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ankylosis

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  1. abnormal adhesion of the bones of a joint. 2. the union or consolidation of two or more bones or other hard tissues into one
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antediluvian

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  1. of or belonging to the period before the Flood 2. very old, old-fashioned, or out of date
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antepenultimate

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  1. third from the end. 2. of or relating to an antepenult.
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antimacassar

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a small covering placed on the backs/arms of upholstered furniture

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antithesis

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opposition; contrast

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antonym

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a word opposite in meaning to another

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apocryphal

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of doubtful authorship or authenticity

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appoggiatura

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a note of embellishment preceding another note and taking a portion of its time

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aqueous

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of/like/containing water; watery

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arabesque

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  1. sinuous, spiraling, undulating, or serpentine line or linear motif
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archaeologist

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a specialist in archaeology

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architect

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one who engages in the profession of architecture

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argosy

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a large merchant ship

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armoire

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a large wardrobe or movable cupboard

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arrhythmia

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any disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat

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arteriosclerosis

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degenerative changes in the arteries

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artiodactyl

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having an even number of toes/digits on each foot

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ascetic

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one who dedicates his life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals

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askance

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with suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval

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asphyxia

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the extreme condition caused by lack of oxygen, etc.

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assay

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to examine or analyze

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assuage

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to make milder or less severe

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asthma

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an often allergic disorder of respiration

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asymptote

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a straight line approached by a given curve

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atoll

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a ring-shaped coral reef

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attest

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to testify or bear witness

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auger

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a bit, as for a brace

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auriferous

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yielding or containing gold

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aurochs

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a large, black European wild ox

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auxiliary

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additional; supplementary; reserve

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avaricious

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characterized by avarice

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aviary

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a large cage/house/enclosure where birds are kept

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awn

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a bristlelike appendage of a plant

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axil

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the angle between the upper side of a leaf or stem

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baccalaureate

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bachelor’s degree

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bacteriophage

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any of a group of viruses that infect specific bacteria

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bagatelle

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something of little value or importance

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bailiff

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an officer employed to execute writs and processes

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baldachin

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a silk brocade interwoven with gold/silver threads

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baleen

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whalebone