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abound
to be large in number
TERM 2
absteimious
DEFINITION 2
moderate or sparing or eating in drinking
TERM 3
abut
DEFINITION 3
to touch; rest on or againstin a debate
TERM 4
accretion
DEFINITION 4
an increase; an addition
TERM 5
addled
DEFINITION 5
confused
adduce
to give an example in proving something
TERM 7
adventitious
DEFINITION 7
accidental, non-essential
TERM 8
aegis
DEFINITION 8
shield, protection, sponsorship
TERM 9
agape
DEFINITION 9
open mouthed and surprised
TERM 10
agoraphobia
DEFINITION 10
fear of large spaces
alluvial
pertaining to a deposit of sand formed by flowing water
TERM 17
ambrosial
DEFINITION 17
pleasing to the taste or smell
TERM 18
ambuscade
DEFINITION 18
hidden or secret attack
TERM 19
anent
DEFINITION 19
regarding; concerning
TERM 20
animadversion
DEFINITION 20
criticism; comment that opposes
anneal
to heat and then cool; to toughen
TERM 22
anon
DEFINITION 22
soon
TERM 23
anoxia
DEFINITION 23
lack of oxygen
TERM 24
antedilvian
DEFINITION 24
old-fashion
TERM 25
anteroom
DEFINITION 25
lobby or waiting room
apoplexy
sudden loss of consciousness, paralysis
TERM 32
apogee
DEFINITION 32
furthest point way from the earth
TERM 33
apocryphal
DEFINITION 33
doubtful, not authentic
TERM 34
aplomb
DEFINITION 34
self-confidence, poise
TERM 35
apiary
DEFINITION 35
a place where bees are kept
apposite
appropriate
TERM 37
approbation
DEFINITION 37
approval
TERM 38
appurtenance
DEFINITION 38
something added to another more important thing
TERM 39
apropos
DEFINITION 39
relevant; appropriate; fitting
TERM 40
aquiline
DEFINITION 40
like an eagle, curved or hooked
askance
sidewise, suspiciously
TERM 47
asperity
DEFINITION 47
harshness, roughness
TERM 48
assay
DEFINITION 48
test, try
TERM 49
assiduity
DEFINITION 49
diligence, care
TERM 50
attenuated
DEFINITION 50
decreased, weakened
atavistic
going back to behavior found in a remote ancestor
TERM 52
astringent
DEFINITION 52
substance that contracts blood vessels or shrinks tissues
