Ulitmate Gre Vocabulary With Spanish Counterparts

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apogee

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n. highest point; the point farthest from the earth

Sp. apogeo

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apologist

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n. one who writes in defense of a cause or institution
saboteur : disrupt :: apologist : defend
apologist : defend :: anarchist : rebel
disciple : follow :: apologist : defend
heretic : unconformity :: apologist : defend
patron : support :: apologist : defend
apologist <> critic/detractor
Sp. apologista

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apostate

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n. one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

Sp. apóstata

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apothegm
(apophthegm)

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n. pithy, compact sayings

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appall

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v. dismay; shock deeply
appall <> embolden/nerve
encourage <> appall
Sp. espantar

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apocryphal

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adj. spurious; not authentic; invented rather than true

Sp. apócrifo

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apolitical

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adj. having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs

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apoplexy

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n. stroke; loss of consciousness caused by too much blood in the brain

Sp. apoplejía

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apothecary

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n. one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
apothecary : medicine :: butcher : meat
{librarian : book}는 답아님!
Sp. farmacéutico

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apotheosis

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n. elevation to godhood an ideal example of something

Sp. apoteosis

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appease

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v. pacify or soothe; relieve
roil <> clarify/appease
vex <> pacify/appease/soothe
appease <> rile

Sp. aplacar

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append

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v. attach

Sp. añadir

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application

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n. diligent attention

Sp. aplicación

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apposite

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adj. apt, relevant, pertinent, germane, appropriate,
proper : apt apposite : relevant :: ??
apposite <> extraneous
Sp. apropiado

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appraise

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v. estimate value of

Sp. estimar

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apparition

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n. ghost; phantom
Sp. aparición

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antique

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n. made in an earlier period and usually valuable
Sp. antigüedad

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antiquity

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n. quality of being very old; ancient times
Sp. antigüedad

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acquiesce

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v. assent; agree passively
intransigent : acquiesce :: deferential : offend
acquiesce : yielding :: capitulate : categorical(#)
acquiesce <> defy/resist/refute
Sp. consentir

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ambivalence

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n. simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
ambivalent <> committed
Sp. ambivalencia

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accretion

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n. the growing of separate things into one
accrete : growth :: erode : destruction
accrete : grow :: inch : advance
accrete <> wear away
Sp. aumento

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contingent

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adj. conditional, dependent, accidental
Sp. contingente

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amnesia

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n. loss of money
Sp. amnesia

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demigod

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n. partly divine being
Sp.

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amenable

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adj. readily managed or willing to be led; answerable or accountable legally
amenable <> inimical
Sp. favorable

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ameliorate

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v. improve
ameliorate : promotion :: exacerbate : depravation(=)
ameliorate : improve :: admonish : caution
ameliorate <> aggravate
ameliorate <> exacerbate
damper <> ameliorator
Sp. mejorar

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antecede

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v. precede
Sp. preceder

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antagonism

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n. hostility; active resistance
animus <> friendly
Sp. antagonismo

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adulterate

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v. make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances
Sp. adulterar

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remonstrate

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v. to present and urge reasons in opposition; expostulate

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annotate

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v. : to furnish (a literary work) with critical commentary or explanatory notes; gloss
annotate : commentary :: gloss : definition
Sp. comentar

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aphorism

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n. pithy maxim or saying; short pithy statement of a general truth
brevity : aphorism :: distortion : caricature
euphemism : offensive :: aphorism : diffuse
pithiness : aphorism :: exaggeration : caricature
Sp. aforismo

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accretion

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n. accrue, increase, addition, accumilation
Sp. aumento

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aplomb

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n. poise; assurance : complete and confident composure or self-assurance
trepidation <> aplomb
Sp. aplomo

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anodyne

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n. drug that relieves pain; opiate

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ambrosia

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n. food of the gods; divinely sweet, fragrant, or delicious.
Sp. ambrosía

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apiary

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n. a place where bees are kept
apiary : bee :: cage : pet
Sp. colmenar

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amble

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n. moving at an easy pace
walk : amble :: talk : chat
walk : amble :: draw : doodle
amble <> step quickly
Sp. ambladura (de un caballo)

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altercation

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n. noisy quarrel; heated dispute
Sp. altercado

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apocalyptic

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adj. prophetic; pertating to revelations
apocalyptic : prophetic :: inconsequential : illogical
apocalyptic : prophetic :: inconsequential : irrational
apocalyptic <> inconsequential
Sp. apocalíptico

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anonymity

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n. state of being nameless;
Sp. anonimato

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anomaly

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n. irregularity
Sp. anomalía

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admonish

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v. warn; reprove
admonish : denounce :: punish : pillory(<<)
peccadillo : sin :: admonishment : castigation(<<)
pretense : deceive :: admonition : reprove
alibi : exculpatory :: warning : admonitory
apprise : information :: admonish : warning
Sp. amonestar

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inviolate

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adj. not violated or profained, pure
pierce : impenetrable :: profane : inviolate
penetrate : impermeable :: profane : inviolable :: comprehend : obscure
inviolable <> profane/impure
Sp. inviolado

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amalgamate

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v. combine, unite in one body (of societies or groups)
amalgamation : disintegrated :: ??
amalgamate <> separate/isolate/disintegrate
{insulate}답아님
amalgamation <> disintegration
Sp. amalgamar

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anoint

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v. consecrate
Sp. ungir

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infallibility

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n. impeccable, perfect; unerring; cannot err
Sp. infalibilidad

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inerrant

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adj. not deviating from an accepted standard; does not err

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poise

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n. good judgement with composure; balance
Sp. equilibrio

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anomalous

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adj. abnormal; irregular
anomaly : paradigmatic :: blemish : flawless(#)
anomalous <> conformity to norms
anomalous <> typical
Sp. anómalo

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repudiate

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v. : renounce, disown, disclaim, gainsay, disaffirm, disavow; abjure, abnegate, forsake, relinquish, waive :divorse
: to refuse to accept; especially :to reject as unauthorized or as having no binding force
: to reject as untrue or unjust
Sp. repudiar

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adorn

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v. decorate
Sp. adornar

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adroit

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adj. skillful (in using mind or hand)
loquacious : succinct :: adroit : ungainly(#)
adroitness : inept :: difficulty : simplicity(#)
adroit <> ungainly
ham-handed <> deft/adroit
Sp. diestro

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adulation

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n. flattery; admiration
Sp. adulación

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amass

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v. collect
Sp. amontonar

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annuity

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n. yearly allowance
Sp. anualidad

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altruistic

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adj. unselfishly generous, concerned for others
Sp. altruista

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annul

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v. make void nullify, abolish, abrogate, countermand, revoke, liquidate, rescind, repeal
annul <> make legal
annul <> reaffirm
Sp. anular

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adventitious

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adj. accidental; cause happening by chance
Sp. adventicio

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pejorative

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adj. depreciatory
: having negative connotations ; tending to disparage or belittle
: tending to make or become worse
pejorative <> laudatory/meliorative
Sp. peyorativo

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amend

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v. correct; change, generally for the better
Sp. enmendar

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nomenclature

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n. terminology of a science
Sp. nomenclatura

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subterfuge

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n. deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
subterfuge : deceive :: decantation : pour
Sp. subterfugio

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antecedents

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n. preceding events or circumstances that influence what comes later;
ancestors or early background
Sp. antecedentes

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antediluvian

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adj. antiquated; extremely ancient
antediluvian : age :: colossal : size
Sp. antediluviano

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amoral

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adj. non-moral, having no understanding of right and wrong
Sp. amoral

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incomprehensible

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adj. no limits, impossible to comprehend, unintelligible
Sp. incomprensible

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magisterial

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adj. imperious, overbearing, pompous
Sp. magistral

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ambulatory

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adj. able to walk, not bedridden
ambulatory <> bedridden
Sp. ambulativo

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nectar

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n. drink of the gods; sweet liquid collected by bees
Sp. néctar

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anthem

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n. song of praise or patriotism
Sp. himno

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adversary

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n. opponent; enemy
supplicant : humility :: adversary : resistance
adversary <> ally
Sp. adversario

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proto-

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n. first

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axiom

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n. self-evident, established or widely accepted principle
Sp. axioma

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synod

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n. an ecclesiastical governing assembly or advisory counsel
Sp. sínodo

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booty

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n. plunder of war
Sp. botín

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adversity

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adj. unfavorable, hostile
Sp. adversidad

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semper reformanda

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always reforming

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amiable

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adj. agreeable; lovable, warmly friendly
inimical <> friendly/amiable/amicable
Sp. amable

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adjunct

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n. something (generally nonsessential or inferior) added or attached
adjunct <> essential element
Sp. adjunto

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abolish

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v. cancel; put an end to
Sp. abolir

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espouse

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v. adopt, support (a cause doctrine)
lurk : concealment :: espouse : marriage(동사:명사)
abjure <> embrace/espouse
Sp. desposar

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poplar

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n. tree with rapidly growing trunk and tremulous leaves
Sp. álamo

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adverse

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adj. unfavorable; hostile
Sp. adverso

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accommodate

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v. oblige to help someone; adjust or bring into harmony; adapt; make enough space for
accommodate : supply :: obliterate : remove(>>)
Sp. alojar

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adamant

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adj. hard, inflexable
Sp. firme

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anthology

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n. book of literary selections by various authors; omnibus
compendium : summary :: anthology : collection(kind)
Sp. antología

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anthropomorphic

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adj. having human form or characteristics
Sp. antropomórfico

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antic

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adj. extravagantly odd; characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity
facetious : speech :: antic : behavior
Sp. grotesco

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Finitum non capax infinitum

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"The finite cannot grasp (or contain) the infinite."

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anticlimax

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n. letdown in thought or emotion
Sp. anticlímax

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advert

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v. to refer incidentally
Sp. referirse

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angular

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adj. sharp-cornered; stiff in manner
Sp. angular

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animadversion

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n. critical remark; censure: harsh criticism or disapproval

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antidote

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n. remedy to counteract a poision or disease
antidote : poisoning :: balm : irritation
antidote : poison :: tonic : lethargy
remedy : disease :: antidote : poisoning
antidote <> intoxication
Sp. antídoto

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extol

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v. praise, laud, glorify, honor
deprecate <> extol
excoriate <> extol/praise lavishly
extol <> censure/despise/vilify/disparage/condemn/impugn/detract
/malign
Sp. exaltar

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felicity

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n. intense happiness
felicity <> misery
Sp. felicidad

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theocentric

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adj. having God as its center

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antipathy

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n. aversion; dislike
antipathy <> affection
affinity <> antipathy
Sp. antipatía

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antiquated

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adj. obsolete; outdated
Sp. anticuado

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animated

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adj. lively; spirited
Sp. animado

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alleviate

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v. relieve (pain); relieve, lessen, allay, mitigate, mollify, palliate
abate : tax :: alleviate : distress
alleviate : intensity :: abate : tax
alleviate : strength :: dampen : ardor
alleviate : power :: attenuate : force
alleviate : intensity :: console : grief
alleviate <> intensify
alleviate <> exacerbate
Sp. aliviar

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anthropocentric

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adj. regarding humankind as the center of existence
Sp. antropocentrico

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forthwith

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adv. without delay
Sp. inmediatamente

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aerie
(aery, eyrie, eyry)

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n. nest of a large bird of prey (eagle, hawk)
Sp. nido

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abominate

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adj. loath; hate violently
abominate <> esteem
Sp. abominable

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addle

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v. to make inefficient or worthless; muddle
Sp. podrido

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adjutant

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n. staff officer assisting the commander; assistant
Sp. ayudante

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ancestry

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n. family descent
Sp. ascendencia

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abstinence

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v. restraint from eating or drinking
abstinence : drunkenness :: celibacy : promiscuity
Sp. abstenerse

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actuarial

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adj. calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics
Sp. escribano

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amphibian

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adj. able to live both on land and in water
eaglet : bird :: fawn : mammal
Sp. anfibio

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accoutre
(accouter)

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v. to dress or to equip
Sp. equipe

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allocate

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v. assign
Sp. asignar

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allay

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v. calm; pacify
allay <> increase the intensity of/ excite/ galvanize/ arouse/ exacerbate
Sp. disipar

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abortive

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adj. unsuccessful; fruitless
Sp. frustrado

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admonity

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containing warning
Sp. amonestar

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accolade

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n. praise approval
accolade <> excoriating remark/ swearword/ cutting remark/ censure
/ reproof/ reprobation/ excoriation/ disapprobation/ criticism/ denigration
/ denunciation/ derogate/ deplore
deplore <> accolade/extol
Sp. elogio

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acrid

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irritating; sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor
acrid : gentleness :: forthright : guile(#)
grating[strident] : sound :: acrid : odor
acrid : odor :: piercing : sound
acrid <> gentle/savory
Sp. acre

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allegiance

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fidelity, fealty, troth
: devotion or loyalty to a person, group, or cause
authority : pundits :: allegiance : partisans
renegade : allegiance :: apostate : faith
Sp. lealtad

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abominate

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adj. loath; hate violently
abominate <> esteem
Sp. abominable

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addle

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v. to make inefficient or worthless; muddle
Sp. podrido

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adjutant

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n. staff officer assisting the commander; assistant
Sp. ayudante

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ancestry

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n. family descent
Sp. ascendencia

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abstinence

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v. restraint from eating or drinking
abstinence : drunkenness :: celibacy : promiscuity
Sp. abstenerse

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actuarial

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adj. calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics
Sp. escribano

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amphibian

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adj. able to live both on land and in water
eaglet : bird :: fawn : mammal
Sp. anfibio

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accoutre
(accouter)

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v. to dress or to equip
Sp. equipe

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allocate

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v. assign
Sp. asignar

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allay

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v. calm; pacify
allay <> increase the intensity of/ excite/ galvanize/ arouse/ exacerbate
Sp. disipar

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abortive

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adj. unsuccessful; fruitless
Sp. frustrado

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admonity

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containing warning
Sp. amonestar

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accolade

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n. praise approval
accolade <> excoriating remark/ swearword/ cutting remark/ censure
/ reproof/ reprobation/ excoriation/ disapprobation/ criticism/ denigration
/ denunciation/ derogate/ deplore
deplore <> accolade/extol
Sp. elogio

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acrid

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irritating; sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor
acrid : gentleness :: forthright : guile(#)
grating[strident] : sound :: acrid : odor
acrid : odor :: piercing : sound
acrid <> gentle/savory
Sp. acre

