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Manu K. (United States of America)
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  1. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  2. abase
    cause to feel shame
  3. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  4. abashed
    feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
  5. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  6. abbess
    the superior of a group of nuns
  7. abbey
    a church or building associated with a monastery or convent
  8. abbot
    the superior of a community of monks
  9. abbreviate
    shorten
  10. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  11. abdomen
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  12. abdominal
    relating to or near the middle region of the body
  13. abduct
    take away to an undisclosed location against their will
  14. abduction
    the criminal act of carrying someone away by force
  15. abed
    in bed
  16. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  17. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  18. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  19. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  20. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  21. abhorrence
    hate coupled with disgust
  22. abhorrent
    offensive to the mind
  23. abidance
    the act of dwelling in a place
  24. abide
    dwell
  25. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  26. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  27. able-bodied
    having a strong healthy body
  28. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  29. abnegate
    deny or renounce
  30. abnegation
    the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
  31. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  32. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  33. abolish
    do away with
  34. abolitionist
    a reformer who favors putting an end to slavery
  35. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  36. abominate
    find repugnant
  37. abomination
    hate coupled with disgust
  38. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  39. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  40. abort
    terminate before completion
  41. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  42. abound
    exist in large quantities
  43. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  44. abrade
    rub hard or scrub
  45. abrasion
    erosion by friction
  46. abrasive
    causing irritation or erosion by friction
  47. abrasiveness
    the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
  48. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  49. abridgment
    a shortened version of a longer work
  50. abrogate
    revoke formally
  51. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  52. abscess
    a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
  53. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  54. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  55. absence
    the state of being not present
  56. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  57. absolution
    the act of being formally forgiven
  58. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  59. absorb
    take in a liquid
  60. absorption
    a process in which one substance permeates another
  61. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  62. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  63. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  64. abstinent
    self-restraining
  65. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  66. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  67. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
  68. abundant
    present in great quantity
  69. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  70. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  71. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  72. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  73. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  74. academician
    an educator who works at a college or university
  75. academy
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
  76. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  77. accelerate
    move faster
  78. accentuate
    stress or single out as important
  79. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
  80. access
    the right to enter
  81. accessible
    capable of being reached
  82. accession
    the act of attaining a new office or right or position
  83. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  84. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  85. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  86. acclimatize
    get used to a certain environment
  87. acclivity
    an upward slope or grade, as in a road
  88. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  89. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  90. accommodating
    obliging; willing to do favors
  91. accompaniment
    a musical part that supports other musical parts
  92. accompanist
    a person who provides musical accompaniment
  93. accompany
    go or travel along with
  94. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  95. accomplish
    achieve with effort
  96. accord
    concurrence of opinion
  97. accordion
    a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument
  98. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  99. account
    a record or narrative description of past events
  100. accouter
    provide with military equipment
  101. accouterment
    clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
  102. accoutre
    provide with military equipment
  103. accoutrement
    accessory or supplementary item of clothing
  104. accredit
    grant credentials to
  105. accrete
    grow, accumulate, or fuse together
  106. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  107. accrue
    grow by addition
  108. accumulate
    get or gather together
  109. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
  110. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
  111. accursed
    under or as if under an evil spell
  112. accusation
    an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offense
  113. accusatory
    containing or expressing blame
  114. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  115. accustom
    familiarize psychologically or physically
  116. acerb
    sour or bitter in taste
  117. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  118. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  119. acetate
    a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
  120. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  121. ache
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
  122. achromatic
    having no hue
  123. acid
    a sour water-soluble compound with a pH of less than 7
  124. acidify
    turn acidic
  125. acidulous
    being sour to the taste
  126. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  127. acknowledgment
    the state or quality of being recognized
  128. acme
    the highest point of something
  129. acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands
  130. acolyte
    a devoted follower or assistant
  131. acoustic
    relating to the study of the physical properties of sound
  132. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  133. acquaint
    cause to come to know personally
  134. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  135. acquiescence
    agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
  136. acquiescent
    willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another
  137. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  138. acquisition
    something gained
  139. acquisitive
    eager to attain and possess material possessions
  140. acquit
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  141. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  142. acquittance
    a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
  143. acreage
    an area of ground used for some particular purpose
  144. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  145. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  146. acrimony
    a rough and bitter manner
  147. acronym
    a word formed from the initial letters of several words
  148. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  149. act
    behave in a certain manner
  150. actionable
    affording grounds for legal action
  151. actuality
    the state of being real or true
  152. actuarial
    relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums
  153. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  154. actuate
    put in motion
  155. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  156. acuity
    sharpness of vision
  157. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  158. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  159. acuteness
    the quality of having a sharp edge or point
  160. ad lib
    without advance preparation
  161. ad-lib
    perform without preparation
  162. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  163. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  164. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  165. adapted
    changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
  166. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  167. addiction
    being dependent on something habit-forming
  168. addle
