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**Aberrant** - deviating from the norm 5.

**Anthropomorphic** - relating to or characterized by anthropomorphism; ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human 67.

**Ancillary** - providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization 60.

**Atavistic** - relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral 96.

**Acerbic** - sharp and forthright (especially of a comment or style of speaking) 19.

**Adumbrate** - to foreshadow vaguely; to suggest or outline sketchily 33.

**Apogee** - the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination 73.

**Axiomatic** - self-evident or unquestionable

**Aegis** - protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization 35.

**Arcane** - understood by few; mysterious or secret 80.

**Addle** - to confuse; to make inefficient or muddle 27.

**Anthropomorphic** - relating to or characterized by anthropomorphism; ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human 67.

**Apposite** - apt in the circumstances or in relation to something 75.

**Aplomb** - self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation 71.

**Apocryphal** - of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true 72.

**Accolade** - an award or privilege granted as a special honor 17.

**Amorphous** - without a clearly defined shape or form 56.

**Antediluvian** - ridiculously old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical Flood 66.

**Ascetic** - characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons 88.

**Adventitious** - happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature 34.

**Ambivalent** - having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone 52.

**Abstemious** - not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking 14.

**Aspersion** - an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something 91.

**Arrogate** - to take or claim (something) for oneself without justification 84.

**Acrimonious** - angry and bitter (typically of speech or a debate) 23.

**Adumbrate** - to foreshadow vaguely; to suggest or outline sketchily 33.

**Astringent** - causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin; sharp or severe in manner or style 94.

**Abscond** - to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest 13.

**Acme** - the highest point; summit; peak 20.

**Adjudicate** - to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter 29.

**Abnegation** - the act of renouncing or rejecting something 9.

**Aphorism** - a pithy observation that contains a general truth 70.

**Archetype** - a very typical example of a certain person or thing 81.

**Atrophy** - (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells 97.

**Acerbic** - sharp and forthright (especially of a comment or style of speaking) 19.

**Abscond** - to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest 13.

**Acumen** - the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions 24.

**Apropos** - with reference to; concerning 78.

**Ablution** - the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect) 8.

**Agrarian** - relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land 41.

**Adage** - a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth 25.

**Adulation** - excessive praise or flattery 32.

**Anachronism** - a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists 57.

**Aphorism** - a pithy observation that contains a general truth 70.

**Abstruse** - difficult to understand; obscure 15.

**Autonomous** - having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs 103.

**Amicable** - having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor 55.

**Atrophy** - (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells 97.

**Agnostic** - a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God 40.

**Adjure** - to urge or request solemnly or earnestly 30.

**Abrogate** - to abolish by authoritative action, annul 12.

**Apogee** - the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination 73.

**Apostate** - a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle 74.

**Acrid** - having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell 22.

**Amenable** - open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled 54.

**Attenuate** - to reduce the force, effect, or value of 98.

**Askance** - with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval 90.

**Abjure** - to renounce under oath; to abandon forever 7.

**Ascendancy** - occupation of a position of dominant power or influence 87.

**Adamant** - refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind 26.

**Assuage** - to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense 93.

**Abortive** - failing to produce the intended result 10.

**Auspicious** - conducive to success; favorable 101.

**Abase** - to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem 2.

**Abhor** - to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion 6.

**Anathema** - something or someone that one vehemently dislikes 59.

**Amalgamate** - to combine or unite to form one organization or structure 50.

**Allocate** - to distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose 47.

**Apocryphal** - of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true 72.

**Apprise** - to inform or tell (someone) 76.

**Abrogate** - to abolish by authoritative action, annul 12.

**Abhor** - to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion 6.

**Avid** - having an eager desire for something 108.

**Adduce** - to cite as evidence 28.

**Addle** - to confuse; to make inefficient or muddle 27.

**Amicable** - having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor 55.

**Astute** - having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage 95.

**Aver** - to state or assert to be the case 105.

**Antipathy** - a deep-seated feeling of aversion 68.

**Auspicious** - conducive to success; favorable 101.

**Alacrity** - brisk and cheerful readiness 42.

**Abridge** - to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents 11.

**Averse** - having a strong dislike of or opposition to something 106.

**Artifice** - clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others 86.

**Accost** - to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently 18.

**Abscond** - to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest 13.

**Atavistic** - relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral 96.

**Allay** - to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry) 45.

**Anomaly** - something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected 64.

**Affluent** - having a great deal of money; wealthy 39.

**Animosity** - strong hostility 62.

**Anthropomorphic** - relating to or characterized by anthropomorphism; ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human 67.

**Adroit** - clever or skillful in using the hands or mind 31.

**Analogous** - comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared 58.

**Anathema** - something or someone that one vehemently dislikes 59.

**Arduous** - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring 83.

**Audacious** - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks 99.

**Ambivalent** - having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone 52.

**Arable** - (of land) used or suitable for growing crops 79.

**Apathy** - lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern 69.

**Abash** - to make ashamed or embarrassed 3.

**Abrogate** - to abolish by authoritative action, annul 12.

**Affectation** - behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress 38.

**Assiduous** - showing great care and perseverance 92.

**Ascetic** - characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons 88.

**Ambiguous** - open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning 51.

**Abridge** - to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents 11.

**Allegory** - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning 44.

**Aloof** - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant 49.

**Animosity** - strong hostility 62.

**Annex** - to append or add as an extra or subordinate part 63.

**Assiduous** - showing great care and perseverance 92.

**Avarice** - extreme greed for wealth or material gain 104.

**Articulate** - having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently 85.

**Aloof** - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant 49.

**Augment** - to make (something) greater by adding to it; increase 100.

**Abase** - to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem 2.

**Accost** - to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently 18.

**Approbation** - approval or praise 77.

**Arduous** - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring 83.

**Astute** - having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage 95.

**Apogee** - the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination 73.

**Acquiesce** - to accept something reluctantly but without protest 21.

**Acquiesce** - to accept something reluctantly but without protest 21.

**Annex** - to append or add as an extra or subordinate part 63.

**Articulate** - having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently 85.

**Ablution** - the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect) 8.

**Austere** - severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance 102.

**Accede** - to agree or express agreement; to assume an office or position 16.

**Aspersion** - an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something 91.

**Adumbrate** - to foreshadow vaguely; to suggest or outline sketchily 33.

**Ascetic** - characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons 88.

**Anecdote** - a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person 61.

**Anthropomorphic** - relating to or characterized by anthropomorphism; ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human 67.

**Astute** - having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage 95.

**Avow** - assert or confess openly 109.

**Agrarian** - relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land 41.

**Artifice** - clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others 86.

**Antagonism** - active hostility or opposition 65.

**Adjure** - to urge or request solemnly or earnestly 30.

**Alacrity** - brisk and cheerful readiness 42.

**Annex** - to append or add as an extra or subordinate part 63.

**Avert** - to turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence) 107.

**Ardent** - enthusiastic or passionate 82.

**Aver** - to state or assert to be the case 105.

**Apposite** - apt in the circumstances or in relation to something 75.

**Allude** - to suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at 48.

**Abstruse** - difficult to understand; obscure 15.