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  1. accord
    concurrence of opinion
  2. account
    a record or narrative description of past events
  3. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
  4. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  5. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  6. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  7. accompany
    go or travel along with
  8. acquaint
    cause to come to know personally
  9. affect
    have an influence upon
  10. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
  11. accomplish
    achieve with effort
  12. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  13. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  14. ally
    a friendly nation
  15. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  16. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  17. abound
    exist in large quantities
  18. annual
    occurring every year
  19. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  20. absence
    the state of being not present
  21. alter
    cause to change; make different
  22. accustom
    familiarize psychologically or physically
  23. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
  24. affected
    influenced
  25. abundant
    present in great quantity
  26. access
    the right to enter
  27. alternate
    go back and forth
  28. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  29. absorb
    take in a liquid
  30. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  31. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  32. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
  33. apology
    an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
  34. academy
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
  35. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  36. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  37. amend
    make revisions to
  38. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  39. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  40. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  41. allege
    report or maintain
  42. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  43. animate
    make lively
  44. altar
    a raised structure on which sacrifices to a god are made
  45. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  46. acid
    a sour water-soluble compound with a pH of less than 7
  47. amusement
    an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
  48. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  49. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
  50. abolish
    do away with
  51. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  52. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  53. afflict
    cause physical pain or suffering in
  54. adhere
    stick to firmly
  55. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  56. aggress
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
  57. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  58. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  59. alternative
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  60. amendment
    a statement that is added to a proposal or document
  61. accumulate
    get or gather together
  62. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  63. alleged
    doubtful or suspect
  64. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  65. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
  66. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  67. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  68. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  69. alcohol
    a volatile compound made by distillation
  70. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
  71. ache
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
  72. abide
    dwell
  73. abbey
    a church or building associated with a monastery or convent
  74. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  75. alien
    from another place or part of the world
  76. accusation
    an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offense
  77. acquisition
    something gained
  78. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
  79. album
    a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes
  80. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
  81. accessible
    capable of being reached
  82. amateur
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
  83. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  84. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  85. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  86. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  87. alteration
    the act of revising
  88. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  89. ail
    be unwell
  90. abominate
    find repugnant
  91. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  92. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  93. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  94. abbot
    the superior of a community of monks
  95. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  96. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  97. alley
    a narrow street with walls on both sides
  98. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  99. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  100. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  101. annex
    attach to
  102. accelerate
    move faster
  103. adieu
    a farewell remark
  104. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  105. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  106. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  107. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  108. anew
    again, but in a new or different way
  109. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  110. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  111. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  112. allot
    give out
  113. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
  114. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
  115. acquit
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  116. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  117. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  118. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  119. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  120. akin
    related by blood
  121. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  122. acknowledgment
    the state or quality of being recognized
  123. apostle
    an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
  124. aggravate
    make worse
  125. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  126. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  127. administrator
    someone who manages a government agency or department
  128. ale
    a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
  129. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  130. accession
    the act of attaining a new office or right or position
  131. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  132. appease
    make peace with
  133. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  134. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  135. aforesaid
    being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
  136. accompaniment
    a musical part that supports other musical parts
  137. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
  138. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  139. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  140. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  141. ambulance
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
  142. append
    fix to; attach
  143. alderman
    a member of a city or town government
  144. allegory
    a short moral story
  145. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  146. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  147. accursed
    under or as if under an evil spell
  148. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  149. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  150. afresh
    again, but in a new or different way
  151. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  152. aggression
    a disposition to behave forcefully and energetically
  153. Anglo-Saxon
    earliest known form of the English language, from about 400-1100 CE
  154. abdomen
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  155. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  156. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  157. affirmative
    giving assent
  158. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
  159. affiliate
    join in a social or business relationship
  160. adoration
    the act of admiring strongly
  161. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  162. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  163. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  164. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  165. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  166. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  167. amply
    sufficiently; more than adequately
  168. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  169. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  170. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
  171. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  172. appellate
    relating to challenges to a legal decision
