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a. Syn. primitive; native
(السكان الأصليين) being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native


Spelling Word: aboriginal
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a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
(مفاجئ) broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another


Spelling Word: abrupt
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v. Syn. collect
(معدومة) pile up; collect; mount up; increase


Spelling Word: accumulate
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(غامضة) unclear or doubtful in meaning


Spelling Word: ambiguous
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a. Syn. capricious; impulse
(التعسفي) randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle


Spelling Word: arbitrary
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v. Syn. surprise; shock
(أذهل) affect with wonder; surprise; shock


Spelling Word: astound
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v. Syn. gain
(منتبهة) achieve or accomplish; gain


Spelling Word: attain
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v. Syn. increase
(زيادة) make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity


Spelling Word: augment
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(الى الوراء) directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped


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n. Syn. prejudice; preference
(التحيز) preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way


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