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altruistic

unselfish

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ambivalence

having conflicting attitudes

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3

ameliorate

make better/improve

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4

anathema

strong denunciation

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anecdote

account of some happenings (short, entertaining)

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antidote

that which counteracts

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antipathy

dislike; aversion

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apocryphal

doubtful authenticity; fictitious

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9

apostasy

renunciation of faith

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10

approbation

approval

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11

arbitrary

based on whim rather than reason

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12

archaic

language now rarely used

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13

ascertain

find out with certainty

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14

astute

shrew in judgement; keen mind

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15

atonement

reconciliation with God

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16

atrophy

waste away; fail to grow

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17

austere

stern in manner/appearance; strict morals

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autonomy

self-rule

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avarice

greed

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banal

hackneyed; overused

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