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aard·wolf

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A mammal (Proteles cristatus) native to southern and eastern Africa that resembles the hyena, has gray fur with black stripes, and feeds mainly on termites and insect larvae.

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ab·er·ra·tion

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A deviation from the proper or expected course

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a·bridg·ment

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a shortened version of a written work

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ab·scis·sion

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1. The act of cutting off

2. The shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits following the formation of the abscission zone.

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Abstain

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To refrain from something by one’s own choice

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Accidentally

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Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance

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Accommodate

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To do a favor or service

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ac·er·bate

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to make sour or bitter

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Achievement

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1. The act of accomplishing or finishing

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Acknowledgement

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The act of admitting or owning to something

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Acquaintance

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Knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friendship

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Acquire

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To gain possession

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Action

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The state or process of acting

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Adjustable

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To change so as to match

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Admittance

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Permission to enter

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Adolescent

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A young person who has undergone puberty but who has not reached full maturity; a teenager

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Advantageous

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Affording advantage; beneficial.

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Advice

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Opinion about what could or should be done about a situation or problem

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a·fi·ci·o·na·do

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A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime

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Algorithm

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A step-by-step problem-solving procedure

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Alignment

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Arrangement or position in a straight line or in parallel lines

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al·lo·cu·tion

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A formal and authoritative speech

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Ambulance

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A specially equipped vehicle used to transport the sick or injured.

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Amendment

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The act of changing for the better; improvement

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Amnesty

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A general pardon granted by a government, especially for political offenses

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Amusement

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The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.

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Ancient

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Of great age; very old

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Ancillary

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Of secondary importance

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Annoyance

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A cause of irritation or vexation; a nuisance

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Anxious

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Uneasy and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter; worried.

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a·poc·a·lypse

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Great or total devastation

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Appearance

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The act or an instance of coming into sight

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Applicant

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One that applies, as for a job.

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Applique

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a cutout design that is sewn upon or otherwise applied to a piece of material

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ar·che·type

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An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned

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Arrangement

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The act or process of arranging

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Artificial

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Not natural

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Audience

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The spectators or listeners assembled at a performance

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Authority

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The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge

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Avenge

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To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge

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Awkward

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not comfortable