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abate
To become less intense or severe.
One word family: also includes abatement.
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aberration
A departure from what is normal or expected.
One word family: also includes aberrant.
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acquiesce
To accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.
One word family: also includes acquiescence, acquiescent.
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aggregate
A whole formed by combining several separate parts.
One word family: also includes aggregation.
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allocate
To assign a share of a resource to a particular purpose.
One word family: also includes allocation.
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altruistic
Motivated by concern for others rather than personal gain.
One word family: also includes altruism.
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amalgamate
To combine separate parts into a unified whole.
One word family: also includes amalgamation.
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ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.
One word family: also includes ambiguity.
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ambivalent
Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.
One word family: also includes ambivalence.
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anachronism
Something placed in, or belonging to, an inappropriate historical period.
One word family: also includes anachronistic.
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anomaly
Something that differs from what is usual or expected.
One word family: also includes anomalous.
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apathetic
Showing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
One word family: also includes apathy.
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apprehensive
Worried that something unpleasant may happen.
One word family: also includes apprehension.
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articulate
To express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
One word family: also includes articulateness, articulation.
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ascribe
To regard something as caused by, belonging to, or created by a particular source.
One word family: also includes ascription.
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astute
Quick to notice and understand important details.
One word family: also includes astuteness.
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attribute
To regard something as caused by or belonging to someone or something.
One word family: also includes attribution.
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castigate
To criticize or reprimand severely.
One word family: also includes castigation.
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categorical
Absolute and without qualification or exception.
One word family: also includes categorically.
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cognizant
Aware of or having knowledge of something.
One word family: also includes cognizance.
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compliant
Willing to follow instructions or meeting stated requirements.
One word family: also includes compliance.
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concise
Expressing the needed information in few words.
One word family: also includes conciseness.
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conform
To act in accordance with a rule, standard, or accepted pattern.
One word family: also includes conformity.
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contrite
Feeling or showing sincere remorse.
One word family: also includes contrition.