A Flashcards
1
Q
abate
A
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
2
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abscond
A
to leave secretly
3
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abstain
A
to choose not to do something
4
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abyss
A
an extremely deep hole
5
Q
adulterate
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to make impure
6
Q
advocate
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to speak in favor
7
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aesthetic
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concerning the appreciation of beauty
8
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aggrandize
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to increase in power, influence, and reputation
9
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alleviate
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to make more bearable
10
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amalgamate
A
to combine; to mix together
11
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ameliorate
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to make better; to improve
12
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anachronism
A
something out of place in time
13
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analogous
A
similar or alike in some way; equivalent to
14
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anomaly
A
deviation from what is normal
15
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antagonize
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to annoy or provoke to anger
