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a. large enough to be noticed or to affect; perceptible Her office had no appreciable impact on improving global perceptions of the United States and made things worse in some situations. |
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apprentice |
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n. works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner One of the greatest opportunities for the out-of-school unemployed youth will always be found in apprentice programs. |
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approximate |
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v. come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount The conclusions of yours both approximate the truth. |
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apt |
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a. likely; precisely suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand The England coach, Bobby Robson, described it as a miracle, which following 'the Hand-of-God' goal seems supremely apt. |
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aquatic |
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a. consisting of, relating to, or being in the water Paul enjoyed aquatic sports such as scuba diving and snorkeling. |
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arbitrary |
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a. randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle He threw an arbitrary assortment of clothes into his suitcase and headed off, not caring where he went. |
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archaic |
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a. no longer current or applicable; antiquated 'Methinks,' 'thee,' and 'thou' are archaic words that are no longer part of our normal vocabulary. |
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ardent |
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a. displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate Her fellow demonstrators were busily making posters and handing out flyers, inspired by her ardent enthusiasm for the cause. |
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arduous |
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a. demanding great effort or labor; difficult Her arduous efforts had sapped her energy. |
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armour |
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n. defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons He girded himself with armour for the battle. |
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arouse |
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v. excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep He suddenly seemed to arouse himself: the conviction of the reality seized him. |
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array |
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v. set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement He requested to array the whole regiment on the parade ground. |
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ascend |
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v. move up or climb something; mount Boys ascend through the skylight onto the roof. |
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ascent |
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n. upward slope or grade; movement upward An unforgettable 2-hour ascent follows a 30-minute hike up to the base of the ferrate up the cliff. |
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ascertain |
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v. find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of Please ascertain her present address. |
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ascribe |
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v. inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality Other people ascribe his exclusion from the canon to an unsubtle form of racism. |
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aspiration |
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n. ambition; something that you hope to achieve The basic aspiration is that culture should serve as a rallying point for nation-building - in practice, neither the finances nor the security conditions seem very favorable. |
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aspire |
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v. seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end If you aspire to a career in professional sports, please enroll in a graduate program in sports management. |
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assert |
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v. declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly If you quit acting like a wimp and assert yourself a bit more, you'd improve your chances of getting a date. |
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assorted |
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a. varied; consisting of various types mixed together Watching the large and varied bird population or following assorted trails on horseback. |