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abasia
abate
abbreviate
abdicate
abdication
aberrant
aberration
abhor
abjure
ablution
abnegation
abolish
abominate
aboriginal
abraded
abrasive
abscess
abscission
abscond
absolve
absquatulate
abstain
abstemious
abstinence
abstruse
abusive
academic
acarpous
access
accessible
accessory
acclimate
acclivity

v To lower; degrade; humiliate; to bring from a higher to a lower state; to

depress; to hurt the pride of.
adjTo embarrass.
n The inability to walk due to a lack of muscular coordination.
v To subside or moderate.
v To shorten; to make smaller.
v To renounce under oath a right, position, or responsibility.
n A formal giving up of control or authority.
adjAbnormal or deviant.
n Something that is abnormal; a departure from the ordinary.
v To detest; to hate; to loathe.
v Promise or swear to give up; to renounce upon oath.
v A washing, usually referring to the cleaning of ritual items.
n Renunciation; to self-sacrifice; to give up or renounce.
v To cancel; to put an end to; to eradicate.
v To loathe; to hate.
adjPrimitive; original; native.
adjWorn away; overused and worn-down.
adjRubbing away; causing irritation; harmful.
n A swelling on the body where pus has gathered and where an infection is
occurring.
n A cutting off; a separation.
v To go away suddenly; to leave secretly in an attempt to hide or evade a
person or a thing.
v To officially pardon; to forgive for an offense.
v To run away quickly; to leave in a hurry; to abscond.
v To refrain from use; to withdraw from participation.
adjSparing and moderate in eating and drinking; temperate.
n Restraint from pleasurable things or experiences.
adjObscure; profound; hard to understand; understood by only a few people.
adjInsulting; physically or psychologically harmful.
adjNot practical; not useful; not directly applicable.
adjEffete; no longer fertile; producing no fruit.
n A sudden outburst, often emotional in nature.
adjEasy to approach; obtainable; within reach.
n An additional object; a useful but not essential component of a whole.
v To adjust to a climate or environment; to adapt to a new area, situation,
conditions, etc.
n A sharp upslope; an upward slope.

accolade
accommodate
accomplice
accost
accountable
accrue
acerbity
acetic
acidulous
acolyte
acoustics
acquiesce
acquittal
acrid
acrophobia
actuary
acumen
acute
adamant
adamantine
addendum
addiction
addle
address
adduce
adherent
adjoin
adjourn
adjunct
adjure
adjutant
admonish
adulterate
adumbrate

n An award of merit; praise; approval.

v To help someone; to oblige; to bring into harmony; to adapt.
n A partner in crime.
v To approach and speak boldly to a person.
adjResponsible; honorable and honest.
v To accumulate over time; come about by addition.
n Bitterness in tempter;.
adjVinegary.
adjSour in attitude; sharp; bitter.
n An attendant who helps a priest to perform religious ceremonies; an
ardent follower.
n The science of sound; the sound characteristics of a singular room or
venue.
v To assent; to give in without argument or objection; to agree passively.
n A verdict by a jury that a person is not guilty.
adjBitter; sharp; biting.
n The fear of heights.
n A statistician who advises insurance companies.
n Mental keenness; acuity of judgement and mind.
adjSharp; biting; quickly perceptive; keen.
adjInflexible; unwilling to change; hard.
adjUnyielding; firm; not able to be changed in opinion or purpose; unable to
be cut.
n An addition; something that is added.
n A compulsive, often habitual need; a feeling of necessity for an item that
is not strictly required to maintain health and longevity.
v To make or become confused; to muddle.
v To speak to; to focus ones attention on; to deal with and to contemplate.
v To provide as evidence;
n A supporter; a follower; an advocate.
adjTo be next to.
v To suspend momentarily; to stop for the time being; to place into a state of
recess.
adjAcquired or having an inferior position.
v To entreat; to command earnestly.
n A helper; an assistant.
v To warn or speak to with gentle disapproval; to caution.
v To make impure; to reduce the quality of by the introduction of something
inferior.
v To give an incomplete or faint idea of; to foreshadow; to give a sketchy

advent
adventitious
adversary
adverse
advert
advocate
aegis
aerate
aesthetic
affable
affected
affirmation
affliction
affluence
affray
affront
aficionado
agape
agenda
agglomeration
aggrandize
aggravate
agility
agitate
agnostic
agog
agrarian
agronomy
alacrity
alcove
aleatory
alimentary

