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Emoji
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#121
💰
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acquisitive
/əˈkwɪzətɪv/
adjective
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excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
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The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find. |
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greedy, grasping, materialistic, covetous, avaricious
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generous, selfless, charitable
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acquisitive nature, acquisitive society, acquisitive habits
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#122
🧮
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actuary
/ˈæktʃuˌɛri/
noun
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A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
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The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy. |
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analyst, risk assessor, statistician, financial planner
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layman, amateur
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insurance actuary, professional actuary, chief actuary, actuary report
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#123
📊
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actuarial
/ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/
adjective
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Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
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The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums. |
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statistical, financial, analytical, risk-based
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unmeasured, uncalculated
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actuarial science, actuarial report, actuarial calculation, actuarial risk
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#124
🌍
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actuality
/ˌæktʃuˈæləti/
noun
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The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
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The movie was based on historical actuality. |
in actuality |
in reality, as opposed to what is thought or expected
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reality, fact, truth, existence
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illusion, fiction, imagination
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historical actuality, in actuality, present actuality
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#125
✊
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activism
/ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/
noun
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The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
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Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action. |
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advocacy, campaigning, involvement, engagement, agitation
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apathy, indifference, passivity
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political activism, social activism, environmental activism, grassroots activism
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#126
⚖️
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actionable
/ˈækʃənəbl̩/
adjective
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Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
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The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court. |
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enforceable, valid, practicable, feasible, operative
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invalid, impractical, unenforceable
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actionable claim, actionable offense, actionable advice, actionable evidence
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#127
🏔️
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acrophobia
/ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
noun
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An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
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Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building. |
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fear of heights, vertigo, phobia
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fearlessness, bravery, courage
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suffer from acrophobia, overcome acrophobia, severe acrophobia
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#128
😠
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acrimony
/ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/
noun
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Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
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The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes. |
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bitterness, hostility, rancor, animosity, resentment
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harmony, kindness, goodwill
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filled with acrimony, cause acrimony, political acrimony
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#129
⚡
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acrimonious
/ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
adjective
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Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
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The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark. |
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hostile, bitter, spiteful, rancorous, harsh
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friendly, kind, pleasant
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acrimonious debate, acrimonious relationship, acrimonious dispute
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#130
🌫️
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acrid
/ˈæk.rɪd/
adjective
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Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.
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The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe. |
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bitter, pungent, harsh, stinging, caustic
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sweet, mild, pleasant
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acrid smoke, acrid odor, acrid taste, acrid smell
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#131
🌾
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acreage
/ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/
noun
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An area of land measured in acres.
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The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land. |
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land, property, estate, plot, tract
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none, null, city
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large acreage, farmland acreage, total acreage, valuable acreage
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#132
🌾
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acre
/ˈeɪkər/
noun
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a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
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The farmer owns five acres of fertile land. |
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land, plot, field, farmland
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acre of land, farm acres, acre property
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#133
📜
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acquittance
/əˈkwɪtəns/
noun
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a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
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He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan. |
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receipt, discharge, release, settlement
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debt, obligation
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acquittance letter, sign acquittance, legal acquittance
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#134
📝
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acquittal
/əˈkwɪtl/
noun
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a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
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The acquittal of the accused shocked the public. |
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exoneration, absolution, release, clearance
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conviction, condemnation
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grant an acquittal, acquittal verdict, acquittal by court
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#135
⚖️
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acquit
/əˈkwɪt/
verb
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acquitted
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acquitted
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acquits
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acquitting
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to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
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The court decided to acquit the defendant of all charges. |
acquit oneself well |
to behave or perform admirably in a difficult situation
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absolve, exonerate, clear, release
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convict, condemn, blame
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acquit the defendant, acquit of charges, acquit oneself
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#136
🥤
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acidify
/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/
verb
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acidified
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acidified
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acidifies
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acidifying
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to make something acidic or more acidic
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Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil. |
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sour, embitter, acidulate, corrode, sharpen
