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acumen

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good judgment | The judge was respected for his acumen when sentencing convicted defendants.

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adroit

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highly skilled, especially with one’s hand | The adroit mechanic was able to fix Addy’s old car, even though six other mechanics said it couldn’t be repaired.

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aerie

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a nest; a home high on a mountain | Our aerie atop Roan Mountain was a cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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aesthetic

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relating to beauty | Alaina chose this church because of its aesthetic qualities; it was the most beautiful wedding chapel she had ever seen.

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affable

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friendly | In the fable, the affable princess was adored by all except for her three stepsisters who were angered by her friendliness.

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affected

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fake; phony | Afton had never traveled outside of the United States, but he used an affected French accent to attract attention.

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aggrandize

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increase in size | Agatha, an avid baseball enthusiast, used her inheritance to aggrandize her collection of baseball cards.

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alacrity

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liveliness and eagerness | Alaina impressed her new boss by accepting the task with alacrity; she was both eager and excited to get started.

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alchemy

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magical power; process of turning base metals into gold

| Al uses alchemy in the kitchen, turning simple ingredients into delicious culinary works of art.