outline.
n An arrival.
adjAccidental; happening by chance; not natural.
n An opponent; the enemy; someone or something that offers opposition.
adjGoing against; opposing; unfavorable.
v To remark; to turn the attention to.
v To speak in favor of; to support; to encourage.
n A shield; protection; a defense.
v To put air into; to expose to fresh air; to supply with air.
adjArtistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful; appealing to
the sense of sight.
adjFriendly; easily approachable; warm and considerate.
adjSometime that is acted up; any entity under the influence of something
else.
n An assertion in the positive; a confirmation.
n A condition of distress; a disease; the cause of suffering.
n Abundance; wealth.
n A fray; a noisy quarrel in a public.
v To insult; intentional act of disrespect; to intentionally hurt the feelings of
another person.
n A fan; a devotee; an advocate or supporter of a certain ideal, way of doing
things, or activity.
adjWith an open mouth.
n The items or list of items to be covered during a meeting; the plan of
action.
n A heap; a collection.
v To make more great; to increase in power, wealth, rank, etc.
v To make worse; to irritate.
n The ability to move in a coordinated and quick manner.
v To stir up; disturb; to cause to move from a place of rest or peace.
adjBeing skeptical of the existence of a god or any supreme being.
adjEager and excited; driven by anticipation.
adjPertaining to land or its cultivation.
n The broad science of crop rotation and crop maintenance, including soil
management, cultivation, fertilization, irrigation, etc.
n Cheerful promptness; eagerness to perform a specific deed, usually
without hesitation.
n A nook; a cranny; a recess; an enclosed space.
adjUncertain and unpredictable; dependent on luck.
adjSupplying or referring to nourishment.

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allay
allegiance
allergy

alliteration

allocate
allude
allure
alluvial
alms
aloof
altercation
amalgam
amalgamate
amass
amazon
ambidextrous
ambience
ambiguous
ambrosia
ambulatory
ambush
ameliorate
amenable
amend
amenities
amenity
amiable
amicable
amity
amnesia
amnesty

n Payments made on a regular basis, most often to a spouse of a former

engagement or marriage.
v To calm; to make peaceful.
n Support; a sense of loyalty; duty towards an individual or specific cause.
n A condition where a person is very sensitive to certain chemicals or
substances in the environment; an exaggerated immune response to
otherwise harmless stimuli.
n A poetry term referring to the repetition of beginning sounds of two or
more words; the commencement of two or more words of a word group
with the same letter.
v To assign; to set aside for a particular purpose.
v To refer indirectly to; to imply.
v To entice; attract; to tempt; to entice.
adjReferring to soil deposits left by running water.
2 Money or goods that are given to the poor; contributions that are given in
an effort to help the poor.
adjReserved; indifferent; not affected.
n A noisy fight; a heated argument that involves yelling.
n A combination of different things; a mixture of metals.
v To combine; to form into a clump; to unite.
v To collect over time; to gather in large amounts.
n A female warrior; the jungle region in South America in the vicinity of the
river by the same name.
adjAble to use the left hand or the right hand equally well; equally skilled.
n The environment; the atmosphere; the mood.
adjUncertain; hard to understand.
n Food for the gods; divine nourishment.
adjAble to move; in motion.
n A sudden attack made from a concealed position.
v To improve; to lessen discomfort.
adjObedient; readily managed; responsive; dutifully complying.
v To correct; to make a positive change; to right a wrong.
n Niceties; features or components that help to make life pleasurable and
easier.
n A pleasantness; a civility; a courtesy.
adjAgreeable; friendly; lovable.
adjpeaceful; friendly.
n Friendship; accord between two nations.
n Loss of memory.
n A time when a criminal is exempt from punishment; an official pardon that

amoral
amorous
ample
amplify
amputate
amulet
anachronism
anacoluthia
analgesia
analogous
anathema
anatomy
ancestry
anchorite
ancillary
anecdote
anesthetic
anile
animadversion
animus
annals
anneal
annex
annihilate
annuity
annul
anodyne
anoint
anomalous
anomaly
anomie

is mandated by a government and usually extended to political offenders.

