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| amybdaline(uh mig duh lin) | adj. Of, relating to, or resembling an almond. {Latin amygdalinus from Gr amugdalinos, amugdale almond |
| anechoic (an e koh ik) | adj. Neither having nor producing echoes. No origin given |
| antisepsis | n. Destruction of disease-causing microorganisms to prevent infection. No origin given greek anti opposite sepsis putrefaction sepein make rotten |
| antitussive | adj. Capable of relieving or suppressing coughing. tussis cough no origin greek |
| apophasis (uh pahf uh sis) | n. Allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned. late latin from greek apophanai to say no |
| appetence | n. A stong craving or desire. 2. A tendency or propensity. 3. A natural attraction or affinity. prolly french appetence latin appetentia appetens strive after |
| Archeozoic | adj Of, belonging to, or designating the earlier of two divisions of the Precambrian era. --n. The Archeozoic era no origin given. prolly greek archaios life |
| arrogate | tr. v. To take or clain for oneself without right; appropriate 2. To ascrive on behalf of another in an unwarranted manner. Latin arrogare rogare to ask |
| asquint | adj With a sidelong glance. middle english skwyn, obliquely. |
| astasia | n. Inability to stand because of motor coordination Greek unsteadiness, astatos unsteady a-not |
| ataraxia | n. Peace of mind or emotional tranquillity; calmness Greek, from ataraktos undisturbed |
