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Absurd |
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. |
I had a very absurd dream which involved me living in an upside-down world. |
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Acquiesce |
Accept something reluctantly but without protest. |
The parent did not want to bicker with his child any longer ag so he simply acquiesced to his demands. |
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Affluent |
Having a great deal of money; wealthy. |
Robert says he is affluent just because he has a dollar. |
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Agile |
Able to move quickly and easily. |
I always thought my dog was very agile because he runs very fast. |
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Aloof |
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. |
Bobby was always called aloof because he sat down by himself all day. |
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Altercation |
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public. |
The two drivers had a loud altercation after one hit the other. |
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Amiable |
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. |
After Joe helped me pick up my books, I figured he was quite the amiable person. |
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Anecdote |
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. |
My grandpa always told me anecdotes about how he drag raced in his younger years. |
