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20 Cards in this Set
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a capella
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singing without musical accompaniment
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accede
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to give one's consent
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accentuate
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to intensify, accent, emphasize
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accolade
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a mark of acknowledgement or expression of praise
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accord
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formal reaching of agreement
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accrue
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to accumulate or grow
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acculturation
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alteration of one culture traceable to interaction with another
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acquiescence
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the act of passive agreement or assent without objection
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acrid
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biting or harsh in odor or taste
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acrimonious
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mean-spirited, bitter, or ill-natured
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acrophobia
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fear of heights
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acumen
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keenness of judgement
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acute
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sharp, shrewd, or severe
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adage
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a short proverb or saying
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adamant
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unwilling to submit, stubborn
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addendum
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something additional, an item to be added on
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adduce
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to cite as an example or justification
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adept
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proficient, expert, highly skilled
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adherent
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someone who adheres to an opinion
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ad hoc
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for a specific purpose or end
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