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30 Cards in this Set
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aperture
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an opening; a gap
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apex
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the highest point; summit
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aphasia
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loss of a previously held ability to speak or write language due to injury or disease of the brain
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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; FAKE
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apogee
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farthest point away from the earth
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apoplexy
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stroke; sudden loss of consciousness; parlysis
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apostate
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one who gives up his beliefs
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apothecary
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druggish
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apothegm
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brief instructive saying
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apotheosis
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glorification of a person to the rank of God; deification
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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; atire
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apparition
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ghost
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appease
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to soothe; to satisfy
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appellation
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a name, designation, or title
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append
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to attach; to add
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apposite
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appropriate; apt; relevant
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apprehend
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to seize
to understand |
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apprehensive
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fearful; anxious
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apprise
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to inform
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approbation
approbrate |
official approval
to officially approve |
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appropriate
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to take possession of (v)
suitable (adj) |
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appurtenance
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something added to another more important thing, adjunct; accessory A PERK
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apropos
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relevant; appropriate; fitting
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aptitude
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ability
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aquatic
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pertaining to water
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aquiline
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like an eagle; curved or hooked
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