120 Flashcards
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antipathy
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a strong dislike
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antiquated
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old
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antiseptic
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clean
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antithesis
A
the absolute opposite
5
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anxiety
A
intense uneasiness
6
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apathetic
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lacking concern, emotion
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apocryphal
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false
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appalling
A
inspiring shock
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appease
A
to calm
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appraise
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to assess the value of
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apprehend
A
to seize
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approbation
A
praise
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appropriate
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to take, make use of
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aquatic
A
relating to water
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arable
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suitable for growing crops
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arbiter
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one who can resolve a dispute, make a decision
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arbitrary
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based on factors that appear random
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arbitration
A
act of resolving a dispute
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arboreal
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of or relating to trees
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arcane
A
secret
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archaic
A
outdated
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archetypal
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the most typical example of something
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ardor
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enthusiasm
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arid
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excessively dry
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arrogate
to take without justification
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artifact
a remaining piece from an extinct culture
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artisan
a craftsman
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ascertain
to learn
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ascetic
practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline
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ascribe
to assign
