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Absolve
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To pardon free of blame
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The father confessor absolved him of his sins. Absolution, N.
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Absorb
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Involve fully soak up
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The researchers were completely absorbed in observing how much liquid the synthesized fabric could absorb.
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Abstract
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Theoretical not concrete non representational
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To him hunger was an abstract concept; he never missed a meal.
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Accommodate
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To oblige or help someone adjust into harmony adapt
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Accommodations were made for the homeless people.
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Acknowledgment
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Recognition admission expression of application
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Show acknowledgment if someone is talking to you.
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Acrimony
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Harshness in speech or nature bitterness
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Bobby-Joe spoke of his teacher with acrimony undimmed by time.
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Adapt
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Alter modify
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Darwin's theory of evolution explains how animals adapted to their environment.
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Adverse
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Unfavorable negative hostile
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Adverse circumstances forced him to close His business.
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Aesthetic
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Artistic dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful
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The beauty of Tiffany’s stained glass appealed to Alliance’s aesthetic sense
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Aggressor
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Attacker
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The aggressor was determined by the debate.
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Alienate
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Make hostile separate
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Never alienate yourself from the world.
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Alleviate
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To relive
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This medicine should alleviate the pain.
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Altruistic
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Unselfishly generous concerned for others
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In an altruistic act he volunteered to sponsor the homeless feeding group.
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Ambiguous
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Unclear or doubtful in meaning
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His ambiguous instruction lead to many mistakes on the test.
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Ambivalence
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The state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
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She was confused by the ambivalence of her feelings.
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Amenable
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Willing to agree readily managed
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She was such an amenable person that I felt sure she would agree to take notes for me if I had t miss class
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Ample
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Abundant
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The burglar had ample opportunity to dispose of his loot before the police got a hold of him.
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Antagonism
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Hostility active resistance opposition
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Tim showed his antagonism towards Tina's new boyfriend by sneering at Jim's Harvard accent and button down shirts.
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Antiquated
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Old-fashioned obsolete out of date
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Philip had grown accustom to using word processors that he thought typewriters were too antiquated for him to use
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Apathy
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Lack of caring indifference
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A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of the people who did not bother to vote
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Apprentice
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Novice learning a trade from a skilled worker
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As a child, Pip had beloved it would be wonderful to work as Joe's apprentice; now he hated his apprenticeship and scorned the blacksmith's trade
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Appropriate
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Proper fitting suitable
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Ben spent hours looking for a suit that would be appropriate to wear at a summer wedding
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Aristocracy
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Hereditary nobility privileged class
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In America we have mixed feelings about hereditary aristocracy: we say all men are created equal, but we describe particularly outstanding people as natural aristocrats
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Arrogance
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Pride haughtiness
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The members of the middle class resented the nobility for their arrogance
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Assert
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State with confidence insist on one's rights
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Katy asserted that, if only Yoko asserted herself. People would not take advantage of her
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Assumption
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Something taken for grantedTaking over or taking possession of
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The young princess made a foolish assumption that the regret would not object to her assumption of power
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Assurance
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Promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence
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When Tyrone gave Alec his assurance rehearsals were going well, he spoke with such assurance that Alec felt relieved
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Authentic
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Genuine
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The art expert was able to distinguish the authentic Van Gogh painting form the copy the forger had made
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Aversion
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Firm dislike
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Their mutual aversion was so great that they refused to speak to each other
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Beneficial
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HelpfulUseful
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In later years Scrooge saw to it that Tim received the best of medical care, which was beneficial to the child's health
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Censor
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Overseer of morals a person that reads documents and removes any inappropriate remarks
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In times of war censors read letters of solders to make sure military secrets are not being given away
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Chronicle
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Report record in chronological order
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The gossip columnist was paid to chronicle the latest escapes of the socially prominent celebrities.
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Circumspect
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Prudent cautious
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A person who looks both ways before crossing a road is circumspect.
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Cite
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Quote refer to commend
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Because Virginia could cite so many biblical passages from memory her pastor cited her for her studio ness.
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Cliché
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A phrase where meaning is dulled by reputation
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Good writers avoid common clichés (faster than a bullet)(stubborn as a mule)
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coalesce
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combine fuse
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The brooks coalesce from one large river.
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Commend
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Praise cite approvingly entrust
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Her teacher commended Latifa for her efforts to improve her vocabulary
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Comparable
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Similar
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People whose jobs are comparable in difficulty should receive the same pay
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compassion
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Deep sympathy
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His compassion for running lead Joe to many victories.
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Captivate
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Charm fascinate
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The shiny purple and black Navora bike captivated Dhiren's attention.
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Benevolent
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GenerousCharitable
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Scrooge was completely transformed from the grasping miser; indeed, his newly benevolent nature prevented him from refusing any beggar who approached him
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Benign
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Kindly; favorable; not malignant
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A gentle soul, the old man was well liked because of his benign attitude toward friend and stranger alike.
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Betray
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Be unfaithful Reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly)
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The spy betrayed his country by selling military secrets to the enemy. The he was taken in for questioning, the tightness of his lips betrayed his fear of getting caught
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Bias
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prejudice
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because the judge played golg regularly with the district attorney, we feared their friendship might bias him in the prosecution's favor
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boycott
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refrain from buying or using
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in an effort to stop grape growers from using pesticides that harmed the farmworker's health, Chavez called for the consumers to boycott grapes
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brittle
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Easily brokenDifficult
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My employer's brittle personality made it difficult for me to get along with her
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Candor
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Frankness
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Absolute candor is not always the best policy: consider how you would feel if your roommates were totally frank about the way you look the first thing in the morning.
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Compliance
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Readiness to yield fulfilling all requirements
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When I give an order I expect compliance not defiance.
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Component
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Ingredient
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I wish all if the components in my sterol were working the same.
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Compromise
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To adjust by making mutual concessions endanger the interest or reputation of
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Sometimes the presence of a neutral party can help adversaries compromise their differences. Unfortunately, your presence at the scene of the dispute compromises our claim to neutrality in this matter.
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Compulsion
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Coercion state of being compiled irritable impulse
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Unlike many of he contemporaries, Maria Montessori did not believe in a teacher's using physical compulsion to force a child to obey.
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condemnation
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strong censure or disoproval
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Hearing the tone of condemnation in teh masters voice, the puppy knew he had been a bad dog.
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confine
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shut in
restrict |
the terrorists had confined their prrisonner in a small room. however they had chained hin to the wall or done anyting elses to confine his movments further.
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confirm
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corrobate
verify support |
i have several witnesse that can confirm what happend on my account.
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conformity
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harmony
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congenial
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pleasant frienly
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