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analogy
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a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based
ex. an example of an analogy is adamant : lenient :: egotistic : altruistic |
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anathema
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a person or thing detested.
ex. My high school physics textbook was anathema to me. |
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apathy
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not caring
ex. When her pet rabbit died, the little girl regarded the situation with an alarming sense of apathy. |
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apostate
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a person who forsakes his religion, cause, party, etc
ex. Having abandoned her faith, the queen was considered an apostate. |
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apropos
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at the opportune moment; fitting
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arbitrary
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subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion
ex. Her decision seemed arbitrary. |
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aroma
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scent
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ascetic
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a person who practices extreme self-denial for religious reasons
ex. The nun led a very ascetic life. |
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askance
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with suspicion, mistrust
ex. Trevor |
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askew
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crooked
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