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abase

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cause to feel shame

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abash

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cause to be embarrassed

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abate

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become less in amount or intensity

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abbreviate

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shorten

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aberrant

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markedly different from an accepted norm

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aberration

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a state or condition markedly different from the norm

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abet

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assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

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abeyance

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temporary cessation or suspension

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abhor

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feel hatred or disgust toward

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abide

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dwell

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abject

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of the most contemptible kind

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abjure

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formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief

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ablution

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the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes

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abnegate

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deny or renounce

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abnegation

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the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

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abode

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any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

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abolish

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do away with

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abominable

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unequivocally detestable

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abominate

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find repugnant

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aboriginal

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having existed from the beginning

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abortive

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failing to accomplish an intended result

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abrade

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rub hard or scrub

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abridge

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lessen, diminish, or curtail

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abrogate

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revoke formally

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abscission

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the act of cutting something off

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abscond

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run away, often taking something or somebody along

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absolute

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perfect or complete or pure

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absolve

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grant remission of a sin to

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abstain

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refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something

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abstemious

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marked by temperance in indulgence

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abstinence

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the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol

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abstract

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existing only in the mind

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abstruse

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difficult to understand

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abusive

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characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

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abut

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lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

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abysmal

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exceptionally bad or displeasing

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abyss

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a bottomless gulf or pit

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academic

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associated with an educational institution

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accede

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yield to another’s wish or opinion

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accelerate

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move faster

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accessible

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capable of being reached

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accessory

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a supplementary component that improves capability

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acclaim

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enthusiastic approval

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acclimate

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get used to a certain environment

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acclivity

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an upward slope or grade, as in a road

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accolade

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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

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accommodate

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have room for; hold without crowding

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accomplice

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a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan

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accord

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concurrence of opinion

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accost

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approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently

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accoutre

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provide with military equipment

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accretion

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an increase by natural growth or addition

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accrue

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grow by addition

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acephalous

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lacking a head or a clearly defined head

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acerbic

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sour or bitter in taste

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acerbity

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a sharp bitterness

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acetic

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relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor

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acidulous

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being sour to the taste

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acknowledge

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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of

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acme

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the highest point of something

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acne

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an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands

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acoustics

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the study of the physical properties of sound

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acquiesce

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agree or express agreement

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acquiescence

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agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

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acquiescent

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willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another

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acquittal

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a judgment of not guilty

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acrid

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strong and sharp, as a taste or smell

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acrimonious

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marked by strong resentment or cynicism

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acrophobia

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a morbid fear of great heights

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actuarial

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relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums

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actuary

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someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data

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actuate

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put in motion

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acuity

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sharpness of vision

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acumen

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shrewdness shown by keen insight

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acute

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ending in a sharp point

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adage

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a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact

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adamant

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very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

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adapt

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make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

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addendum

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textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication

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addiction

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being dependent on something habit-forming

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addle

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mix up or confuse

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address

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the place where a person or organization can be found

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adduce

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advance evidence for

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adept

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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

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adhere

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stick to firmly

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adherent

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someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine

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adipose

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composed of animal fat

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adjacent

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having a common boundary or edge

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adjoin

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lie next to another or share a boundary

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adjourn

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close at the end of a session

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adjunct

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something added to another thing but not essential to it

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adjuration

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a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

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adjure

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command solemnly

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adjutant

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an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer

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admonish

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scold or reprimand; take to task

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admonition

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a firm rebuke

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adore

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love intensely

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adorn

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make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color

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adroit

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quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

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adulation

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exaggerated flattery or praise

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adulterate

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make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance

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adulterated

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mixed with impurities

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adumbration

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the act of providing vague advance indications

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advent

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arrival that has been awaited

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adventitious

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associated by chance and not an integral part

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adversary

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someone who offers opposition

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adverse

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in an opposing direction

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adversity

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a state of misfortune or affliction

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advert

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a public promotion of some product or service

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advocacy

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active support of an idea or cause

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advocate

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a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea

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aegis

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armor plate that protects the chest

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aeon

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the longest division of geological time

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aerie

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the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle

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aery

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characterized by lightness and insubstantiality

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aesthetic

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characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

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affable

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diffusing warmth and friendliness

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affected

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influenced

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afferent

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of nerves and nerve impulses

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affidavit

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written declaration made under oath

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affiliation

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the act of becoming formally connected or joined

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affinity

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a natural attraction or feeling of kinship

