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aborigine : noun An original inhabitant While Columbus thought that he found a new world, aborigines had lived in North American for centuries. Syn: native, indigene
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altercation: noun A noisy dispute After the altercation at the Wagon Wheel Saloon, the cowboys were banned from singing karaoke. Syn: fight, argument
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Amalgam : Part of Speech: noun Definition Definition : A mixture of different elements Kool-Aid is an amalgam of water, a flavor packet, and sugar. Syn: mixture, blend, compound
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ambrosial : adjective Delicious, fragrant, divine The gift shop was filled with the ambrosial scents of fall, including pumpkin spice, warm apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Syn: fragrant, pleasing
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5. ambulatory : Adjective Def.: Capable of walking or moving Sentence: Once the rescued puppy was ambulatory, it was offered to a family for adoption. Synonym: mobile
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6. amphibious: adjective Can function on land and in water Syn: Duel, bipartisan, binary While amphibious cars are more of a fad now, they were once considered the wave of the future.
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7. aperture : noun An opening; a hole A single ray of sunshine broke through an aperture in the dark clouds. Syn: slit, gap
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8. apex : noun Highest point; the summit The hikers paused at the apex of trail and took in the wonderful view of the valley. Syn: Climax, zenith, peak, pinnacle
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9. apparition : noun An unusual or unexpected sight; a ghost My favorite part of the Scooby Doo cartoon is when they unmask the apparition. Syn: illusion, phantasm, specter
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10. appendage : noun Something attached to a larger item The most recognizable trait of an octopus may be its eight appendages. Syn: extremity, attachment, annex
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11. arcane : adjective Secret; mysterious In the cartoon Gravity Falls, Dipper found an arcane book filled with strange information. Syn: mystic, unknown, unfamiliar
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12. archetype : noun The original pattern or model; the perfect example Since Superman is the first character to be given powers, he is considered to be the archetype for all future superheroes. Syn: forerunner, precursor, prototype
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13. ballyhoo : noun A noisy attention- getting demonstration or talk. To pull in customers, restaurants will often hire people to create a ballyhoo in front of their business Syn: ado, hoopla, hubub
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14. bedlam : adjective Uproar; confusion When the Buffalo Bills made their first Super Bowl, legendary announcer Van Miller described the scene as “bedlam.” Syn: chaos, pandemonium
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