| Term | Definition |
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Accentuate |
to emphasize |
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accessible |
easy to reach or to approach |
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absolve |
to forgive; to free from guilt |
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accommodate |
to give consideration to |
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advantageous |
giving an advantage |
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adversary |
one who opposes or resists |
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anthology |
a collection of selected literary pieces |
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aesthete |
person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty |
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aerate |
to supply with air |
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antidote |
something that relieves or counteracts |
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apathetic |
showing little or no emotion |
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archaic |
characteristic of an earlier time |
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archetypal |
characteristic of the original model or perfect example |
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augment |
to make greater |
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appalling |
inspiring dismay or disgust |
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appraise |
to evaluate the worth of |
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authoritarian |
favoring absolute obedience to authority |
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avian |
relating to birds |
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awe |
emotion combining dread and wonder |