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allegiance

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fidelity, fealty, troth
: devotion or loyalty to a person, group, or cause
authority : pundits :: allegiance : partisans
renegade : allegiance :: apostate : faith
Sp. lealtad

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analogous

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adj. comparable; similar
Sp. análogo

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abide

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v. be faithful or endure
Sp. tolerar

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amock
(amuck)

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adj. in a state of rage
Sp. furioso

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alimentary

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adj. supplying nourishment
Sp. alimenticio

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abyss

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n. enormous chasm, vast, bottomless pit
Sp. abismo

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abominable

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adj. detestable, extremely unpleasant; very bad
Sp. abominable

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acuity

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n. sharpness (of mind or senses or sight or hearing)
Sp. agudeza

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accord

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n. agreement
Sp. acuerdo

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acrophobia

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n. fear of heights
Sp. acrofobia

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accrue

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v. come about by addition
Sp. acumular

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acclaim

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v. applaud; praise; greet wit great approval
Sp. aclamar

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anachronism

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n. something or someone misplaced in time
Sp. anacronismo

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amputate

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v. cut off part of the body; prune
Sp. amputar

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academic

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adj. relating to school; not practically or directly useful
Sp. académico

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adjacent

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adj. adjoining; neighboring; close by
Sp. adyacente

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analgesia

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adj. condition of being unable to feel pain
Sp. analgesia

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absolute

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adj. complete, totally unlimited, certain
Sp. absoluto

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allure

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v. entice; attract, tempt
Sp. seductor

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anemia

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n. condtion in which blood lacks red corpuscles
Sp. anemia

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affront

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n. insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect
Sp. afrenta

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acarpous

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adj. effete, no longer fertile, worn out
Sp. agotado

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acknowledge

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v. recognize, admit
Sp. reconocer

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abusive

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adj. coarsely insultling; physically harmful
Sp. insultante

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abase

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v. lower, degrade, humiliate
debase, degrade
vitiate <> strengthen/fortify
Sp. humillarse

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earmark

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n. set aside (money or time) for a particular purpose
earmark: funds :: schedule : time
Sp. destinar

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accessory

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n. additional object; useful but not essential thing
accessory <> of primarily importance
Sp. accesorio

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alchemy

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n. medieval chemistry, : a power or process of transforming something common into something special
astrology : astronomy :: alchemy : chemistry :: false drug : treatment
alchemy : science :: nostrum : remedy
Sp. alquimia

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acme

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n. peak; pinnacle; highest point; zenith
vagary : predict :: acme : surpass :: impossibility : execute
acme : mountain :: crest : wave
acme <> nadir
Sp. cumber

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extol

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v. praise enthusiastically
deprecate <> extol
excoriate <> extol/praise lavishly
extol <> censure, despise, vilify, disparage, condemn, impugn, detract, malign
Sp. exaltar

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affidavit

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n. written statement made under oath
affidavit : statement :: wedding : ceremony
Sp. declaración jurada

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allusion

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n. indirect reference
Sp. alusión

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acute

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adj. quickly perceptive; keen; brief & severe
fatuous <> acute/astute/sagacious
Sp. agudo

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alloy (n.)

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n. a mixture of metals
Sp. aleación

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agitate

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v. stir up; disturb
impassive : perturb :: voracious : satisfy
stoic : perturb :: avaricious : satisfy
perturbation <> serenity/equanimity
Sp. agitar

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anesthetic

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n. substance that removes sensation w/ or w/o loss of consciousness
analgesic : pain :: anesthetic : sensation
aseptic : disinfections :: anesthetic : numbs
pain : analgesic :: sensation : anesthetic
soporific : alert :: anesthetic : pain
sensation <> anesthesia
Sp. anestésico

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aberrant

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adj. abnormal, deviant
aberration : course :: digression : theme
aberrant : standard :: digressive : topic
aberrant <> typical/normal
Sp. aberrante

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accessible

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adj. easy to approach; obtainable
abstruse <> accessible/patent
Sp. accesible

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acrimonious

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adj. bitter in words or manner
uninformative : knowledge :: acrimonious : goodwill
acrimonious <> harmonious
Sp. mordaz

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analgesic

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adj. causing insensitivity to pain
analgesic : pain :: anesthetic : sensation
aseptic : disinfections :: anesthetic : numbs
pain : analgesic :: sensation : anesthetic
pain : analgesic :: symptom : palliative
analgesia : pain :: simplification : complexity(#)
tonic : invigorate :: analgesic : deaden
Sp. analgesia

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abscission

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n. removal by cutting off, as in surgery; separation
abscission <> process of grafting
Sp. abscisión

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abdicate

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v. renounce, give up, giving up control authority
recant : belief :: abdicate : throne :: resign : office
abdicate <> constitute/assume/usurp
Sp. abdicar

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acumen

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n. mental keenness; sharpness of judgment
alacrity : prompt :: acumen : shrewd
acumen <> obtuseness
Sp. sagacidad

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abstain

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v. refrain, withhold from participation
mandatory : comply :: forbidden : abstain
Sp. abstenerse

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siren

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n. apparatus for making sounds; woman like creature
siren : irresitible :: juggernaut : unstoppable
siren : heard :: beacon : seen
siren : sound :: beacon : light
Sp. sirena

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adulteration

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v. making impure; poorer in quality
adult : child :: cat : kitten
embellish : austere :: adulterate : pure :: bolster[brace] : weak
stickler : approximation :: purist : adulteration demand : satisfied :: dismantle : united :: adulterate : pristine
adulterate : purity :: enervate : vigor
Sp. adulteración

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amulet

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n. charm; talisman
amulet : evil :: helmet : injury
Sp. amuleto

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adapt

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v. alter; modify
adapt <> remain unchanged
adaptable <> unchangeable
Sp. adaptar

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affected

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adj. artificial; pretended; assumed in order to impress
posturer : unaffected :: bigot : tolerant
disaffected : contentment :: dubious : commitment[conviction]
officious : meddle :: disaffected : rebel
disaffected <> content/contented
affected <> natural
Sp. afectado

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agape

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adj. openmouthed
Sp. ágape

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ablution

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n. washings
Sp. ablución

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affirmation

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n. positive assertion, solemn pledge, confirmation
Sp. afirmación

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affinity

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n. kinship, similarity
affinity <> antipathy/aversion/hideousness
affinity <> repugnance
Sp. afinidad

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acoustics

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n. science of sound; quality that makes a room easy or hard to hear
Sp. acústica

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aggregate

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v. gather; accumulate
coalesce <> disaggregate
disaggregate/disintegrate <> join together
aggregate <> isolated units/ disperse
Sp. agregado

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aloof

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adj. apart, reserved
politic : offend :: aloof : associate
aloof <> having affinity
gregarious <> aloof
Sp. distante

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abeyance

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n. suspended action
abeyance <> continuance
Sp. estar suspendido

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abut

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v. border on
contiguous : abut :: simultaneous : coincide
Sp. lindar

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agglomeration

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n. collection; heap
Sp. aglomeración

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representational

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n. (of a style or art) showing things as they actually appear in real life
Sp. representaciónal

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aloft

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adv. upward, high up in the sky
founder <> stay aloft
groundedly <> aloft
Sp. en el aire

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ancillary

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adj. serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary
ancillary <> paramount
Sp. ancilar

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abysmal

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adj. bottomelss extreme
Sp. pésimo

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alienate

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v. make hostle, separate
Sp. alienar

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accelerate

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v. move faster
Sp. acelerar

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alloy (v.)

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v. mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
alloy : purity :: thin : density
Sp. combinar

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actuary

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n. an officer, as of an insurance company, who calculates and states the risks and premiums.
Sp. escribano

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acquittal

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n. discharge from accusation by judicial action.
Sp. absolver

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amorphous

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adj. formless; lacking shape or definition
amorphous : shape :: errant : course
amorphousness : definition :: lassitude : energy
amorphous : shape :: equivocal : meaning
Sp. amorfo

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abject

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adj. wretched; lacking pride,
servile, spiritless : cast down in spirit
abject <> exultant/spirited/exciting
Sp. abyecto

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amplify

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v. broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make stronger
mute <> amplify
Sp. amplificar

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acerbity

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n. bitterness of speech and temper
Sp. acerbidad

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amorous

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adj. moved by sexual love; loving
Sp. amoroso

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abscond

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v. to go away suddenly, (to avoid arrest); depart secretly and hide
abscond : depart[leave] :: pilfer[sneak,steal] : take :: eavesdrop : listen
:: shadow : follow :: secrete : store :: lurk : wait :: purloin : appropriate
Sp. fugarse

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affluence

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n. abundance; wealth
Sp. prosperidad

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adept

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adj. expert at; thoroughly proficient
complaisance : intractable :: adeptness : maladroit
adept <> bungling
Sp. experto

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merit

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n. good quality deserving praise; merits; aspect of character of behavior deserving approval or disapproval
Sp. mérito

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biting

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adj. sharply painful to the body of mind
Sp. cortante

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earn

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v. gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one deserves); deserve
Sp. ganar

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accomplice

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n. partner in crime
Sp. cómplice

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abraded

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adj. rubbed off, worn away, by friction
Sp. desgastar

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alcove

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n. nook; recess, especially in the wall of a room
Sp. hueco

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abhor

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v. to hate or destest
abhorrence : dislike :: adoration : fondness
abhor <> greatly admire
Sp. detestar

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agog

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adj. highly excited; intensley curious
Sp. curiosidad

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alacrity

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n. cheerful promptness; eagerness
husbandry : dissipate :: alacrity : procrastinate(#)
alacrity : prompt :: acumen : shrewd
alacrity : apathetic :: temerity : timid
alacrity <> dilatoriness/hesitancy/sluggishness recalcitrance
Sp. diligencia

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absolve

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v.to pardon or overlook voluntarily; especially : to treat as if trivial, harmless, or of no importance
condone <> denounce/exact
absolve/exculpate <> inculpate/indict/incriminate
Sp. absolver

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actuate

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v. motivate; activate; cause to act
Sp. actuar

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acquiesce

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v. assent; agree passively
Sp. consentir

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abrogate

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v. repeal or annul by authority
abrogate/forsake/impugn/prostrate <> uphold
abrogate <> embrace/institute
Sp. abrogue

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acerbic

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adj. bitter our sour in nature, sharp and cutting
acerbic <> sweet
acerbity <> saccharine
Sp. acerbidad

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abstemious

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adj. sparing in eating or drinking; temperate
reticent : talk :: abstemious : indulge[gorge] :: austere : decorate
:: intransigent : control
abstinent <> indulging/intemperate/gluttonous
reticent : talk :: abstemious : indulge[gorge] :: austere : decorate
:: intransigent : control
abstinent <> indulging/intemperate/gluttonous
Sp. abstemio

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affliation

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n. joining; association with
affiliation <> dissociation
Sp. afiliación

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adage

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n. wise saying, proverb
Sp. proverbio

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acidulous

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adj. slightly sour; sharp, caustic
Sp. acidulado

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abstract

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adj. theoretical, not concrete; nonrepresentational
abstract <> elaborate
abstraction <> attention abstraction : absent-mindedness, inattention, pensiveness, remoteness
Sp. abstracto

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aesthetic

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adj. artistic, dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful
aesthetics : beauty :: epistemology : knowledge
gourmet : food :: aesthetic : art
philistine <> aesthete
Sp. estético

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agenda

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n. items of business at a meeting
curriculum : class :: menu : dish
program : concert :: repertoire : performance :: manifest : cargo
:: itinerary : travel :: curriculum : course :: agenda : meeting
minute : agenda :: log : itinerary
Sp. orden del día, agenda

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anchor

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v. secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place
Sp. ancla

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alias

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n. an assumed name
Sp. alias

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aghast

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adj. horrified; dumbfounded
Sp. aterrado

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bitter

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adj. having a sharp bitting taste
Sp. amargo

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affliction

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n. state of distress; cause of suffering
Sp. aflicción

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addiction

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n. compulsive, habitual need.
Sp. adicción

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agnostic

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n. one who is skeptical of the existence of a god or any ultimate reality
Sp. agnóstico

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accede

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v. agree
accede <> oppose/demur
Sp. acceder

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demerit

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n. fault; bad quality
Sp. demérito

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anecdote

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n. short account of an amusing or interesting event
anecdote : amusement :: lecture : instruction
anecdote : story :: skit : play
skit : play :: anecdote : narrative
Sp. anécdota

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analogy

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n. similarity; parallelism
disparate <> analogous
Sp. analogía

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alimony

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n. payments made to an ex-spouse after divorce
Sp. alimenticia

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anathema

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n. solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse
anathema <> panegyric/blessing
Sp. anatema

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adamant

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adj. hard; inflexible
adamant : flexibility :: refractory : control
impossible : execute :: adamant : move
adamant : yield :: cautious : gamble
adamant <> vacillatory/moved
Sp. fireme

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angular

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adj. sharp-cornered; stiff in manner
Sp. angular

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affix

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v. attach or add on; fasten; notice
Sp. fijar

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anarchy

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n. absence of governing body; state of disorder
Sp. anarquía

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abacus

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n. a frame with balls for counting
abacus : calculate :: balance : weigh :: sextant : navigate
abacus : calculated :: balance : weighed
Sp. ábaco

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hardihood

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n. boldness; daring; foolish daring

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animosity

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n. active enmity
Sp. animosidad

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animus

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n. enmity, hostility, animosity; hostile feeling or intent

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ambience
(ambiance)

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n. special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment

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amicable

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adj. peaceable
: characterized by friendly goodwill
amicable : malign :: negligible : elevated(#)
inimical <> friendly/amiable/amicable
Sp. amigable

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advocate

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v. urge; plead for
exponent : advocate :: pollster : canvass
Sp. abogado

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expunge

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v. erase, remove
Sp. eliminar

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quibble

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to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
: to find fault or criticize for petty reasons
encomiast : eulogize :: quibble : cavil
nitpicker : criticize :: quibbler : cavil
quibble : failing :: rift : breach(<<)
foible : fault :: quibble : objection
Sp. sutileza

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genitive

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n. indicating source, origin, possession, or the like.
Sp. genitivo

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advocacy

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n. support; active pleading on behalf of someone or something
Sp. abogacía

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nay

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adv. or rather; and even; and more than that

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endowment

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n. award, bless, bestowal, allocation
Sp. donación

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amenities

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n. convenient features; courtesies
Sp. amenidades