  173. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  174. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  175. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  176. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  177. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  178. absorption
    a process in which one substance permeates another
  179. alms
    money or goods contributed to the poor
  180. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  181. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  182. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  183. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  184. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  185. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  186. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  187. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  188. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  189. admonition
    a firm rebuke
  190. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  191. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  192. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  193. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  194. actuate
    put in motion
  195. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  196. advertiser
    someone whose business is advertising
  197. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  198. ante
    the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
  199. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  200. affix
    attach to
  201. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  202. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  203. advisory
    an announcement that usually warns the public of some threat
  204. appalled
    struck with dread, shock, or dismay
  205. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  206. apex
    the highest point of something
  207. abomination
    hate coupled with disgust
  208. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  209. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
  210. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  211. ado
    a great deal of fuss, concern, or commotion
  212. acquiescence
    agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
  213. angelic
    relating to spiritual beings attendant upon God
  214. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  215. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  216. amble
    walk leisurely
  217. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  218. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  219. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  220. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  221. afoot
    on foot; walking
  222. Antarctic
    the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
  223. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  224. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  225. abbreviate
    shorten
  226. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
  227. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  228. amass
    collect or gather
  229. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  230. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  231. adduce
    advance evidence for
  232. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  233. appertain
    be a part or attribute of
  234. admittance
    the act of admitting someone to enter
  235. antic
    ludicrously odd
  236. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  237. appreciable
    enough to be estimated or measured
  238. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  239. antiquary
    an expert or collector of antiquities
  240. adherence
    the property or act of sticking together
  241. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  242. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  243. amplify
    increase the volume of
  244. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  245. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  246. annul
    cancel officially
  247. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  248. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  249. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  250. accrue
    grow by addition
  251. accredit
    grant credentials to
  252. abhorrence
    hate coupled with disgust
  253. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  254. abbess
    the superior of a group of nuns
  255. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  256. antiquate
    make obsolete or old-fashioned
  257. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  258. amputate
    remove surgically
  259. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  260. alkali
    any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
  261. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  262. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  263. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  264. antithesis
    exact opposite
  265. absolution
    the act of being formally forgiven
  266. amour
    a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
  267. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  268. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  269. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  270. apoplexy
    a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain
  271. abase
    cause to feel shame
  272. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  273. addiction
    being dependent on something habit-forming
  274. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  275. almanac
    an annual publication arranged according to the calendar
  276. 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
  277. ameliorate
    make better
  278. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  279. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  280. alto
    the lowest female singing voice
  281. altercate
    have a disagreement over something
  282. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  283. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  284. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  285. allotment
    distribution according to a plan
  286. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  287. anchorage
    a place for ships or boats to be secured
  288. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  289. abdominal
    relating to or near the middle region of the body
  290. aide-de-camp
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  291. admissible
    deserving to be accepted or allowed
  292. affluence
    abundant wealth
  293. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  294. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  295. able-bodied
    having a strong healthy body
  296. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  297. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  298. alabaster
    a fine-textured white gypsum used for carving
  299. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  300. adulate
    flatter in an obsequious manner
  301. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  302. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
  303. adjudge
    declare to be
  304. alienation
    the act of causing someone to become unfriendly or hostile
  305. adhesion
    the property of sticking together
  306. abrogate
    revoke formally
  307. afire
    lighted up by or as by fire or flame
  308. adjure
    command solemnly
  309. acrimony
    a rough and bitter manner
  310. Antichrist
    the adversary of Christ mentioned in the New Testament
  311. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  312. abdication
    the act of giving up power
  313. abduction
    the criminal act of carrying someone away by force
  314. alienable
    transferable to another owner
  315. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  316. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  317. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  318. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  319. aeronautics
    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
  320. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  321. aliment
    a source of food or nourishment
  322. actuality
    the state of being real or true
  323. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  324. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  325. anteroom
    a large entrance or reception area
  326. alluvial
    relating to deposits carried by rushing streams
  327. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  328. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  329. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  330. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  331. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  332. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  333. anthropologist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
  334. acoustic
    relating to the study of the physical properties of sound
  335. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  336. antechamber
    an outer room or waiting area that leads into another room
  337. afterthought
    an addition that was not included in the original plan
  338. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  339. alchemist
    one who tried to change ordinary metals into gold
  340. apartheid
    a social policy of racial segregation
  341. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  342. apologist
    a person who argues to defend some policy or institution
  343. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  344. abscess
    a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
  345. abrade
    rub hard or scrub
  346. abrade
