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detached, indifferent
"The aloof audience did not care what the outcome of the play was." |
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noisy dispute
"The altercation next door kept me up all night." |
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mixture, combination, alloy
"The amalgam of spices made the dinner very tasty." |
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attitude of uncertainty, conflicting emotions
"The ambivalent person was unable to decide between the two choices." |
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itnerant; related to walking around
"The ambulatory nomad is always walking around." |
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to make better, improve
"Please ameliorate my illness." |
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agreeable, cooperative
"The amenable person was easy to get along with." |
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pleasantness; something increasing in comfort
"Amenity is somthing all people try to achieve in their situations" |
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friendly, agreeable
"The amicable person was very friendly." |
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friendship
"The amity we have established over the years has been priceless." |
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strongly attracted to love; showing love
"The amorous attraction held between us was extraordinary." |
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having no definite form
"Water has an amorphous quality in that it always changes form from ice to liquid to gas." |
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to diminish by installment payments
"In order to rid my debt, I must amortize the amount I owe." |
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ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
"She believed that the amulet would protect her from harm." |
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outdated
"The anachronistic text book was no use to him." |
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a lessening of pain without loss of consciousness
"For some serious injuries, analgesia is not an option." |
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comparable, parallel
"Try to remember analogous words to learn them easier." |
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ban, curse; something shunned or disliked
"Stealing is considered an anathema that is disliked by all." |
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accessory, subordinate; helping
"The ancillary system helps back-up the larger one." |
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short, usually funny story
"The annecdote was highly amusing." |
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enthusiasm, excitemen
"The animation he had after hearing the good news was worth the work." |
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to cancel
"The law was annuled after so much complaint." |
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something that calms or soothes pain.
"The main in suffering asked for an annodyne." |
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to apply oil to, esp. as a sacred rite
"Annointing one's forehead is a practice in Hindusm." |
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coming before in place in time
"The antecedent incident happened before I learned about the whole scheme." |
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dated prior to the actual occurence
"We cannot antedate the law, despite how wrong we now regard his actions." |
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prehistoric, ancient beyond measure; coming before the biblical flood.
"The antediluvian artificats have changed anthropological theories." |
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third from the last
"The antepenultimate student was just relieved that he was not picked last." |
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attributing human qualities to nonhumans; having human qualities
"Many people make anthropomerphic claims about the similarities we share with apes." |
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dislike, hostilitiy; extreme opposition or aversion
"The antipathy he held toward his aggressor is understandable." |
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outdated, obsolte
"The antiquated text book is now useless." |
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