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SET 3: Ambrosial-Appellation
Pg. 362 of Gruber's SAT; Ambrosial-Appellation
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11th Grade
06/07/2011

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Ambrosial
Definition
pleasing to the taste or smell
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Ambulatory
Definition
moving about; capable of walking
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Ambuscade
Definition
hidden or secret attack
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Ameliorate
Definition
to improve; to make better
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Amenable
Definition
agreeable; responsive
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Amenities
Definition
courtesies; social graces; pleasantries
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Amiable
Definition
friendly; pleasant. SYNONYM Amicable: friendly; agreeable
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Amity
Definition
friendship
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Anachronism
Definition
something out of place or time
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Analgesic
Definition
drug that relieves pain
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Anathema
Definition
a curse; a person or thing to be avoided
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Ancillary
Definition
helping; subordinate
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Anecdote
Definition
a short, entertaining story
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Anent
Definition
regarding; concerning
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Anhydrous
Definition
without water. "AN" and "HYDROUS"
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Animadversion
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criticism; comment that opposes
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Animus
Definition
hostile feeling. ALSO Animosity: hatred; hostility
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Anneal
Definition
to heat and then cool; to toughen
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Annuity
Definition
specified income payable at stated intervals
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Annul
Definition
to cancel; to do away with
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Anomalous
Definition
abnormal; inconsistent
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Anon
Definition
soon
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Anoxia
Definition
lack of oxygen. See: Anhydrous
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Anterior
Definition
located in front or forward
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Anteroom
Definition
a lobby or waiting room
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Anthropoid
Definition
resembling man. NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH: Arthropod: insects, spiders, scorpions, etc. The difference is the "n" and the "r"
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Anthropomorphic
Definition
attributing human form to objects, gods, etc.; resembling human form ALSO: anthropoid
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Antic
Definition
playful or silly act; prank
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Anticlimax
Definition
something unimportant coming after something important; something far less important, impacting than expected
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Antipathy
Definition
intense dislike
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Antipodes
Definition
opposite sides (of the earth)
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Apathy
Definition
indifference; lack of feeling NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH EMPATHY:"feeling sharing" with another
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Aperture
Definition
an opening; a gap
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Aphasia
Definition
loss of the ability to speak
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Aphorism
Definition
brief saying; proverb
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Apiary
Definition
place where bees are kept
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Aplomb
Definition
self-confidence; poise
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Apocryphal
Definition
doubtful; not authentic
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Apogee
Definition
farthest point away from Earth
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Apoplexy
Definition
sudden loss of consciousness; paralysis
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Apostate
Definition
one who gives up his beliefs ANTONYM: ZEALOT, MARTYR, etc.
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Apothecary
Definition
druggist
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Apothegm
Definition
brief, terse instructive saying SYNONYM APHORISM
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Apotheosis
Definition
glorification of a person to the rank of God
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Appall
Definition
to frighten, to shock, to cause loss of courage
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Apparition
Definition
a ghost
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Appellation
Definition
a name
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