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Abrogate (v)

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To abolish, usually by authority

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Acerbic (adj)

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Biting, bitter in taste or tone

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Acrimony (n)

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Bitterness, disscord

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Abjure (v)

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To reject, renounce

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Acumen (n)

A

Keen insight

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Adumbrate (v)

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To sketch out in a vague way

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Alacrity (n)

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Eagerness, speed

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Anathema (n)

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A cursed, detested person

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Antipathy (n)

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A strong dislike, repugnance

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Approbation (n)

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Praise

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Arrogate (v)

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To take without justification

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Ascetic (adj)

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Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious

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Aspersion (n)

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A curse, expression of ill-will

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Assiduous (adj)

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Hard-working dilligent

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Blandish (v)

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To coax by using flattery

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Boon (n)

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A gift or blessing

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Brusque (adj)

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Short, abrupt, dismissive

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Buffet (v)

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To strike with force

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Burnish (v)

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To polish, shine

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Buttress (v)

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To support, hold up