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ablate

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–verb (used with object) 1. to remove or dissipate by melting, vaporization, erosion, etc
–verb (used without object) 2. to become ~ed; undergo ~tion.

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ablution

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–noun 1. a cleansing with water or other liquid, esp. as a religious ritual.
2. the liquid thus used.
3. a washing of the hands, body, etc.

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absinthe

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–noun 1. a green, aromatic liqueur that is 68 percent alcohol, is made with wormwood and other herbs, and has a bitter, licorice flavor: now banned in most Western countries.

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abstemious

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–adjective 1. sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
2. characterized by abstinence
3. sparing

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acidulous

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–adjective 1. slightly sour.
2. sharp; caustic
3. moderately acid or tart; subacid.

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adjure

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–verb (used with object), - 1. to charge, bind, or command earnestly and solemnly, often under oath or the threat of a penalty.
2. to entreat or request earnestly or solemnly.

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adumbrate

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–verb (used with object), -1. to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
2. to foreshadow; prefigure.
3. to darken or conceal partially; overshadow.

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aegis

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1. Classical Mythology. the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon.
2. protection; support:
3. sponsorship; auspices:

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affective

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–adjective 1. of, caused by, or expressing emotion or feeling; emotional.
2. causing emotion or feeling.

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agathism;agathist

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The Doctrine That All Things Tend Towards Ultimate Good

;

forward-looker who believes that the world and things in general are heading for the better

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agog

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–adjective 1. highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, anticipation, etc.
–adverb 2. in a state of eager desire; excitedly.

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akimbo

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–adjective, adverb with hand on hip and elbow bent outward

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aleatory

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–adjective 1. Law. depending on a contingent event:
2. of or pertaining to accidental causes; of luck or chance; unpredictable
3. Music. employing the element of chance in the choice of tones, rests, durations, rhythms, dynamics, etc.

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amanuensis

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–noun
a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another; secretary.

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a propos

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adj.
Being at once opportune and to the point.
adv.
1. At an appropriate time; opportunely.
2. By the way; incidentally:
prep.
With regard to; concerning

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ad hoc

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adv.
For the specific purpose, case, or situation at hand and for no other
adj.
1. Formed for or concerned with one specific purpose:
2. Improvised and often impromptu

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aficionado

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An enthusiastic admirer or follower; a fan.

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al fresco

Back 18

adv.
In the fresh air; outdoors
adj.
Taking place outdoors; outdoor

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au courant

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adj.
1. Informed on current affairs; up-to-date.
2. Fully familiar; knowledgeable.

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bete noire

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One that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided: