Third day Flashcards

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altercation

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(n.) a dispute, fight

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anesthesia

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(n.) loss of sensation

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allocate

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(v.) to distribute, set aside

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amicable

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(adj.) friendly

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anachronistic

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(adj.) being out of correct chronological order

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analogous

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(adj.) similar to, so that an analogy can be drawn

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anecdote

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(n.) a short, humorous account

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anguish

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(n.) extreme sadness, torment

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antiquated

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(adj.) old, out of date

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amorous

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(adj.) showing love, particularly sexual

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anonymous

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(adj.) being unknown, unrecognized

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anomaly

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(n.) something that does not fit into the normal order

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amenable

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(adj.) willing, compliant

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ambivalent

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(adj.) having opposing feelings

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aggrieved

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(adj.) distressed, wronged, injured

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alleviate

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(v.) to relieve, make more bearable

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antipathy

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(n.) a strong dislike, repugnance

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ambiguous

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(adj.) uncertain, variably interpretable

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amorphous

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(adj.) without definite shape or type

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allay

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(v.) to soothe, ease

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antediluvian

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(adj.) ancient

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anarchist

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(n.) one who wants to eliminate all government

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analgesic

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(n.) something that reduces pain

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amiable

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(adj.) friendly

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antecedent
(n.) something that came before
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amalgamate
(v.) to bring together, unite
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aggregate
(n.) a whole or total
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annul
(v.) to make void or invalid
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allege
(v.) to assert, usually without proof
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anthology
(n.) a selected collection of writings, songs, etc.
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animated
(adj.) lively
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alacrity
(n.) eagerness, speed
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alias
(n.) a false name or identity
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anathema
(n.) a cursed, detested person
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agile
(adj.) quick, nimble
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agnostic
(adj.) believing that the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven
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agriculture
(n.) farming
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aisle
(n.) a passageway between rows of seats
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antagonism
(n.) hostility
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ameliorate
(v.) to improve
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aloof
(adj.) reserved, distant
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antiseptic
(adj.) clean, sterile
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annex
1. (v.) to incorporate territory or space 2. (n.) a room attached to a larger room or space
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amenity
(n.) an item that increases comfort