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abroad Louis Armstrong often traveled abroad. Living abroad can be an educational experience. start learning		adv. to or in another country Syn. overseas, internationally
abrupt adv. abruptly n. abruptness There was an abrupt change in the weather. After the incident everyone left abruptly. start learning		adj. quick, without warning Syn. sudden
acceptable v. accept adv. acceptably n. acceptability adj. accepting The idea was acceptable to everyone. The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have. start learning		adj. allowablke or satisfactory syn. permissible
acclaim adj. acclaimed n. acclamation Isaac Stem has won acclaim abroad. Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes. start learning		n. enthusiastic approval, applause Syn. praise
actually adj. actual They were actually very good soccer players. The actual time allotted to complete the test is two hours. start learning		adv. being in existence, real or factual syn. truly
adverse adv. adversely n. adversity/ adversary Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game. His indecision adversely affected his job performance. start learning		adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad syn. unfavourable
advice v. advise adj. advisable n. advisability Good advice is hard to find. It is not advisable to stay up late the night before a test. start learning		associated with the problem or situation syn. suggestion
attractive v. attract n. attraction/ attractiveness adv. attractively The idea of working four, 10-hour work days was attractive to the employees. The major attraction of the show was a speech by the president. start learning		adj. calling attention to, pleasing, creating interest, pretty Syn. appealing
ideal adv. ideally n. ideal The beach is an ideal place to relax. Candidates for the job should ideally have five years experience in similar positions. start learning		adj. having no flaw or mistake, excellent syn. perfect
persistent v. persist adv. persistently n. persistence The attorney's persistent questioning weakened the witness. Her persistence earned her a spot on the team. start learning		adj. continuous, refusing to give up, firm in action or decision syn. constant

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