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allegory |
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n. Syn. fable symbolic representation of abstract ideas or principles in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form |
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alleviate |
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v. Syn. relieve; moderate; reduce provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part |
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alley |
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n. narrow passage, especially a walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes |
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alliance |
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n. state of being allied; act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties |
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allot |
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v. Syn. distribute parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot |
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allusion |
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n. Syn. metaphor indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor |
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aloof |
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a. Syn. apart; distant apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote |
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altar |
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n. raised structure on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity |
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alter |
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v. Syn. modify; change; convert modify; cause to change; make different; convert |
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alteration |
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n. Syn. renovation; change passage from one form or state to another; change |
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alternate |
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a. Syn. substitute happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute |
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alternative |
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a. one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice |
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amalgamate |
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v. Syn. combine; mix combine; unite in one body; mix or alloy a metal with mercury |