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abate

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v. moderate, subdue, alleviate, palliate, assuage, mitigate, allay, mollify
: to reduce in degree, amount or intensity
abate : degree :: discount : price
abate : force[intensity,tax] :: fade : loudness
:: decelerate : speed :: shrink : size :: attenuate : thickness
:: taper : width :: alleviate : distress
thin : density[intensity] :: abate : length
abate <> augment/ intensify/ promote/ increase in intensity
Sp. disminuir

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anguish

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n. acute pain; extreme suffering
Sp. angustia

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aggrandize

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v. increae or intensify; raise in power, wealth, rank or honor
aggrandize <> disparage/relegate
effacing <> aggrandizing
Sp. agrandar

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anarchist

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n. person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority
anarchist : government :: abolitionist : slavery
anarchist : rebel :: apologist : defend
anarchy <> order
Sp. anarquista

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affable

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adj. easily approachable; warmly friendly
affable <> irascible/testy/grouchy
affability <> surliness
surly:bad-tempered and rude
Sp. afable

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aclivity

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n. the sharp upslope of a hill
Sp. cuesta

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abstruse

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adj. recondite, arcane, cryptic, occult, esoteric, runic
: difficult to comprehend, obscure, profound
abstruse : comprehension :: indiscernible : vision
abstruse <> accessible/patent/manifest
Sp. abstruso

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allude

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v. refer indirectly, refer, intimate, insinuate, implicate, imply
: to make indirect reference
intimate : communicate :: allude : refer
allude <> mention explicitly
Sp. aludir

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abridge

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v. condense, curtail, truncate, retrench
: to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense
abbreviate : sentence :: abridge : essay
abbreviation : word :: abridgment : article
abridge : length :: attenuate : thickness :: abase : prestige
abridge <> extend in length/ amplify/ protract
Sp. compendiar

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adjuration

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n. solemn urging
Sp. impulso

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accost

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v. approach and speak first ot a person; to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way
hail, propostion
accost : approach :: importune : quest[request](>>)
Sp. abordar

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aboriginal

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adj. being the first of its kind in a region, primitive, native
Sp. aborigen

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ample

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adj. abundant, aplitutde
Sp. amplio

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acetic

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adj. vinegary; pertaining to vinegar
Sp. acético

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addendum

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n. addition; appendix to a book
addendum : document :: postscript : letter
Sp. añadido

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abnegation

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renunciation; self-sacrafice
Sp. abnegación

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anthropoid

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adj. manlike, resembling human
Sp. antropoide

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anthropologist

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n. student of the history and science of humankind
Sp. antropólogo

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ambidextrous

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adj. capable of using either hand with ease
Sp. ambidextro

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altercation

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n. noisy quarrel; heated dispute
Sp. altercado

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abet

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v. assist, usually in doing wrong
abet : assistance :: counsel : guidance
abet : encouragement :: elucidate : clarity
abet <> thwart/impede/stymie/frustrate/obstruct/forestall/stonewall
Sp. ayudar

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adherent

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n. supporter, follower
adherent <> dissenter {forerunner}답아님
Sp. adherente

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adhere

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v. stick fast, adhesion
Sp. adherirse

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alluvial

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adj. pertaining to soil deposits left by running water
Sp. de aluvión

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acclimate

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v. to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
acclimate <> make unfamiliar with
Sp. aclimatar

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alliteration

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n. repetition of beginning sound in poetry
Sp. aliteración

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abash

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v. disconcert
: to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of
unabashed : embarrassment :: unheralded : announcement(#)
embolden <> abash/faze/cow
Sp. desconcertar

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address

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v. direct a speech to; deal with or discuss
Sp. dirigirse

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allegory

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n. the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
allegory : fiction :: ??
allergy : reaction :: lancet : instrument
Sp. alegoría

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agrarian

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adj. pertaining to land or its cultivation
agrarian : farming :: mercantile : trade
Sp. agrario

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amphitheater

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n. oval building with tiers of seats
Sp. anfiteatro

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agility

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n. nimbleness, ability to move quickly
Sp. agilidad

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aggressor

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n. attacker
Sp. agresor(a)

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abrasive

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adj. rubbing away; tending to grind
Sp. abrasivo

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abjure

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v. renounce upon oath; disavow, promise to swear or give up
Sp. renunciar

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abbreviate

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v. to make briefer; especially : to reduce to a shorter form intended to stand for the whole
abbreviate : sentence :: abridge : essay
abbreviation : sentence :: abridgment : essay :: synopsis : narrative
abbreviation : word :: abridgment[synopsis] : article
abbreviate : length :: attenuate : thickness
abridge : word :: abbreviate : letter
abbreviate <> extend
Sp. abreviar

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appreciate

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v. to be thankful for; increase in worth; be thorougly conscious of
Sp. apreciar

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apprehend

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v. arrest (a criminal); dread; perceive
Sp. aprehender

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apprehensive

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adj. fearful; discering
Sp. aprensivo

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apprise

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v. inform
Sp. informar

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approbation

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n. commendation, praise
praise : approbation :: demur : objection
censure : blameless :: approbation : reprehensible
endorse : approbation :: ??
execration <> approbation
Sp. aprobación

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appropriate (v)

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v. : to take or make use of without authority or right
lurk : wait :: purloin : appropriate
lurk : wait :: abscond : depart
smuggler : import :: embezzler : appropriate
appropriate <> surrender/demise
Sp. apropiado

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appropriate (adj.)

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adj. fitting
meet <> inappropriate/unsuitable
apt <> extremely inappropriate
measured <> inappropriate???????????
Sp. apropiado

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appurtenances

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n. subordinate possessions; someting added to a more important thing

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apropos (adj.)

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adj. to the point and timely; pertinent, timely, opportune, convienient
apropos <> irrelevant
Sp. pertinente

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apropos (prep.)

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prep. with reference to; regarding
Apropos the waltz, the dance has its faults.

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aptitude

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n. fitness; talent
Sp. aptitud

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aquiline

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adj. curved, hooked
Sp. aquilino

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arabesque

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n. style of decoration involving intertwined plants and abstract curves; ballet positionwith one leg supporting the weight of the body, while the other leg is extended back
Sp. arabesco

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arable

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adj. fit for growing crops
Sp. cultivable

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arbiter

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n. person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge
Sp. árbitro

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arboreal

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adj. of or living in trees
arboreal : trees :: sidereal : stars
arbor : shelter :: hedgerow : fence

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arch-

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chief; first;

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artery

Back 316

n. blood-vessel
Sp. arteria

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arbitary

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adj. unreasonalbe or capricious; tyrannical
Sp. arbitrario

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arbitrate

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v. act as judge
Sp. arbitrar

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arboretum

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n. place where different varieties of trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited
arboretum : trees :: aviary : birds
arboretum : wilderness :: ??
finch : bird :: arboretum : tree?????????????????

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arcade

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n. a coverd passageway; usually linded with shops
Sp. arcada

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arcane

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adj. esoteric; secret; mysterious; known only to the initiated; Ex. arcane ritual; Ex. arcane process closed to the uninitiated listener
arcane <> well-known

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archaeology

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n. study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
Sp. arqueología

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archaic

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adj. antiquated; no longer used; belonging to the past;
evanescent : permanency :: archaic : currency
meteoric : constancy :: archaic : currency
archaic <> current
Sp. arcaico

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archetype

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n. prototype; primitive pattern
harbinger : presage :: archetype : exemplify(=)
Sp. arquetipo

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abandon

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n. a complete surrender of inhibitions
abandon : inhibition :: despair : hope :: tranquility : agitation
:: volubility : terseness(#)
Sp. abandonar

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archipelago

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n. group of closely located islands
galaxy : planet :: archipelago : islands
grove : trees :: archipelago : islands
oasis : desert :: archipelago : ocean
range : mountain :: chain : link
{archipelago : islands}는 답아님!
Sp. archipiélago

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archives

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n. public records; place where public records are kept
Sp. archivo

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ardor

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n. heat; passion; zeal; ADJ. ardent
assuage : sorrow :: dampen : ardor
alleviate : strength :: dampen : ardor
torpor <> ardor
Sp. ardor

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arduous

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adj. hard; strenuous; Ex. arduous work
arduous <> facile
Sp. arduo

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argot

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n. slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people
argot <> standard language/common verbalism

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aria

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n. operatic solo; a song sung by one person in an opera or oratorio
Sp. aira

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arid

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n. (of land) dry; barren; unproductive
marsh : sodden :: desert : arid
arid <> damp
Sp. árido

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aristocracy

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adj. hereditary nobility; privileged class; government by nobility; N. aristocrat
Sp. aristocracia

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armada

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n. fleet of warships
Sp. armada

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aromatic

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adj. fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell
Sp. aromático(a)

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arraign

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v. charge in court; indict
Sp. acusar

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array

Back 337

v. marshal; draw up in order; arrange in order; clothe splendidly; adorn; N: fine clothes; ordered group; Ex. in battle array
Sp. formar

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arrears

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n. being in debt; money that should have been paid; work that should have been done
Sp. atrasos

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arrhythmic

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adj. lacking rhythm or regularity; N. arrhythmia
arrhythmic <> regular
arrhythmic <> exhibiting regularity
Sp. arrítmico

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arrogance

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n. pride; haughtiness; ADJ. arrogant: unpleasantly self-important (with a strong confidence in one's own importance and a lack of
respect for other people)
mean : prodigality :: meek : arrogance(#)
confidence : arrogant :: inquiry : interrogatory(<<)
intentional : accidental : arrogant : humble(#)
arrogance : defer :: lassitude : stir
frugal : miserly :: confident : arrogant(<<)
Sp. arrogancia

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arroyo

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n. gully; narrow channel formed by rainwater
grotto : cavern :: arroyo : channel

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artery

Back 342

n. blood-vessel; CF vein
Sp. arteria

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articulate

Back 343

adj. effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds; having joints; Ex. articulate speech; v. express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce clearly; unite by joints
ratiocination : thinking :: articulation : talking
articulate : clearly :: shout : loudly
Sp. articulado, articular

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arsenal

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n. storage place for military equipment
archive : manuscript :: arsenal : weapon
Sp. arsenal

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artifacts

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n. object made by human beings, either hand-made or mass-produced
archive : records :: museum : artifacts
Sp. artefacto

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artifice

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n. deception; trickery
artifice <> candor
Sp. artificio

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artisan

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n. a manually skilled worker; craftsman
artisan : potter :: entertainer : comedian
Sp. artesano

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artless

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adj. without guile; open and honest
blemish : impeccable :: guile : artless(#)
artlessness : guile :: dabbler : dedication
artless <> cunning
artlessness <> duplicity/guile
sly <> artless
artless <> disingenuous
artlessness <> urbanity
affectation <> artlessness
artlessness <> sophistication
Sp. natural

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ascendancy

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n. controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the ascendant
Sp. ascendiente

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ascertain

Back 350

v. find out for certain; make certain
Sp. determinar

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ascetic

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adj./v. practicing self-denial; avoiding physical pleasures and comforts; austere; Ex. ascetic life of Buddhist monks; N. asceticism
ascetic : self-denial :: glutton : overindulgence
ascetic : self-denial :: busybody : intrusiveness
ascetic : self-denial :: bodybuilding : self-development
sybarite/sumptuous <> ascetic
voluptuary <> ascetic
indulgent <> ascetic
hedonism <> ascetic
ascetic <> hedonist
Sp. ascético

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ascribe

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v. refer; attribute; assign
Sp. atribuir

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aseptic

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adj. preventing infection; having a cleansing effect
aseptic : disinfections :: anesthetic : numbs
Sp. aséptico

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ashen

Back 354

adj. ash-colored; deadly pale
Sp. ceniciento

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asinine

Back 355

adj. stupid; Ex. asinine remarks
Sp. burro

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askance

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adj. with a sideways or indirect look (with disapproval or distruct); Ex. look askance at
Sp. de reojo, de soslayos

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askew

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adj. crookedly; slanted; at an angle
aligned <> askew
{curve}는 답아님!
Sp. oblicuamente

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asperity

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n. sharpness; roughness; severity (of temper or weather); Ex. asperities of a Russian winter
asperity : optimistic :: ??
asperity <> mildness of temper/amicability/mildness
asperity <> soothingness
Sp. aspereza

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aspersion

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n. slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on
aspersion <> flattery
Sp. aspersión

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aspirant

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n. seeker after position or status
Sp. aspirante

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aspire

Back 361

v. seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership
Sp. aspirar

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assail

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v. assault
Sp. asaltar

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assay

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n analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore)
Sp. ensayar

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assent

Back 364

v. agree; accept; N. assessment
Sp. asentimiento

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assert

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v. state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc.); make a claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence
calumny : assertion :: perjury : testimony(#)
assert : belabor :: tend : fuss(<<)
Sp. afirme

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assidous

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adj. diligent

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assimilate

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v. absorb; take (food) into the body and digest it; understand (knowledge) completely and be able to use properly; cause to become homogeneous (the people of a country or race in the way of behaving or thinking)
Sp. asimilar

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assuage

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v. make less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)
assuage : sorrow :: dampen : ardor
assuage <> intensify/inflame
assuage <> exacerbate
assuage <> vex
gall <> calm/assuage
Sp. aliviar

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assumption

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n. something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume
Sp. asunción

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regent

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n. a person who governs in place of a ruler who is ill, absent, or still a child; ADJ. Ex. the Prince regent
Sp. regente

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assurance

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n. firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in one's own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assurance in front of his class; V. assure; tell firmly with confidence; ensure; make (something) certain to heappen; make (someone) feel sure; give confidence to; ADJ. assured: self-assured; confident in one's own ability; showing certainty
Sp. convicción

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asteroid

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n. small planet
Sp. asteroide

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astigmatism

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n. eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism
Sp. astigmatismo

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astral

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n. relating to the stars
Sp. astral

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abnegate

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v. surrender, relinquish; to give up (rights or a claim, for example)
abnegate <> reaffirm
Sp. abnegado

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astringent

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adj./n. binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism
astringent : pucker :: coagulant : congeal
Sp. astringente

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astronomical

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adj. enormously large or extensive
Sp. astronómico

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astute

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adj. wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage
fatuous <> astute
Sp. astuto

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asunder

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n. into parts; apart; V. sunder
asunder <> yoking
Sp. separadamente

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asylum

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n. place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political)
refugee : asylum :: ??
Sp. asilo

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asymmetric

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adj. not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
Sp. asimétrico

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atavism

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n. resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an earlier type; throwback; ADJ. atavistic

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atheistic

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adj. denying the existence of God; N. atheism
Sp. ateo

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atone

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v. make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for
guilt : expiation/atonement :: fatigue : repose
Sp. expiar

