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301395577abstractsketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
301395578acquiredcome into possession of something conrete and abstract
301395579aestheticphilosophical belief that deals with the concepts of what is deemed beautiful
301395580affablediffusing warmth and friendliness
301395581alienatearouse hositility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
301395582alleviatemake easier
301395583alliancestate of being alighned or confederated
301395584ambiguousopen to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; to cause
301395585ambivalentcharacterized by a mixture of feelings, attitudes, or thoughts
301395586amenabledisposed or willing to comply
301395587amplemore than enough in size, scope, or capacity
301395588anachronismsomething located at a time when it could not have existed or occured
301395589anthologycollection of selected literary passages
301395590anthropomorphismrepresentatin of objects *especially a god) as having human form or traits
301395591apatheticshowing little or no emotion or animation; marked lack of interest
301395592apologyan expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
301395593apparatusequipment designed to serve a specific function
301395594appositiongrammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows
301395595apprehensionfearful expectation or anticipation
301395596arbitersomeone chosen to judge a dispute or issue

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