5 Flashcards
1
Q
anodyne
A
something that calms or soothes pain
relaxing, or capable of soothing pain
2
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anomalous
anomaly
A
irregular; deviating from the norm
3
Q
antecedent
A
something that comes before
4
Q
antediluvian
A
prehistoric
5
Q
antipathy
A
dislike; hostility
6
Q
apathy
apathetic
A
indifference
indifferent
7
Q
apex
A
the highest point
8
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apogee
A
the point in an orbit most distant from the body being orbited; the highest point
9
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apothegm
apophthegm
A
a terse, witty saying
10
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appease
A
to calm; pacify; placate
