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26 Cards in this Set
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assimilate (v)
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absorb; cause to become homogeneous
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assuage (v)
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ease or less (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)
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assumption (n)
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something taken for granted; taking over or taking possession of (v) assume
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assurance (n)
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promise or pledge; self-confidence
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asteroid (n)
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small planet
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astigmatism (n)
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eye defect that prevents proper focus
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astral (adj)
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relating to the stars
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astringent (adj)
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binding; causing contraction
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astronomical (adj)
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enormously large or extensive
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astute (adj)
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wise; shrewd; keen
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asunder (adv)
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into parts, apart
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asylum (n)
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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asymmetric (adj)
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not identical on both sides of a dividing line
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atavism (n)
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resemblance to remote ancestors rather than parents; deformity returning after passage of two or more generations
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atheistic (adj)
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denying the existence of God
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atlas (n)
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a bound volume of maps, chats or tables
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atone (v)
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make amends for; pay for
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atrocity (n)
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brutal deed
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atrophy (n)
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wasting away
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attain (v)
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achieve or accomplish; gain
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attentive (adj)
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alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
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attenuate (v)
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make thin; weaken
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attest (v)
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testify, bear witness
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attribute (n)
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essential quality
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attribute (v)
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ascirbe; explain
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attrition (n)
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gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in the workforce without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means harassment
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