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Anachronism |
Misplaced in time |
Shakespeare's reference to clocks in Julius Caesar is an anachronism; no clocks existed in Caesar's time. |
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Analogous |
Comparable |
Countries tend to adopt newer technologies that are analogous to the technology they move away from. |
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Anomalous |
Abnormal; irregular |
She was placed in the anomalous position of seeming to approve procedures she despised. |
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Apathy |
Indifference |
A firm believer in democratic government, she couldn't understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote. |
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Appease |
Pacify or soothe; relieve |
Tom and Jody tried to appease the crying baby by offering him one toy after another. |
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Apprise |
To inform |
When she was apprised of the weather conditions, she decided to postpone her trip. |
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Approbation |
Approval |
Wanting her parents' regard, she looked for some sign of their approbation. |
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Appropriate |
To acquire; take possession of for one's own use |
The ranch owners appropriated the lands that had originally been set aside for the Indian's use. |
