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18 Cards in this Set
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astringent
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adj. binding; causing contraction; harsh or severe.
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astute
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adj. wise; shrewd; keen
that's an astute observation. |
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asunder
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adv. into parts; apart.
torn asunder |
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asylum
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n. place of refuge or shelter; protection.
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atavism
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n. resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an earlier type; throwback.
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atone
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v. make amends for; pay for
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atrophy
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n. wasting away
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attenuate*
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v. make thinner; weaken or lessen (in density, force, degree).
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attribute
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n. essential quality
v. ascribe; explain |
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attrition
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n. gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment.
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audacious*
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adj. daring, bold
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augury
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n. omen; prophecy
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august
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adj. impressive; majestic
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aureole
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n. sun's corona
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auroral
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adj. pertaining to the aurora borealis
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auspicious
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adj. favoring success
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austere*
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adj. forbiddingly stern; severely simple
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authoritative
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adj. having the weight of authority; peremptory and dictatorial
peremptory (putting an end to all debate or action) |
