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A Capella ah kuh-pel-uh
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without instrumental accompaniment. |
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A la cart |
with a separate price for each dish offered on the menu |
dinner à la carte.
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A priori [ey pree-awr-ee,] |
not based on prior study or examination; nonanalytic |
an a priori judgment.
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Aback |
toward the back. (adverb) Unexpected, surprised (idiom) |
I was taken aback by his harsh criticism. (idiom)
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Abacus |
Counting device a slab forming the top of the capital of a column. |
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Abandon |
to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert: |
to abandon one's farm; to abandon a child; to abandon a sinking ship.
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Abase |
1.to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation;humble; degrade.2.Archaic. to lower; put or bring down: |
He abased his head.
The Lieutenant was abased to fireman. |
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Abash |
to destroy the self-confidence, poise, or self-possession of; disconcert;make ashamed or embarrassed: |
to abash someone by sneering.
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Abate |
to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish:to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm. |
to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.
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Abatement |
1.the act or state of abating or the state of being abated; reduction;decrease; alleviation; mitigation.2.suppression or termination |
abatement of a nuisance; noise abatement.
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Abbey |
the group of buildings comprising such a monastery or convent |
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Abbreviate |
to reduce (anything) in length, duration, etc.; make briefer |
to abbreviate a speech.
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Abdicate |
to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner |
The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate.
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Abdomen |
the part of the body of a mammal between the thorax and the pelvis; belly. |
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Abduct |
to carry off or lead away (a person) illegally and in secret or by force,especially to kidnap. |
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Aberrant |
deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type; exceptional;abnormal.
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Abet |
to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually inwrongdoing
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to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
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Abeyance |
temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension |
Let's hold that problem in abeyance for a while.
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Abhor |
to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe;abominate.
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Abide |
to remain; continue; stay
to wait for; await: to put up with; tolerate; stand: |
Abide with me.
to abide the coming of the Lord. I can't abide dishonesty! |
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Abject |
utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched contemptible; despicable; base-spirited
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abject poverty
an abject coward |
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Abjure |
to renounce, repudiate, or retract, especially with formal solemnity;recant |
to abjure one's errors
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ablate
[a-bleyt] |
to remove or dissipate by melting, vaporization, erosion, etc.
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to ablate a metal surface with intense heat.
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Ablution [uh-bloo-shuh n] |
a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual.
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Abode |
a place in which a person resides; residence; dwelling; habitation;home. |
Welcome to my abode. |
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Abolish |
to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void
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to abolish slavery
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Abominable {uh-bom-uh-nuh-buh l } |
repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome
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an abominable crime.
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Aboriginal |
original or earliest known; native; indigenous
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the aboriginal people of Tahiti.
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Abortive |
failing to succeed; unsuccessful
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an abortive rebellion; an abortive scheme.
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Abound
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to occur or exist in great quantities or numbers
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a stream in which trout abound.
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Abreast |
side by side and facing the same way.
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"the path was wide enough for two people to walk abreast"
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Abridge |
shorten (a book, movie, speech, or other text) without losing the sense.
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"the cassettes have been abridged from the original stories"
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Abroad |
1. in or to a foreign country or countries. 2. in different directions; over a wide area."millions of seeds are annually scattered abroad" |
1. "we usually go abroad for a week in May"
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Abrogate |
repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).
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"a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike"
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Abrupt |
1. sudden and unexpected. 2. brief to the point of rudeness; curt. |
1. "I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject"
2. "you were rather abrupt with that young man" |
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Abscess |
a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.
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An abscess formed on his thumb because he left a splinter in. |
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Abscond |
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft.
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"she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars"
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Absolve |
set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
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"the pardon absolved them of any crimes"
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Abstain |
1. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
2. formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion. |
1. "most pregnant women abstain from drinking alcohol" 2. "forty-one voted with the opposition, and some sixty more abstained" |
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Abstract |
1. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
2. a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech. |
1. "abstract concepts such as love or beauty" 2. "an abstract of his inaugural address" |
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Abstruse |
difficult to understand; obscure.
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"an abstruse philosophical inquiry"
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Abut |
1. (of an area of land or a building) be next to or have a common boundary with.
2. touch or lean upon. |
1. "gardens abutting Prescott Street" 2. "masonry may crumble where a roof abuts it" |
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Abysmal
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1. extremely bad; appalling.
2. Very Deep |
1. "the quality of her work is abysmal" |
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Abyss |
a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
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"a rope led down into the dark abyss"
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Academy |
a place of study or training in a special field.
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"The fire academy"
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Accede |
1. assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
2. assume an office or position. |
1. "the authorities did not accede to the strikers' demands" 2. "he acceded to the post of director in September" |
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Accentuate |
make more noticeable or prominent.
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"his jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch"
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Accession |
1. the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power, typically that of monarch or president.
2. record the addition of (a new item) to a library, museum, or other collection. |
"the queen's accession to the throne"
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Accessory |
1. a thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive
2. someone who gives assistance to the perpetrator of a crime, without directly committing it, sometimes without being present. |
1. "a range of bathroom accessories"
2. "she was charged as an accessory to murder" |
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Acclaim |
enthusiastic and public praise.
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"she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy"
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Acclimate |
become accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions.
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"it will take a few days to get acclimated to the altitude"
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Acclivity |
An upward slope |
so gradual is its acclivity that the summit can easily be reached by a man on horseback.
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Accolade |
an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.
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The Medal of Honor is the highest accolade a soldier can win.
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Accommodate |
1. (of physical space, especially a building) provide lodging or sufficient space for.
2. fit in with the wishes or needs of. |
1. "the cabins accommodate up to 6 people"
2. "any language must accommodate new concepts" |
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Accomplice |
a person who helps another commit a crime.
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Joe was charged as an accomplice to the bank robbery |
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Accord |
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
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"the powers accorded to the head of state"
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Accost |
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
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"reporters accosted him in the street"
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Accouter |
clothe or equip, typically in something noticeable or impressive.
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The doctor, fully accoutered, walked to the door.
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Accredit |
(of a person, organization, or course of study) officially recognized or authorized.
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"Joe is an accredited investor"
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Accrete |
grow by gradual accumulation or coalescence.
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"ice that had accreted grotesquely into stalactites"
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Accrue |
1. (of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
2. accumulate or receive (such payments or benefits). |
1. "financial benefits will accrue from restructuring"
2. "interest is added to the account as it accrues" |
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Accumulate |
gradually gather, acquire, or build up.
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"her goal was to accumulate a huge fortune"
"the toxin accumulated in their bodies" |
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Acerbic |
(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
tasting sour or bitter. |
"his acerbic wit"
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Acme |
the point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful.
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"physics is the acme of scientific knowledge"
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Acolyte |
a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession.
an assistant or follower. |
It is the duty of acolytes to carry the candlesticks, to light the lamps of the church, to administer wine and water for the Eucharist.
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Acoustic |
1. relating to sound or the sense of hearing.
2. (of popular music or musical instruments) not having electrical amplification. |
1. "dogs have a much greater acoustic range than humans"
2. She plays the acoustic guitar |
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Acquaint |
make someone aware of or familiar with.
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"new staff should be acquainted with fire exit routes"
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Acquaintance
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1. a person's knowledge or experience of something.
2. a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend. |
1. "the students had little acquaintance with the language"
2. "a business acquaintance" |
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Acquiesce |
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
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"Sara acquiesced in his decision"
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Acquit |
1. free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
2. conduct oneself or perform in a specified way. |
1. "she was acquitted on all counts" 2. "all the young women in the contest acquitted themselves well" |