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affirmation

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the act of asserting or stating something

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afflatus

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a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration

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affliction

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a cause of great suffering and distress

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affluence

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abundant wealth

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affray

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a noisy fight

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affront

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a deliberately offensive act

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afterlife

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life after death

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agape

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with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

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agenda

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a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting

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agglomeration

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the act of collecting in a mass

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aggrandize

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embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of

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aggregate

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a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together

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aghast

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struck with fear, dread, or consternation

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agility

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the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal

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agitate

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move or cause to move back and forth

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agitation

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a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

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agnostic

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a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable

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agog

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highly excited

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agrarian

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relating to rural matters

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agronomist

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an expert in soil management and field-crop production

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airy

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open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere

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alacrity

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liveliness and eagerness

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albite

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a widely distributed feldspar that forms rocks

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alchemy

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a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times

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alcove

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a small recess opening off a large room or garden

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alias

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a name that has been assumed temporarily

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alienate

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arouse hostility or indifference in

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alimentary

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of or providing nourishment

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alimony

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support paid by one spouse to another after separation

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allay

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lessen the intensity of or calm

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allege

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report or maintain

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allegiance

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the act of binding yourself to a course of action

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allegory

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a short moral story

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alleviate

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provide physical relief, as from pain

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alliteration

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use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word

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allocate

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distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose

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alloy

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a mixture containing two or more metallic elements

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allude

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make an indirect reference to

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allure

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the power to entice or attract

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allusion

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passing reference or indirect mention

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alluvial

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relating to deposits carried by rushing streams

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alms

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money or goods contributed to the poor

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aloft

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at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

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aloof

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distant, cold, or detached in manner

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altercation

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a noisy quarrel

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altruism

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the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

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altruistic

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showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

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amalgam

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a combination or blend of diverse things

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amalgamate

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bring or combine together or with something else

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amass

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collect or gather

173
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amazon

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a large, strong, and aggressive woman

174
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ambidextrous

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equally skillful with each hand

175
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ambience

A

the atmosphere of an environment

176
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ambiguous

A

having more than one possible meaning

177
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ambivalence

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mixed feelings or emotions

178
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amble

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walk leisurely

179
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ambrosia

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the food and drink of the gods

180
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ambulatory

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able to walk about

181
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ambush

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the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack

182
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ameliorate

A

make better

183
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amenable

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disposed or willing to comply

184
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amend

A

make revisions to

185
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amenities

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things that make you comfortable and at ease

186
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amiable

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diffusing warmth and friendliness

187
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amicable

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characterized by friendship and good will

188
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amiss

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in an improper or mistaken manner

189
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amity

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a state of friendship and cordiality

190
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amnesia

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partial or total loss of memory

191
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amnesty

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a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

192
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amok

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wildly; without self-control

193
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amorally

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without regard for the distinction between right and wrong

194
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amorous

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inclined toward or displaying love

195
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amorphous

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having no definite form or distinct shape

196
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amortization

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reducing the value of an asset over a period of years

197
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amphibian

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cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water

198
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amphitheater

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an oval large stadium with tiers of seats

199
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ample

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more than enough in size or scope or capacity

200
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amplify

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increase the volume of

201
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amputate

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remove surgically

202
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amuck

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wildly; without self-control

203
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amulet

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a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil

204
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anachronism

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locating something at a time when it couldn’t have existed

205
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analgesia

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absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness

206
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analgesic

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capable of relieving pain

207
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analogous

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similar or equivalent in some respects

208
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analogy

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drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

209
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anarchist

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an advocate of the abolition of governments

210
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anarchy

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a state of lawlessness and disorder

211
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anathema

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a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication

212
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ancestry

A

the lineage of an individual

213
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anchor

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a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

214
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ancillary

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furnishing added support

215
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andiron

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metal supports for logs in a fireplace

216
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anecdote

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short account of an incident

217
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anemia

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a deficiency of red blood cells

218
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anesthetic

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a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

219
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anguish

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extreme distress of body or mind

220
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angular

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having straight lines and sharp points or corners

221
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animadversion

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harsh criticism or disapproval

222
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animated

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having life or vigor or spirit

223
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animosity

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a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

224
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animus

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a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

225
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annals

A

a chronological account of events in successive years

226
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anneal

A

bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling

227
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annex

A

attach to

228
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annihilate

A

kill in large numbers

229
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annotate

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add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments

