A' Flashcards by olga pniewska

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abrasive

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irritating

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abbreviate

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to shorten

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abridge

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to reduce

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absolve

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to free from guilt

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abstain

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to hold back

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accentuate

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to emphasize

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acrimonious

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harsh

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adaptable

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able to be changed (to be suitable for a new purpose)

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adulation

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extreme admiration

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adversary

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an enemy

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adversity

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misfortune

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aesthetic

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relating to art or beauty

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affected

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artificial

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aggressive

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forceful, energetic and attacking

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alacrity

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speed

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allege

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to state without proof

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alleviate

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to make less

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ambiguous

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having two or more possible meanings

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ambivalent

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uncertain

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amiable

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friendly

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amicable

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friendly

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amplify

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increase

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anachronistic

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out of the proper time

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anarchy

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absence of law or order

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anomaly

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sth irregular

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antagonism

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conflict

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antiseptic

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extremely clean

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apathy

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lack of interest

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arable

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zyzny

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arbiter

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judge

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arbitary

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based on random or personal preference

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arcane

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mysterious

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ardor

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a strong feeling of passion

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arid

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boring and meaningless

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ascetic

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ascetyczny

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assiduous

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working with care and attention

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astute

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intelligent and shrewd

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atypical

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unusual

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audacious

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adventurous

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audible

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able to be heard

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auspicious

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promising good fortune

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authoritarian

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autorytarny