A.A.A Flashcards

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challenge

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a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.

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compromise

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an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

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fathom

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a unit of length equal to six feet

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clamber

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climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
“I clambered out of the trench”

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confront

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meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent

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acrid

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having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

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abate

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(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread

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abnormal

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deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying

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abode

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a place of residence; a house or home

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abrupt

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sudden and unexpected.

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accelerate

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(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.

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acclaim

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praise enthusiastically and publicly.

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acknowledge

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accept or admit the existence or truth of.

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acquire

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buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

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aspire

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direct one’s hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

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addict

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a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.

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adjacent

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next to or adjoining something else.

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admonish

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warn or reprimand someone firmly.

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affliction

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something that causes pain or suffering

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agitate

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make (someone) troubled or nervous.

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ajar

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(of a door or other opening) slightly open.

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akin

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of similar nature or character.

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allege

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claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case

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apathy

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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annihilate
destroy utterly; obliterate.
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anonymous
(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
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antagonize
cause (someone) to become hostile or angry.
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arbitrate
(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.
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astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
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authentic
of undisputed origin; genuine.
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avert
turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
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bellow
(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.
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beseech
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
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bestow
confer or present (an honor, right, or gift).
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bewilder
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
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bigot
a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
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blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
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bleak
(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
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braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
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brawl
a rough or noisy fight, especially one involving more than two people and in a public place.
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browse
survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way.
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bystander
a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part
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Candid
truthful and straightforward; frank.
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canine
relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.
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canny
having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.
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capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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capsize
(of a boat) overturn in the water.
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causal
relaxed and unconcerned.
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casualty
a person killed or injured in a war or accident.
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catastrophe
an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
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cater
provide food and drink, typically at social events and in a professional capacity.
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chorus
a part of a song that is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer.
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citrus
a tree of a genus that includes citron, lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit. Native to Asia, citrus trees are widely cultivated in warm countries for their fruit, which has juicy flesh and a pulpy rind
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clamber
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet
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climax
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.
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compromise
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
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concur
be of the same opinion; agree.
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confront
meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.
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