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22 Cards in this Set
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anteroom
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a lobby or waiting room
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anthology
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collection of literary works
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anthropoid
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resembling man
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anticlimax
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something unimportant coming after something important
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antipodes
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opposite sides (of the earth)
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antiquated
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ancient; extremely old
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antithesis
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an exact opposite
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aperture
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an opening; a gap
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aphasia
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loss of the ability to speak
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aphorism
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brief saying; proverb
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apiary
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place where bees are kept
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aplomb
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self-confidence; poise
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apocryphal
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doubtful; not authentic
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apoplexy
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sudden loss of consciousness; paralysis
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apostate
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one who gives up his beliefs
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apothegm
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brief instructive saying
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appall
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to frighten; to cause loss of courage
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apparel
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clothing; attire
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appellation
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a name
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append
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to attach; to add
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apposite
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appropriate
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apprehend (two meanings)
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to seize; to understand
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