9th Flashcards
1
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aberrant
A
deviating form the norm
The mother began to worry when all of her son’s teachers complained of this aberrant behavior.
2
Q
abet
A
to actively encourage or support
The protesters gathered to abet the legalization of same-sex marriages.
3
Q
acerbic
A
The medicine’s acerbic flavor caused the child to flinch.
4
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amenity
A
The quality of being pleasant or agreeable; something that is conducive to conveninece and pleasure.
Proponents say specialty hospitals offer hotel-like amenities to patients.
