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Adequate

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adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose ex.Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether he'd be a good fit.

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acquisition

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n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something ex.Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.

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adapt

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v. to make suit a new purpose v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation ex.The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans. Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments.

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Analogous

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adj. similar but not identical

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abate

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Verb. to become less active, less intense,or less in amount ex.As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.

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Afford

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v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare ex.He's saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can't afford to lose any more pencils!

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abysmal

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adj. extremely bad ex.I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!

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Aesthetic

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adj. relating to beauty or refined taste ex.The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale.

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Ambiguous

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adj. unclear or vague in meaning

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Anomaly

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n. something different from the norm

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Accordingly

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adv. in accordance with ex.All students must behave accordingly.

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advent

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n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic) ex.The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.

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Altercation

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n. a noisy argument or confrontation

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abstract

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adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality ex.Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.

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Allow

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v. to permit or consent to ex.They're agitating for better health care.

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Antipathy

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n. a strong feeling of dislike

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Agitate

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v. to promote something (usu. a cause) ex.He's saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can't afford to lose any more pencils!

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Anticipate

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v. assume to be likely to happen

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Annihilate

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v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction

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Adversarial

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adj. relating to hostile opposition ex.An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.

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Advocate

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n. someone who promotes or defends something v. to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.) ex.I am an advocate for free higher education. Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices.

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Ambivalence

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n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options

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adept

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adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area) ex.Beth loves playing the piano, but she's especially adept at the violin.

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Allude

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v. to make a secretive mention of something

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Ambitious

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adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement

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