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14 Cards in this Set
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abjure
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to reject, renounce
To prove his honesty, the president abjured the evil policies of his wicked predecessor. |
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abrogate
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to abolish, usually by authority
The Bill of Rights assures that the government cannot abrogate our right to free press. |
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aacerbic
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biting, bitter in tone or taste
Jill became extremely acerbic and began to cruelly make fun of all her friends. |
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aacrimony
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bitterness, discord
Though they vowed that no girl would ever come between them, Biff and Trevor could not keep acrimony from overwhelming their friendship. |
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acumen
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keen insight
Because of his mathematical acumen, Larry was able to figure out in minutes problems that took other students hours. |
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aadumbrate
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to sketch out in a vague way
The coach adumbrated a game plan, but none of the players knew precisely what to do. |
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aalacrity
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eagerness, speed
For some reason, Chuck loved to help his mother whenever he could, so when his mother asked him to set the table, he did so with alacrity. |
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aanathema
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a cursed, detested person
I never want to see that murderer. He is an anathema to me. |
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aantipathy
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a strong dislike, repugnance
I know you love me, but because you are a liar and a thief, I feel nothing but antipathy for you. |
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aapprobation
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praise, approval
The crowd welcomed the heroes with approbation. |
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aarrogate
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to take without justification
The king arrogated the right to order executions to himself exclusively. |
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ascetic
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practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
The priest lives an ascetic life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures. |
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aspersion
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a curse, expression of ill-will
The rival politicians repeatedly cast aspersions on each others' integrity. |
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assiduous
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hard-working, diligent
The construction workers erected the skyscraper during two years of assiduous labor. |
