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: having no definite or clear shape or form

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amorphous

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: something that makes life easier or more pleasant

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amenity

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: of, relating to, or involving terrible violence and destruction
: of or relating to the end of the world

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apocalyptic

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: feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness

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altruism

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: suitable for farming : able to produce crops

: of or relating to growing crops

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arable

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: to add (something) to a piece of writing

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append

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: ancient times

: very great age

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antiquity

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: a statement that refers to something without mentioning it directly

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allusion

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: described or thought of as being like human beings in appearance, behavior, etc.
: considering animals, objects, etc., as having human qualities

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anthropomorphic

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: to attack or criticize (someone or something) in a violent or angry way

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assail

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of police : to arrest (someone) for a crime : to catch (a criminal or suspect)
: to notice and understand (something)

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apprehend

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: to become weaker : to decrease in strength

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abate

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: an unnatural form of behavior that is meant to impress others

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affectation

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: a story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation

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allegory

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: relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions

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abstract

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: the act or power of perceiving or comprehending

: suspicion or fear especially of future evil : foreboding

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apprehension

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: at an opportune time : seasonably

: by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic

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apropos

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: the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body; especially : armpit

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axilla

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: to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing

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acquiesce

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: having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed
: quite large

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ample

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: a strong desire to have or get money

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avarice

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: to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)

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advocate

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: to choose not to do or have something

: to choose not to vote

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abstain

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: the place where someone lives

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abode

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: not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence
: done without concern for what is fair or right

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arbitrary

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: a strong feeling of fear or respect and also wonder

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awe

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: a combination or mixture of different things

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amalgam

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: having both male and female characteristics or qualities

: suitable for both men and women

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androgynous

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: to say that something is true in a confident way

: to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)

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affirm

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: a person who opposes another person

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antagonist

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: to increase in value or amount gradually as time passes : to grow or build up slowly
: to come to or be given to someone

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accrue

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: the state or condition of having gotten or done something difficult
: something that has been gotten, done, or achieved through effort

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attainment

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: to divide (something) among or between people : to give (a part of something) to a number of people

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apportion

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: reparation for an offense or injury : satisfaction

: the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ

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atonement

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: a quality that causes people to like someone or something
: a serious request for help, support, etc.
: an attempt to make someone do or accept something as right or proper by saying things that are directed at a person’s feelings, attitudes, etc.

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appeal

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: to turn (your eyes, gaze, etc.) away or aside

: to prevent (something bad) from happening

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avert

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: a claim that you cannot be guilty of a crime because you were somewhere else when the crime was committed; also : evidence which shows that such a claim is true

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alibi

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: a situation of confusion and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, organization, etc., are not controlled by rules or laws

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anarchy

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: a person or animal born with a medical condition that results in very pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes

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albino

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: to adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation

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acclimate

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medical : a condition or disorder that begins in childhood and that causes problems in forming relationships and in communicating with other people

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autism

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: a layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water

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aquifer

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: a fear of being in open or public places

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agoraphobia

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: to make mistakes in doing (something) : to not do (something) well or successfully

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bungle

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chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles

chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense

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bollocks

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: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event

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banquet

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: to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink

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befuddle

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: to say in a will that (your property) will be given to (a person or organization) after you die
: to give (ideas, knowledge, etc.) to (younger people) as part of their history

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bequeath

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medical : not causing death or serious injury
: without cancer : not cancerous
: not causing harm or damage

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benign

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: breakdown of all or part of a cell or tissue by self-produced enzymes

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autolysis

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