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adversary
Ex. The young wrestler struggled to overcome his adversary. |
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adverse
Ex. The recession had a higly adverse effect on Father's investment portfolio: he lost so much money that he could no longer afford the butler and the upstairs maid. |
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advocate
Ex. Noted abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Turth advocated the eradication of the Southern instituation of slavery. |
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aesthetic
Ex. The beauty of Tiffany's stained glass appealed to Esher's aesthetic sense. |
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| artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful |
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affable
Ex. Nicholas was amazed at how affable his new employer was. |
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| esaily approachable; warmly friendly |
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affinity
Ex. Octavia felt an immediate affinity for the folk dancers she met; their love of dance was hers as well. |
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| natural liking; kinship; similarity |
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affirmation
Ex. Despite Tom's affirmations of innocence, Aunt Polly still suspected he had eaten the pie. |
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| positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath |
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aggressor
Ex. Before you punish both boys for fighting, see whether you can determine which one was the aggressor. |
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alienate
Ex. Heather's attempts to alienate Amy from Ellen failed because the two friends had complete faith in one another. |
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alleviate
Ex. The doctor's reassuring remarks alleviated June's fears for the baby; though he'd been born prematurely, he was rapidly gaining weight and could go home in a couple of weaks. |
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