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- 1. antecedent N. something which goes before. Vacuum tube technology was an
- antecedent to transistor technology.
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- 2. antechamber N. a front room, especially a waiting room. The guests were
- supposed to be greeted in the antechamber of the manor.
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- 3. antedate V. to be of an older date. The Roman republic antedates the
- Ottoman Empire.
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- 4. antediluvian ADJ. of the period before the flood of Genesis 6,7. The
- antediluvian society was characterized by longevity and widespread
- hedonistic practices.
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- 5. anthology N. a topical collection of literary works by various authors in
- one book. They waited for the release of the anthology on the public
- perceptions of Elvis.
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- 6. anthropoid ADJ. resembling the appearance of humans. Only some of the
- documented extraterrestrial aliens were alleged to be anthropoid.
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- 7. anthropologist N. one who studies mankind in generalities. The
- anthropologist was known to frequently speculate about the origins and
- development of human behavior.
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- 8. anthropomorphic ADJ. inherently not human, but assuming human form. Her
- research topic was the appearance of anthropomorphic themes in different
- world religions.
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- 9. anticlimax N. unusual descent from noble, lofty ideas to banality. The
- official's lewd remarks were a disappointing anticlimax from the expected
- decency and exalted language.
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- 10. antipathy N. settled abhorrence. The nationalist was known for antipathy
- regarding illegal aliens.
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- 11. antiquarian ADJ. of the study of ancient times. In keeping with his
- antiquarian style, the author frequently sited the works of ancient
- writers.
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- 12. antiquated ADJ. made obsolete; from long ago. His antiquated usage of words
- and phrases was curious to the younger audience.
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- 13. antiquity N. ancient times. He tried to understand the current political
- crisis, by tracing its origins back to antiquity.
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- 14. antiseptic N. that which opposes the growth of germs. The wound needed to
- be cleansed with an antiseptic.
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- 15. antithesis N. the opposition of ideas. Eating with his hands was the
- antithesis of good table manners.
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- 16. anvil N. a metal block with a flat surface used for pounding other metal.
- The anvil was frequently used in the machine shop to bend parts into shape.
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- 17. apathetic ADJ. lacking emotion or interest. In Math class the apathetic
- students were known to have fallen asleep on numerous occasions.
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- 18. ape V. to imitate in an inferior manner. On festive occasions he was known
- to ape the Chemistry professor's mannerisms.
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- 19. aperture N. an opening such as a hole. An aperture in the door gave the
- fire fighters a way to pry into the door of the burning building.
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- 20. apex N. the highest point; summit. His graduation from college was the apex
- of his academic career.
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- 21. aphasia N. difficulty in recognizing and using words. After the motor
- vehicle collision, he suffered from aphasia.
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- 22. aphorism N. a short proverb expressing a profound truth. He was known to
- coin aphorisms, such as, "It is by giving to others that we receive."
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- 23. apiary N. a place where bee colonies are kept. He tended the apiary usually
- when it was dark.
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- 24. aplomb N. undisturbed self-confidence. They tried to manipulate him by
- scaring him, but instead he remained aplomb.
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- 25. apocalyptic ADJ. like the disclosing of the divine purpose in the book of
- Revelation. In his writings he uses many apocalyptic allusions of the end
- of this world.
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- 26. apocryphal ADJ. of the Apocrypha; of questionable authorship. The
- apocryphal evidence introduced years after the offense was perceived to
- serve an ulterior purpose.
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- 27. apogee N. the position of a satellite when at the furthest distance from
- earth. Considering that the moon does not orbit in an exact concentric
- circle, the apogee is when the moon is furthest from the earth.
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- 28. apologist N. the defender of a writing or message. In the debate he assumed
- the position as the apologist for "Plutarch's Lives."
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- 29. apologue N. a story useful for teaching morals. The teacher skillfully used
- an apologue to get his point across, rather than just giving out rules.
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- 30. apoplexy N. loss of function due to rupture of a blood vessel. The result
- of his apoplexy was that his eye was damaged.
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- 31. apostate N. one who abandons his calling, such as religion or affiliation.
- Once a zealous follower, the apostate renounced all of the good things he
- had advocated.
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- 32. apothecary N. a druggist. After receiving the prescription from the doctor,
- we went to the apothecary to get the medicine.
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- 33. apothegm N. a short instructive saying. He tried to practice the apothegm,
- "A stitch in time saves nine."
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- 34. apotheosis N. the deification of a man. Her strong statements about the
- leader went beyond praise to the point of apotheosis.
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- 35. appall V. to overwhelm with horror. He was appalled at the student's
- laziness and lack of preparation.