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atrocity

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n. brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious
Sp. atrocidad

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atrophy

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adj. wasting away; V: weaken and lose flesh and muscle (through lack of blood or lack of use)
Sp. atrofia

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attentive

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adj. alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration
Sp. atento

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attenuate

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v. make thin; weaken
attenuate : force :: decelerate : speed
attenuate : force :: alleviate : power
attenuate : thickness :: cool : temperature
attenuate : thickness :: enervate : vitality
attenuate : thickness :: debilitate : strength
collapse : volume :: attenuate : thickness
debase : value :: attenuate : force
attenuation : force :: retrenchment : money
attenuate : thickness :: weaken : potence
attenuate <> intensify
Sp. atenuar

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attest

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v. testify; bear witness
Sp. atestar

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attribute

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n. impute, ascribe, accuse; essential quality; V: ascribe; explain
Sp. atribuir

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attrition

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n. rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition
Sp. desgaste

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atypical

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adj. not normal; not typical
Sp. atípico

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audacious

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adj. daring; bold; N. audacity
audacious : trepidation :: laconic : aspiration
audacious : trepidation :: laconic : volubility
audacious : cautious :: ??
audacious : caution :: inedible : food
circumspect <> audacious/reckless/direct encounter
audacious <> timid
audacious <> circumspect
{meticulous}는 답아님!
Sp. audaz

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audit

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n./v. examination of accounts of a business; official examination;
Sp. verificar una cuenta

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augment

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v. to make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
augment <> retrench
augment <> abate
Sp. aumentar

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augury

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n. omen; prophecy; sign of coming events; V. augur: predict; foretell; be a sign of (something in future)

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august

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adj. impressive; majestic
Sp. augusto

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aureole

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n. sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light

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auroral

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n. pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis

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auspicious

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adj. favoring success; giving signs of future success; Cf. auspices
auspicious <> boding ill/ominous/unfavorable/ill-omened
inauspicious <> favorable
Sp. próspero

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austere

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forbiddingly stern; ascetic; without comfort or enjoyment; severely simple and unornamented; Ex. a monk's austere life; Ex. austere grandeur of the cathedral; N. austerity
abstemious : indulge :: austere : decorate(#)
embellish : austere :: adulterate : pure(#)
laconic : speech :: austere : design
baroque <> austere
lavish <> austere
Sp. austero

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authenticate

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v. prove genuine
Sp. autentificar

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authoritarian

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adj. subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating another's will; Ex. authoritarian regime/father
Sp. autoritario

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authoritative

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adj. having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive
Sp. con autoridad

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autocratic

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adj. having absolute unchecked power; dictatorial; N. autocrat, autocracy
Sp. autocrático

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automaton

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n. mechanism that imitates actions of humans; machine that works by itself
Sp. autómata

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autonomous

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adj. self-governing; N. autonomy
Sp. autónomo

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autopsy

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n. examination of a dead body; postmortem;
Sp. autopsia

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auxiliary

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n. offering or providing help; additional or subsidiary; N: helper; assistant
Sp. auxiliar

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avalanche

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n. great mass of falling snow and ice
Sp. avalancha

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avarice

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n. greediness for wealth; excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain
avarice : money :: gluttony : food
stoic : perturb :: avaricious : satisfy
avarice <> generosity
contented <> avaricious
Sp. avaricia

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avenge

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v. take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They avenged his death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They avenged themselves on their enemy.
Sp. vengúese

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aver

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v. state confidently; declare as true
aver <> deny
gainsay <> aver

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averse

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adj. reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work
Sp. contrario

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aversion

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n. firm dislike; a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
aversion : disinclination :: adulation : admiration
aversion : inclination :: ??
affinity/penchant/propensity/proclivity/craving <> aversion
aversion <> court/appetite
averse <> inclined
Sp. aversión

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avert

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v. prevent; avoid; turn away (eyes or thought); Ex. An accident was averted by his quick thinking; Ex. She averted her eyes from the terrible sight
Sp. evite

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aviary

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n. enclosure for birds; large cage
arboretum : trees :: aviary : birds
Sp. pajarera

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avid

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adj. greedy; extremely eager for; : characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
: desirous to the point of greed
Ex. avid learner; N. avidity
Sp. ávido

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avocation

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n. secondary or minor occupation
Sp. avocation

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avow

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v. declare openly; N. avowal
Sp. confesar

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avuncular

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adj. 1. of or having to do with an uncle.2. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance.

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awe

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n. solemn wonder; feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fear; V: fill with awe; ADJ. awesome
redoubtable : regard[awe] :: despicable : scorn[contempt,disregard]
awe <> irreverence
Sp. sobrecogimiento

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awful

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adj. terrible; very bad
Sp. pésimo

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awl

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n. pointed tool used for piercing
awl : pierce :: pestle : hash
Sp. lezna

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awry

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adj. distorted; crooked; bent; Ex. Our plans have gone awry.
awry <> aligned
awry <> orderly/planned
Sp. torcido; salir mal

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abase

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v. degrade
: to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
abase : stature :: lower : height
abase : prestige :: damp : ardor
curtail : duration :: abase : strength
abase : status :: shorten : length
abase <> extol
Sp. humillar

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azure

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n. sky blue
Sp. azur

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abiding

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adj. enduring, continuing
: lasting for a long time
abiding <> evanescent/ephemeral/transient
miscreant <> law-abiding individual
Sp. duradero

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abolitionism

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n. principles or measures fostering abolition especially of slavery
anarchist : government :: abolitionist : slavery
abolition <> persistence in slavery
Sp. abolición

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aboveboard

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adj. in a straightforward manner
surreptitious <> barefaced/aboveboard
chicanery <> aboveboard action
Sp. abiertamente

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abrasion

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n. a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
abraded : friction :: desiccated : dehydration :: vaporized : heat
scuff : abrasion :: heat : vaporization
lubricate : abrasion :: seal : leakage
abrade <> augment
Sp. abrasión

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absolve

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v. to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
hortative : encourage :: exculpatory : absolve :: motivational : stir
absolve/exculpate <> inculpate/indict/incriminate
Sp. absolver

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absorb

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v. imbibe, drink, engulf
: to engage or engross wholly
absorb : sponge :: seal : caulk
Sp. absorber

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abuse

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n./v. revile
: to attack in words
declamation : grandiloquence :: diatribe : abuse :: burlesque : mockery
polemic : disputatious :: invective : abusive
Sp. abuso

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abysmal

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adj. having immense or fathomless extension downward, backward, or inward
: immeasurably great
: immeasurably low or wretched
stygian : dark :: abysmal : low
Sp. abismal

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accelerate

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v. to move faster : gain speed
: to hasten the progress or development of
expedite : process :: accelerate : pace
accelerate : speed :: prolong : duration
accelerate <> retard
Sp. acelerar

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accentuate

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v. 1. To stress or emphasize; intensify: “enacted sweeping land-reform plans that accentuated the already chaotic pattern of landholding” (James Fallows).
2. To pronounce with a stress or accent.
3. To mark with an accent.
accentuate/underline <> underplay
Sp. acentuar

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accidental

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adj. occurring unexpectedly or by chance
inventiveness : accidental :: effect : casual?????????
safeguard : accident :: hedge : loss
intentional : accidental :: arrogant : humble(#)
effect : cause consequence : result, outcome : effect.
Sp. accidental

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accountability

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n. an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
Sp. responsabilidad

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accrete

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v. accumulate
: to grow or become attached by accretion
accrete : growth :: erode : destruction
accrete : grow :: inch : advance
accrete <> wear away
Sp. acreciente

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achromatic

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adj. possessing no hue ; being or involving black, gray, or white : neutral
achromatic : hue :: transitory : permanence
Sp. acromático

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accumulate

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v. amass
: to gather or pile up especially little by little
accumulation <> dissipation
Sp. acumular

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accuse

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v. blame
: to charge with a fault or offense
Sp. acusar

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acquisition

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n. the act of acquiring
divestiture <> acquisition
Sp. adquisición

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acquit

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v. to discharge completely
acquit <> convict
Sp. descargar

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addicted

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adj. to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively
inured : tolerance :: addicted : dependency
Sp. adicto

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ad-hoc

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adv. & adj. for one particular (usu. exclusive) purpose (an ad hoc appointment)

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adhesive

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n. a substance, such as paste or cement, that provides or promotes adhesion.
adhesive : bind :: compass : orient
etch : corrosive :: glue : adhesive
Sp. adhesivo

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adjourn

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v. dissolve, recess
: to suspend a session indefinitely or to another time or place
convoke <> adjourn
Sp. prórroga

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adjudicator

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n. one that act as judge
Sp. juez

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ad-lib

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n. something spoken, composed, or performed without preparation
ad-lib : impromptu :: aside : divergent(=)
Sp. improvisar

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admission

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n. the act or process of admitting
lottery : raffle :: ticket : admission
Sp. admisión

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aerial

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adj. of relating to, or occuring in the air or atmosphere
aerial : air :: aquatic : water
Sp. antena

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adore

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v. to regard with loving admiration and devotion
abhorrence : dislike :: adoration : fondness(>>)
adulate : fawn :: woo : adore(=)
apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration(<<)
fascination : interest :: adoration : fondness(>>)
Sp. adorar

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adulate

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v. to flatter or admire excessively or slavishly
adulate : fawn :: woo : adore
aversion : disinclination :: : admiration(>>)
fulminate : criticize :: adulate : flatter(>>)
adulate <> scorn/excoriate/disparage
adulation <> obloquy/ disdain/ vituperatiounalloyed <> adulterated
adulteration <> purification
/ somber affection
Sp. adular

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adumbrate

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v. to suggest or disclose partially
revelation <> adumbration

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advertence

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n. the action or process of adverting
advertence <> inattention
advertent <> inattentive
Sp. advertir

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advertise

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v. to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast
advertising : commercial :: publishing : journal
sp. anunciar

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aerate

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v. to supply (the blood) with oxygen by respiration
aerate : oxygen :: hydrate : water
aerate <> remove air from
Sp. airear

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affection

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n. fondness
: tender attachment
: feeling or emotion
apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration(<<)
obeisance : esteem :: swagger : bravado :: scowl[frown] : displeasure
:: kiss[caress,embrace] : affection :: hurl : disgust :: shrug : indifference
mercurial : mood :: fickle : affection
antipathy <> affection
adulation <> somber affection
Sp. cariño

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afflict

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v. torture, gruel, distress, wreak, inflict, tribulate
Sp. afligir

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affluent

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adj. having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions
affluent <> needy/indigent/impecunious
impecunious <> wealthy/prosperous/affluent
penury <> affluence
Sp. afluente

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afire

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adj./adv. one fire, literally of figuratively
Sp. ardiendo

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aggravate

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v. exacerbate; to make worse, more serious, or more severe ; intensify unpleasantly
succor <> aggravate
ameliorate/alleviate <> aggravate
console <> aggravate grief
allay <> increase the intensity of/ aggravate/ intensify
Sp. agravar

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aggressive

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adj. inclined to behave in a hostile fashion
aggressive <> even-meaning
Sp. agresivo

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aggrieve

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v. distress
: to give pain or trouble to
aggrieve <> gratify/comfort

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agony

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n. anguish, torture, tribulation, affliction, distress
: intense pain of mind or body
agonized : distress :: obsessed : concern(>>)
painful : agonizing :: important : paramount(<<)
Sp. agonía

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airtight

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adj. having no noticeable weakness, flaw, or loophole
airtight : loophole :: ??
foolproof : fail :: airtight : leak
Sp. hermético

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alderman

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n. elected municipal official serving ont he governing council of a city
Sp. concejal

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albino

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n. an organism exhibiting deficient pigmentation
albino : pigment :: prairie : tree
Sp. albino

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alibi

Back 471

n. an excuse usually intended to avert blame or punishment
alibi : exculpatory :: warning : admonitory
alibi : exculpate :: sophism : deceive
Sp. coartada

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align

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v. to bring into line or alignment
: to ally (oneself, for example) with one side of an argument or cause
aligned <> askew/ awry/ badly[improperly] adjusted/ warped
/ not affiliated
Sp. alinear

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alliterate

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v. to arrange or place so as to make alliteration
alliterate : remove :: blazon : efface(#)
Sp. alliterate

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allowance

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n. a share or portion allotted or granted
pittance : allowance :: rivulet : stream
Sp. mensualidad

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alphabetical

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adj. arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet
dictionary : alphabetical :: annals : chronological
Sp. alfabético

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altruism

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n. unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
altruist : selflessness :: connoisseur : expertise
altruism <> egocentrism
vulture <> altruist
vulture:a person who hopes to gain from the troubles or sufferings of other people
Sp. altruismo

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ambiguous

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adj. doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
ambiguous : clarity :: mendacious : truth
ambiguous : understand :: blatant : ignore
equivocation : ambiguous :: platitude : banal
equivocal : ambiguous :: oxymoron : incongruent
unequivocal : ambiguous :: spotless : blemish
Sp. ambiguo

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ambrosial

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adj. extremely pleasing to taste or smell in food
mellifluous : music :: ambrosial : food
mellifluous : sound :: savory : taste

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amenity

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n. something that conduces to comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
amenity : comfortable :: honorarium : grateful
amenable <> inimical
Sp. amenidad

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amiss

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adj/adv. imperfectly
: in a faulty way
Sp. errado

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amplitude

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n. fullness
amplitude <> meagerness
Sp. amplitud

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anachronistic

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adj. anachronistic : time :: discordant : sound
Sp. anacrónico

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anaerobic

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adj. living, active, occurring, or existing in the absence of free oxygen
anaerobic <> living in oxygen
anaerobic <> respiring
Sp. anaerobio

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analysis

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n. measure : dimension :: analyze : nature
synthesis <> analysis
Sp. análisis

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ancestor

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n.any (esp. remote) person from whom one is descended; prototype or foreunner
heirloom : ancestor :: bequest : testator
scion <> ancestor
Sp. antepasado

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anemic

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adj. lacking force, vitality, or spirit
anemic : hale :: ??
anemic <> hale
Sp. anémico

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anhydrous

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adj. free from water and especially water of crystallization
anhydrous <> wet
Sp. anhidro

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animation

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animation n. 활기참 : alive
lassitude <> vim/verve/animation
Sp. animación

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annals

Back 489

n. historical records
dictionary : alphabetical :: annals : chronological
Sp. anales

