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6. Anachronistic
- expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future.
- belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
- (of a record of events) following the order in which they occurred.
7. Accolade
- arrest (someone) for a crime.
- an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.
- skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
8. Alleviate
- (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
- make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
- skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
9. Aberration
- the sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or other sexual pleasure
- a strong dislike or disinclination.
- a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
- a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
10. Affinity
- a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.
- arrest (someone) for a crime.
- skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
11. Absolve
- declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
- make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
- skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
12. Astute
- having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
- expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future.
- (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
13. Assiduous
- expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future.
- showing great care and perseverance.
- (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
14. Aversion
- having or showing a lack of experience, or understanding sophistication
- a strong dislike or disinclination.
- foolish or silly behaviour
15. Abstinence
- self-enforced restraint from indulging in bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure.
- foolish or silly behaviour
- search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation
16. Ambivalent
- causing hostile feelings inside of others
- having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
- foolish or silly
17. Amicable
- causing someone to become hostile
- characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
- belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
18. Ameliorate
- make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
- make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
- declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.