Day 3 Vocab Flashcards by Arshia Behzad

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Advocate (v)

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to speak in favor of

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Aerie (n)

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a nest high in the air

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Aesthetic (adj)

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appreciation of beauty

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Affected (adj)

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phony, artificial

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Aggrandize (v)

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to try and increase in power and influence

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Alacrity (n)

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speed, quickness

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Alleviate (v)

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to make more bearable, relieve

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Amalgamate (v)

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to combine, mix together

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Ambiguous (adj)

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not clear, doubtful or uncertain

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Ameliorate (v)

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to make better, to improve

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Amortize (v)

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to diminish by paying in installments

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Amulet (n)

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necklace worn to rid of evil spirits

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Anachronism (n)

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something that is out of place in time

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Analgesia (n)

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lessening of pain without losing consciousness

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Analogous (adj)

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similar or alike

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Anodyne (n)

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something that soothes pain

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Anomaly (n)

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deviation from what’s normal

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Antagonize (v)

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to annoy

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Antipathy (n)

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extreme dislike

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Apathy (n)

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to not care about, lack interest