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1. ablā̆tī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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ablative
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(a) The ablative (case) of Latin; a noun or adjective in the ablative case; (b) in a pun (with ref. to L ablātiō a taking away & ablāt-um taken away, stolen): carried off, stolen; ablatif cas, the……
2. abortī̆f, -īve adj. & n.
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abortive
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(a) Born prematurely or dead; (b) as noun: a child born prematurely or dead, a stillbirth; also fig.; (c) one who is born deformed, a monster.
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4. accǒunta(u)nt adj. & n.
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accountaunt
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(a) Liable to render account; (b) charged with accounting; officer accountant; (c) as noun: an accounting officer.
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5. ac(c)ūsatīf adj. & n.
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accusatif
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6. ac(c)ūsatōrie adj. & n.
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accusatorie
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(a) Self-accusing; (b) a confessional.
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8. actī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. as n.
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active
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A person who is active in a cause.
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9. ācumendlīce adj. (plural) as n.
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Possible things or events; what can exist or occur.
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11. adjectī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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adjective
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Gram. (a) Adjectival; noun adjectif, an adjective; verb adjectif, a verbal noun or adjective; (b) as noun: adjective.
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12. adminiculātī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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adminiculative
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(a) Supplementary; (b) a supplement.
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13. adversaire n. & adj.
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(a) An opponent or enemy; (b) opposing, hostile.
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15. affirmatī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. as n.
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affirmative
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(a) Phil. An affirmative proposition, a positive statement or inference; (b) the positive form or aspect of something; in affirmatives, in positive functions (as opposed to failure to function); wil……
16. agrest, -a adj. & n.
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agresta
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(a) Uncultivated, wild (plant); (b) win agrest, agresta, verjuice.
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18. alkalī, alkalīn n. & adj.
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alkalin
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An alkaline substance obtained from the calcined ashes of plants: soda (from sea plants), potash (from land plants); sal alkali(n.
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