Week 1 Flashcards by Ye Eun Kim | Brainscape

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Aberrant (adj)

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Abnormal or deviant

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Abate (v)

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Subside or moderate

Fewer and Less Intense

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Abrasive (adj)

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Rubbing away; tending to grind down

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Abridge (V)

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Condense or shorten

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Absolute (adj)

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Complete; totally unlimited; certain

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Abstemious (adj)

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Sparing in eating and drinking; temperate

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Abstract (adj)

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Obscure; profound; difficult to understand

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Accessible (adj)

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easy to approach; obtainable

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Acclaim (v)

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applaud; announce with great approval

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Accolade (n)

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award of merit.

form of praise or award

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Acknowledge (v)

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recognize; admit

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Acquiesce (v)

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Assent; agree without protesting

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Acrimonious (adj)

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Bitter in words or manner

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Acute (adj)

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Quickly perceptive; keen; brief and severe

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Address (v)

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Direct a speech to; deal with or discuss

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Adherent (n)

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Supporter; follower

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Adjacent (adj)

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Neighboring; adjoining

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Adroit (adj)

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Skillful; nimble

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Adulation (n)

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Flattery; admiration

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Adversary (n)

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Opponent

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Adverse (adj)

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unfavorable; hostile

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Advocate (v)

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Urge; plead for

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Aesthetic (adj)

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Artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful

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Affable (adj)

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Easily approachable; warmly friendly

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Affinity (n)

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Natural liking; kinship; similarity

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Affirmation (n)

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Positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath

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Aggressor (n)

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Attacker

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Alienate (v)

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Make hostile; separate

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Alleviate (v)

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Relieve