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Abject |
( of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant , and degrading |
They have abject poverty. |
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Acquiesce |
To accept something reluctantly but without protest. |
Sara acquiesced in her decision. |
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Acrimonious |
(Typically of a speech or debate) angry and bitter |
An acrimonious debate about wages was going on. |
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Ad nauseam |
Referring to something that has been done or repeated so often it has become annoying or tiresome |
The inherent risks of nuclear power have been debated as nauseam |
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Affable |
Friendly, good- natured, or easy to talk to |
She was an affable companion. |
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Alma mater |
The school, college, or university that one once attended. |
That is my alma mater. |
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Alpha and Omega |
The beginning and the end. |
Jesus was the alpha and the omega. |
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Apathy |
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
He had apathy towards the class so he did not pass. |
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Aesthetic |
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. |
The pictures are very aesthetically pleasing. |
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Avaricious |
Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth and material gain. |
That was a corrupt and avaricious government. |