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affection

Back 490

n. fondness
: tender attachment
: feeling or emotion
apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration(<<)
obeisance : esteem :: swagger : bravado :: scowl[frown] : displeasure
:: kiss[caress,embrace] : affection :: hurl : disgust :: shrug : indifference
mercurial : mood :: fickle : affection
antipathy <> affection
adulation <> somber affection
Sp. cariño

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afflict

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v. torture, gruel, distress, wreak, inflict, tribulate
Sp. afligir

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affluent

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adj. having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions
affluent <> needy/indigent/impecunious
impecunious <> wealthy/prosperous/affluent
penury <> affluence
Sp. afluente

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afire

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adj./adv. one fire, literally of figuratively
Sp. ardiendo

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aggravate

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v. exacerbate; to make worse, more serious, or more severe ; intensify unpleasantly
succor <> aggravate
ameliorate/alleviate <> aggravate
console <> aggravate grief
allay <> increase the intensity of/ aggravate/ intensify
Sp. agravar

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aggressive

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adj. inclined to behave in a hostile fashion
aggressive <> even-meaning
Sp. agresivo

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aggrieve

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v. distress
: to give pain or trouble to
aggrieve <> gratify/comfort

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agony

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n. anguish, torture, tribulation, affliction, distress
: intense pain of mind or body
agonized : distress :: obsessed : concern(>>)
painful : agonizing :: important : paramount(<<)
Sp. agonía

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airtight

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adj. having no noticeable weakness, flaw, or loophole
airtight : loophole :: ??
foolproof : fail :: airtight : leak
Sp. hermético

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alderman

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n. elected municipal official serving ont he governing council of a city
Sp. concejal

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albino

Back 500

n. an organism exhibiting deficient pigmentation
albino : pigment :: prairie : tree
Sp. albino

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alibi

Back 501

n. an excuse usually intended to avert blame or punishment
alibi : exculpatory :: warning : admonitory
alibi : exculpate :: sophism : deceive
Sp. coartada

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align

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v. to bring into line or alignment
: to ally (oneself, for example) with one side of an argument or cause
aligned <> askew/ awry/ badly[improperly] adjusted/ warped
/ not affiliated
Sp. alinear

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alliterate

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v. to arrange or place so as to make alliteration
alliterate : remove :: blazon : efface(#)
Sp. alliterate

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allowance

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n. a share or portion allotted or granted
pittance : allowance :: rivulet : stream
Sp. mensualidad

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annoy

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v. vex, nag, nettle, irk, pester, irritate, plague, fret, grate, badger
: to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
testy : annoy :: tractable : control(a is easily bed)
annoying : gadfly :: rude : churl
patronizing : condescending :: peeved : annoyed(=)
testy : annoy :: hesitating : balk
Sp. molestar

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anonymous

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adj. not named or identified
anonymous : identify :: nonchalant : excite
Sp. anónimo

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antagonize

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v. to act in opposition to
: to incur or provoke the hostility of
cowardice : intimidate :: choler : antagonize
placate <> antagonize
synergic <> antagonistic
propitiate <> antagonize
mollify <> antagonize
Sp. enemistarse

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antenna

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n. 1. one oof a pair of feelers on the heads of insects, crustaceans, etc. 2. metal rod, wire, or ather structure by which broadcast signals are transmitted or received.
antennae : butterfly :: ??
Sp. antena

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anterior

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adj. coming before in time or development
anterior <> ensuing
Sp. anterior

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antibiotic

Back 510

n. substance (e.g., penicillin) that can inhibit or destroy suseptible microorganisms
antibiotic : infection :: coagulant : bleeding
Sp. antibiótico

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anticipatory

Back 511

adj. to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to
retrospective <> anticipatory
Sp. de anticipación

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antiseptic

Back 512

n. opposing sepsis, putrefaction, or decay
oil : lubricate :: antiseptic : disinfect
sedative : pacify :: antiseptic : sterilize
Sp. antiséptico

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anvil

Back 513

n. a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped
hammer : anvil :: pestle : mortar
Sp. yunque

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apathy

Back 514

n. impassiveness
: lack of feeling or emotion
ennui : enthusiastic :: fervor : apathetic(#)
Sp. apatía

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apex

Back 515

n. the highest or culminating point
Sp. ápice

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apocrypha

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n. writings or statements of dubious authenticity
apocryphal : authentic :: ??
apocryphal <> authentic
Sp. apocrypha

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apologize

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v. to make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense
: to make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing
saboteur : disrupt :: apologist : defend
patron : support :: apologist : defend
apologize : regret :: gibe : derision
apologize : contrite :: compliment : impressed
Sp. disculparse

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apophasis

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n. allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned, as in i will not bring up my opponent's questionable financial dealings.
apophasis : claim :: oxymoron : paradox
apophasis : claim :: caprice : deliberate(#)
Sp. apophasis

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apoplectic

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adj. of a kind to cause or apparently cause stroke ; greatly agitated
: extremely angry
apoplectic : angry :: emaciated : thin(>>)
apoplectic : calm :: callow : mature(#)
apoplectic <> calm
Sp. apoplético

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apostasy

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n. defection
: renunciation of a religious faith
: abandonment of a previous loyalty
apostasy : faith :: recantation : heresy
apostasy <> fidelity
Sp. apostasía

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apostrophe

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n. a mark ' used to indicate the omission of letters or figures, the possessive case, or the plural of letters or figures
Sp. apóstrofe
apostrophes : word :: ellipsis : sentence
parenthesis : explanation :: apostrophe : omission
※ ellipsis (―, …, ***) : omission
※ asterisk(*) : annotation
※ caret (^) : interpolation

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apparel

Back 522

vt/n. dress
gaudy : apparel :: grandiloquent : speak
tonsorial : hair :: sartorial : apparel
Sp. atavío

Front 523

appeal

Back 523

v. make an earnest or formal request; plead; be attractive or of interest; be pleasing;
LAW- apply to a higher court
remonstrator : dissuade :: applicant : appeal
Sp. apelación

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appealing

Back 524

adj. pleasing
noisome <> appealing
noisome:extremely unpleasant or offensive
Sp. suplicante

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appetite

Back 525

appetite n. 식욕/욕망
appetite : indulge :: ??
voracity <> lack of appetite
Sp. apetito

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applause

Back 526

n. approbation, esp. from an audience, etc., by clapping; emphatic approval
mirth : laughter :: approval : applause
mirth:happiness, fun and laughter
applaud <> disparage

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applicant

Back 527

n. person who applies for something
remonstrator : dissuade :: applicant : appeal
Sp. solicitante

Front 528

appoint

Back 528

v. assign a job or office to
appoint : official :: cast : actor
Sp. designar

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appreciable

Back 529

adj. capable of being perceived or measured
appreciable <> imperceptible
ponderable <> inappreciable
Sp. apreciable

Front 530

apprehension

Back 530

n. foreboding
apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration(<<)
apprehensive <> inaccessible/intrepid
Sp. aprehensión

Front 531

apprentice

Back 531

n. person learning a trade by being employed in it usu. at low wages; novice
Sp. aprendiz

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apron

Back 532

n. a shield (as of concrete or gravel) to protect against erosion (as of a waterway) by water
lamp : illuminate :: apron : protect
drop cloth : floor :: apron : clothing
Sp. delantal

Front 533

approve

Back 533

v. mirth : laughter :: approval : applause
substantiate <> disapprove
Sp. aprobar

Front 534

approximate

Back 534

adj. fairly correct; near to the actual
paraphrase : verbatim :: approximation : precise(#)
stickler : approximation[imprecision] :: purist : adulteration
Sp. aproximado

Front 535

apt

Back 535

adj. ready, likely
apt <> extremely inappropriate
apt <> unlikely
aptness <> unsuitability
Sp. acertado

Front 536

aquatic

Back 536

adj. growing or living in water; (of a sport) played in or on water
aerial : air :: aquatic : water
※ aboreal, sidereal
Sp. acuático

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aqueduct

Back 537

n. a conduit for water; one for carrying a large quantity of flowing water
aqueduct : water :: pipeline : gas
aqueduct : water :: vessel : blood
Sp. acueducto

Front 538

aquifer

Back 538

n. a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel
shaft : lode :: well : aquifer
Sp. acuífero

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arachnid

Back 539

n. any arthropod of a class comprising scorpions, spiders, etc.
spider : arachnid :: orange : fruit
Sp. arácnido

Front 540

archaism

Back 540

n. an archaic word, phrase, idiom, or other expression
archaism <> modern diction

Front 541

architect

Back 541

n. a person who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
choreographer : movement :: architect : building
{sculptor : statue}는 답아님!
Sp. arquitecto

Front 542

archive

Back 542

n. a place in which public records or historical documents are preserved
archive : manuscript :: arsenal : weapon
archive : records :: museum : artifacts
book : library :: file : archive
{performance : theatre}는 답아님!
Sp. archivo

Front 543

archness

Back 543

n. (adj.) arch- self-consciously or affectedly playful or teasing
archness <> straightness
archness <> subordinate/obedience

Front 544

arctic

Back 544

adj. frigid
torrid <> arctic
Sp. ártico

Front 545

armory

Back 545

n. a place where arms and military equipment are stored
pantry : food :: armory : weapons
Sp. armería

Front 546

arousal

Back 546

n. stimulation : arousal :: pathogen : diseasing
Sp. excitar

Front 547

arrest

Back 547

v. to make inactive
arrest <> vitalize
Sp. arresto

Front 548

arresting

Back 548

adj. striking, impressive
blatant : arresting :: odious : disgusting
arresting <> banal
Sp. notable

Front 549

ascendant

Back 549

n. domination
: a state or position of dominant power or importance
ascendant <> having no influence/power
Sp. ascendente

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ascent

Back 550

n. rising, soaring, or climbing; acclivity
Sp. ascensión

Front 551

aside

Back 551

n. a straying from the theme
aside : digression :: overture : introduction
aside : digression :: summary : excerpt
ad-lib : impromptu :: aside : divergent
Sp. a un lado

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aspect

Back 552

n. exposure; a position facing a particular direction
transfigure : aspect :: transfer : location
{transfix : attention}는 답아님!
Sp. aspecto

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aspiration

Back 553

n. an earnest wish for that which is above one's present reach
audacious : trepidation :: laconic : aspiration?????????
audacious : trepidation :: laconic : volubility
aspirant : quarry :: hunter : prey
aspiracio/n

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assertive

Back 554

adj. aggressive; disposed to or characterized by bold or confident assertion
obsequious : servile :: belligerent : assertive(>>)
bumptious : assertive :: garish : colorful(>>)
unassertive <> brassy
Sp. asertivo

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assess

Back 555

v. to determine the importance, size, or value
assess : value :: plumb : depth
Sp. evaluar

Front 556

asset

Back 556

n. useful or valuable quality; person or thing possessing such a quality
asset <> liability
Sp. recurso

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assiduous

Back 557

adj. marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
rakish : restraint :: slothful : assiduity
assiduous <> indolent/desultory/slipshod/remiss
Sp. asiduo

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assume

Back 558

v. undertake, feign
: to take to or upon oneself
: to pretend to have or be
abdicate <> assume
assume <> refuse/reject
unassuming <> overbearing
usurp <> assume rightfully
Sp. asumir

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attaché

Back 559

n. a subordinate member of a diplomatic embassy.
Sp. agregado

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astounding

Back 560

adj. consternate, flabbergast, dumbfound, astonish, astound, amaze, startle
: filling with bewilderment or wonder
indelible : forget :: astounding : expect
astound : wonder :: appall : horror
Sp. asombroso

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asymmetrical

Back 561

adj. circular : asymmetrical :: protean : rigid
Sp. asimétrico

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atrocious

Back 562

adj. very bad or unpleasant; extremely savage or wicked; barbaric
atrocious : bad :: momentous : important(>>)
Sp. atroz

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attentive

Back 563

adj. expressing affectionate interest through close observation and gallant gestures
attentive : officious :: refined : snobbish(+:-)
attentive : meddlesome :: envious : jealous(+:-)
fawning : attentive :: garish : colorful(>>)
Sp. atento

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attorney

Back 564

n. a legal agent qualified to act for suitors and defendants in legal proceedings
attorney : disbar :: student : expel
attorney : defendant :: ??
Sp. abogado

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audible

Back 565

adj. loud enough to be heard;
audible : stentorian :: discernable : obvious[manifest](<<)
Sp. audible

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augur

Back 566

n./v. one held to foretell events by omens
intercessor : mediate :: augur : predict
pundit : opinion :: augur : prediction
augur : predict :: pundit : opine
worship : sacrifice :: prediction : augury
augury : appearance :: ??
maven : experience :: luminary : eminence
maven : experience :: augur : prediction
Sp. augur

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authenticity

Back 567

n. real, actual
: the quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine
authenticity : fraudulent :: sincerity : hypocritical(#)
discompose : pacific :: fabricate : authentic
genuine : authenticity :: entire : integrity
melodrama : subtlety :: chimera : authenticity
authentic <> bogus
spuriousness <> authenticity
semblance <> authentic article
Sp. autenticidad

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authority

Back 568

n. authoritative : acceptance :: conspicuous : attention
authoritativeness : pundits :: allegiance : partisans
authority : superiority :: heretic : unconformity
contumacious : authority
:: reactionary[hidebound,conservative] : change[innovation,novelty]
author : novel :: chef : banquet
recalcitrant[refractory] : authority :: reactionary : change
impostor : identity :: usurper : authorization
{barbarian : property}는 답아님!
Sp. autoridad

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autocracy

Back 569

n. government by a single person having unlimited power
pundit : learning :: autocracy : power
Sp. autocracia

Front 570

autonomy

Back 570

n. the condition or quality of being autonomous ; independence
autonomy <> dependence
Sp. autonomía

Front 571

avulsion

Back 571

n. a tearing away of a body part accidentally or surgically
avulsion <> suture
avulse <> link
Sp. avulsion

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awash

Back 572

predic.adj. flooded; filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
awash <> dry
Sp. inundado

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awkward

Back 573

adj. craven : admirable :: deft : awkward(#)
dexterous : awkward ::??
lithe <> awkward
svelte <> paunchy and awkward
deft <> awkward
Sp. torpe

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awning

Back 574

n. sheet of canvas or similar material stretched on a frame and used as a shelter from teh sun or rain.
awning : sun :: umbrella : rain
Sp. toldo

Front 575

babble

Back 575

v. chatter idly or foolishly; make continuous sounds like water running gently over rounded stone;
babble : sense :: parrot : originality
babble <> express succinctly
Sp. charla

