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bottomless
"His arrogance is exceeded only by his absymal ignorance." |
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agree
"If I accede here, they will always expect me to agree with them." |
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adjust to climate or environment; adapt
"Children acclimate much better than adults." |
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sharp upslope of a hill
"The car could not go up the acclivity in high gear." |
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equip
"The fisherman was accoutred with the bes sporting goods." |
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fear of heights
"A born salesman, he could convince someone with a bad case of acrophobiea to sign up for a life membership in sky-diving." |
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muddle; drive crazy; become rotton
"The idiotic plan is confusing enough to addle anyone." |
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expert at
"She was adept at the fine art of irritating people." |
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solemn urging
"Her adjuration to tell the truth did not change the witnesses' testimony." |
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flattery; admiration
"THe rock star thrived on the adulation of his groupies." |
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refer (to)
"Since you advert to this matter so frequently, you must regard it as important." |
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state of distress; cause of suffering
"Even in the midst of her affliction, she tried to keep up the spirts of those around her." |
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supplying nourishment
"The ailmentary canal in our bodies is so named because digestion of foods occurs there." |
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combine; unite in one body
"The unions will attempt to amalgamate their groups into one national body." |
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convenient features; coutesies
"In addition to the customary amenities for the business traveler - fax, modems, spa - the hotel offers more." |
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hostile feeling or intent
"The animus of the speaker became obvious to all when he began to indulge in sarcastic and insulting remarks." |
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records; history
"In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements." |
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to attach
"Mexico objected to the US' attempt to annex the territory." |
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abnormal; irregular
"She was placed in the anomalous position of seeming to approve procedures that she despised." |
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highest point
"I hope CMC is not the apogee of my education." |
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appropriate; fitting
"She was always able to find the apposite phrase, the correct expression for every occasion." |
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prototype; primitive pattern
"The bridge was the archetype of many following bridges." |
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