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Abate

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To become less intense or widespread. It means to reduce in degree, intensity, or severity. For example, ‘The storm began to abate after a few hours.’

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Aboriginal

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(of human races, animals, and plants) inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or before the arrival of colonists; indigenous. This term is often used to refer to the first inhabitants of a particular region.

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Aboriginal people

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The first inhabitants of a particular region or country. This term is often used with a capital ‘A’ when referring to the Indigenous peoples of Australia.

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Abruptly

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Suddenly and unexpectedly. It describes something that happens quickly and without warning. For example, ‘He stood up abruptly and left the room.’

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Abstinence

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The fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sexual activity. It means refraining from a particular pleasure or substance.

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Accomplishment

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Something that has been achieved successfully. It refers to a task or goal that has been completed successfully, often through skill and effort. For example, ‘Finishing the marathon was a great accomplishment.’

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Acknowledge

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To accept or admit the existence or truth of something. It means to recognize or show awareness of something. For example, ‘She acknowledged his presence with a nod.’

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Adornments

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Things added to something to make it more attractive; decorations. These can be jewelry, ornaments, or other items used to enhance appearance.

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Adversity

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Difficulties; misfortune. It refers to challenging or unfavorable situations or conditions.

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Advocacy (support)

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Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. It means actively working to support or defend a cause or person.

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Affix

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To attach something to something else. It can also refer to a prefix or suffix added to a word.

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Affliction

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Something that causes pain or suffering. It can be a physical or mental condition that causes distress.

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Afford / Afforded

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To have enough money to pay for something. ‘Afforded’ is the past tense of ‘afford’. For example, ‘We can’t afford a new car this year.’ / ‘They afforded a nice vacation last summer.’

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Affronted

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Offended or insulted by something said or done. It describes the feeling of being treated with disrespect.

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Aftermath of

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The consequences or results of an unpleasant event. It refers to the period following a significant and often negative event.

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A brief or quick view of something. It means seeing something for a very short time.

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Ailments

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Minor illnesses or physical disorders. These are usually not very serious health problems.

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Aisle

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A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, or between shelves in a supermarket. It’s a narrow walkway.

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Akin to

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Similar to; having some common qualities. It means resembling or having a likeness to something else.

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Acknowledgment

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An expression of gratitude or appreciation. It can also mean the acceptance of the truth or existence of something.

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Albeit

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Although; even though. It introduces a statement that contrasts with or qualifies a previous statement.

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Alienation

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The state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved. It can also mean the feeling of being estranged.

