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English
10th Grade
12/07/2011

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Affinity
Definition
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something
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Aggrandizement
Definition
increase the power, status, or wealth of
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Alienate
Definition
cause someone to feel isolated or estranged
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Alleviate
Definition
make pain or suffering less severe
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Aloof
Definition
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
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Altruistic
Definition
the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well being of others; charitable
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Ambiguous
Definition
open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning; doubtful or uncertain
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Ambivalence
Definition
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone; having conflicting attitudes
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