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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| affectation | pretension,false display |
| affiliation | an association with a group or organization |
| agile | well-coordinated, nimble |
| agitate | upset, disturb |
| alacrity | cheerful willingness, eagerness, speed |
| allegation | claim without proof |
| alleviate | to relieve, improve partially |
| amalgamation | consolidation of smaller parts |
| ambiguous | uncertain, subject to multiple interpretations |
| ambivalent | uncertain, emotionally conflicted |
| amiable | friendly, pleasant, likable |
| amicable | friendly, agreeable |
| amorphous | having no definite form |
| amplify | increase, intensify |
| anachronistic | outdated |
| anarchist | one who aims for the overthrow of government |
| anecdote | short, usually funny account of an event |
| anonymous | unknown |
| antagonist | foe,adversary, opponent |
| anthology | a collection of literary works |