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neutralize, alkalize, sweeten
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acidify the water, acidify soil, acidify environment, acidify mixture
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#137
🏢
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acquisition
/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
noun
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the act of obtaining or gaining something, often knowledge, skills, or property
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The company announced the acquisition of a smaller competitor. |
language acquisition |
the process of learning a language naturally
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purchase, gain, procurement, attainment
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loss, disposal, forfeit
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business acquisition, acquisition cost, acquisition strategy, language acquisition
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#138
📦
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acquire
/əˈkwaɪər/
verb
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acquired
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acquired
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acquires
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acquiring
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to obtain or gain possession of something
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She managed to acquire a rare painting at the auction. |
acquire knowledge |
to learn or gain understanding
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obtain, gain, receive, procure, secure
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lose, forfeit, give up
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acquire skills, acquire knowledge, acquire property, acquire habit
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#139
🙂
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acquiescent
/ˌækwiˈɛsənt/
adjective
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ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
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He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan. |
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compliant, submissive, agreeable, yielding
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resistant, defiant, assertive
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acquiescent nature, acquiescent attitude, acquiescent response
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#140
🤐
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acquiescence
/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/
noun
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the reluctant acceptance of something without protest
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His nod was a sign of acquiescence. |
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consent, compliance, submission, agreement
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resistance, protest, refusal
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silent acquiescence, passive acquiescence, nod of acquiescence
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#141
🙇
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acquiesce
/ˌækwiˈɛs/
verb
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acquiesced
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acquiesced
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acquiesces
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acquiescing
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to accept something reluctantly but without protest
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She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes. |
acquiesce in silence |
to agree or submit without speaking or resisting
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consent, comply, agree, yield, submit
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oppose, resist, refuse
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acquiesce in, reluctantly acquiesce, quietly acquiesce
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#142
📘
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acquaint
/əˈkweɪnt/
verb
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acquainted
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acquainted
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acquaints
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acquainting
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to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
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Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine. |
get acquainted with |
to become familiar with someone or something
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familiarize, inform, introduce, brief, apprise
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ignore, misinform, confuse
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acquaint oneself with, acquaint someone with, fully acquainted, acquaint new staff, acquaint readers with
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#143
🎶
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acoustics
/əˈkuːstɪks/
noun
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the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
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The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear. |
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sound quality, sonics, resonance, audio characteristics, sound properties
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silence, dead sound
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good acoustics, poor acoustics, room acoustics, concert hall acoustics, acoustics design
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#144
🎸
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acoustic
/əˈkuːstɪk/
adjective
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relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
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We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room. |
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auditory, aural, sonic, non-electric, unplugged
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electric, electronic, amplified
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acoustic guitar, acoustic treatment, acoustic panel, acoustic properties, acoustic performance
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#145
🕯️
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acolyte
/ˈækəlaɪt/
noun
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a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
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The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press. |
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follower, disciple, adherent, devotee, assistant
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leader, opponent, dissenter
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loyal acolyte, political acolytes, temple acolyte, band of acolytes, chief acolyte
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#146
🧴
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acne
/ˈækni/
noun
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a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
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Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne. |
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pimples, zits, blemishes, breakouts, spots
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clear skin, smooth complexion
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severe acne, acne treatment, acne scars, hormonal acne, cause acne, acne-prone skin
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#147
🏔️
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acme
/ˈækmi/
noun
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the highest point of achievement or excellence
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Winning the award was the acme of his career. |
the acme of perfection |
the highest possible degree of perfection
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peak, pinnacle, summit, height, climax
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bottom, nadir, base
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acme of success, acme of skill, acme of achievement
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#148
📩
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acknowledgment
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/
noun
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the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
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He received an acknowledgment of his application. |
in acknowledgment of |
as recognition or appreciation of
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recognition, admission, appreciation, confirmation, acceptance
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denial, ignorance, neglect
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formal acknowledgment, acknowledgment letter, acknowledgment of receipt
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#149
🙏
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acknowledge
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
verb
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acknowledged
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acknowledged
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acknowledges
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acknowledging
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to accept, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something
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She refused to acknowledge her mistake. |
acknowledge receipt |
to confirm that something has been received
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admit, accept, recognize, concede, confirm
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deny, ignore, reject
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acknowledge mistake, acknowledge receipt, acknowledge contribution, acknowledge truth
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#150
🍋
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acidulous
/əˈsɪdjʊləs/
adjective
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slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
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The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie. |
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sour, tart, biting, sharp, sarcastic
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sweet, pleasant, mild
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acidulous remark, acidulous tone, acidulous taste
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