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Guide to Obscure English Words

Some of the entries herein are listed not in their root form but as they
appear within this volume. Simple definitions are given according to the
specific context in which they have been used. For more precise and elaborate
explanations, readers may consult a comprehensive dictionary.

Abstrusity—a subject that is difficult to understand
Accede—to consent or agree to
Accouterments—items typically used in or by (and thus symbolizing) a specific
kind of organization
Acolyte—a devout follower
Acumen—keen insight

Adage—a traditional saying that expresses a generally accepted truth
Adjudge—to regard or consider
Admixture—a mixture (especially wherein one component is dissimilar to the
others)
Adroitness—expertise and quick-wittedness in an urgent situation
Adulterine—born of adultery
Affective—pertaining to the emotions
Affray—public fight
Albeit—although, even though

Allocution—a formal speech
Amaranthine—eternally beautiful like an unfading flower
Ancillary—additional and supplementary
Antipathetic—adverse
Apocryphal—of questionable authenticity
Apologue—a fable (especially with animals as characters)

Apotheosisism—the doctrine that a person may be worshiped as if he were
God
Appetency—strong desire

Apposite—strikingly appropriate or relevant
Approbation—praise

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