230
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annuity

A

income from capital investment paid regularly

231
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annul

A

cancel officially

232
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anodyne

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capable of relieving pain

233
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anoint

A

administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially

234
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anointment

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the act of applying oil or an oily liquid

235
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anomalous

A

deviating from the general or common order or type

236
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anomaly

A

deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule

237
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anonymity

A

the state of being unknown

238
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anonymous

A

having no known name or identity or known source

239
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antagonism

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an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

240
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antecede

A

be earlier in time; go back further

241
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antecedent

A

a preceding occurrence or cause or event

242
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antediluvian

A

of or relating to the period before the biblical flood

243
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anthem

A

a song of devotion or loyalty

244
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anthology

A

a collection of selected literary passages

245
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anthropoid

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resembling human beings

246
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anthropologist

A

a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity

247
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anthropomorphic

A

suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things

248
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anticlimax

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a disappointing decline after a previous rise

249
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antidote

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a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

250
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antipathy

A

a feeling of intense dislike

251
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antiquated

A

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

252
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antique

A

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

253
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antiquity

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the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

254
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antiseptic

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thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms

255
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antithesis

A

exact opposite

256
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antler

A

deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

257
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anvil

A

a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

258
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apathetic

A

showing little or no emotion or animation

259
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apathy

A

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

260
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ape

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any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

261
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aperture

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a natural opening in something

262
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apex

A

the highest point of something

263
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aphasia

A

inability to use language because of a brain lesion

264
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aphorism

A

a short pithy instructive saying

265
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apiarist

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a farmer who keeps bees for their honey

266
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apiary

A

a shed containing a number of beehives

267
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apiculture

A

the cultivation of bees for the production of honey

268
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aplomb

A

great coolness and composure under strain

269
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apocalyptic

A

of or relating to a catastrophe

270
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apocryphal

A

being of questionable authenticity

271
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apogee

A

the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth

272
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apolitical

A

neutral with regards to government policy

273
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apologist

A

a person who argues to defend some policy or institution

274
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apologue

A

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

275
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apophthegm

A

a short pithy instructive saying

276
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apoplexy

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a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain

277
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apostate

A

not faithful to religion or party or cause

278
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apothecary

A

a health professional trained in the art of preparing drugs

279
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apothegm

A

a short pithy instructive saying

280
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apotheosis

A

model of excellence or perfection of a kind

281
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appall

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strike with disgust or revulsion

282
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apparent

A

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

283
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apparition

A

a ghostly appearing figure

284
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appease

A

make peace with

285
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appellation

A

identifying words by which someone or something is called

286
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append

A

fix to; attach

287
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application

A

the action of putting something into operation

288
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apposite

A

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

289
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appraise

A

consider in a comprehensive way

290
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appreciate

A

be fully aware of; realize fully

291
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apprehend

A

anticipate with dread or anxiety

292
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apprehensive

A

in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

293
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apprise

A

inform somebody of something

294
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approbation

A

official acceptance or agreement

295
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appropriate

A

suitable for a particular person, place, or situation

296
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appurtenance

A

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles

297
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appurtenance

A

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles

298
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apropos

A

of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature

299
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aptitude

A

inherent ability

300
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aquiline

A

curved down like an eagle’s beak

301
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arable

A

capable of being farmed productively

302
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arbiter

A

someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue

303
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arbitrary

A

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference

304
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arbitrate

A

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

305
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arboreal

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of or relating to or formed by trees

