Old Barron's, Deck 5 Flashcards

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analysis

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(n.) examination of a thing to see how it works

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2
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analyze

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(v.) to separate into component parts; examine closely

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3
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ancestry

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(n.) the line of one’s descent traced back through parents and grandparents

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4
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ancient

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(adj.) relating to times long ago

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5
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anecdote

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(n.) a brief, amusing story

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animated

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(adj.) lively; full of motion and life

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annex

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(v. ) to add or attach at the end; unite

(n. ) an auxiliary building; something attached

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anniversary

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(n.) the annual commemoration of an event

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annual

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(adj.) yearly; happening once a year

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anonymous

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(adj.) nameless; without the author’s name

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antagonist

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(n.) an opponent; competitor

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antagonistic

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(adj.) opposed; fighting against; unfriendly

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antecedent

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(n.) 1. a previous thing, person, or event; an ancestor. 2. an earlier word related to a later word

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anticipate

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(v. ) 1. to look forward to: 2. use in advance

3. be before.

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antidote

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(n.) a remedy that contracts a poisin

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16
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antique

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(adj.) out of date; from times long ago

17
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anxiety

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(n.) fear; worry; mental uneasiness

18
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apparatus

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(n.) an outfit of tools;, instruments, or equipment

19
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apparel

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(n.) clothing: dress: grab