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1
Q

Abate

A

Reduce in severity

2
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Absecond

A

To leave secretly

3
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Abstain

A

To choose not to

4
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Abyss

A

Very deep hole

5
Q

Adulterate

A

To make less pure

6
Q

Advocate

A

To speak in favor of

7
Q

Aesthetic

A

Concerns beauty

8
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Aggrandize

A

To increase in power, influence

9
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Alleviate

A

To make more bearable

10
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Amalagate

A

Mixed together

11
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Ambiguous

A

Can be interpreted in different ways

12
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Ameliorate

A

To improve

13
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Anachorism

A

Out of place

14
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Analogous

A

Similar

15
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Anomaly

A

Different from normal

16
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Antagonize

A

To provoke

17
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Antipathy

A

Extreme dislike

18
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Apathy

A

Lack emotion

19
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Arbitrate

A

To judge between two parties

20
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Archaic

A

Ancient

21
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Ardor

A

Passionate feelings

22
Q

Articulate

A

Speak clearly

23
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Assuage

A

Make something unpleasant less severe

24
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Attentuate

A

To weaken

25
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Audacious

A

Fearless

26
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Austere

A

Severe or stern in appearance