English 12 Flashcards by Courtney Dimmitt | Brainscape

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Abate (v.)

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lessen in intensity

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Abscond (v.)

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leave hurriedly and secretly

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Abundant (adj.)

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present in large quantities

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Abysmal (adj.)

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extremely bad

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Adamant (adj.)

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refusing to be persuaded or change one’s mind

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Adulation (n.)

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high praise, flattery

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Aesthetic (adj.)

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relating to beauty or appearance

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Affable (adj.)

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friendly, pleasant, good-natured

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Alacrity (n.)

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brisk and cheerful readiness

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Aloof (adj.)

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not friendly or open; distant

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Ambiguous adj.

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unclear; open to several potential interpretations or meanings

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Amicable adj.

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friendly, agreeable

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Anachronism n.

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something belonging to another time

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Anecdote n.

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short account or description of an event

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Annihilate v.

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kill or destroy

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