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Absconding (noun) means an occasion when someone runs away secretly, often to escape trouble or the law.

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An occasion when someone runs away secretly, often to escape trouble or the law.

"The factors related to increase in number of abscondings were younger age, psychiatric problems, multi-drug abuse and living alone." — Arne Gerdner, Compulsory Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders (1998)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"absconding" (noun) means an occasion when someone runs away secretly, often to escape trouble or the law.