(A-3)27 Flashcards

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Adjoin

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Be next to(something)

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Adjacent

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Adjoining, neighbouring, close by

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Adherent

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To be a follower/supporter of(someone/something)

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Adhere

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Sticks fast to an object or surface

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5
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Adept

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Very skilled or proficient at something

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Address

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Direct a speech to(someone) or speak to

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7
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Addle

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  • make or become confused, drive crazy

- become rotten

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Addiction

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Compulsive habitual need

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9
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Addendum

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Something additional added to the end of the book or speech

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10
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Adapt

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To become suitable for a specific use, alter, modify, adjust

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Adamant

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Inflexible, hard

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12
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Adage

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A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth

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Acute

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Sharp, quickly, severe

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Acumen

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Ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions

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Acuity

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Sharpness of (mind, sight, or hearing)

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Actuate

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Motivate, activate, cause to act

17
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Actuary

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Someone who advises insurance companies

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Actuarial

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Calculating or pertaining to insurance statistics

19
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Acrophobia

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Fear of heights

20
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Acrimonious

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Stinging, bitter in words or manners

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Acrid

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Bitter(to taste or smell)

22
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Acknowledge

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Recognize, admit

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Acme

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Peak, pinnacle, highest point

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Acne

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Skin(face) disease

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Acoustic

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Science of sound

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Acquiesce

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Assent,agree passively, comply without protest

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Acquittal

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Free from a charge or acquisition