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Abscond (v.) hide, run secretly — Since he committed murder he has been absconding.
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Affray (n.) public brawl — The timely action of the police averted serious mishap of the affray between the two communities.
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Annihilate (v.) destroy — The use of nuclear weapons is likely to annihilate humanity.
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Affable (adj.) amiable, pleasing — His affable manners always win him admiration in the society.
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Amplify (v.) enlarge — The students requested the teacher to amplify upon the point under discussion.
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Amalgamate (v.) combine, unite in one body — The two firms were amalgamated under the Chairmanship of Mr. Imran Khan.
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Appease (v.) pacify, soothe — Every political party tries to appease the minorities to create its own vote bank.
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Apprise (v.) inform — The Minister was apprised of the dangerous situation.
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Arduous (adj.) hard, strenuous — A journey from Tehran to Taftan is very arduous.
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Apprehend (v.) arrest, fear — Everybody apprehends trouble in the city on account of the abduction of an industrialist.
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Ameliorate (v.) improve — Unless we ameliorate the condition of the working class, we cannot expect the prosperity of the country.
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Adulation (n.) praise, flattery — False adulation of the leaders by their followers is a common practice these days.
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Animosity (n.) active enmity — Animosity between the two leaders has embittered the relations, between the two communities.
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Audacity (n.) boldness — He is feared for his audacity and unyielding attitude.
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Amnesty (n.) general pardon — On the birth day of the Prince, the King granted amnesty to the prisoners.
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