A's 2 Flashcards

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Acrimonious

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Spiteful, bitter, nasty

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Acumen

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Mental sharpness, common sense, intuition

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Acute

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Sharp, intense, clever.

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Adamant

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Determined, stubborn

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Adhere

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To stick to, to conform to the rules

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Admonish

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To warn, to criticize strongly

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Adroit

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Skilled

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Adulation

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Excessive praise

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Adulterated

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To alter, often for profit, or to contaminate.

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Adverse

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Unfavorable, opposing

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Aesthetic

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Pertaining to beauty

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Affable

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Friendly

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Affectation

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Pretended behavior used to impress

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Affluent

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Wealthy

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Acrid

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Bitter, sour

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