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Adjourn
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suspend, postpone, recess Since it was late int he day, the prosecutor moved that the court adjourn for the day.
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Adjunct
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additional, accessory, supporting, assisting An adjunct professor is one not given the same full-time status as other faculty members.
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Admonish
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warn, caution, scold (sometimes in a good natured way), to urge to duty, remind; to advise against something My mother began to admonish me about my poor grades.
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Adorn
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decorate, ornament, embellish to decorate or add beauty to, for instance with ornaments; to make pleasing, more attractive She adorned her hair with flowers.
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Adversary
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Enemy, foe, opponent Democrats and Republicans are usually adversaries in the political world.
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Aeronautic
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relating to aircraft The Air Force's Stealth plan is reported to be a masterpiece of aeronautic design.
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Affable
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agreeable, amiable; poleasantly easy to get along with; friendly and warm He was an affable host and made us feel right at home. (Think of Uncle Terry!)
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Affectation
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attempt to be what one is not for the purpose of impressing others; sham, airs, facade, unnaturalness Justin once spent 3 months in France and has now acquired the silly affectation of using French phrase in casual conversation.
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Aghast
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overcome by surprise, disgust or amazement; seized with terror; shocked, appalled The investigator was aghast at the horrible conditions in the nursing home.
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Agility
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condition of being able to move quickly and easily or being mentally alert; skillfulness, dexterity; nimbleness Strength and agility are important for an athlete.
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