Which one of these words does not have a long sound adaptation appraised abominable?

Here's why:

* Adaptation: The "a" in "adaptation" has a long "a" sound, as in "ate".

* Appraised: The "a" in "appraised" has a short "a" sound, as in "cat".

* Abominable: The "a" in "abominable" has a long "a" sound, as in "ate".

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