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| affect2 |
to imitate, often in a pretentious manner; feign. |
| affection |
(often pl.) emotion, esp. love. [1/2 definitions] |
| affiliate |
to become closely connected (often fol. by "with"). [1/4 definitions] |
| Afro |
of or pertaining to Africa (often used in combination). [2 definitions] |
| agitate |
to arouse, or attempt to arouse, public support (often fol. by "for" or "against"). [1/3 definitions] |
| agonize |
to expend great mental or physical effort, often with anxiety. [1/4 definitions] |
| agony |
intense and often prolonged physical or mental suffering. [1/3 definitions] |
| agree |
to have the same opinion (often fol. by "with," "on," "as to," or "about"). [4/6 definitions] |
| aim |
to strive toward a particular goal (often followed by an infinitive or "at"). [1/8 definitions] |
| alabaster |
a dense, fine-grained gypsum, often white and translucent, that is often carved for ornaments and figurines. [1/5 definitions] |
| alarmism |
the issuing of warnings or alarms that are often needless. |
| albacore |
a variety of tuna found in warm to temperate waters, and often canned for human consumption. |
| alchemy |
(often pl.) a magical power or process of transmutation. [1/2 definitions] |
| a little |
sometimes, but not extremely often. [1/5 definitions] |
| all-American |
(often cap.) an individual selected as a member of a hypothetical team of the best U.S. players in a particular sport. [1/5 definitions] |
| alley2 |
a large, special playing marble that is often used as a shooter. |
| aloe vera |
the juice of this plant, often added to lotions, cosmetics, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| along |
in close proximity; as a companion (often fol. by "with"). [1/5 definitions] |
| a lot |
often. [1/2 definitions] |
| Alsatian |
one of a breed of large dogs having a thick brownish or black coat, often used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for the blind; German shepherd. |
| altar |
a raised structure, often a table or platform, upon or at which sacrifices or other religious ceremonies are performed. |
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