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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

28
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ascertain

A

find (something) out for certain; make sure of

29
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ashen

A

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.

30
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aspersion

A

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

31
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assignation

A

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.

32
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asymmetric

A

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.

33
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at bay

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

34
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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.

35
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atone

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

36
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atrocious

A

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.

37
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attune

A

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

38
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audacious

A

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

or…

showing an impudent lack of respect: an audacious remark.

39
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audible

A

able to be heard

or…

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

40
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auditory

A

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

41
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augment

A

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.

42
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august

A

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.

43
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aural

A

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.

44
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austerity

A

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.

45
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avarice

A

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

46
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averaging down

A

the mean or average

47
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avian

A

of or relating to birds: avian tuberculosis.

or…

a bird.

48
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avidity

A

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

49
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awl

A

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

50
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axiomatic

A

self-evident or unquestionable: it is axiomatic that dividends have to be financed.
• [ attrib. ] chiefly Mathematics relating to or containing axioms.

51
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axis

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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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