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Absolve = declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment."the pardon absolved them of any crimes" |
Adage= a general truth saying |
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Atone = make amends or reparation. |
Acrimonious = typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter."an acrimonious dispute about wages" |
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Adjure = urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something."I adjure you to tell me the truth" |
Abjure= solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)."MPs were urged to abjure their Jacobite allegiance" |
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Acme= the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed."physics is the acme of scientific knowledge" |
Affected = influenced or touched by an external factor."affected areas"2.artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress."the gesture appeared both affected and stagy |
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Assuage=make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense."the letter assuaged the fears of most members" |
Agility = ability to move quickly and easily."though he was without formal training as dancer or athlete, his physical agility was inexhaustible" |
