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07/09/2012

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aberrant
Definition
deviating from normal or correct (adj.)
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abscond
Definition
to leave secretly and hide, often to avoid the law (v.)
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advocate
Definition
to speak, plead, or argue for a cause, or in another’s behalf. (n) -- one who advocates (v.)
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aggrandize
Definition
to make greater, to increase, thus, to exaggerate. (v.)
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amalgamate
Definition
to unite or mix. (n) --amalgamation
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ambiguous
Definition
vague; subject to more than one interpretation (adj.)
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ambrosial
Definition
adj: extremely pleasing to the senses, divine (as related to the gods) or delicious (n: ambrosia)
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anachronism
Definition
noun: a person or artifact appearing after its own time or out of chronological order (adj: anachronistic)
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anomalous
Definition
adj: peculiar; unique, contrary to the norm (n: anomaly)
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antediluvian
Definition
adj: ancient; outmoded; (literally, before the flood)
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antipathy
Definition
noun: hostility toward, objection, or aversion to
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arbitrate
Definition
verb: to settle a dispute by impulse (n: arbitration)
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assuage
Definition
verb: to make less severe; to appease or satisfy
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attenuate
Definition
verb: weaken (adj: attenuated)
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audacious
Definition
adj: extremely bold; fearless, especially said of human behavior (n: audacity)
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aver
Definition
verb: to declare
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