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Aliquot (a portion of a larger whole)
A portion of a larger whole, especially a sample taken for analysis. In mathematics, it refers to a quantity that divides another exactly.
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Alleged
Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. It means that something is claimed to be true but has not been proven.
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Alleviate
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe. It means to relieve or reduce the intensity of something negative.
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Alliance
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. It implies cooperation and support.
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Altruism
The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others. It involves acting out of a desire to help others, without expecting anything in return.
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Amalgamate
To combine or unite to form one organization or structure. It means to merge or blend together.
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Ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. It describes something that is unclear or can be understood in different ways.
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Ameliorate (beneficial)
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better. 'Beneficial' here emphasizes the positive outcome of the improvement.
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Amenable
Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. It describes someone who is willing to agree or cooperate.
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Amend
To make minor changes in (a text or piece of legislation) in order to make it fairer or more accurate. It means to modify or revise.
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Amendment
A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. It's a formal alteration.
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Ancestry
One's family or ethnic descent; lineage. It refers to the origin or background of a person or family.
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Anecdote
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. It's often used to illustrate a point.
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Anecdotal (lack of proof)
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. It describes evidence that is informal and not scientifically proven.
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Animal welfare
The well-being of animals. It refers to the ethical treatment and care of animals.
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Animus
Hostility or ill feeling. It means strong dislike or hatred.
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Anodized
(of a metal, especially aluminum) having been coated with a protective oxide layer by electrolysis. This process increases resistance to corrosion and wear.
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Anteroom
An outer room that leads to another room, used especially as a waiting room. It's a small room before a larger one.
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Anticipatory
Occurring in anticipation of something; expected or looked forward to. It describes something that happens or is done in preparation for a future event.
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Antipathy
A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. It's a strong feeling of opposition or disgust.
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Apoplexy
Hemorrhage into an organ or tissue; a stroke. In older usage, it could also refer to sudden loss of consciousness or paralysis.
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Appeal
To make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public. It can also mean to be attractive or interesting. In law, it means to ask a higher court to review a decision.
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Appraise
To assess the value or quality of something. It means to evaluate or judge.
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Apt
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. It can also mean having a natural tendency to do something.
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Assertion
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. It means declaring something confidently and firmly.
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Assessors
People who evaluate or judge something, especially for official purposes. They might evaluate property values for taxation or student performance.
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Assigned
Allocated or given a particular task or duty. It means having something designated or appointed to you.
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Astonishing
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing. It describes something that causes great wonder or disbelief.
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Astonishing feat
An achievement that is extremely surprising or impressive due to its difficulty or skill required.
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Astounding (amazing)
Very surprising or shocking. 'Amazing' is given as a synonym to clarify the meaning.
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Asylum
The protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee. It can also refer to an institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill or distressed.
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Atonement
Reparation for a wrong or injury. It means making amends or doing something to make up for a past mistake or sin.
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Attentive
Paying close attention to something. It describes someone who is observant and careful.
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Attorney
A lawyer who represents clients in legal matters. Also known as a solicitor or barrister in some jurisdictions.
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Attributed to
Regarded as being caused by or credited to. It means that something is believed to be the result of a particular person or thing.
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Attributes
Qualities or features regarded as characteristic or inherent in someone or something. These are distinguishing traits.
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Austere
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. It can also mean having no comforts or luxuries.
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Authority
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. It can also refer to an expert on a particular subject.
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Autonomous
Having the freedom to govern oneself or control one's own affairs. It means independent and self-governing.
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Avail
To be of use or benefit. Often used in the phrase 'to no avail', meaning without success.
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Avenue
A wide street in a town or city, typically with trees along both sides. It can also mean a way of approaching a problem or making progress.
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Aversion
A strong dislike or disinclination. It's a feeling of intense dislike or repugnance.
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Await
To wait for someone or something. It means to expect or look forward to.
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Backlash
A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development. It's a sudden and strong opposition.
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Bacon
Cured meat from the belly of a pig. It's often fried and eaten for breakfast.
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Ban
Officially or legally prohibit (something). It means to forbid or not allow something.
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Barbaric
Savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal. It describes something that is uncivilized and violent.
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Barbell
A long metal bar to which weights are attached on each end, used for weightlifting.
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Barely
Only just; almost not. It means by a very small margin.
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Barking cough
A harsh, dry cough that sounds like a bark, often associated with croup or other respiratory infections.
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Barks
The short, sharp cry of a dog or other canine. It's the sound a dog makes.
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Barrage of
A rapid outpouring or barrage of something, typically words or blows. It implies a continuous and overwhelming stream.
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Batch
A quantity of material or a number of things produced at one time. It's a set or group of items.
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Bear / Bearing
To endure an ordeal or difficulty. 'Bearing' can also refer to the way in which one conducts oneself or moves. In this context, it likely refers to endurance. / The manner in which one behaves or stands.
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Bear in mind
To remember or consider something. It's an idiom meaning to keep something in your thoughts.
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Begs
To ask someone earnestly or humbly for something. It can also imply that a question or issue urgently requires an answer or solution.
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Behest
A person's orders or command. It means a request or instruction from someone in authority.
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Behest of
At the request or order of someone. It indicates that an action is being taken because someone has asked or commanded it.
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Biennial
Taking place every other year. It describes an event that occurs once every two years.
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Binge eating
The consumption of an unusually large amount of food in one sitting, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control.
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Binaural
Relating to or involving both ears. It often refers to sound recording or hearing that uses two channels.
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Bizarre
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement. It means odd or peculiar.
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Blankly
Without expression or understanding. It describes a look or manner that shows no emotion or comprehension.
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Bleak
(of a situation) not hopeful or encouraging; depressing. It can also describe a landscape that is bare and desolate.
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Blemish
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something. It can be a physical imperfection or a moral defect.
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Blistering
(of heat) extremely hot. It can also mean (of criticism) severe and damaging.
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Blowdown
Trees or other vegetation that have been blown down by the wind. It can also refer to a sudden release of pressure in industrial processes.
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Blueprint
A design plan or other technical drawing. It can also refer to a detailed plan or strategy.
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Bodily
Relating to the body. It can refer to physical actions or sensations.
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Bolstering
Supporting or strengthening; reinforcing. It means providing additional support or encouragement.
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Booming
Experiencing a period of rapid growth or prosperity. It can also refer to a loud, deep sound.
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Boost
To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve. It means to give a push or lift.
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Bother
To take the trouble to do something. It can also mean to annoy or worry someone.
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Bouts
Short periods of intense activity or a recurring illness. It refers to a temporary spell or episode.
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Brandy
A spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
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Breach
An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. It can also mean a gap in a wall or barrier.
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Breakup
The ending of a relationship or association. It can also refer to the disintegration of something.
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Breakthrough
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. It represents significant progress.
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Breed
A stock of animals or plants within a species having a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other stocks of the same species. It can also mean to produce offspring.
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Breeding ground
A place where animals breed or where something, especially something undesirable, flourishes. It's a place conducive to growth or development.
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Bugbear
A cause of annoyance or irritation. It's something that bothers or worries someone persistently.
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Buggies
Small carts, often used for carrying babies (baby buggies or strollers) or for shopping (shopping buggies).
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Bullying
Seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable). It involves aggressive behavior towards someone weaker.
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Burning pain
A sensation of intense heat, often caused by injury or inflammation.
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Bump
To knock or run into something abruptly. It can also refer to a raised area on a surface.
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Bunch
A number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together. It's a cluster or group.
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Buoyant
Able or tending to keep afloat; cheerful and optimistic. It can describe something that floats easily or someone with a positive attitude.
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Burden
A load, especially a heavy one, carried or to be carried. It can also refer to a worry or responsibility.
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Buried
Placed or hidden underground. It can also mean deeply hidden or forgotten.
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Burnout
Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. It's a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion.
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Buzz
A low, continuous humming sound, like that of a bee. It can also refer to a feeling of excitement or enthusiasm.

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