    mix up or confuse
  169. addled
    confused and vague; used especially of thinking
  170. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  171. adduce
    advance evidence for
  172. adenine
    purine base found in DNA and RNA
  173. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  174. adhere
    stick to firmly
  175. adherence
    the property or act of sticking together
  176. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  177. adhesion
    the property of sticking together
  178. adieu
    a farewell remark
  179. adipose
    composed of animal fat
  180. adjacency
    the attribute of being so near as to be touching
  181. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  182. adjourn
    close at the end of a session
  183. adjudge
    declare to be
  184. adjudicate
    hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
  185. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  186. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  187. adjure
    command solemnly
  188. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  189. administrator
    someone who manages a government agency or department
  190. admissible
    deserving to be accepted or allowed
  191. admittance
    the act of admitting someone to enter
  192. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  193. admonition
    a firm rebuke
  194. ado
    a great deal of fuss, concern, or commotion
  195. adonis
    a handsome young man
  196. adoration
    the act of admiring strongly
  197. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  198. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  199. adroitness
    skillful performance or ability without difficulty
  200. adulate
    flatter in an obsequious manner
  201. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  202. adulterant
    a substance that makes something less effective or unsafe
  203. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  204. adumbrate
    describe roughly or give the main points or summary of
  205. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
  206. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  207. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  208. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  209. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  210. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  211. advertiser
    someone whose business is advertising
  212. advisory
    an announcement that usually warns the public of some threat
  213. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  214. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  215. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  216. aeon
    the longest division of geological time
  217. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  218. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  219. aeronaut
    someone who operates an aircraft
  220. aeronautics
    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
  221. aesthete
    one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art
  222. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  223. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  224. affect
    have an influence upon
  225. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  226. affected
    influenced
  227. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  228. affiliate
    join in a social or business relationship
  229. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  230. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  231. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
  232. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  233. affirmative
    giving assent
  234. affix
    attach to
  235. affixed
    firmly attached
  236. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  237. affluence
    abundant wealth
  238. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  239. affray
    a noisy fight
  240. affright
    cause fear in
  241. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  242. afoot
    on foot; walking
  243. aforesaid
    being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
  244. afresh
    again, but in a new or different way
  245. afterlife
    life after death
  246. afterthought
    an addition that was not included in the original plan
  247. agape
    with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  248. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  249. agglomerate
    form into one cluster
  250. agglomeration
    the act of collecting in a mass
  251. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  252. aggravate
    make worse
  253. aggravation
    action that makes a problem or a disease worse
  254. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  255. aggress
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
  256. aggression
    a disposition to behave forcefully and energetically
  257. aggressor
    someone who attacks
  258. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  259. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  260. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  261. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  262. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
  263. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  264. agitation
    a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
  265. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  266. agog
    highly excited
  267. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  268. agriculture
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
  269. ague
    chills and fever that are symptomatic of malaria
  270. aide-de-camp
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  271. ailing
    somewhat ill or prone to illness
  272. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  273. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  274. aisle
    a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
  275. akin
    related by blood
  276. alabaster
    a fine-textured white gypsum used for carving
  277. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  278. albatross
    a large web-footed bird noted for powerful gliding flight
  279. albino
    a person who lacks pigment and has pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
  280. album
    a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes
  281. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  282. alcohol
    a volatile compound made by distillation
  283. alcoholism
    habitual intoxication
  284. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  285. alder
    north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
  286. alderman
    a member of a city or town government
  287. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  288. alibi
    proof that someone accused of a crime could not have done it
  289. alien
    from another place or part of the world
  290. alienable
    transferable to another owner
  291. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  292. alienated
    caused to be unloved
  293. alienation
    the act of causing someone to become unfriendly or hostile
  294. aliment
    a source of food or nourishment
  295. alimentary
    of or providing nourishment
  296. alimony
    support paid by one spouse to another after separation
  297. alkali
    any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
  298. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  299. allegation
    a formal accusation against somebody
  300. allege
    report or maintain
  301. alleged
    doubtful or suspect
  302. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  303. allegory
    a short moral story
  304. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  305. alley
    a narrow street with walls on both sides
  306. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  307. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  308. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  309. allot
    give out
  310. allotment
    distribution according to a plan
  311. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  312. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  313. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  314. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
  315. alluvial
    relating to deposits carried by rushing streams
  316. alluvion
    gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment
  317. ally
    a friendly nation
  318. almanac
    an annual publication arranged according to the calendar
  319. alms
    money or goods contributed to the poor
  320. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  321. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  322. altar
    a raised structure on which sacrifices to a god are made
  323. alter
    cause to change; make different
  324. alteration
    the act of revising
  325. altercate
    have a disagreement over something
  326. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  327. alternate
    go back and forth
  328. alternative
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  329. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
  330. alto
    the lowest female singing voice
  331. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  332. altruist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  333. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  334. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  335. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  336. amanuensis