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bacchanal

Back 576

n. wild and drunken revelry; noisy party with a lot of drinking
Sp. báquico

Front 577

bacchanalian

Back 577

adj. drunken

Front 578

Bacchanalia

Back 578

n. the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus
Sp. Bacchanalia

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badger

Back 579

v. pester; annoy continually with demands; persuade by asking again and again; Ex. The children badgered me into taking them into the cinema; N: a kind of mountain animal
badger : bother :: belabor : mention
badger <> mollify
Sp. tejón

Front 580

audible

Back 580

adj. loud enough to be heard;
audible : stentorian :: discernable : obvious[manifest](<<)
Sp. audible

Front 581

augur

Back 581

n./v. one held to foretell events by omens
intercessor : mediate :: augur : predict
pundit : opinion :: augur : prediction
augur : predict :: pundit : opine
worship : sacrifice :: prediction : augury
augury : appearance :: ??
maven : experience :: luminary : eminence
maven : experience :: augur : prediction
Sp. augur

Front 582

authenticity

Back 582

n. real, actual
: the quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine
authenticity : fraudulent :: sincerity : hypocritical(#)
discompose : pacific :: fabricate : authentic
genuine : authenticity :: entire : integrity
melodrama : subtlety :: chimera : authenticity
authentic <> bogus
spuriousness <> authenticity
semblance <> authentic article
Sp. autenticidad

Front 583

authority

Back 583

n. power or right to enforce obedience; delegated power; influence based on recognized knowledge or expertise
authoritative : acceptance :: conspicuous : attention
authoritativeness : pundits :: allegiance : partisans
authority : superiority :: heretic : unconformity
contumacious : authority
:: reactionary[hidebound,conservative] : change[innovation,novelty]
author : novel :: chef : banquet
recalcitrant[refractory] : authority :: reactionary : change
impostor : identity :: usurper : authorization
{barbarian : property}는 답아님!
Sp. autoridad

Front 584

autocracy

Back 584

n. government by a single person having unlimited power
pundit : learning :: autocracy : power
Sp. autocracia

Front 585

autonomy

Back 585

n. the condition or quality of being autonomous ; independence
autonomy <> dependence
Sp. autonomía

Front 586

avulsion

Back 586

n. a tearing away of a body part accidentally or surgically
avulsion <> suture
avulse <> link
Sp. avulsion

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awash

Back 587

adj. flooded; filled, covered, or completely overrun as if by a flood
awash <> dry
Sp. inundado

Front 588

awkward

Back 588

adj. difficult to use; clumsy or bungling; embarrassed, embarrassing
craven : admirable :: deft : awkward(#)
dexterous : awkward ::??
lithe <> awkward
svelte <> paunchy and awkward
deft <> awkward
Sp. torpe

Front 589

awning

Back 589

n. sheet of canvas or similar material stretched on a frame and used as a shelter from the sun or rain
awning : sun :: umbrella : rain
Sp. toldo

Front 590

babble

Back 590

v. chatter idly or foolishly; make continuous sounds like water running gently over rounded stone;
babble : sense :: parrot : originality
babble <> express succinctly
Sp. charla

Front 591

bacchanal

Back 591

n. wild and drunken revelry; noisy party with a lot of drinking
Sp. báquico

Front 592

bacchanalian

Back 592

adj. drunken

Front 593

Bacchanalia

Back 593

n. the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus
Sp. Bacchanalia

Front 594

badger

Back 594

v. pester; annoy continually with demands; persuade by asking again and again; Ex. The children badgered me into taking them into the cinema; N: a kind of mountain animal
badger : bother :: belabor : mention
badger <> mollify
Sp. tejón

Front 595

badinage

Back 595

n. teasing conversation; banter; joking talk
badinage <> serious conversation
Sp. badinage

Front 596

baffel

Back 596

v. frustrate; perplex
Sp. bafle

Front 597

bait

Back 597

v. harass; tease; torment; to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or peristent attacks Ex. badger baiting; N: food or other lure used to catch fish or trap animals
bait <> disarm
bait <> mollify
Sp. cebo

Front 598

baleful

Back 598

adj. evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look
bale <> mirth/benefit
Sp. torvo

Front 599

balk

Back 599

v. stop short, as if faced with an obstacle, and refuse to continue; foil; stop or get in the way of; frustrate
balk <> move ahead willingly
testy : annoy :: hesitating : balk
Sp. obstáculo

Front 600

ballast

Back 600

n. heavy substance used to add stability or weight; V. supply with ballast
truss : support :: ballast : stability
ballast : instability :: purchase : slippage
ballast : stability :: camouflage : indetection
ballast : stabilize :: disguise : camouflage
Sp. lastre

Front 601

balm

Back 601

n. something that relieves pain; oily liquid with a pleasant smell from trees
balm <> irritant
Sp. bálsamo

Front 602

pang

Back 602

n. sudden sharp feeling of pain
Sp. punzada

Front 603

balmy

Back 603

adj. soft and mild (of air); fragrant
inclement <> balmy
balmy <> piquant
Sp. balsámico

Front 604

banal

Back 604

banal hackneyed; commonplace; trite; lacking originality; clich\\'ed

Front 605

bandy

Back 605

v. discuss lightly or glibly; discuss in a frivolous manner; exchange (words) heatedly; quarrel; Ex. bandy words with

Front 606

bane

Back 606

n. posion; cause of ruin; ADJ. baneful: harmful; poisonous
Sp. perdición

Front 607

bantering

Back 607

v. joking talk; good-naturedly ridiculing; N.V. banter
Sp. el bromear

Front 608

barb

Back 608

n. sharp projection from fishhook, arrow, or other object; openly cutting remark
barb : caustic :: pan : harsh
Sp. lengüeta

Front 609

bard

Back 609

n. poet
Sp. vate

Front 610

abdomen

Back 610

n. In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly. Sp. abdomen

Front 611

abdominal

Back 611

n. Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen. Sp. abdominal

Front 612

abduction

Back 612

n. A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally. Sp. abducción

Front 613

abed

Back 613

adv. In bed; on a bed. Sp. en cama

Front 614

abhorrence

Back 614

n. The act of detesting extremely. Sp. Aborrecimiento

Front 615

abhorrent

Back 615

adj. Very repugnant; hateful. Sp. Detestable

Front 616

abidance

Back 616

n. An abiding. Sp.acatamiento

Front 617

able-bodied

Back 617

adj. Competent for physical service. Sp. Robusto

Front 618

abnormal

Back 618

adj. Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard. Sp. anormal

Front 619

abominable

Back 619

adj. Very hateful. Sp. abominable

Front 620

abomination

Back 620

n. A very detestable act or practice. Sp. abominación

Front 621

aborigines

Back 621

n. The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country.

Front 622

abrade

Back 622

v. To wear away the surface or some part of by friction. Sp. desgastar

Front 623

abridgment

Back 623

n. A condensed form as of a book or play.

Front 624

abrupt

Back 624

adj. Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break. Sp. abrupto

Front 625

abscess

Back 625

n. A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body. Sp. abceso

Front 626

absence

Back 626

n. The fact of not being present or available. Sp. ausencia

Front 627

absent-minded

Back 627

adj. Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business. Sp. distraído

Front 628

absolution

Back 628

n. Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses. Sp. absolución

Front 629

absorb

Back 629

v. To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water. Sp. absorber

Front 630

absorption

Back 630

n. The act or process of absorbing. Sp. Absorción

Front 631

abstain

Back 631

v. To keep oneself back (from doing or using something). Sp. Abstenga

Front 632

absurd

Back 632

adj. inconsistent with reason or common sense. Sp. Absurdo

Front 633

abundant

Back 633

adj. Plentiful. Sp. Abundante

Front 634

abusive

Back 634

adj. Employing harsh words or ill treatment. Sp.abusivo

Front 635

academician

Back 635

n. A member of an academy of literature, art, or science. Sp. Académico

Front 636

academy

Back 636

n. Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught. Sp. academia

Front 637

accept

Back 637

v. To take when offered. Sp. aceptar

Front 638

accompaniment

Back 638

n. A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part. Sp. acompañamiento

Front 639

accompanist

Back 639

n. One who or that which accompanies. Sp. acompañante

Front 640

accompany

Back 640

v. To go with, or be associated with, as a companion. Sp. acompañar

Front 641

accomplish

Back 641

v. To bring to pass. Sp. lograr

Front 642

accordion

Back 642

n. A portable free-reed musical instrument. Sp. acordeón

Front 643

account

Back 643

n. A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions. Sp. calculo

Front 644

accuracy

Back 644

n. Exactness. Sp. exactitud

Front 645

accurate

Back 645

adj. Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard. Sp. preciso

Front 646

accursed

Back 646

adj. Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune. Sp. maldito

Front 647

accusation

Back 647

n. A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error. Sp. acusación

Front 648

accusatory

Back 648

adj. Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation. Sp. acusatorio

Front 649

accuse

Back 649

v. To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error. Sp. acusar

Front 650

accustom

Back 650

v. To make familiar by use. Sp. acostumbrar

Front 651

ache

Back 651

v. To be in pain or distress. Sp. doler

Front 652

Achillean

Back 652

adj. Invulnerable.

Front 653

achromatic

Back 653

adj. Colorless,

Front 654

acidify

Back 654

v. To change into acid. Sp. acidificar

Front 655

acknowledgment

Back 655

n. Recognition.Sp. acuse de recibo

Front 656

acquaint

Back 656

v. To make familiar or conversant. Sp. enterar

Front 657

acquire

Back 657

v. To get as one's own. Sp. adquirir

Front 658

acquisition

Back 658

n. Anything gained, or made one's own, usually by effort or labor. Sp. adquisición

Front 659

acquittance

Back 659

n. Release or discharge from indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility.

Front 660

acreage

Back 660

n. Quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land. Sp. extensión en acres

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barefaced

Back 661

adj. shameless and noticeable; blatant; bold; unconcealed; having no covering on the face; Ex. barefaced lie
headlong : forethought :: barefaced : shame
barefaced <> surreptitious
Sp. descarado

Front 662

unregenerate

Back 662

adj. not regenerate; obstinately wrong bad; making no attempt to change one's bad practices

Front 663

baroque

Back 663

adj. highly ornate; characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance, complexity, or flamboyance in ornamentation
: irregularly shaped
baroque <> austere
Sp. barroco

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barrage

Back 664

n. barrier laid down by artillery fire; overwhelming profusion; large number of questions or statements; Ex. a barrage of criticism
Sp. barrera

Front 665

barrister

Back 665

n. counselor-at-law or lawyer in the higher court of law; CF. bar
Sp. abogado

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solicitor

Back 666

n. lawyer in the lower court of law
Sp. abogado

Front 667

barterer

Back 667

n. trader; V. barter: trade; exchange good for other goods rather than money
Sp. trocar

Front 668

bask

Back 668

v. luxuriate; take pleasure in warmth
bask <> abstain
Sp. caliente

Front 669

luxuriate

Back 669

v. take pleasure in great comfort; enjoy in a luxurious manner
Sp. deleitarse

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bastion

Back 670

n. stronghold; something seen as a source of protection; Ex. the last bastion of male chauvinism
Sp. baluarte

Front 671

bated

Back 671

adj. very anxiously
Sp. con ansiedad

Front 672

bauble

Back 672

n. trivial, trifle, trinket, tawdry trinket; cheap jewel; trifle
Sp. chuchería

Front 673

bawdy

Back 673

adj. indecent; obscene; about sex in a rude funny way; CF. bawd
Sp. obsceno

Front 674

beatific

Back 674

adj. giving or showing bliss; blissful
beatific <> dreadful

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bliss

Back 675

n. complete happiness; ADJ. blissful
beatitude, rapture, ecstasy felicity, euphoria
dislike : loathing :: pleasure : bliss(<<
Sp. beatitud

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acetate

Back 676

n. A salt of acetic acid. Sp. acetato

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acrimony

Back 677

n. Sharpness or bitterness of speech or temper. Sp. Acrimonia

Front 678

actionable

Back 678

adj. Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words. Sp. Actionable

Front 679

actuality

Back 679

n. Any reality. Sp. realidad

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adduce

Back 680

v. To bring forward or name for consideration. Sp. aducir

Front 681

adherence

Back 681

n. Attachment. Sp. adhesión

Front 682

adieu

Back 682

inter. Good-by; farewell. Sp. adiós

Front 683

adjacency

Back 683

n. The state of being adjacent. Sp. Adyacencia

Front 684

adjacent

Back 684

n. That which is near or bordering upon. Sp. adyacente

Front 685

adjudge

Back 685

v. To award or bestow by formal decision. Sp. adjudicar

Front 686

administrator

Back 686

n. One who manages affairs of any kind. Sp. administrador

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admissible

Back 687

adj. Having the right or privilege of entry. Sp. admisible

Front 688

admittance

Back 688

n. Entrance, or the right or permission to enter. Sp. admisión

Front 689

admonition

Back 689

n. Gentle reproof. Sp. amonestación

Front 690

ado

Back 690

n. unnecessary activity or ceremony. Sp. Dificultad

Front 691

adoration

Back 691

n. Profound devotion. Sp. adoración

Front 692

adumbrate

Back 692

v. To represent beforehand in outline or by emblem. Sp. Adumbrate

Front 693

advent

Back 693

n. The coming or arrival, as of any important change, event, state, or personage. Sp. advenimiento

Front 694

advertiser

Back 694

n. One who advertises, especially in newspapers. Sp. anunciante

Front 695

advisory

Back 695

adj. Not mandatory. Sp. Consultivo

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aeronaut

Back 696

n. One who navigates the air, a balloonist. Sp. Aeronauta

Front 697

aeronautics

Back 697

n. the art or practice of flying aircraft. Sp. aeronáutica

Front 698

aerostat

Back 698

n. A balloon or other apparatus floating in or sustained by the air. Sp. Aeróstato

Front 699

aerostatics

Back 699

n. The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties.

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affect

Back 700

v. To act upon. Sp. afectar

Front 701

affectation

Back 701

n. A studied or ostentatious pretense or attempt. Sp. afectación

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affiliate

Back 702

v. attach or connect (a person or society) with a larger organization; (of an institution) adopt (persons as members, societies as branches, etc.).; associate oneself with a society
Sp. afiliado

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affirmative

Back 703

adj. Answering yes; to a question at issue. Sp. afirmativo

Front 704

afoot

Back 704

adv. In progress. Sp. a pie

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aforesaid

Back 705

adj. Said in a preceding part or before. Sp. antes mencionado

Front 706

afresh

Back 706

adv. Once more, after rest or interval. Sp. de nuevo

Front 707

afterthought

Back 707

n. A thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time. Sp. ocurrencia tardía

Front 708

aggravation

Back 708

n. The fact of being made heavier or more heinous, as a crime , offense, misfortune, etc. Sp. agravamiento

Front 709

aggregate

Back 709

n. The entire number, sum, mass, or quantity of something. Sp. agregado

Front 710

aggress

Back 710

v. To make the first attack.

