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Abate
Definition
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity.
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Abscond
Definition
to leave secretly.
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Abstain
Definition
to choose not to do something.
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Abyss
Definition
an extremely dark hole.
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Adulterate
Definition
to make impure.
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Advocate
Definition
to speak in favor of.
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Aesthetic
Definition
concerning the appreciation of beauty.
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Aggrandize
Definition
to increase in power, influence, and reputation.
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Alleviate
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to make more bearable.
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Amalgamate
Definition
to combine, to mix together.
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Ambiguous
Definition
doubtful or uncertain; able to be interpreted in several ways.
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Ameliorate
Definition
to make better; to improve.
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Anachronism
Definition
something out of place in time.
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Analogous
Definition
similar or alike in some way; equivalent to.
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Anomaly
Definition
deviation from what is normal.
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Antagonize
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to annoy or provoke to anger.
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Antipathy
Definition
extreme dislike.
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Apathy
Definition
lack of interest or emotion.
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Arbitrate
Definition
to judge a dispute between two opposing parties.
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Cogent
Definition
convincing and well reasoned, persuasive
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Condone
Definition
to overlook, pardon, or disregard
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Convoluted
Definition
intricate and complicated
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Corroborate
Definition
to provide supporting evidence
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Credulous
Definition
too trusting, gullible
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Crescendo
Definition
steadily increasing in volume or force
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Decorum
Definition
appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
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Deference
Definition
respect, courtesy
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Deride
Definition
to speak of or treat with contempt; to mock
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Dessicate
Definition
to dry out thoroughly
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Desultory
Definition
jumping from one thing to another; disconnected
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Diatribe
Definition
an abusive, condemnatory speech
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Diffident
Definition
lacking self-confidence
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Dilate
Definition
to make larger, to expand
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Dilatory
Definition
intended to delay
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Dilettante
Definition
someone with an amateurish and superficial interest in a topic
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Dirge
Definition
a funeral hymn or mournful speech
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Disabuse
Definition
to set right; to free from error
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Discern
Definition
to perceive; to recognize
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Aberration
Definition
a deviation or departure from the norm
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Abeyance
Definition
temporary inactivity or suspension
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Abjure
Definition
to forswear or abstain from; to give up
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Abrade
Definition
to wear down or rub away the surface of something
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Abridge
Definition
to reduce in length of or diminish in scope
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Abrogate
Definition
to end or do away with something
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Accretion
Definition
a gradual increase in the amount or size of something
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Acquisitive
Definition
characterized by a strong desire to gain or retain information or objects
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Acrid
Definition
harsh or bitter taste or smell
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Adroit
Definition
showing skill and experience
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Affinity
Definition
natural attraction; inherent similarity
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Amenable
Definition
responsive to suggestion; willing
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Annotate
Definition
to provide with extra notes or comments
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Ardor
Definition
intense feelings, passion
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Ascribe
Definition
to attribute to a specific source; to assign a characteristic
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Asperity
Definition
roughness or severity
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Assay
Definition
n. an analysis or examination
v. to subject to analysis; examine
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Assiduous
Definition
characteristic of careful and persistent effort
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Aver
Definition
to declare as true; to maintain
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Bequest
Definition
the act of passing on; something that is passed on.
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Blithe
Definition
carefree or joyous; casual
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Cadge
Definition
to beg
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Capricious
Definition
impulsive; prone to sudden change
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Castigate
Definition
to punish or criticize severely
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Circumspect
Definition
mindful of potential consequences; prudent
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Coalesce
Definition
to unite or come together
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