Cases of word usage

1) to keep or lead away a person unlawfully, especially by force (abduct)

2) to make (a report, story) shorter, especially by using fewer words (abridge)

3) go up to a person and speak to her or him first, especially a stranger in a public place (accost)

4) containing an acid substance and especially sour or sharp to the taste (acid)

5) a person taking an active part, especially in politics (activist)

6) causing great annoyance, especially because of continuing for too long (ad nauseam)

7) the giving of too much praise or respect, especially to win favour (adulation)

8) something useful, helpful or likely to bring success, especially in competition with others (advantage)

9) a strange or unusual event, especially an exciting for Dangerous Journey or activity (adventure)

10) to influence or change (the condition of something) especially in a harmful way (affect)