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alacrity
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Jane finished her homework with alacrity, and so she was able to leave sooner than her classmates.
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speed or quickness
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abase
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The Republican made sure to abase his opponent with misleading advertisements during the election.
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to humble; disgrace
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amalgamate
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You must amalgamate those three ingredients before adding the salt.
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to combine; to mix together
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analgesia
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Women in labor are given analgesia so that they can still actively push without pain.
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a lessening of pain without loss of consciousness
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accretion
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The non-profit saw an accretion of donations in the first quarter.
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a growth in size; an increase in amount
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anondyne
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Some claim that marijuana is an anondyne.
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something that calms or soothes pain
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amortize
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Jane amortized her mortgage over the course of 5 years. She only owes $2000 now.
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to diminish by installment payments
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abeyance
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His cancer was in a stage of abeyance after chemo, but it returned 2 months later.
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temporary suppression or suspension
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aerie
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The hawk's aerie was on a very famous New York landmark.
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a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded dwelling
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abstemious
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The abstemious meal at the buffet did not fulfill the middle-aged dieter who proceeded to binge on chocolate afterward.
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sparing or moderate in eating
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craven
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The craven lion went to the Wizard of Oz to find some courage.
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lacking courage
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coterie
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The coterie of bike enthusiasts rode down the streets of Portland.
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an intimate group of persons with a similar purpose
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affected
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The affected Paris Hilton wanna-be couldn't be bothered to tie her shoes.
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phony; artificial
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catholic
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Time magazine seeks to reach a catholic audience.
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universal; broad and comprehensive
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calumny
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The article was a horrendous calumny, and should not be allowed in honest journalism.
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a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation
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