Front 711

aggression

Back 711

n. An unprovoked attack. Sp. agresión

Front 712

agile

Back 712

adj. Able to move or act quickly, physically, or mentally. Sp. ágil

Front 713

agitate

Back 713

v. To move or excite (the feelings or thoughts). Sp. agitar

Front 714

aide-de-camp

Back 714

n. An officer who receives and transmits the orders of the general.

Front 715

ailment

Back 715

n. Slight sickness. Sp. dolencia

Front 716

airy

Back 716

adj. Delicate, ethereal. Sp. airoso

Front 717

akin

Back 717

adj. Of similar nature or qualities. Sp. semejante

Front 718

alabaster

Back 718

n. A white or delicately tinted fine-grained gypsum. Sp. Alabastro

Front 719

albeit

Back 719

conj. Even though. Sp. aunque

Front 720

album

Back 720

n. A book whose leaves are so made to form paper frames for holding photographs or the like. Sp. álbum

Front 721

alder

Back 721

n. Any shrub or small tree of the genus Alumnus, of the oak family. Sp. aliso

Front 722

alien

Back 722

n. One who owes allegiance to a foreign government. Sp. extranjero

Front 723

alienable

Back 723

adj. Capable of being aliened or alienated, as lands. Sp. alienable

Front 724

aliment

Back 724

n. That which nourishes. Sp. alimento

Front 725

alkali

Back 725

n. Anything that will neutralize an acid, as lime, magnesia, etc. Sp. álcali

Front 726

allege

Back 726

v. To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court. Sp. alegar

Front 727

alley

Back 727

n. A narrow street, garden path, walk, or the like. Sp. callejón

Front 728

alliance

Back 728

n. Any combination or union for some common purpose.Sp. alianza

Front 729

allot

Back 729

v. To assign a definite thing or part to a certain person. Sp. repartir

Front 730

allotment

Back 730

n. Portion. Sp. reparto

Front 731

allusion

Back 731

n. An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it. Sp. alusión

Front 732

alluvion

Back 732

n. Flood. Sp. Inundación

Front 733

almanac

Back 733

n. A series of tables giving the days of the week together with certain astronomical information. Sp. almanaque

Front 734

aloof

Back 734

adv. Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others. Sp. apartado

Front 735

altar

Back 735

n. Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned. Sp. altar

Front 736

alter

Back 736

v. To make change in. Sp. alterar

Front 737

alternate

Back 737

n. One chosen to act in place of another, in case of the absence or incapacity of that other. Sp. alternar

Front 738

alternative

Back 738

n. Something that may or must exist, be taken or chosen, or done instead of something else. Sp. alternativa

Front 739

altitude

Back 739

n. Vertical distance or elevation above any point or base-level, as the sea. Sp. altitud

Front 740

alto

Back 740

n. The lowest or deepest female voice or part. Sp. contralto

Front 741

altruist

Back 741

n. One who advocates or practices altruism. Sp. altruista

Front 742

amalgam

Back 742

n. An alloy or union of mercury with another metal.
Sp. amalgama

Front 743

amateur

Back 743

adj. Practicing an art or occupation for the love of it, but not as a profession. Sp. aficionado

Front 744

amatory

Back 744

adj. Designed to excite love. Sp. amatorio

Front 745

ambitious

Back 745

adj. Eagerly desirous and aspiring. Sp. ambicioso

Front 746

ambulance

Back 746

n. A vehicle fitted for conveying the sick and wounded. Sp. Ambulance

Front 747

ambulate

Back 747

v. To walk about

Front 748

ambush

Back 748

n. The act or state of lying concealed for the purpose of surprising or attacking the enemy. Sp. emboscada

Front 749

Americanism

Back 749

n. A peculiar sense in which an English word or phrase is used in the United States. Sp. americanismo

Front 750

amicable

Back 750

adj. Done in a friendly spirit. Sp. amigable

Front 751

amity

Back 751

n. Friendship. Sp. amistad

Front 752

amour

Back 752

n. A love-affair, especially one of an illicit nature. Sp. Amour

Front 753

ampere

Back 753

n. The practical unit of electric-current strength. Sp. amperio

Front 754

ampersand

Back 754

n. The character &; and. Sp. el signo &

Front 755

amplitude

Back 755

n. Largeness. Sp. amplitud

Front 756

amply

Back 756

adv. Sufficiently. Sp. ampliamente

Front 757

amusement

Back 757

n. Diversion. Sp. entretenimiento

Front 758

anagram

Back 758

n. The letters of a word or phrase so transposed as to make a different word or phrase. Sp. anagrama

Front 759

analyst

Back 759

n. One who analyzes or makes use of the analytical method. Sp. analista

Front 760

analyze

Back 760

v. To examine minutely or critically. Sp. analizar

Front 761

anatomy

Back 761

n. That branch of morphology which treats of the structure of organisms. Sp. anatomía

Front 762

anemometer

Back 762

n. An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of wind. Sp. anemómetro

Front 763

anew

Back 763

adv. Once more. Sp. nuevamente

Front 764

angelic

Back 764

adj. Saintly. Sp. angélical

Front 765

Anglophobia

Back 765

n. Hatred or dread of England or of what is English.

Front 766

Anglo-Saxon

Back 766

n. The entire English race wherever found, as in Europe, the United States or India. Sp. anglosajón

Front 767

animadvert

Back 767

v. To pass criticism or censure.

Front 768

animalcule

Back 768

n. An animal of microscopic smallness.

Front 769

animate

Back 769

v. To make alive. Sp. animar

Front 770

annalist

Back 770

n. Historian. Sp. analista

Front 771

annex

Back 771

v. add as a subordinate part; in corporate (territory of another) into one's own. N. separate or added building, esp. for extra accommodation; addition to a document
Sp. anexo

Front 772

annihilate

Back 772

v. To destroy absolutely. Sp. aniquilar

Front 773

annual

Back 773

adj. Occurring every year. Sp. anual

Front 774

annunciation

Back 774

n. Proclamation. Sp. Anuncio

Front 775

anode

Back 775

n. The point where or path by which a voltaic current enters an electrolyte or the like. Sp. ánodo

Front 776

Antarctic

Back 776

adj. Pertaining to the south pole or the regions near it. Sp. antártico

Front 777

ante

Back 777

v. In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt. Sp. apuesta

Front 778

antecedent

Back 778

n. One who or that which precedes or goes before, as in time, place, rank, order, or causality. Sp. antecedente

Front 779

antechamber

Back 779

n. A waiting room for those who seek audience. Sp. antecámara

Front 780

antedate

Back 780

v. To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one.

Front 781

antemeridian

Back 781

adj. Before noon. Sp. Antemeridiano

Front 782

antemundane

Back 782

adj. Pertaining to time before the world's creation.

Front 783

antenatal

Back 783

adj. Occurring or existing before birth. Sp. prenatal

Front 784

anterior

Back 784

adj. nearer the front; earlier; prior
Sp. anterior

Front 785

anteroom

Back 785

n. A room situated before and opening into another, usually larger. Sp. antesala

Front 786

anthracite

Back 786

n. Hard coal. Sp. antracita

Front 787

anthropology

Back 787

n. The science of man in general. Sp. antropología

Front 788

Antichrist

Back 788

n. Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power. Sp. Anticristo

Front 789

anticyclone

Back 789

n. An atmospheric condition of high central pressure, with currents flowing outward. Sp. Anticiclón

Front 790

antilogy

Back 790

n. Inconsistency or contradiction in terms or ideas.

Front 791

antipathize

Back 791

v. To show or feel a feeling of antagonism, aversion, or dislike.

Front 792

antiphon

Back 792

n. A response or alteration of responses, generally musical.

Front 793

antiphony

Back 793

n. An anthem or other composition sung responsively.

Front 794

antipodes

Back 794

n. A place or region on the opposite side of the earth.

Front 795

antiquary

Back 795

n. One who collects and examines old things, as coins, books, medals, weapons, etc. Sp. anticuario

Front 796

antiquate

Back 796

v. To make old or out of date.

Front 797

antislavery

Back 797

adj. Opposed to human slavery.

Front 798

antispasmodic

Back 798

adj. Tending to prevent or relieve non-inflammatory spasmodic affections. Sp. Antiespamódico

Front 799

antistrophe

Back 799

n. The inversion of terms in successive classes, as in “the home of joy” and “the joy of home”.

Front 800

antitoxin

Back 800

n. A substance which neutralizes the poisonous products of micro-organisms. Sp. antitoxina

Front 801

antonym

Back 801

n. A word directly opposed to another in meaning. Sp. antónimo

Front 802

anxious

Back 802

adj. Distressed in mind respecting some uncertain matter. Sp. ansioso

Front 803

apathy

Back 803

n. Insensibility to emotion or passionate feeling. Sp. apatía

Front 804

aperture

Back 804

n. Hole. Sp. abertura

Front 805

apostle

Back 805

n. Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority. Sp. apóstol

Front 806

appellate

Back 806

adj. Capable of being appealed to. Sp. de apelación

Front 807

appertain

Back 807

v. To belong, as by right, fitness, association, classification, possession, or natural relation. Sp. Relaciónese

Front 808

apposition

Back 808

n. The act of placing side by side, together, or in contact. Sp. aposición

Front 809

apprehensible

Back 809

adj. Capable of being conceived.

Front 810

aqueous

Back 810

adj. Of, pertaining to, or containing water. Sp. Acuoso

Front 811

arbor

Back 811

n. A tree. Sp. árbol

Front 812

arborescent

Back 812

adj. Having the nature of a tree.

Front 813

arboriculture

Back 813

n. The cultivation of trees or shrubs. Sp. arboricultura

Front 814

archangel

Back 814

n. An angel of high rank. Sp. arcángel

Front 815

archbishop

Back 815

n. The chief of the bishops of an ecclesiastical province in the Greek, Roman,and Anglican church. Sp. Arzobispo

Front 816

archdeacon

Back 816

n. A high official administrator of the affairs of a diocese.

Front 817

archipelago

Back 817

n. Any large body of water studded with islands, or the islands collectively themselves. Sp. archipiélago

Front 818

apparent

Back 818

adj. Easily understood. Sp. claro

Front 819

ardent

Back 819

adj. Burning with passion. Sp. ardiente

Front 820

armful

Back 820

n. As much as can be held in the arm or arms. Sp. brazada

Front 821

aroma

Back 821

n. An agreeable odor. Sp. aroma

Front 822

arrange

Back 822

v. To put in definite or proper order. Sp. acordar

Front 823

arrangement

Back 823

n. The act of putting in proper order, or the state of being put in order. Sp. arreglo

Front 824

arrant

Back 824

adj. Notoriously bad.

Front 825

arrival

Back 825

n. A coming to stopping-place or destination. Sp. llegada

Front 826

arrogant

Back 826

adj. Unduly or excessively proud, as of wealth, station, learning, etc. Sp. arrogante

Front 827

arrogate

Back 827

v. To take, demand, or claim, especially presumptuously or without reasons or grounds.

Front 828

Artesian well

Back 828

n. A very deep bored well. water rises due to underground pressure

Front 829

artful

Back 829

adj. Characterized by craft or cunning. Sp. ingenioso

Front 830

Arthurian

Back 830

adj. Pertaining to King Arthur, the real or legendary hero of British poetic story.

Front 831

ascension

Back 831

n. The act of rising. Sp. ascensión

Front 832

asexual

Back 832

adj. Having no distinct sexual organs. Sp. asexual

Front 833

assailant

Back 833

n. One who attacks. Sp. atacante

Front 834

assassin

Back 834

n. One who kills, or tries to kill, treacherously or secretly. Sp. asesino

Front 835

assassinate

Back 835

v. To kill, as by surprise or secret assault, especially the killing of some eminent person. Sp. asesinar

Front 836

assassination

Back 836

n. Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery. Sp. asesinato

Front 837

assessor

Back 837

n. An officer whose duty it is to assess taxes. Sp. perito

Front 838

assets

Back 838

n. pl. Property in general, regarded as applicable to the payment of debts. Sp. recurso

Front 839

assignee

Back 839

n. One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain property and interests. Sp. Cesionario

Front 840

assonance

Back 840

n. Resemblance or correspondence in sound. Sp. asonancia

Front 841

assonant

Back 841

adj. Having resemblance of sound.

Front 842

assonance

Back 842

n. resemblance of sound (often of vowels) between two syllables in nearby words, e.g., saw, caught; cold, culled.

Front 843

athirst

Back 843

adj. Wanting water.

Front 844

athwart

Back 844

adv. From side to side. Sp. a través de

Front 845

atomizer

Back 845

n. An apparatus for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, as for disinfection, inhalation, etc. Sp. pulverizador

Front 846

atonement

Back 846

n. Amends, reparation, or expiation made from wrong or injury. Sp. expiación

Front 847

attorney-general

Back 847

n. The chief law-officer of a government.

Front 848

auburn

Back 848

adj. Reddish-brown, said usually of the hair. Sp. castaño rojizo

Front 849

audition

Back 849

n. The act or sensation of hearing. Sp. audición

Front 850

auditory

Back 850

adj. Of or pertaining to hearing or the organs or sense of hearing. Sp. auditorio

Front 851

Augustinian

Back 851

adj. Pertaining to St. Augustine, his doctrines, or the religious orders called after him.

Front 852

aura

Back 852

n. Pervasive psychic influence supposed to emanate from persons Sp. Aureola

Front 853

auditivo

Back 853

adj. Of or pertaining to the ear.

Front 854

auricle

Back 854

n. One of the two chambers of the heart which receives the blood from the veins. Sp. Aurícula

Front 855

auricular

Back 855

adj. Of or pertaining to the ear, its auricle, or the sense of hearing.

Front 856

auriferous

Back 856

adj. Containing gold.

Front 857

aurora

Back 857

n. A luminous phenomenon in the upper regions of the atmosphere. Sp. aurora

Front 858

auspice

Back 858

n. favoring, protecting, or propitious influence or guidance. Sp. auspicio

Front 859

autarchy

Back 859

n. Unrestricted power. Sp. Autarquía

Front 860

authentic

Back 860

adj. Of undisputed origin. Sp. auténtico

Front 861

autobiography

Back 861

n. The story of one's life written by himself. Sp. autobiografía

Front 862

autocrat

Back 862

n. Any one who claims or wields unrestricted or undisputed authority or influence.