306
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arboretum

A

a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated

307
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arcade

A

a structure composed of arches supported by columns

308
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arcane

A

requiring secret or mysterious knowledge

309
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arch

A

a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening

310
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archaeology

A

the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people

311
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archaic

A

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

312
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archetype

A

something that serves as a model

313
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archipelago

A

a group of many islands in a large body of water

314
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archives

A

collection of records especially about an institution

315
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ardor

A

feelings of great warmth and intensity

316
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arduous

A

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

317
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argot

A

a characteristic language of a particular group

318
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aria

A

an elaborate song for solo voice

319
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arid

A

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

320
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aristocracy

A

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

321
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armada

A

a large fleet

322
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aromatic

A

having a strong pleasant odor

323
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arraign

A

accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy

324
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arrant

A

complete and without qualification

325
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array

A

an impressive display or assortment

326
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arrears

A

the state of being behind in payments

327
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arrhythmic

A

lacking a steady beat or accent

328
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arrogance

A

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner

329
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arrogate

A

seize and take control without authority

330
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arroyo

A

a stream or brook

331
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arsenal

A

all the weapons and equipment that a country has

332
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artery

A

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

333
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artful

A

not straightforward or candid

334
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articulate

A

express or state clearly

335
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artifact

A

a man-made object

336
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artifice

A

the use of deception or trickery

337
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artisan

A

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

338
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artless

A

simple and natural; without cunning or deceit

339
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ascendancy

A

the state when one person or group has power over another

340
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ascertain

A

learn or discover with confidence

341
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ascetic

A

someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline

342
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asceticism

A

rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

343
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ascribe

A

attribute or credit to

344
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aseptic

A

free of pathological microorganisms

345
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ashen

A

pale from illness or emotion

346
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asinine

A

devoid of intelligence

347
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askance

A

with suspicion or disapproval

348
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askew

A

turned or twisted to one side

349
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asperity

A

harshness of manner

350
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aspersion

A

a disparaging remark

351
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aspirant

A

an ambitious young person

352
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aspiration

A

a cherished desire

353
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aspire

A

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

354
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assail

A

attack someone physically or emotionally

355
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assay

A

a test of a substance to determine its components

356
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assent

A

agree or express agreement

357
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assert

A

declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

358
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asseverate

A

state categorically

359
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assiduous

A

marked by care and persistent effort

360
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assimilate

A

make alike

361
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assuage

A

provide physical relief, as from pain

362
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assumption

A

the act of taking something for granted

363
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assurance

A

a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

364
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asteroid

A

a small celestial body composed of rock and metal

365
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astigmatism

A

impaired eyesight common in nearsighted people

366
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astral

A

being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars

367
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astringent

A

tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue

368
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astronomical

A

relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies

369
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astute

A

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

370
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asunder

A

into parts or pieces

371
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asylum

A

a shelter from danger or hardship

372
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asymmetric

A

characterized by lack of balance in the arrangement of parts

373
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atavism

A

a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

374
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atelier

A

a studio especially for an artist or designer

375
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atheistic

A

related to a lack of belief in the existence of God

376
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athwart

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across the course, direction, or center line of a ship

377
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atone

A

turn away from sin or do penitence

378
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atrocity

A

an act of shocking cruelty

379
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atrophy

A

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

380
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attentive

A

taking heed

381
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attenuate

A

become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude

382
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attest

A

provide evidence for

383
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attire

A

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

384
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attribute

A

a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity

385
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attrition

A

the act of rubbing together

386
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atypical

A

not representative of a group, class, or type

387
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audacious

A

disposed to venture or take risks

388
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audacity

A

aggressive or outright boldness

389
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audit

A

examine carefully for accuracy

390
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augment

A

enlarge or increase

391
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augury

A

an event indicating important things to come

392
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august

A

profoundly honored

393
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aureole

A

the outermost region of the sun’s atmosphere

394
Q

auroral

A

characteristic of the dawn

395
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auscultation

A

listening to sounds within the body with a stethoscope

396
Q

auspicious

A

indicating favorable circumstances and good luck

397
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austere

A

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor

398
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austerity

A

excessive sternness

399
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authenticate

A

establish the undisputed credibility of something

400
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authoritarian

A

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

401
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authoritative

A

of recognized power or excellence

402
Q

autocrat

A

a cruel and oppressive dictator

403
Q

autocratic

A

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

404
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automaton

A

a mechanism that can move independently of external control

405
Q

autonomous

A

existing as an independent entity

406
Q

autopsy

A

an examination and dissection of a dead body

407
Q

auxiliary

A

furnishing added support

408
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avalanche

A

a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain

409
Q

avant-garde

A

radically new or original

410
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avarice

A

reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth

411
Q

avatar

A

the manifestation of a Hindu deity in human or animal form

412
Q

avenge

A

take action in return for a perceived wrong

413
Q

aver

A

declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

414
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averse

A

strongly opposed

415
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aversion

A

a feeling of intense dislike

416
Q

avert

A

turn away or aside

417
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aviary

A

a building where birds are kept

418
Q

avid

A

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

419
Q

avocation

A

an auxiliary activity

420
Q

avouch

A

admit openly and bluntly

421
Q

avow

A

declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

422
Q

avuncular

A

being or relating to an uncle

423
Q

awe

A

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

424
Q

awful

A

exceptionally bad or displeasing

425
Q

awl

A

a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes

426
Q

awry

A

turned or twisted to one side

427
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axiom

A

a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof

428
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azure

A

bright blue in color, like a clear sky

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