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ambivalence

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the state of having conflicting emotional attitudes

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ambrosia

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something delicious; the food for the gods

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ameliorate

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to improve

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amenable

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agreeable; cooperative; suited

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amenity

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something that increases comfort

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amulet

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ornament worn as charm against evil spirits

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anachronism

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something out of the proper time

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analgesic

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medication that reduces or eliminates pain

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analogous

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comparable

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analogy

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similarity in some ways between things otherwise dissimilar

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analog

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something that is comparable to something else

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anarchy

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absence of government; state of disorder

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anarchic

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lacking order or control

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anarchism

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theory that all forms of government are oppressive and should be abolished

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