Front 863

autumnal

Back 863

adj. Of or pertaining to autumn. Sp. otoñal

Front 864

avidity

Back 864

n. Greediness.

Front 865

awaken

Back 865

v. To arouse, as emotion, interest, or the like. Sp. Despierte

Front 866

aye

Back 866

adv. An expression of assent.

Front 867

azalea

Back 867

n. A flowering shrub.

Front 868

beatitude

Back 868

n. blessedness; state of great happiness
beatitude <> misery

Front 869

mystic

Back 869

n. of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism
Sp. místico

Front 870

bedizen

Back 870

v. dress with vulgar finery; to ornament or dress in a showy or gaudy manner

Front 871

finery

Back 871

n. beautiful clothes for a special occasion; showy dress or decoration, ornaments, trappings, etc.
Sp. galas

Front 872

bedraggle

Back 872

v. wet thoroughly and limp; ADJ. edraggled: draggled

Front 873

beeline

Back 873

n. direct quick route; straight line between two places

Front 874

befuddle

Back 874

v. confuse thoroughly; to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
befuddlement : understanding :: ??
Sp. turbar los sentidos

Front 875

fuddle

Back 875

v. make stupid or confused as with alcholic drink; N. in a fuddle: confused

Front 876

beget

Back 876

v. father; become the father of; produce; give rise to
Sp. engendrar

Front 877

begrudge

Back 877

v. envy; give or allow unwillingly; grudge; Ex. We shouldn't begrudge him his success;
begrudge <> grant

Front 878

grudge

Back 878

n./v. deep feeling of dislike; Ex. grudge fight;
to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
: a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will
grudge <> goodwill
Sp. rencor

Front 879

beguile

Back 879

v. deceive; mislead or delude; cheat; pass time pleasantly; charm or attract; Ex. beguiling smile
Sp. engañar

Front 880

behemoth

Back 880

n. huge creature; something of monstrous size or power
Sp. marmotreto

Front 881

beholden

Back 881

adj. obligated; indebted; owing thanks; obliged or indebted from gratitude
Sp. obligado

Front 882

behoove (behove)

Back 882

v. be suited to; be incumbent upon; be right and necessary; Ex. It behooves one to do.

Front 883

belabor

Back 883

v. harp on; dwell on tediously; explain or go over excessively or to a ridiculous degree; assail verbally; beat severely; attack physically
badger : bother :: belabor : mention
assert : belabor :: tend : fuss(<<)

Front 884

belated

Back 884

adj. delayed
Sp. tardío

Front 885

beleaguer

Back 885

v. besiege or attack (with an army); harass; beset
beleaguer : vexation :: ??
beleaguer <> delight
Sp. cerque

Front 886

belie

Back 886

v. contradict; give a false impression; disguise; Ex. The poor sales belied our high hopes; Ex. Her smile belies her true feeling of displeasure.
belie <> affirm/ confirm/ show to be true
Sp. desmentir

Front 887

belittle

Back 887

v. disparage; depreciate; to speak slightingly of
Sp. empequeñecer

Front 888

bellicose

Back 888

adj. warlike; favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
imperious : servile :: bellicose : peaceable(#)
bellicose <> peaceful
bellicose <> appeasing
bellicose <> incline to peace
Sp. belicoso

Front 889

belligerent

Back 889

adj. quarrelsome;inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
obsequious : servile :: belligerent : assertive(<<)
belligerent <> peaceful
belligerent <> disposed of peace
belligerent <> conciliatory
Sp. beligerante

Front 890

bemoan

Back 890

v. lament; moan for; express sorrow or disapproval of
Sp. lamentar

Front 891

bemuse

Back 891

v. confused; lost in thought; preoccupied
Sp. de desconcierto

Front 892

benediction

Back 892

n. blessing; the invocation of a blessing;
curse <> benediction
Sp. bendición

Front 893

benefactor

Back 893

n. gift giver; patron; person who does good or who gives money for a good purpose
Sp. bienhechor

Front 894

beneficent

Back 894

adj. kindly; doing good; doing or producing good ; performing acts of kindness and charity
beneficent : harm :: tenacious : yield(#)
philanthropist : beneficence :: comedian : humor
noxious <> beneficial
toxic <> beneficial
Sp. benéfico

Front 895

beneficial

Back 895

adj. helpful; useful; advantageous
Sp. beneficioso

Front 896

beneficiary

Back 896

n. person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
Sp. beneficiario

Front 897

benefit

Back 897

n. advantage; anything that brings helpl, advantage, or profit; money provided by the government to the people; fund-raising public entertainment; Ex. unemployment benefit; V: receive benefits; be beneficial to; give benefits]
Sp. beneficio

Front 898

belabor

Back 898

v. harp on; dwell on tediously; explain or go over excessively or to a ridiculous degree; assail verbally; beat severely; attack physically
badger : bother :: belabor : mention
assert : belabor :: tend : fuss(<<)

Front 899

belated

Back 899

adj. delayed
Sp. tardío

Front 900

beleaguer

Back 900

v. besiege or attack (with an army); harass; beset
beleaguer : vexation :: ??
beleaguer <> delight
Sp. cerque

Front 901

belie

Back 901

v. contradict; give a false impression; disguise; Ex. The poor sales belied our high hopes; Ex. Her smile belies her true feeling of displeasure.
belie <> affirm/ confirm/ show to be true
Sp. desmentir

Front 902

belittle

Back 902

v. disparage; depreciate; to speak slightingly of
Sp. empequeñecer

Front 903

bellicose

Back 903

adj. warlike; favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
imperious : servile :: bellicose : peaceable(#)
bellicose <> peaceful
bellicose <> appeasing
bellicose <> incline to peace
Sp. belicoso

Front 904

belligerent

Back 904

adj. quarrelsome;inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
obsequious : servile :: belligerent : assertive(<<)
belligerent <> peaceful
belligerent <> disposed of peace
belligerent <> conciliatory
Sp. beligerante

Front 905

bemoan

Back 905

v. lament; moan for; express sorrow or disapproval of
Sp. lamentar

Front 906

bemuse

Back 906

v. confused; lost in thought; preoccupied
Sp. de desconcierto

Front 907

benediction

Back 907

n. blessing; the invocation of a blessing;
curse <> benediction
Sp. bendición

Front 908

benefactor

Back 908

n. gift giver; patron; person who does good or who gives money for a good purpose
Sp. bienhechor

Front 909

beneficent

Back 909

adj. kindly; doing good; doing or producing good ; performing acts of kindness and charity
beneficent : harm :: tenacious : yield(#)
philanthropist : beneficence :: comedian : humor
noxious <> beneficial
toxic <> beneficial
Sp. benéfico

Front 910

beneficial

Back 910

adj. helpful; useful; advantageous
Sp. beneficioso

Front 911

beneficiary

Back 911

n. person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
Sp. beneficiario

Front 912

benefit

Back 912

n. advantage; anything that brings helpl, advantage, or profit; money provided by the government to the people; fund-raising public entertainment; Ex. unemployment benefit; V: receive benefits; be beneficial to; give benefits]
Sp. beneficio

Front 913

benevolent

Back 913

adj. generous; charitable; having a wish to do good
Sp. benévolo

Front 914

benign

Back 914

adj. kindly; favorable; not malignant (disease); Ex. benign tumor
Sp. benigno

Front 915

benison

Back 915

n. blessing; benison <> curse

Front 916

bent

Back 916

adj./n. determined; Ex. bent on advancing in the business; N: natural talent or inclination
Sp. inclinación (propensión)

Front 917

bequeath

Back 917

v. leave to someone by means of a will; hand down in his will; N. bequest
Sp. legar

Front 918

berate

Back 918

v. belabor, rail, upbraid, excoriate, flay, lambaste; scold strongly
berate <> commend/laud/praise
Sp. riña

Front 919

bereavement

Back 919

n. state of being deprived of something valuable or beloved; state of being bereaved or bereft
Sp. desamparo

Front 920

bereaved

Back 920

adj. deprived of (someone beloved through death)
Sp. prive

Front 921

bereft

Back 921

adj. deprived of (something valuable); lacking
Sp. privado

Front 922

berserk

Back 922

adj. mad with violent anger; frenzied; madly excited
Sp. frenético

Front 923

beseech

Back 923

v. beg; plead with
supplicant : beseeching :: coquette : flirtatious
sp. pedir

Front 924

beset

Back 924

v. harass or trouble from all directions; hem in
Sp. asediar

Front 925

hem

Back 925

n. surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N.
Sp. dobladillo

Front 926

besiege

Back 926

v. surround with armed forces; harass (with requests); annoy continually
Sp. sitiar

Front 927

besmirch

Back 927

v. soil; defile; make dirty
besmirch <> honor
Sp. manchar

Front 928

bestial

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adl. beastlike; brutal; inhuman; very cruel
bestial <> noble
Sp. bestial

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bestow

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v. confer (a gift, right, etc.)
Sp. dar

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betoken

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v. signify; indicate; be a sign of
Sp. presagiado

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token

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adj./n. outward sign; Ex. a token of our gratitude done as an indication or a pledge
: a piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for currency
taciturn : solemnity :: token : exchange :: clamp : compression
Sp. ficha

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betray

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v. be unfaithful; reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly); Ex. Her trembling hands betray her anxiety.
Sp. traicionar

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betroth

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v. become engaged to marry
Sp. desposar

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bevy

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n. large group; Ex. a bevy of starlets
Sp. bandada

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bicameral

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n. two-chambered as a legislative body

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bicker

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v. quarrel; quarrel pettily; wrangle
Sp. disputa

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bifurcate

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v. divided into two branches; forked
Sp. bifurcado

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bigotry

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n. dogmatist, partisan, sectrionalist, intransigent,stubborn intolerance
Sp. intolerancia

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bigot

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n. a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
bigot : tolerance :: turncoat : constancy
bigot : tolerance :: liar : honesty
bigotry : dedication :: rage : anger(>>)
bigoted : advice :: conservative : change
posturer : unaffected :: bigot : tolerant
bigot : tolerant :: provincial : cosmopolitan
{servile : domination}는 답아님!
Sp. intolerante

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intolerant

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adj. not willing to accept ways of thinking different from one's own; CF. tolerant; CF. tolerate
Sp. intolerante

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bilious

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adj. suffering from indigestion; sick from having too much bile; irritable; easily irritated
Sp. bilioso

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bilk

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n. swindle; cheat
bilk <> pay in full

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billowing

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v. swelling out in waves; surging

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billow

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n. large wave of water; a great swell or surge (of smoke); V: surge, swell, roll in billows
Sp. oleada

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swell

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v./n. long wave of water that moves continuously without breaking;
Sp. dilatarse

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surge

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v./n. powerful movement of or like a wave;
Sp. surgir

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bivouac

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n. temporary encampment; camp without tents;
Sp. bivac

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bizarre

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adj. fantastic; violently contrasting; noticeably odd; strikingly unconventional
Sp. raro

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blanch

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v. bleach; whiten; make white or pale
Sp. blanquear

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bland

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adj. soothing or mild (food); agreeable; causing no trouble or offence
pungency <> blandness
tangy <> bland
Sp. blando

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blandishment

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n. flattery; allurement
: something that tends to coax or cajole
blandishment : cajole :: obstacle : impede
blandishment : coax :: medal : honor
blandishment : coax :: prevarication : deceive
blandishment : coax :: threat : intimidate
blandishment <> threat

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blare

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v./n. loud or harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light
Sp. fragor

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screech

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n./v. unpleasant high sharp sound; shriek;
Sp. chillido

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dazzle

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v. make blind with a sudden intense light; amaze; fill with wonder
Sp. deslumbramiento

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blasé

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adj. bored with pleasure or dissipation; uninterested or bored; apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment
miser : munificent :: zealot : blasé

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blasphemy

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n. irreverence; sacrilege; cursing; bad language about God or holy things; V. blasphem; ADJ. blasphemous; CF. sacrilege
Sp. blasfemia

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blatant

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adj. extremely (offensively) obvious; loudly offensive; Ex. blatant lie; N. blatancy
ambiguous : understand :: blatant : ignore
blatant : arresting :: odious : disgusting(=)
blatant <> inconspicuous/unimpressive/unobtrusive
blatant <> subtle
blatant <> unobtrusive
Sp. ruidoso

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bleak

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adj. cold or cheerless; frigid; unlikely to be favorable; depressing
Sp. yermo

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blighted

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v. suffering from a disease; destroyed
Sp. marchitado

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blight

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n./v. plant disease; V: infect with blight; ruin; destroy;
a disease or injury of plants resulting in withering, cessation of growth, and death of parts without rotting
blighted <> hale/sound
Sp. quemadura

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blithe (blithesome)

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adj. gay; joyous; careless, casual
blithe <> sound?????????????????????
blithe <> grave
Sp. alegre

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bloated

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v. (unpleasantly) swollen or puffed as with water or air
Sp. hinchado

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blowhard

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n. talkative boaster; braggart

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bludgeon

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n./v. club; heavy-headed weapon; beat with a bludgeon; coerce
Sp. maza

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bluff

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v. pretense (of strength); deception; high cliff; ADJ: rough but good-natured
Sp. farol (fanfarronada)

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blunder

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n. error; stupid mistake;
a gross error or mistake resulting usually from stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness
protocol : blunder :: bumper : damage
Sp. equivocación

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blurt

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v. utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement
blurt : utter :: flit : move
conceal <> blurt
Sp. decir bruscamente

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bluster

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v. blow in heavy gusts; threaten emptily; bully; speak in a noisy or bullying manner; CF. breeze, gust, gale
blustering : speak :: swaggering : walk
pontificate : pompous ::
scoff : derisive :: drawl : slow :: bluster : loud :: prate : aimless
Sp. ventolera

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bully

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n./v. one who is habitually cruel to weaker people;
instigator : incite :: bully : browbeat
bully : intimidation :: dupe[stupid] : gullibility
bully : scare :: ??
sabotage : subvertness :: bull : intimidation
underdog <> bully
Sp. matón

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bode

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v. foreshadow; portend
Sp. presagiar

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bogus

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adj. counterfeit; not authentic; intentionally false; factitious, fictitious, specious, apocryphal
bogus <> authentic
Ex. bogus interview
Sp. ficticio

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bohemian

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adj./n. unconventional (in an artistic way)
Sp. bohemio