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- 36. apparition N. the appearance of a ghost. Her dream was composed of various
- apparitions.
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- 37. appease V. to bring peace. Abel tried to appease for the previous
- wrongdoing of his parents by making an offering to God.
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- 38. appellation N. a name, title. The appellation of his office was no longer
- descriptive of his actual tasks; it had been obsolete.
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- 39. append V. to attach something additional. He appended M.D. to his name
- after becoming a doctor.
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- 40. apposite ADJ. suitable; relevant. The fitting remarks were apposite for the
- special occasion.
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- 41. appraise V. to estimate the value or level of. He was asked to come in and
- appraise the jewels for insurance purposes.
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- 42. appreciate V. to increase in value. They hoped the money in the account
- would appreciate more than the rate of inflation.
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- 43. apprehend V. to understand, realize. After many hours of contemplation he
- began to apprehend the meaning of the riddle.
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- 44. apprehensive ADJ. anxious about future events. He was apprehensive when he
- thought how others were actively trying to ruin his life.
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- 45. apprise V. to notify, inform. She was apprised through mail that she had
- won the sweepstakes.
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- 46. approbation N. approval. It was required that he obtain a letter of
- approbation before acceptance into the school.
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- 47. appropriate V. to set something aside for a specific purpose. He
- appropriated the funds for the purchase of a new car.
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- 48. appurtenance N. an item appended to a larger item. The small trailer was an
- appurtenance to the motor home.
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- 49. apropos ADJ. to the point; pertinent. The remarks made at the critical
- moment were quite apropos.
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- 50. aptitude N. acquired ability. It was debated whether his aptitude was
- inherent or learned.
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- 51. aquiline ADJ. of the eagle. He pointed out the aquiline features in the
- statues around the building.
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- 52. arabesque ADJ. characteristic of the ornamental Islamic style of art. The
- arabesque mural was noted for having no animate objects and linear
- repetitious patterns.
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- 53. arable ADJ. capable of producing crops. The agricultural survey reported
- that 60% of the nation's land was arable.
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- 54. arbiter N. one empowered to judge a case. The arbiter had to be an
- objective third party.
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- 55. arbitrary ADJ. subject to an individual's decision. They could not rely on
- his support, because of his arbitrary behavior.
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- 56. arboretum N. a place where trees are grown for examination. One of the
- family's favorite places to visit on holidays was the arboretum.
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- 57. arcade N. arched passageway with shops. The officials hoped the new arcade
- would be a catalyst for economic development in that area.
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- 58. arcane ADJ. not obvious; hidden. The two nations, although similar in
- practices and location, could not get along for arcane reasons.
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- 59. archaeology N. the study of man's activities of ancient times. The scholar
- despised speculative archaeology, because it was determined by the author's
- biased opinion, rather than documented evidence.
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- 60. archaic ADJ. pertaining to times of long ago. His use of language was not
- understood, because it was archaic.
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- 61. archetype N. The original pattern or model. Henry Ford's Model T was the
- archetype of today's assembly line automobiles.
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- 62. archipelago N. many islands in a large sea. The archipelago provided a
- natural defense against rapid foreign invasion.
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- 63. archives N. a place where public records are kept. They hoped to resolve
- the historical question by researching its answer in the archives.
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- 64. ardent ADJ. burning with passion. His ardent supporters were willing to
- overlook his mistakes.
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- 65. ardor N. a burning passion. With his self-control and her ardor their
- combination was hard to match.
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- 66. arduous ADJ. requiring difficult labor. The task of finishing the
- Washington Monument was indeed arduous.
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- 67. argot N. jargon of a group, especially of the underworld. The outlaws
- maintained a level of secrecy through their argot.
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- 68. aria N. an operatic melody typically sung by one soprano. The aria was the
- highlight of the musical piece.
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- 69. arid ADJ. extremely dry. Using irrigation, the government hoped to convert
- the arid land to usable land for agricultural purposes.
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- 70. aristocracy N. rule by the best people. The country was ruled by an
- aristocracy until ruled by a sole monarch.
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- 71. armada N. a fleet of military ships. They believed that using the armada to
- attack the city at night had the best chance of success.
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- 72. armature N. armor. The exoskeleton of the insect served as an armature
- against the advance of other creatures.
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- 73. aromatic ADJ. fragrant. He was attracted to the herb shop by the aromatic
- smell coming from inside.
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- 74. arraign V. to call to appear before a court of law for questioning. He was
- arraigned for the crime by the police, because he was found near the scene
- of the crime.
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- 75. arraignment N. the calling into court for questioning. His arraignment in
- conjunction with the crime was scheduled for next month.
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