A Words Flashcards
1
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Aberration
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Something not normal. Deviation from the norm.
2
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Abhor
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To really hate. Detest.
3
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Abject
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Without hope defeat
4
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Abridge
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To shorten, condense
5
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Abscess
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Swollen, inflamed tissue area
6
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Absolute
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Perfect and complete
7
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Abstinent
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Resisting (usually unhealthy) indulgence
8
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Abstract
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Theoretical, at the idea level, not concrete, hard to understand
9
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Acerbic
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Bitter, harsh, biting
10
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Adamant
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Stubborn, completely inflexible, unyielding
11
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Address
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To speak to, to face, to direct attention to
12
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Adverse
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Unfavorable, difficult, unfortunate
13
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Affable
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Friendly, open, easygoing
14
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Affinity
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A feeling for, kinship, similarity or attraction
15
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Affluent
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Rich or wealthy