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3.10.GRE.a
3.10.GRE.a
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03/10/2009
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attrition
 Definition
gradual decrease in numbers; reduction
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audacious
 Definition
daring; bold
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audit
 Definition
examination of accounts
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augment
 Definition
increase; add to
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augury
 Definition
omen; prophecy; a sign
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august
 Definition
impressive; majestic
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aureole (ar-ee-ahl)
 Definition
sun's corona; halo
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auroral
 Definition
pertaining to aurora borealis; northern lights
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auspicious
 Definition
favoring success
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*austere
 Definition
forbiddingy stern; simple and unornamented
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authenticate
 Definition
prove genuine
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authoritarian
 Definition
complete domincance over another's will with no room for individual freedom
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authoritative
 Definition
wielding authority; commanding
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autocratic
 Definition
having power; dictatorial
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automaton
 Definition
mechanism that immitates actions of humans; a robot
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autopsy
 Definition
examination of a dead body; postmortem
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auxiliary
 Definition
offering or providing help
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avarice
 Definition
greediness for wealth
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aver (uh-ver)
 Definition
assert confidently or declare
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averse
 Definition
reluctant; disinclined
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aversion
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firm dislike
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avert
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prevent; turn away
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aviary
 Definition
enclosure for birds
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avid
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dedicated; eager for
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avocation
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secondary or minor occupation
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avow
 Definition
declare openly
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avuncular
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like an uncle
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awe
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solemn wonder
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awl
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pointed tool used for piercing
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awry
 Definition
distorted; crooked
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