Words starting with A Flashcards by N L

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accede

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to agree

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accost

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to greet

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acquit

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to clear of charges

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acrid

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strong + unpleasant (sensory)

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acumen

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keen mind. insights

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adage

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old saying

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abstruce

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incomprehensible

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abjure

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promise to give up

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abate

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to lessen, to subside

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abase

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to humiliate

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abhor

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to hate

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abdication

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to give up control/power/authority

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addle

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to become rotten, confused

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adduce

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to present as example

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adjudicate

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to settle judicially

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adjure

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to appeal, beg

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admonish

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to warn

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ado

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fuss. trouble

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adorn

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add beauty, decorate

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adroit

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skillful and clever

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advent

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arrival, coming

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adventitious

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coming from another source, not innate

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advert

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call attention to

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aeon

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eternity, immeasurable period

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affable

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polite and friendly

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affinity

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close connection

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agape

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to open mouth wide in surprise

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agog

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eager, excited

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ail

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cause trouble

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alacrity

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ready / prepared/ eager

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alcove

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small enclosed space

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allay

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to calm, quieten

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amble

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leisurely walk

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amiable

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good natured

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amorphous

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without shape or form

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anarchy

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without government or political disorder

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animosity

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strong dislike

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annihilate

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destroy completely

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