assumption
something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume
assurance
firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in ones own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assuranc
asteroid
small planet
astigmatism
eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism
astral
relating to the stars
astringent
binding; causing contraction ; harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism
astronomical
enormously large or extensive
astute
wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to ones advantage
asunder
into parts; apart; V. sunder
asylum
place of refuge or shelter; protection
asymmetric
not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
atavism
resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; reversion to an earlier type; throwback; ADJ. atavistic
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