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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abate | reduce or lessen |
| aberration | a deviation from norm |
| abeyance | temporary inactivity or suspension |
| abjure | obstain; give up |
| abrade | wear down or erode |
| abrogate | end or do away with something |
| abridge | shorten or reduce |
| abscond | withdraw & hide, avoid arrest |
| absurd | ridiculous, lacking reason |
| abysmal | profound, deep; very bad |
| accretion | gradual increase |
| acquisitive | desire to gain or retain info |
| acrid | harsh, bitter, taste or smell |
| acute | sharp; quick & precise; intense |
| adhere | stick fast; remain in support |
| adjacent | in nearest position; next to |
| adroit | showing skill & experience |
| aesthete | excessive sensibility to beauty |
| aesthetic | appeals to senses because it is beautiful |
| affinity | natural attraction; inherent similarity |
| aggrandize | extend, exaggerate |
| alienate | isolate oneself or another person |
| amalgamate | merge into a single thing |
| ambiguous | unclear or multiple meaning |
| ambivalent | uncertainty; question opposites |
| ameliorate | enhance or improve |
| amenable | responsive to suggestion; willing |
| amiable | friendly & pleasant |
| amortize | reduce gradually over time |
| anachronistic | out of order; chronologically misplaced |
| annotate | extra notes or comments |
| anodize | coat or protect metal surface with oxide |
| anomaly | different from norm |
| antibody | normal protein that neutralizes antigen |
| apathy | lack of emotion or concern |
| arabesque | intricate design |
| arbitration | third party dispute resolution |
| arboreal | relating to trees |
| ardor | intense feelings; passion |
| aristocracy | upper class |
| aristocrat | member of elite, ruling class |
| articulate | clearly explain; speak clearly |
| ascribe | attribute specific source; assign characteristic |
| asperity | roughness or severity |
| assay | analysis or examination |
| assertion | declaration or affirmation |
| assimilate | incorporate into; make similar |
| assuage | lessen or ease |
| assiduous | careful & persistent effort |
| assumption | believed true without proof |
| aver | declare as true; maintain |
| aversion | strong dislike |
| astute | shrewd |
| arduous | difficult |
| auspicious | favorable |
| arbitrary | based on one's preference |
| abnegation | self-denial |
| analogous | similar |
| acidulous | sour |
| amercement | penalty |