    rub hard or scrub
  347. acreage
    an area of ground used for some particular purpose
  348. abhorrent
    offensive to the mind
  349. abed
    in bed
  350. apostasy
    rejection of religious beliefs, political party, or cause
  351. abnegate
    deny or renounce
  352. amphibious
    relating to vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
  353. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  354. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  355. academician
    an educator who works at a college or university
  356. abnegation
    the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
  357. aggravation
    action that makes a problem or a disease worse
  358. antipodes
    two places on direct opposite sides of the Earth
  359. alcoholism
    habitual intoxication
  360. acme
    the highest point of something
  361. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  362. amplitude
    greatness of magnitude
  363. altruist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  364. abridgment
    a shortened version of a longer work
  365. appurtenance
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  366. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  367. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  368. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  369. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  370. animadvert
    express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
  371. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  372. anemic
    relating to or having a deficiency of red blood cells
  373. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  374. Americanism
    an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
  375. accordion
    a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument
  376. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  377. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  378. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  379. alimentary
    of or providing nourishment
  380. abaft
    at or near the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
  381. anthracite
    a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
  382. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  383. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  384. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  385. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  386. antedate
    be earlier in time than
  387. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  388. adulteration
    the act of adulterating
  389. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  390. abacus
    a manual calculator with counters on rods or in grooves
  391. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
  392. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  393. albino
    a person who lacks pigment and has pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
  394. agog
    highly excited
  395. agape
    with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  396. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  397. acetate
    a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
  398. aeronaut
    someone who operates an aircraft
  399. addle
    mix up or confuse
  400. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  401. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  402. annalist
    a historian who writes annals
  403. ampere
    the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  404. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  405. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  406. abrasive
    causing irritation or erosion by friction
  407. ambulate
    walk about or move from one place to another
  408. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  409. acclivity
    an upward slope or grade, as in a road
  410. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  411. alimony
    support paid by one spouse to another after separation
  412. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  413. ambrosial
    worthy of the gods
  414. amatory
    expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
  415. accoutre
    provide with military equipment
  416. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  417. agglomerate
    form into one cluster
  418. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  419. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  420. abrasion
    erosion by friction
  421. antiphon
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
  422. anagram
    a phrase rearranged from the letters of another phrase
  423. addled
    confused and vague; used especially of thinking
  424. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  425. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  426. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  427. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  428. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  429. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  430. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  431. apiary
    a shed containing a number of beehives
  432. accompanist
    a person who provides musical accompaniment
  433. amortize
    pay off a debt by making periodic payments
  434. admonitory
    expressing reprimand, criticism, or censure
  435. apposition
    the act of placing close together or side by side
  436. anachronistic
    chronologically misplaced
  437. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  438. afterlife
    life after death
  439. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  440. animalcule
    microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium
  441. agglomeration
    the act of collecting in a mass
  442. acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands
  443. antitoxin
    an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
  444. antithetical
    sharply contrasted in character or purpose
  445. adumbrate
    describe roughly or give the main points or summary of
  446. absentminded
    lost in thought; showing preoccupation
  447. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  448. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  449. anode
    a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
  450. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  451. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  452. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  453. apothegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  454. apolitical
    neutral with regards to government policy
  455. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  456. actionable
    affording grounds for legal action
  457. achromatic
    having no hue
  458. antistrophe
    the second of three sections of a classical Greek ode
  459. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  460. anhydrous
    without water; especially without water of crystallization
  461. acidify
    turn acidic
  462. actuarial
    relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums
  463. androgynous
    having both male and female characteristics
  464. acidulous
    being sour to the taste
  465. acuity
    sharpness of vision
  466. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  467. accusatory
    containing or expressing blame
  468. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  469. acquittance
    a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
  470. annunciation
    a formal public statement
  471. anemometer
    a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
  472. aldermanic
    of or relating to or like an alderman
  473. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  474. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  475. Anglophobia
    dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs
  476. adulterant
    a substance that makes something less effective or unsafe
  477. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  478. accouter
    provide with military equipment
  479. antiphony
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
  480. antenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
  481. antispasmodic
    a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms
  482. anaphylaxis
    hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
  483. alluvion
    gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment
  484. ampersand
    a punctuation mark (&) that represents the conjunction "and"
  485. apprehensible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  486. amorality
    the quality of being amoral
  487. anthropomorphous
    suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
  488. achillea
    any of several plants of the genus Achillea native to Europe and having small white flowers in flat-topped flower heads
  489. analgesia
    absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
  490. apiarist
    a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
  491. adjacency
    the attribute of being so near as to be touching
  492. apiculture
    the cultivation of bees for the production of honey
  493. anticyclone
    winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center
  494. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  495. approbatory
    expressing or manifesting praise or approval
  496. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  497. abidance
    the act of dwelling in a place
  498. acarpous
    producing no fruit
  499. antemeridian
    before noon
  500. antilog
    the number of which a given number is the logarithm
Created on Tue Nov 05 10:00:35 EST 2013

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