Set 1 Flashcards

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Abate

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To reduce

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Abashed

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Ashamed or embarrassed

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Abide

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To remain; continue; endure

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Ablution

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A cleansing with water as a religious act

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Abstract

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Difficult to understand

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Acme

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The highest point

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Addict

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Devoted to; habit

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Adherent

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A follower of a leader; supporter

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Adroit

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Skillful

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Aesthetic

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Artistic beauty

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Agog

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Highly excited by nervousness

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Ambivalence

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Contrary emotions ; indecision

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Ambulatory

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Capable of walking

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Ancillary

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Providing assistance; helping

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Animated

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Filled with activity ; having life

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Animosity

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Feelings of ill will; bitter hostility

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Annals

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History ; descriptive record

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Annex

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To add or attach

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Apex

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Peack; highest point

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Appease

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Relieve by giving in

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Ascribe

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To attribute to a specific cause, source, or orgin

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Armament

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Military supplies and weapons

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Asinine

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Silly or stupid

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Assail

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Attack violently

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Atone

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To make amends