english a words Flashcards
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abdicate
A
give up position, right or power
2
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aberration
A
something unusual
3
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acerbic
A
bitter; sharp in taste or temper
4
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acquiesce
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to agree to something
5
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adulterate
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to corrupt or make impure
6
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aggrandize
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to make larger or give power
7
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allegory
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a symbolic representation
8
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anterior
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preceding, previous, before, prior
9
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antipathy
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dislike with hostillity
10
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ardent
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passionate, enthusiastic
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ardor
A
great emotion
12
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astringent
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harsh, severe, stern
13
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atrocious
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monstrous, wicked, shockingly bad
14
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atrophy
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to waste/wither away
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auspicious
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having favourable prospect, promising
