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15 Cards in this Set
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acute
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a·cute ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-kyt)
adj. Having a sharp point or tip. Keenly perceptive or discerning: “a raw, chilling and psychologically acute novel of human passions reduced to their deadliest essence” (Literary Guild Magazine). See Synonyms at sharp. Reacting readily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive: His hearing was unusually acute. Of great importance or consequence; crucial: an acute lack of research funds. Extremely sharp or severe; intense: acute pain; acute relief. |
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adapt
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a·dapt ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-dpt)
v. a·dapt·ed, a·dapt·ing, a·dapts v. tr. To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation. |
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adept
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a·dept ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-dpt)
adj. Very skilled. See Synonyms at proficient. |
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adjourn
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ad·journ ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-jûrn)
v. ad·journed, ad·journ·ing, ad·journs v. tr. To suspend until a later stated time. |
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adversary
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ad·ver·sar·y ( P ) Pronunciation Key (dvr-sr)
n. pl. ad·ver·sar·ies An opponent; an enemy. Adversary The Devil; Satan. Often used with the. |
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advisable
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ad·vis·a·ble ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-vz-bl)
adj. Worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent. |
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advise
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ad·vise ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-vz)
v. ad·vised, ad·vis·ing, ad·vis·es v. tr. To offer advice to; counsel. To recommend; suggest: advised patience. Usage Problem. To inform; notify. |
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affirm
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af·firm ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-fûrm)
v. af·firmed, af·firm·ing, af·firms v. tr. To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true. To support or uphold the validity of; confirm. |
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aggression
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ag·gres·sion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-grshn)
n. The act of initiating hostilities or invasion. The practice or habit of launching attacks. Hostile or destructive behavior or actions. |
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alias
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a·li·as ( P ) Pronunciation Key (l-s, lys)
n. An assumed name: The swindler worked under various aliases. Electronics. A false signal in telecommunication links from beats between signal frequency and sampling frequency. |
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allegiance
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al·le·giance ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-ljns)
n. Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause. See Synonyms at fidelity. The obligations of a vassal to a lord. |
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alliance
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al·li·ance ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-lns)
n. A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes: an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill. A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship. A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie: the shifting alliances within a large family. Close similarity in nature or type; affinity: the ancient alliance between mathematics and music. The act of becoming allied or the condition of being allied: the church, acting in alliance with community groups. |
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allow
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al·low ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-lou)
v. al·lowed, al·low·ing, al·lows v. tr. To let do or happen; permit: We allow smoking only in restricted areas. To permit the presence of: No pets are allowed inside. To permit to have: allow oneself a little treat. To make provision for; assign: The schedule allows time for a coffee break. To plan for in case of need: allow two inches in the fabric for shrinkage. To grant as a discount or in exchange: allowed me 20 dollars on my old typewriter. Chiefly Southern & Midland U.S. To admit; concede: I allowed he was right. To think; suppose: “We allow he's straight” (American Speech). To assert; declare: Mother allowed that we'd better come in for dinner. |
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ally
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al·ly ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-l, l)
v. al·lied, al·ly·ing, al·lies v. tr. To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II. To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage. |
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amend
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a·mend ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-mnd)
v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends v. tr. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive. To remove the faults or errors in; correct. See Synonyms at correct. To alter (a legislative measure, for example) formally by adding, deleting, or rephrasing. To enrich (soil), especially by mixing in organic matter or sand. |
