

　　35. accord : agreement

　　* She was in complete accord with the verdict.