A3 Flashcards
(62 cards)
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anchorite-a recluse
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ancillary-serVing as an aid
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animadversion-a critical comment
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animate-to bring to life
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animosity-hatred
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annalsyearly records
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anneal-to heat and then cool:
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to strengthen
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annuitya yearly payment
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annulto invalidate
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anomaly-an abnormality
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antediluvian-before the Biblical
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flood
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very old
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anterior- toward the front
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anthropoid-resembling man
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antipathy-a strong dislike
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antipodes–exact opposites
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antithesis-opposite
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apathetic-indifferent
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aperture-an opening
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apex-a peak
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aphorism–an adage
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aplomb–selfpossession
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poise
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apogee- -the highest point
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apoplexy--sudden paralysis
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faith or cause
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appallto shock or dismay
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apothecary--druggist
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apparition--a ghost
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apothegma saying
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apotheosis-deification
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appease-to pacify
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appellation-a name or title
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ápostate-one who abandons his
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append-to attach
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apocryphal-of doubtful authenticity
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apposite apt
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apprise-to notify
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appurtenance-an accessory
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or possession
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aquiline-curved or hooked
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arabesque-an elaborate
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architectural design
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arable-plowable (land)
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arbiter-a judge or umpire
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arbitrary -left to one's judgment
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despotic
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arboreal-pertaining to trees
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archaic-ancient or old-fashioned
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archetype-an original model or
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perfect example
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archipelago-a group of islands
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archivesa place where records
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are kept
records
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ardorpassion
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arduous-laborious
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argotjargon
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armada-a fleet of warships
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arraign-to bring to court to
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answer charges
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arrantcomplete
out-and-out
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arrears-unpaid debts
