While overseas is a synonym for abroad in some cases, the two words are not always interchangeable. A famous gaffe by singer Britney Spears is when she was quoted as saying, "I get to go to overseas places, like Canada". This would be fine if she lived in Europe or some other place where you had to cross a sea to get to Canada. It doesn't really work for someone living in the US which has the longest land border with Canada.
2. AB + ? = Florescent
Answer: Appear
AB + Loom = Abloom
A loom is a device used for weaving. Traditionally the apparatus was operated by hand. The earliest evidence of looms dates back to Ancient Egypt.
3. AB + ? = Renounce
Answer: Mark
AB + Stain = Abstain
To abstain is to refrain from participating in an activity. During the period of Lent, many Christians abstain from alcohol and/or meat as a way of renouncing material satisfaction and focusing on prayer and penance.
4. AB + ? = Kidnap
Answer: Tube
AB + Duct = Abduct
A duct is a hollow tube used for the passage of air or liquid. These conduits are commonly used in buildings or even within large machines for ventilation.
5. AB + ? = Around
Answer: Not in
AB + Out = About
About is used both as a preposition and an adverb. It can denote a location and also be used to indicate a subject.
6. AB + ? = Away
Answer: Posted
AB + Sent = Absent
Absent is the opposite of present. A common expression is that "Absence makes the heart grow fonder", indicating that you miss a person, place or thing when you are away from it. However, there is also a contradictory saying "Out of sight, out of mind" meaning someone who is not around is easily forgotten.
7. AB + ? = Edible mollusc
Answer: Solitary
AB + Alone = Abalone
Abalones are marine snails. They are found in seas across the world. They are a popular food in various cultures ranging from sushi in Japan to pizza toppings in California.
8. AB + ? = Exonerate
Answer: Decipher
AB + Solve = Absolve
Other synonyms for absolve are pardon, acquit and vindicate. The idiom 'to give a clean chit' also carries the same meaning.
9. AB + ? = Dwelling
Answer: Lyric poem
AB + Ode = Abode
An ode is a poem generally written in praise of a person or thing. English poet John Keats of the Romantic generation is well-known for his odes. Most popular amongst them are "Ode to a Nightingale" and "Ode on a Grecian Urn".
10. AB + ? = Abbreviate
Answer: Crest
AB + Ridge = Abridge
A ridge is a long, narrow landform. It is typically elevated above the surrounding areas and may form the edge of a mountainside.
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