    someone skilled in the transcription of speech
  337. amass
    collect or gather
  338. amateur
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
  339. amatory
    expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
  340. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  341. ambiance
    the atmosphere of an environment
  342. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  343. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  344. ambient
    completely enveloping
  345. ambiguity
    unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
  346. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  347. ambiguously
    in an ambiguous manner
  348. ambit
    an area in which something operates or has power or control
  349. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
  350. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  351. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  352. amble
    walk leisurely
  353. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  354. ambrosial
    worthy of the gods
  355. ambulance
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
  356. ambulate
    walk about or move from one place to another
  357. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  358. ambuscade
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  359. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  360. ameliorate
    make better
  361. ameliorating
    tending to ameliorate
  362. amelioration
    the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
  363. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  364. amend
    make revisions to
  365. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  366. amenity
    something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience
  367. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  368. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  369. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  370. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  371. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  372. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  373. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  374. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  375. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  376. amortize
    pay off a debt by making periodic payments
  377. amour
    a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
  378. ampere
    the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  379. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  380. amphibious
    relating to vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
  381. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  382. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  383. amplify
    increase the volume of
  384. amplitude
    greatness of magnitude
  385. amply
    sufficiently; more than adequately
  386. amputate
    remove surgically
  387. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  388. amusement
    an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
  389. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  390. anachronistic
    chronologically misplaced
  391. anagram
    a phrase rearranged from the letters of another phrase
  392. analgesia
    absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
  393. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  394. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  395. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  396. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
  397. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
  398. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  399. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  400. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  401. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
  402. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  403. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  404. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  405. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  406. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  407. anemic
    relating to or having a deficiency of red blood cells
  408. anemometer
    a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
  409. anesthesia
    loss of bodily sensation
  410. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  411. anew
    again, but in a new or different way
  412. angelic
    relating to spiritual beings attendant upon God
  413. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  414. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  415. anhydrous
    without water; especially without water of crystallization
  416. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  417. animadvert
    express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
  418. animalcule
    microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium
  419. animate
    make lively
  420. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
  421. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  422. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  423. annalist
    a historian who writes annals
  424. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  425. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  426. annex
    attach to
  427. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  428. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  429. annual
    occurring every year
  430. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  431. annul
    cancel officially
  432. annunciation
    a formal public statement
  433. anode
    a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
  434. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  435. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
  436. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  437. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  438. anomie
    lack of moral standards in a society
  439. anon
    (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while
  440. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  441. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  442. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  443. antagonist
    someone who offers opposition
  444. antagonistic
    characterized by feelings of intense dislike or hostility
  445. Antarctic
    the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
  446. ante
    the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
  447. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  448. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  449. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  450. antechamber
    an outer room or waiting area that leads into another room
  451. antedate
    be earlier in time than
  452. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  453. antemeridian
    before noon
  454. antenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
  455. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  456. anteroom
    a large entrance or reception area
  457. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
  458. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  459. anthracite
    a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
  460. anthropocentrism
    a tendency to see reality only in terms of human experience
  461. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  462. anthropologist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
  463. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  464. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  465. anthropomorphous
    suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
  466. antic
    ludicrously odd
  467. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  468. anticyclone
    winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center
  469. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  470. antinomianism
    the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
  471. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  472. antiphon
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
  473. antiphony
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
  474. antipodes
    two places on direct opposite sides of the Earth
  475. antiquary
    an expert or collector of antiquities
  476. antiquate
    make obsolete or old-fashioned
  477. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  478. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  479. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  480. antispasmodic
    a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms
  481. antistrophe
    the second of three sections of a classical Greek ode
  482. antithesis
    exact opposite
  483. antitoxin
    an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
  484. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  485. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  486. anxiety
    a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune
  487. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
  488. apartheid
    a social policy of racial segregation
  489. apathetic
    showing little or no emotion or animation
  490. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  491. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
Created on Tue Feb 05 23:48:54 EST 2013

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