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19 Cards in this Set
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anachronism
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n. someone or something misplaced in time
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analgesic
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adj. causing insensitivity to pain
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anathema
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n. solemn curse
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ancillary
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adj. serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary
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animadversion
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n. critical remark
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animus
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n. a hostile feeling or intent
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annals
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n. records, history
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anneal
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v. reduce brittleness and improve toughness by heating and cooling
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anodyne
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n. drug that relieves pain; opiate
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antediluvian
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adj. antiquated; extremely ancient
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anthropoid
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adj. manlike
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antipathy
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n. aversion; dislike
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aphasia
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n. loss of speech due to injury or illness
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aphorism
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n. pithy maxim or saying
An aphorism is usually philosophic or scientific, as compared to an adage, which is usually more homely and concrete. i.e. "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" = aphorism |
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apiary
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n. a place where bees are kept
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apocryphal
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adj. untrue; made up
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apogee
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n. highest point
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apologist
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n. one who writes in defense of a cause or institution
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apostate
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n. one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs
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