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appreciable
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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a. no longer current or applicable; antiquated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.
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