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7 words found beginning with A.

Avarice (Noun)

IPA: /ˈævərɪs/

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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Altruistic (Adjective)

IPA: /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; generous without expecting anything in return.

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Ameliorate (Verb)

IPA: /əˈmiːliəreɪt/

To make something better or more tolerable; to improve.

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Acrimonious (Adjective)

IPA: /ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/

Angry and bitter in tone, especially in speech or debate.

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Abstruse (Adjective)

IPA: /əbˈstruːs/

Difficult to understand; obscure or overly complex in meaning.

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Alacrity (Noun)

IPA: /əˈlakrɪti/

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager willingness to do something.

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Apocryphal (Adjective)

IPA: /əˈpɒkrɪfəl/

Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

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