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A3 Flashcards

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arrears

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n. pl.

money that is owed and should have been payed earlier

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artifact

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n.
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest

or…

something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure

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ascertain

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find (something) out for certain; make sure of

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ashen

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of the pale gray color of ash: the ashen morning sky.
• (of a person’s face) very pale with shock, fear, or illness.
• of or resembling ashes: the volcano’s ashen breath.

or…

made of timber from the ash tree.

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aspersion

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an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something: I don’t think anyone is casting aspersions on you.

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assignation

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an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers: his assignation with an older woman.

or…

the allocation or attribution of someone or something as belonging to something.

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asymmetric

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having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry: the church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side.

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having parts or aspects that are not equal or equivalent; unequal in some respect: the asymmetrical relationship between a landlord and a tenant.

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at bay

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at bay forced to confront one’s attackers or pursuers; cornered.

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atheistic

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a person who does not believe in the existence of God or gods: he is a committed atheist.

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atone

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make amends or reparation: he was being helpful, to atone for his past mistakes.

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atrocious

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horrifyingly wicked: atrocious cruelties.

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of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant: he attempted an atrocious imitation of my English accent | atrocious weather.

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attune

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make receptive or aware: a society more attuned to consumerism than ideology | (as adj. attuned) : the department is very attuned politically.

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audacious

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks: a series of audacious takeovers.

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showing an impudent lack of respect: an audacious remark.

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audible

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able to be heard

or…

a change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage.

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auditory

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of or relating to the sense of hearing: the auditory nerves | teaching methods use both visual and auditory stimulation.

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augment

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase: he augmented his summer income by painting houses.

or…

a vowel prefixed to past tenses of verbs in Greek and other Indo-European languages.

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august

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respected and impressive: she was in august company.

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the eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of summer: the sultry haze of late August | [ as modifier ] : an August cold snap.

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aural

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of or relating to the ear or the sense of hearing: aural anatomy | information held in written, aural, or database form.

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austerity

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sternness or severity of manner or attitude: he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism.
• extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance: the room was decorated with a restraint bordering on austerity.
• (austerities) conditions characterized by severity, sternness, or asceticism: a simple life of prayer and personal austerity.
• difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce a budget deficit, esp. by reducing public expenditure: a period of austerity | [ as modifier ] : austerity measures.

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avarice

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extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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averaging down

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the mean or average

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avian

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of or relating to birds: avian tuberculosis.

or…

a bird.

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avidity

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extreme eagerness or enthusiasm: he read detective stories with avidity.

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awl

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a small pointed tool used for piercing holes, esp. in leather.

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axiomatic
self-evident or unquestionable: it is axiomatic that dividends have to be financed. • [ attrib. ] chiefly Mathematics relating to or containing axioms.
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axis
a line that is passing through the center of a symmetrical solid or... an imaginary line about which a body rotates: the earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours.
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artifact
n. an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest or... something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure
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ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
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ashen
of the pale gray color of ash: the ashen morning sky. • (of a person's face) very pale with shock, fear, or illness. • of or resembling ashes: the volcano's ashen breath. or... made of timber from the ash tree.
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aspersion
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something: I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you.
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assignation
an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers: his assignation with an older woman. or... the allocation or attribution of someone or something as belonging to something.
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asymmetric
having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry: the church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side. or... having parts or aspects that are not equal or equivalent; unequal in some respect: the asymmetrical relationship between a landlord and a tenant.
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at bay
at bay forced to confront one's attackers or pursuers; cornered.
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atheistic
a person who does not believe in the existence of God or gods: he is a committed atheist.
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atone
make amends or reparation: he was being helpful, to atone for his past mistakes.
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atrocious
horrifyingly wicked: atrocious cruelties. or... of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant: he attempted an atrocious imitation of my English accent | atrocious weather.
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attune
make receptive or aware: a society more attuned to consumerism than ideology | (as adj. attuned) : the department is very attuned politically.
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audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks: a series of audacious takeovers. or... showing an impudent lack of respect: an audacious remark.
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audible
able to be heard or... a change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage.
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auditory
of or relating to the sense of hearing: the auditory nerves | teaching methods use both visual and auditory stimulation.
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augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase: he augmented his summer income by painting houses. or... a vowel prefixed to past tenses of verbs in Greek and other Indo-European languages.
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august
respected and impressive: she was in august company. or... the eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of summer: the sultry haze of late August | [ as modifier ] : an August cold snap.
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aural
of or relating to the ear or the sense of hearing: aural anatomy | information held in written, aural, or database form. note:of or relating to the ear or the sense of hearing: aural anatomy | information held in written, aural, or database form.
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austerity
sternness or severity of manner or attitude: he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism. • extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance: the room was decorated with a restraint bordering on austerity. • (austerities) conditions characterized by severity, sternness, or asceticism: a simple life of prayer and personal austerity. • difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce a budget deficit, esp. by reducing public expenditure: a period of austerity | [ as modifier ] : austerity measures.
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avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
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averaging down
the mean or average
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avian
of or relating to birds: avian tuberculosis. or... a bird.
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avidity
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm: he read detective stories with avidity.
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awl
a small pointed tool used for piercing holes, esp. in leather.
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axiomatic
self-evident or unquestionable: it is axiomatic that dividends have to be financed. • [ attrib. ] chiefly Mathematics relating to or containing axioms.
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axis
a line that is passing through the center of a symmetrical solid or... an imaginary line about which a body rotates: the earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours.

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