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anoint
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consecrate; put oil on (in a religious ceremony)
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anomalous
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abnormal; irregular
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anomaly
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irregularity
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anonymity
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state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous
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antagonism
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hostility; active opposition; V. antagonize: cause to become an enemy; N. antagonist: person who is opposed to another; opponent; adversary; principal character in oppostion to the protagonist
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antecede
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precede
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antecedents
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preceding events that influence what comes later; ancestors or early background
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antediluvian
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antiquated; extremely ancient
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n anthem
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song of praise or patriotism; Ex. national anthem
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n anthology
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book of literary selections by various authors; CF. omnibus
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anthropoid
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manlike; resembling a human being; N.
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anthropologist
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student of the history and science of humankind
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anthropomorphic
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having human form or characteristics
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anticlimax
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letdown in thought or emotion; something unexciting, ordinary, or disappointing coming after something important or exciting
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antidote
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remedy to counteract a poison or disease; Ex. antidote to the economic troubles
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antipathy
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aversion; dislike or opposition
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n antiquated
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obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated
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antiseptic
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substance that prevents infection in a wound; ADJ.
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antithesis
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contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical
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n anvil
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iron block used in hammering out metals
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apathy
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lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic
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n ape
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imitate or mimic (a person's behavior or manner)
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n aperture
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opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light
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