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1. abash
to disconcert, destroy self possession, ashamed or uneasy
1. abate
TO end; to notify; reduce or moderate; to omit; to deprive to decrease in force or intensity
aberrant
atypical; abnormal; a deviation straying from the normal way
abeyance
a period of temporary inactivity a lapse in succession during which no one holds the title
abode
A home; where someone lives
1. abominable
Extremely unpleasant; horrible
abrogate
to end or cancel something (a law, rule, agreement)
abstemious
Not indulging too much; self disciplined, esp. with food or drink
abstruse
hard to understand; complicated
accolade
an award, honor, or special praise
accommodation
a place to stay; also making adjustments to help someone
acquiesce
To give in or agree without protest
acquit
to declare someone not guilty in a court
acrimonious
bitter angry or harsh in tone
acronym
a word formed from the first letters of other words (NASA)
acrophobia.
Fear of heights
acumen
Sharp intelligence; good judgment
adage
A wise, traditional saying (look before you leap)
adder
a type of snake sometimes any venomous snake
adept
very skilled; good at something
adjudication
a formal judgment or decision (usually legal)
1. adjure
to urge or command someone seriously.
admissible
allowed, especially as evidence in court
1. adroit
skillful and clever
adulated
excessively praised or admired.
adulterated
made impure by adding something inferior
advert
to refer to or mention.
1. advocate
verb) to support; (noun) someone who supports a cause
adverse
Harmful; unfavorable.
aeolian
Related to wind; caused by wind.
affable
Friendly, easy to talk to.
affectation
Fake behavior meant to impress
aficionado
A passionate fan or expert.
affinity
A natural liking or connection
affront
An insult or offense.
aggregation
A group or collection of things.
aide
A helper or assistant
allege
To claim something is true without proof yet.
allegedly
Supposedly; claimed without proof.
alleviate
To make something less severe (pain, stress)
allude
To hint at something without saying it directly.
. alopecia
Hair loss
altercate
To argue or quarrel.
aloof
Emotionally distant; not friendly.
altruistic
Selfless; caring about others.
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings.
ambulatory
Able to walk, related to walking
. ameliorate
To improve or make better.
amenable
Willing to cooperate or agree.
amiable
Pleasant and friendly.
amicable
Peaceful and friendly (usually between groups/ people)
amiss
Wrong; not quite right
amity
Friendship; peaceful relations
anachronism
Something out of its proper time.
analogous
Comparable; similar in some way.
anarchistic
Opposing government or authority
anathema
Something or someone strongly disliked or hated.
ancillary
Providing support; secondary
animate
To bring to life; full of life.
anomaly
Something unusual or out of the ordinary.
antecedents
Things that came before; someone’s past.
antithesis
The exact opposite
antipodal
Opposite sides of something (literally or figuratively).
antonym
Opposite word (hot/cold)
apathetic
Not caring; showing little emotion.
apocryphal
Of doubtful truth; likely fake.
appareled
Dressed or clothed.
appreciable
A short, clever saying with truth.
aphorism
A sort, clever saying with truth.
ardent
Passionate and enthusiastic.
arguably
Possibly; can be argued.
argument
A claim supported by reasons.
aristocracy
The highest social class; nobles, elite.
. arrogant
Overly proud; thinking you’re better than others.
artifice
Clever trick or deception
ascendancy
Controlling influence; dominance.
ascetic
Practicing strict self-discipline; avoiding pleasure
ascribe
To attribute something to a cause.
askew
Crooked not straight
aspersion
A false or damaging remark
asportation
The act of carrying something away (usually theft)
assiduous
Hardworking and persistent.
assuage
To calm, ease, or relieve something.
asymmetrical
Not the same on both sides uneven
attorneys
lawyers
atrophy
To waste away (muscle, skills)
attire
clothing
attrition
A gradual reduction or weakening.
atypical
Not normal; unusual
audacious
Bold, daring, or risky.
augment
To increase or add to.
auxiliary
Providing extra help or support.
avaricious
Extremely greedy.
averse
Strongly against something.
avert
To turn away or prevent something.
axiomatic
Obviously true; taken for granted.
azure
Bright blue
bagatelle
Something unimportant or trivial.
baleful
Threatening; harmful
bellicose
Aggressive; wanting to fight.