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19 Cards in this Set
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astral
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relating to the stars
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astringent
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binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism
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astronomical
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enormously large or extensive
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astute
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wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage
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asunder
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into parts; apart; V. sunder
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asylum
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place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political)
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asymmetric
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not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
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atavism
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resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an earlier type; throwback; ADJ. atavistic
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atheistic
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denying the existence of God; N. atheism
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atone
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make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for
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atrocity
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brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious
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atrophy
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wasting away; V: weaken and lose flesh and muscle (through lack of blood or lack of use)
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attentive
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alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration
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attenuate
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make thin; weaken
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attest
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testify; bear witness
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attribute
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essential quality; V: ascribe; explain
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attrition
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rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition
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atypical
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not normal; not typical
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audacious
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daring; bold; N. audacity
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