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apiculture |
bee-keeping |
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aplomb |
poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence |
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apocalyptic |
prophetic; pertaining to revelations especially of disaster; N. apocalypse |
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apocryphal |
(of a story) widely believed but untrue |
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apogee |
highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee |
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apolitical |
having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs |
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apologist |
one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia |
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apoplexy |
stroke; loss of consciousness caused by too much blood in the brain |
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apostate |
one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy |
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apothecary |
druggist; pharmacist |
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apothegm(apophthegm) |
pithy, compact saying |
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apotheosis |
elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something |
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appall |
dismay; shock deeply |
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apparent |
evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement |
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apparition |
ghost; phantom |
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appease |
pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement |
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appellation |
name; title |
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append |
attach |
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application |
diligent attention; diligence; V. apply oneself |
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apposite |
appropriate; fitting |
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appraise |
estimate value of; N. appraisal |
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appreciate |
be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of; ADJ. appreciable: enough to be felt; Ex. appreciable difference |
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apprehend |
arrest (a criminal); dread; perceive; N. apprehension |
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apprehensive |
fearful; discerning |
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