English3A Vocab Practice 1 - 1-10 Abhor-Astute

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Abhor

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(v.) to regard with disgust and hatred.

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Allude

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(v.) to hint at, to refer to indirectly.

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Acrimonious

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(adj.) stinging, bitter in temper or tone.

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Ardent

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(adj.) passionate about; loving toward; enthusiastic.

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Aesthetic

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(adj.) concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

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Ameliorate

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(v.) to make something better or improve.

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Amicable

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(adj.) characterized by friendly goodwill.

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Anomaly

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(n.) something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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Ascetic

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(adj.) characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.

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Astute

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(adj.) sharp, crafty, showing practical wisdom or intelligence about a particular subject or situation.