adjWithout morals; unable to distinguish between right and wrong.
adjMoved or marked by sexual attraction or love.
adjEnough; abundant; sizable; opportune.
v To increase in size, effect, volume, etc. to expand; to broaden or clarify.
v To cut off part of a body; to prune.
n A charm or talisman; an object that is worn to protect against evil or to
shun away bad luck.
n An error with the timeline; something or someone misplaced in time.
n An incorrect grammatical construction.
n The condition of being unable to feel pain; the absence of sense.
adjComparable; having a similar form or shape.
n Solemn curse; a person or something regarded as a curse; something
that is polluted; excommunication.
n The scientific study of the structure of animals; the dissection and study of
the body.
n Family descent; inherited properties that are shared among people with a
past common family member.
n A person who has decided to devote his or her life to secluded study.
n An accessory; acting as someone or something auxiliary.
n A short story of an amusing event; a quick tale meant to entertain or to
invoke laughter.
n Something that causes the loss of sensation.
adjOf or resembling a foolish, old woman.
n Censure; severe criticism.
n Hostile feeling or intent; animosity.
n Official records, arranged in chronological order; the recorded history of
year-by-year events.
v To increase the integrity of; to make more hard by repeated heating and
cooling.
v To attach; to acquire or take possession of; to incorporate into an existing
larger part.
v To destroy completely; to erase all memory of.
n A yearly or periodic allowance or payment.
v To clear; to make void; to remove.
n A drug that relieves pain; a product that soothes the nerves.
v To consecrate; to pour oil onto as part of a religious ceremony.
adjAbnormal; irregular; unexpected.
n An irregularity; something that is out of place.
n Absence of accepted social values or norms; a feeling of loneliness.

anonymity
n State or condition of not having a name or identity.
antediluvian
adjAntiquated; extremely ancient.
anthology
n A collection of various pieces of writing, all from different authors.
anthropomorphic adjPossessing human characteristics.
antibiotic
n A drug, ointment, or medicine that destroys bacteria or pathogens.
antibody
n An immune body; something that prevents or blocks another; a protein
produced as an immune response to a specific virus or bacteria.
anticipate
v To act in advance; to prevent; to predict; to realize beforehand.
antidote
n A remedy; a magic potion; something that counteracts a disease or
poison.
antihistamine
n A medicine for treating the symptoms of a cold or for alleviating
discomforts associated with allergies.
antipathy
adjStrong aversion; dislike.
antiquated
adjObsolete, outdated, run-down.
antique
n Something from a previous time; something made previously which is
now of great worth.
antithesis
n The direct opposite; opposition; contrast.
antithetical
adjDirectly opposed.
apathy
n A lack of caring or interest; indifference; a lack of concern or interest in
important affairs.
aperture
n An opening; a hole; the adjustable opening in a camera that limits the
amount of light that can enter.
apex
n To top; the summit; the ultimate goal; a climax.
aphasia
n Loss of speech due to injury or illness; an inability to speak.
apiary
n A place where bees are kept.
aplomb
n Poise; composure; assurance.
apocalyptic
adjProphetic; pertaining to revelations of disaster.
apocryphal
adjWidely believed but untrue; of dubious authenticity.
apogee
n The highest point; the pinnacle.
apologist
n A person who writes in defense of a cause or institution.
apostate
n A person who abandons long-held religious or political convictions.
apotheosis
n An ideal example of something.
appall
v To shock; to disgust; to dismay.
apparent
adjEvident; easily perceived.
appease
adjTo make quiet; to soothe; to calm.
appellation
n A name; a designation; the words by which someone or something is
classified.
apposite
adjAppropriate; fitting; adequate
appraise
v To estimate the value of; to determine worth or condition.
appreciate
v To be understanding of; to be thankful; to be conscious of.

apprehend
apprise
approbation
appurtenance
apropos
apse
aptitude
aquiline
arable
arbitrate
arboreal
arboretum

arcade
arcane
archaic
archaism
archetype
archives
ardor
arduous
arduous
arenaceous
argosy
aria
arid
aristocracy
armada
aromatic
arraign
arrant
array
arrears
arrogance
arrogate
arroyo

v
v
n
n

To arrest a criminal; to perceive.

To inform; to give notice to.
Approval; praise; sincere and warm acceptance.
Something that is added to another, more important thing; adjunct; an
accessory.
adjAppropriate to the situation; apt.
n A semicircular domed projection of a building, most often a church.
n Fitness; talent.
adjCurved and/or hooked, like an eagle's beak.
adjLand that is fertile; fit for growing crops.
v To act as judge; to preside over.
adjRelated to trees.
n A place where different types of trees and shrubs are studied and
exhibited; a place where a large variety of woody plants are kept for
ornamental purposes.
n A covered passageway, usually lined with shops or little stores.
adjMysterious; known only to the initiated; hard to grasp.
adjAntiquated; out of date; no longer used; of or belonging to the past.
n A word or phrase that is no longer in use; an archaic expression;
something that is outdated.
n A prototype; a primitive pattern; something that is the first and original.
n Public records; a place where public records are maintained.
n Heat and/or excitement; passion; zeal.
adjHard; strenuous; labor-intensive; difficult.
adjDifficult; steep; laborious; requiring great effort.
adjContaining or derived from sand.
n A rich supply.
n A operatic solo; a song sung by one person in an opera.
adjDry; barren; unproductive; forgotten.
n A form of government in which nobility and power is based on heredity
only; the privileged class.
n A fleet of navy warships.
adjFragrant; sweet smelling.
v To officially charge, as in court; to indict.
adjNotorious; thorough
v To marshal; to arrange in order.
n The condition of being in debt; an accumulated debt.
n Proud superior mannerisms; behavior that is snobbish.
v Attribute unjustly; take without right.
n A gully; a narrow channel formed by rainwater, prevalent in the southwest

