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abstinent not indulging an appetite, esp. things of bad reputation (like alocohol, drugs)
abstract existing only in the mind; not representing external reality (theoritical)
abstruse hard to understand, incomprehensible to one of ordinary knowledge (recondite)
abysmal extremely or hopelessly bad or severe; immeasurably deep or great
accolade(s) an award, a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (honor, laurels)
accost to approach or confront, especially in an agressive or bold manner
acerbic of severe or harsh temperment; sour or bitter in taste (astringent)
acquiesce agree quietly and with no consent (assent, accede)
acrid offensive in taste or smell (pungent)
acrimonious marked by strong resentment or cynicism (spiteful, bitter)
acumen keenness of judgment or insight (shrewndess, insightfullness)

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Terms 11
Creator veege
Created June 10, 2007
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  1. accolade(s)an award, a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction (honor, laurels) - 8 misses
  2. abstinentnot indulging an appetite, esp. things of bad reputation (like alocohol, drugs) - 6 misses
  3. acquiesceagree quietly and with no consent (assent, accede) - 5 misses
  4. abstrusehard to understand, incomprehensible to one of ordinary knowledge (recondite) - 5 misses
  5. acerbicof severe or harsh temperment; sour or bitter in taste (astringent) - 4 misses
  6. acrimoniousmarked by strong resentment or cynicism (spiteful, bitter) - 2 misses
  7. acumenkeenness of judgment or insight (shrewndess, insightfullness) - 1 miss