Lesson One Flashcards

1
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abate

A

to lessen in violence or intensity

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2
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abet

A

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

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3
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abhor

A

to detest, loathe, hate strongly

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4
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acquit

A

to find not guilty of a fault or crime

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5
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acrimony

A

harsh temper or bitter feeling

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6
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adamant

A

unyielding; firm in opinion

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7
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adulation

A

excessive praise or admiration

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8
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affable

A

friendly; courteous; agreeable in manner; easy to talk to

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9
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agnostic

A

one who believes that the existence of God is unknown and unknowable

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10
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agrarian

A

having to do with farm, farmers, or the use of land

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