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Section 4 (301-400) Flashcards

First SAT words

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pique

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stimulate (interest or curiousity), or (be piqued) feel irritated or resentful

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insidious

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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects, treacherous; crafty

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aggradation

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the deposition of material by a river, stream or current.

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aggrandize

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increase the power, status, or wealth of

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reproof

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an expression of blame or disapproval

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ulcer

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an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal, a moral blemish or corrupting influence:

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convivial

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(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable

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replete

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filled or well-supplied with something, very full (of food)

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embrocation

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a liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains

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bilious

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affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting, lurid or sickly, spiteful, bad-tempered

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clandestine

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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

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salient

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adj: most noticeable or important, prominent, conspicuous. N: a piece of land or section of fortification that juts out to form an angle

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heraldry

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the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated:

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saucy

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impudent; flippant, mainly North American bold and lively; smart-looking, mainly British sexually suggestive, typically in a way intended to be lighthearted

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forbearance

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patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

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dexterous

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showing or having skill, especially with the hands

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asperity

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harshness of tone or manner

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stingy

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unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

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notwithstanding

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in spite of

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embargo

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an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

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monopoly

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the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service, a company or group having exclusive control over a commodity or service, a commodity or service in the exclusive control of a company or group, [usually with negative] the exclusive possession, control, or exercise of something

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brook (verb)

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tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)

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saunter

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walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort

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heedless

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showing a reckless lack of care or attention

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fickle

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changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection

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analogy

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a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification: an analogy between the workings of nature and those of human societies, a thing which is comparable to something else in significant respects

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plight

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n: a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation, v: pledge or promise solemnly (one’s faith or loyalty)

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enumeration

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the action of mentioning a number of things one by one

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insipid

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lacking flavor, vigor or interest

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pacify

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quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of, bring peace to

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remonstrance

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a forcefully reproachful protest

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curtail

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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on

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duplicitous, duplicity

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deceit

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circumvent

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find a way around (an obstacle)

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semblance

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the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

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indubitable

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impossible to doubt; unquestionable

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abdication

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an act of abdicating or renouncing the throne, failure to fulfill a responsibility or duty

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inimitable

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so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique

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penance

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voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong. Religion, see sacrament of reconciliation

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paltry

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(of an amount) small or meager

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edify

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instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually

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trifle

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a thing of little value or importance

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dissipation

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the squandering of money, energy, or resources

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rheum

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a watery fluid that collects in or drips from the nose or eyes

43
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pretense

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an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true, a false display of feelings attitudes or intentions.

44
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asunder

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apart; divided, archaic

45
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extenuation

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the action of lessening the seriousness of guilt or an offense

46
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recant

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say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical

47
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heresy

A

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine, opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted

48
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promenade

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a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort, a leisurely walk, or sometimes a ride or drive, taken in a public place so as to meet or be seen by others

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graft, engraft

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a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap. an instance of grafting a shoot or twig. Medicine a piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically. a surgical operation in which tissue is transplanted

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accquital

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a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged

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reprieve

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abandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to (something)

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stile

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an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall

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deprecate

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express disapproval of

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abase

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to humiliate, degrade

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abate

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to reduce, lessen

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aberration

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something that differs from the norm

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abet

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to aid, help, encourage

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abject

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wretched, pitiful

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wretched

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(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state

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abjure

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to solemnly reject, renounce

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abnegation

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denial of comfort to oneself

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abridge

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to cut down, shorten

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abrogate

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to abolish, usually by authority

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abscond

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to sneak away and hide

65
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absolution (n)

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freedom from blame, guilt, sin

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abstruse

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hard to comprehend

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acclaim, accolade (N!)

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high praise, special distinction

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accord (n)

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an agreement

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accretion

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slow growth in size or amount

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acerbic

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biting (harsh, cruel), bitter in tone or taste

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acquiesce

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to agree without protesting

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acrimony

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bitterness, discord

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acumen

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keen insight, quick, smart decision

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acute

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sharp, severe (of situation), also: perceptive understanding, shrewd of a person

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admonish

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to caution, criticize, reprove

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adroit

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skillful, dexterous

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adumbrate

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to sketch out in a vague way

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aerial

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somehow related to the air

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aesthetic

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artistic, related to the appreciation of beauty

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aggregate

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(n.) a whole or total (2. (v.) to gather into a mass

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aggrieved

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distressed, wronged, injured

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agnostic

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believing that the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven

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agriculture

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farming

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alias

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a false name or identity

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allay

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to soothe, ease

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allege

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to assert, usually without proof

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allocate

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to distribute, set aside

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aloof

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reserved, distant

89
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altercation

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a dispute, fight

90
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amalgamate

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to bring together, unite

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ambivalent

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having opposing feelings

92
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ameliorate

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to improve, something that was bad

93
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amenable

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willing, compliant

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amenity

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an item that increases comfort

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amiable, amicable

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friendly

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rancor

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bitterness, resentment

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amorous

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showing love, particularly sexual

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amorphous

A

without definite shape or type

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