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abase
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To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade
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abbess
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The lady superior of a nunnery
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abbey
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The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns.
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abbot
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The superior of a community of monks
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abdicate
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To give up (royal power or the like).
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abdomen
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In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly.
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abdominal
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Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen.
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abduction
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A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally
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abed
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In bed; on a bed
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aberration
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Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course
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abet
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To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense).
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abeyance
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A state of suspension or temporary inaction.
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aborrhence
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The act of detesting extremely
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abhorrent
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Very repugnant; hateful.
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abidance
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An abiding
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abject
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Sunk to a low condition.
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abjure
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To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath
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able-bodied
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Competent for physical service
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ablution
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A washing or cleansing, especially of the body.
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abnegate
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To renounce (a right or privilege).
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abnormal
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Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard
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abominable
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Very hateful
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abominate
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v. To hate violently
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abomination n
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A very detestable act or practice.
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aboriginal adj
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Primitive; unsophisticated
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aborigines n
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The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country
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aboveboard adv. & adj
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Without concealment, fraud, or trickery
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abrade v.
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To wear away the surface or some part of by friction
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abrasion n.
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That which is rubbed off.
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abridge v
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To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles
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abridgment n.
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A condensed form as of a book or play.
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abrogate v.
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To abolish, repeal
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abrupt adj
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Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break.
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abscess n.
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A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body
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abscission n.
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The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation
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abscond v.
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To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest
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absence n.
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The fact of not being present or available
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absent-minded adj
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Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business
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absolution n
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Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses
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absolve v.
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To free from sin or its penalties
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absorb v
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To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water.
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absorption n
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The act or process of absorbing
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abstain v
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To keep oneself back (from doing or using something).
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abstemious adj
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Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.
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abstinence n
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Self denial
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abstruse adj
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Dealing with matters difficult to be understood
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absurd adj
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Inconsistent with reason or common sense
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abundant adj.
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Plentiful
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abusive adj
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Employing harsh words or ill treatment
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abut v
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To touch at the end or boundary line
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abyss n
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Bottomless gulf
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academic adj
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Of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university.
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academician n
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A member of an academy of literature, art, or science.
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academy n.
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Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught
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accede v
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to agree
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accelerate v
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To move faster.
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accept v.
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To take when offered.
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access n.
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A way of approach or entrance; passage.
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accessible adj
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Approachable.
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accession n.
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Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government.
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accessory n
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A person or thing that aids the principal agent.
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acclaim v.
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To utter with a shout
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accommodate v.
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To furnish something as a kindness or favor.
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accompaniment n.
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A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading par
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accompanist n.
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One who or that which accompanies.
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accompany v
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To go with, or be associated with, as a companion
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accomplice n
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An associate in wrong-doing
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accomplish v
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To bring to pass.
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accordion n.
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A portable free-reed musical instrument
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accost v.
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To speak to
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account n
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A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions.
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accouter v
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To dress.
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accredit v.
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To give credit or authority to.
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accumulate v.
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To become greater in quantity or number
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accuracy n
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Exactness
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accurate adj
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Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard
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accursed adj
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Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune
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accusation n.
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A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error
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accusatory adj
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Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation
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accuse v
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To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error
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accustom v.
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To make familiar by use
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acerbity n.
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Sourness, with bitterness and astringency
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acetate n
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A salt of acetic acid
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acetic adj
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Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vinegar
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ache v.
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To be in pain or distress
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Achillean adj
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Invulnerable
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achromatic adj
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Colorless,
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acid n
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A sour substance.
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acidify v
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To change into acid.
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acknowledge v.
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To recognize; to admit the genuineness or validity of.
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acknowledgment n
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Recognition
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acme n
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The highest point, or summit.
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acoustic adj.
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Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing
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acquaint v.
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To make familiar or conversant
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acquiesce v
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To comply; submit.
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acquiescence n.
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Passive consent.
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acquire v
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To get as one's own
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acquisition n
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Anything gained, or made one's own, usually by effort or labor
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acquit v
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To free or clear, as from accusation.
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acquittal n
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A discharge from accusation by judicial action
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acquittance n
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Release or discharge from indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility.
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acreage n.
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Quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land
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acrid adj
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Harshly pungent or bitter
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acrimonious adj
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Full of bitterness
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acrimony n.
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Sharpness or bitterness of speech or temper
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actionable adj
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Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words
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actuality n
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Any reality
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actuary n
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An officer, as of an insurance company, who calculates and states the risks and premiums
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actuate v.
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To move or incite to action.
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acumen n
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Quickness of intellectual insight, or discernment; keenness of discrimination.
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