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02/04/2009

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aberrant
Definition
one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group
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abeyance
Definition
temporary cessation or suspension
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abscond
Definition
To hide; to withdraw; to be concealed :; To depart secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution
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abstemious
Definition
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; "the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"
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admonish
Definition
caution: warn strongly; put on guard
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aesthetic
Definition
concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; "the aesthetic faculties"; "an aesthetic person"; "aesthetic feeling"; "the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success"
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aggregate
Definition
sum: the whole amount
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alacrity
Definition
liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"; "the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him"
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amalgamate
Definition
joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university"; "a consolidated school"
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ambiguous
Definition
equivocal: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement ...
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