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15 Cards in this Set
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acute
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Having a sharp point or tip.
Keenly perceptive or discerning: “a raw, chilling and psychologically acute novel of human passions reduced to their deadliest essence” (Literary Guild Magazine). See Synonyms at sharp. Reacting readily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive: His hearing was unusually acute. |
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adapt
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To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation.
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adept
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A highly skilled person; an expert: “The adepts in Washington mean to give rather than to take” (Lewis H. Lapham).
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adjourn
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To suspend until a later stated time.
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adversary
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An opponent; an enemy.
Adversary The Devil; Satan. Often used with the. |
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advisable
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Worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent.
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advise
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To offer advice to; counsel.
To recommend; suggest: advised patience. Usage Problem. To inform; notify. |
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affirm
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To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true.
To support or uphold the validity of; confirm. |
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aggression
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The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
The practice or habit of launching attacks. Hostile or destructive behavior or actions. |
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alias
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An assumed name: The swindler worked under various aliases.
Electronics. A false signal in telecommunication links from beats between signal frequency and sampling frequency. |
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allegiance
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Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause. See Synonyms at fidelity.
The obligations of a vassal to a lord. |
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alliance
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A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes: an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.
A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship. A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie: the shifting alliances within a large family. |
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allow
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To let do or happen; permit: We allow smoking only in restricted areas.
To permit the presence of: No pets are allowed inside. To permit to have: allow oneself a little treat. |
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ally
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To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II.
To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage. |
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amend
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To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.
To remove the faults or errors in; correct. See Synonyms at correct. To alter (a legislative measure, for example) formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing. |
