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  1. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  2. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  3. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  4. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  5. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  6. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  7. anemic
    relating to or having a deficiency of red blood cells
  8. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  9. animate
    make lively
  10. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  11. annoy
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  12. annul
    cancel officially
  13. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  14. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  15. antagonize
    provoke the hostility of
  16. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  17. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  18. antic
    ludicrously odd
  19. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  20. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  21. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  22. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  23. apoplectic
    marked by extreme anger
  24. apostasy
    rejection of religious beliefs, political party, or cause
  25. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  26. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
  27. appealing
    able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
  28. applause
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  29. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  30. appreciable
    enough to be estimated or measured
  31. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  32. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  33. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  34. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  35. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  36. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  37. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  38. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  39. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  40. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  41. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  42. arrest
    take into custody
  43. arresting
    commanding attention
  44. arrhythmic
    lacking a steady beat or accent
  45. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  46. articulate
    express or state clearly
  47. ascendant
    tending or directed upward
  48. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  49. aseptic
    free of pathological microorganisms
  50. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  51. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  52. asperity
    harshness of manner
  53. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  54. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  55. assent
    agree or express agreement
  56. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  57. assertive
    aggressively self-assured
  58. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  59. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  60. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  61. astounding
    bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
  62. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  63. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  64. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  65. asymmetrical
    characterized by an imbalance in spatial arrangement
  66. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  67. atrocious
    shockingly brutal or cruel
  68. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  69. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  70. augur
    predict from an omen
  71. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
  72. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  73. autocracy
    a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
  74. autonomy
    political independence
  75. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  76. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  77. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  78. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  79. awash
    covered with water
  80. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  81. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
  82. awning
    a canvas canopy to shelter people or things from rain or sun
  83. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  84. axiomatic
    evident without proof or argument
  85. babble
    utter meaningless sounds
  86. backhanded
    (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
  87. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  88. badinage
    frivolous banter
  89. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  90. bale
    a large bundle bound for storage or transport
  91. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  92. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  93. ballad
    a narrative poem of popular origin
  94. balloon
    a small thin inflatable rubber bag
  95. balm
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  96. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  97. bane
    something causing misery or death
  98. banish
    expel, as if by official decree
  99. banter
    light teasing repartee
Created on Sun Sep 17 13:36:53 EDT 2023 (updated Sun Sep 17 19:44:52 EDT 2023)

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