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1.      abash

to disconcert, destroy self possession, ashamed or uneasy

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1.      abate

TO end; to notify; reduce or moderate; to omit; to deprive to decrease in force or intensity

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aberrant

atypical; abnormal; a deviation straying from the normal way

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 abeyance

a period of temporary inactivity a lapse in succession during which no one holds the title

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abode

A home; where someone lives

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1.      abominable

Extremely unpleasant; horrible

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 abrogate

to end or cancel something (a law, rule, agreement)

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abstemious

Not indulging too much; self disciplined, esp. with food or drink

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abstruse

hard to understand; complicated

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accolade

an award, honor, or special praise

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accommodation

a place to stay; also making adjustments to help someone

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acquiesce

To give in or agree without protest

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acquit

to declare someone not guilty in a court

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acrimonious

bitter angry or harsh in tone

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acronym

a word formed from the first letters of other words (NASA)

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acrophobia.       

Fear of heights

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  acumen

Sharp intelligence; good judgment

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adage

A wise, traditional saying (look before you leap)

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adder

a type of snake sometimes any venomous snake

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adept

very skilled; good at something

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  adjudication

a formal judgment or decision (usually legal)

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1.      adjure

to urge or command someone seriously.

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admissible

allowed, especially as evidence in court

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1.      adroit

skillful and clever

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adulated

excessively praised or admired.

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adulterated

made impure by adding something inferior

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advert

to refer to or mention.

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1.      advocate

verb) to support; (noun) someone who supports a cause

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adverse

Harmful; unfavorable.

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aeolian

Related to wind; caused by wind.

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affable

Friendly, easy to talk to.

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affectation

Fake behavior meant to impress

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aficionado

A passionate fan or expert.

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affinity

A natural liking or connection

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affront

An insult or offense.

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aggregation

A group or collection of things.

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aide

A helper or assistant

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allege

To claim something is true without proof yet.

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allegedly

Supposedly; claimed without proof.

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alleviate

To make something less severe (pain, stress)

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allude

To hint at something without saying it directly.

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.  alopecia

Hair loss

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altercate

To argue or quarrel.

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aloof

Emotionally distant; not friendly.

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altruistic

Selfless; caring about others.

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ambivalent

Having mixed feelings.

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ambulatory

Able to walk, related to walking

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.  ameliorate

To improve or make better.

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amenable

Willing to cooperate or agree.

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amiable

Pleasant and friendly.

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amicable

Peaceful and friendly (usually between groups/ people)

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amiss

Wrong; not quite right

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amity

Friendship; peaceful relations

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anachronism

Something out of its proper time.

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analogous

Comparable; similar in some way.

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anarchistic

Opposing government or authority

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anathema

Something or someone strongly disliked or hated.

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ancillary

Providing support; secondary

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animate

To bring to life; full of life.

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anomaly

Something unusual or out of the ordinary.

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antecedents

Things that came before; someone’s past.

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antithesis

The exact opposite

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antipodal

Opposite sides of something (literally or figuratively).

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antonym

Opposite word (hot/cold)

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apathetic

Not caring; showing little emotion.

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apocryphal

Of doubtful truth; likely fake.

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        appareled

Dressed or clothed.

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appreciable

A short, clever saying with truth.

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aphorism

A sort, clever saying with truth.

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ardent

Passionate and enthusiastic.

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arguably

Possibly; can be argued.

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argument

A claim supported by reasons.

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aristocracy

The highest social class; nobles, elite.

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.  arrogant

Overly proud; thinking you’re better than others.

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artifice

Clever trick or deception

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ascendancy

Controlling influence; dominance.

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ascetic

Practicing strict self-discipline; avoiding pleasure

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ascribe

To attribute something to a cause.

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askew

Crooked not straight

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aspersion

A false or damaging remark

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asportation

The act of carrying something away (usually theft)

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assiduous

Hardworking and persistent.

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assuage

To calm, ease, or relieve something.

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asymmetrical

Not the same on both sides uneven

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attorneys

lawyers

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atrophy

To waste away (muscle, skills)

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attire

clothing

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attrition

A gradual reduction or weakening.

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atypical

Not normal; unusual

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audacious

Bold, daring, or risky.

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augment

To increase or add to.

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auxiliary

Providing extra help or support.

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avaricious

Extremely greedy.

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averse

Strongly against something.

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avert

To turn away or prevent something.

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axiomatic

Obviously true; taken for granted.

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azure

Bright blue

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bagatelle

Something unimportant or trivial.

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        baleful

Threatening; harmful

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bellicose

Aggressive; wanting to fight.