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ABERRANT

A

deviating from the ordinary; exceptional

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ABEYANCE

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temporary inactivity

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ABSCOND

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secretly depart avoiding capture

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ABSTEMIOUS

A

sparing in eating/drinking

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ADMONISH

A

to caution, advise

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AESTHETIC

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concerned with beautiful/ugly notions

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AGGREGATE

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total, combined

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ALACRITY

A

cheerful willingness, promptness

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AMALGAMATE

A

mix/combine; blend, unite

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AMBIGUOUS

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more than one meaning

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AMBIVALENCE

A

uncertainty, equally conflicting oppo sides (especially w/decision making)

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AMELIORATE

A

improve

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ANACHRONISM

A

someone/something in wrong period of time

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ANALOGOUS

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having particular analogy

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ANOMALOUS

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abnormal, inconsistent

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ANTIPATHY

A

dislike

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APPRISE

A

to notify, inform

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APPROBATION

A

approval

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APPROPRIATE

A

suitable, fitting

20
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ARTLESS

A

free from craftiness; ingenuous