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vocab 10 Flashcards

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Ardent

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Characterized by intense emotion

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Arduous

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Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

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Aromatic

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Having a strong distinctive fragrance

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Arrogant

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Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

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Arsenal

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All the weapons and equipment that a country has

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articulate

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Expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language

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artificial

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Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes

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Ascend

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Travel up

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Aspect

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A distinct feature or element in a problem

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10
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assassinate

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Murder; especially of socially prominent persons

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assault

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attack someone physically or emotionally

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assert

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State categorically. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

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assess

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Place a value on; judge the worth of something

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asset

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A useful or valuable quality

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15
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assuage

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Satisfy (thirst)

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astound

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Affect with wonder

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astute

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Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

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asylum

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A shelter from danger or hardship. A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

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atheist

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Someone who denies the existence of god

20
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atmosphere

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A particular environment or surrounding influence

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atone

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Make amends for. Turn away from sin or do penitence

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atrophy

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Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

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attain

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To gain with effort. Find unexpectedly

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attentive

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Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

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attire

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Clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

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