Alleviate-Appease Flashcards by Michelle Pablo | Brainscape

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alleviate

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(v.) to relieve

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aloof

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(adj.) apart or reserved

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altruistic

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(adj.) generous

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amibiguous

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(adj.) unclear in meaning

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ambivalence

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(n.) state of contradictory emotional attitudes

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analogous

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(adj.) comparing

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anarchist

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(n.) a person who seeks no government

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anectode

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(n.) short and amusing story

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animosity

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(n.) active enmity (like an enemy)

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antagonism

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(n.) having ill feeling towards someone

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antidote

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(n.) medicine used to combat poison or virus

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antiquated

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(adj.) old fashioned; obsolete

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apathy

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(adj.) not caring; indifferent

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appease

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(v.) pacify or soothe; relieve

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