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adroit
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ADJ. Skillful
Her adroit handling of the situation impressed the employers |
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ADMONISH
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v. warn , reprove
He admonished his listeners to change their wicked ways |
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adept
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ADJ. expert at
She was adept at the fine art of irritating people |
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addle
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v.muddle; drive crazy; become rotten
This idiotic plan is confusing enough to addle anyone. addled(ADJ) |
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adjuration
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N. solemn urging
Her adjuration to tell the truth did not change the witnesses' testimony. |
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adage
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N.wise saying;proverb
There is much truth in the old adage about fools and their money |
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acumen
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N. mental keeness
Her business acumen helped her succeed where others had failed. |
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acuity
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N. sharpness
In time his youthful acuity of vision failed him, and he needed glasses. |
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actuate
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v.motivate
i failed to understand what actuated you to reply to this letter such nastily. |
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acrophobia
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N.fear of height
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acrimonious
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adj. bitter in words or manner.
The candidate attacked his opponent in highly acrimonious terms. |
