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GRE: Set 3
amoro-arbitrar
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Language - English
Graduate
01/11/2011

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Term
amorous
Definition
strongly attracted to love; showing love
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amortize
Definition
to diminish by installment payments
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ample
Definition
abundant, plentiful
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analgesia
Definition
a lessening of pain
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anathema
Definition
ban, curse; something shunned or disliked
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Ancillary
Definition
accessory, subordinate, helping
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anodyne
Definition
something that calms or soothes pain
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anoint
Definition
to apply oil to, esp. as a sacred rite
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antecedent (adj)
Definition
coming before in place or time
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antedate
Definition
dated prior to the actual occurrence
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antediluvian
Definition
prehistoric, ancient beyond measure
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antepenultimate
Definition
third from last
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anterior
Definition
preceding, previous, before, prior (to)
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anthropomorphic
Definition
attributing human qualities to non-humans
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antipathy
Definition
dislike, hostility; extreme opposition or aversion
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antiquity
Definition
ancient times; the quality of being old or ancient
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antithesis
Definition
exact opposite or direct contrast
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apace
Definition
done quickly
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aphasia
Definition
inability to speak or use words
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aphelion
Definition
point in a planet's orbit that is farthest from the sun
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aphorism
Definition
old saying or short pithy statement
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aplomb
Definition
poise, confidence
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apocryphal
Definition
not genuine; fictional
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apostate
Definition
one who renounces a religious faith
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apothegm
Definition
a short, instructive saying
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apotheosis
Definition
glorification; glorified ideal
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apprise
Definition
to give notice of; inform
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approbation
Definition
praise; official approval
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appropriate (v)
Definition
take possession of
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arbitrary
Definition
depending solely on individual will; inconsistent
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