arsenal
artery
artifice
artless
ascend
ascendancy
ascertain
ascertain
ascetic
aseptic
asperity
aspersion
aspirant
assail
assay
assent
assertive
assiduous
assimilate
assort
assorted
assuage
assurance
astigmatism
astonish
astral
astringent
astronomical
astute
asunder
asylum
atheistic
atonement
atrophy

of the United States and other such similar near-desert regions where
there are sporadic heavy downpours.
n A storage place for military equipment; the available military weapons at
one's disposal.
n A large blood-vessel; a main blood vessel in the body.
n A prank or deception; trickery.
adjHonest; without guile; grossly open.
v To go up; to climb.
n Controlling influence; the condition of one person having influence over
another; superiority.
v To find out; to make certain; to clarify and finalize.
v To receive information about; to judge; to gauge.
adjPracticing self-denial; promoting self-discipline; austere.
adjPreventing infection; having a cleansing effect.
adjSharpness; severity; acerbity.
n Slander; a damaging remark.
n Somebody who seeks a certain status or covets a position.
v To assault.
v To analyze; to measure with great detail; to scrutinize with the intent of
arriving at a precise truth.
v To agree; accept.
adjHaving and expressing strong opinions; exhibiting a confident belief in
one's own abilities.
adjDiligent; hard-working; persevering; following rules.
v To absorb; to take in; to grasp and to make one's own; to fully understand.
v To classify into different sorts; to arrange: to match.
adjOf various types; matched; of many origins; not of the same variety.
v To ease or lessen pain; to make less severe.
n A promise or a pledge; a statement of authenticity; certainty.
n A defect in the eye which prevents proper focus.
v To astound; to surprise.
adjOf or pertaining to the stars, related to the stars.
n Something that causes contraction or that shrinks tissue.
adjEnormously large; gigantic.
adjShrewd, wise, and keen.
adjInto parts; apart; widely separated.
n A refuge or a shelter; political protection.
adjDenying the existence of God or of a supreme being.
n Reparation for having done something wrong; remorse.
n The wasting away of tissue, an organ, or any part of a living organism due

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attenuate
attest
attribute
attrition
attune
atypical
aubade
audacious
augment
augury
august
aureole
auroral
auspicious
authenticate
autocratic
autonomous
autopsy
auxiliary
avalanche
aversion
avert
avid
avocation
avouch
avuncular
awl
axiom

to a lack of food.
adjAlert; listening carefully; at full attention; considerate.
v To make more thin; to weaken.
v To swear and testify; to bear witness to.
n A quintessential component; an essential quality.
n The rubbing away or decrease by friction; a graduation decrease in
number or strength.
v To bring into harmony; to bring into balance.
adjNot normal; out of the ordinary.
n A song sung at dawn, greeting the morning.
adjDaring and bold.
v To increase; to add to; to compound.
n An omen; a sign; an indication of something to come in the future.
adjImpressive; majestic; grandiose.
n A halo; a bright circle of light; a radiance surrounding an object or a whole
figure to represent sacredness.
adjPertaining to the morning; pertainig to the dawn.
adjSuccessful; favorable circumstances.
v To verify as genuine; to prove.
adjHaving absolute unchecked power; like an absolute dictator.
adjNot needing support; being able to function without outside influence or
help; self-governing.
n An examination of a dead body; the identification of the case of death.
adjAdditional; secondary; in a supportive role.
n A great mass of falling snow and ice.
n A strong dislike; a hatred for.
v To prevent; to hold back; to avoid or to stymie.
adjEager; very willing.
n A secondary or minor occupation; a hobby.
v To vouch; to guarantee; to positively affirm.
adjOf or like an uncle.
n A pointed spike-like tool used for piercing leather, wood, or other
materials.
n A self-evident truth requiring no proof; a basic, unalienable principle.