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accolade
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n.
award of merit |
In the world of public relations, a "Clio" is the highest accolade an advertising campaign can receive.
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acknowledge
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v.
recognize; admit |
Although I acknowledge that the Beatles' tunes sound pretty dated nowadays, I still prefer them to the "gansta" rap songs my brothers play.
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acquiesce
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v.
assent; agree without protesting. acquiescence, n. acquiescent, adj. |
When we asked her to participate in the play, she immediately acquiesced.
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acrimonious
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adj.
bitter in words or manner. acrimony, n. |
The candidate attacked his opponent in highly acrimonious terms.
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acute
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adj.
quickly perceptive; keen; brief and severe, |
The acute young doctor realized immediately that the gradual deterioration of her patient's once-acute hearing was due to a chronic illness, not an acute one.
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address
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v.
direct a speech to; deal with or discuss |
Due to address the convention in July, Brown planned to address the issue of low-income housing in his speech.
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adherent
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n.
supporter; follower. |
In the wake of the scandal, the senator's one-time adherents quietly deserted him.
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adjacent
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adj.
neighboring; adjoining. |
You will find questions based on this reading passage located on the adjacent page.
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adroit
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adj.
skillful; nimble. |
The juggler's admirers particularly enjoyed his adroit handling of difficult balancing tricks.
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adulation
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n.
flattery; admiration. |
The rock star relished the adulation she received from her groupies and yes-men.
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