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Ameliorate

to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc.

the negative effects of the cellphones have been ameliorated


Anachronism

something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a


time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc.

a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and not to fit in the present
The sword is an anachronism in modern warfare.

something or someone misplaced in time


Analogous
similar in some way

A brain and a computer are analogous.

Anarchy

a state of society without government or law.


political and social disorder due to the absence of governmental control:
The death of the king was followed by a year of anarchy.
Synonyms: lawlessness, disruption, turmoil
anarchism (def 1).

lack of obedience to an authority; insubordination:


the anarchy of his rebellious teenage years.
confusion and disorder: Intellectual and moral anarchy followed his loss of faith.
It was impossible to find the book I was looking for in the anarchy of his
bookshelves.
Synonyms: chaos, disruption, turbulence; license; disorganization, disintegration.

Anomalous

deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular;
abnormal:
Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe.
not fitting into a common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual:
He held an anomalous position in the art world.
incongruous or inconsistent.

Antipathy
a strong feeling of dislike
There has always been strong antipathy between the two groups.
The author's antipathies and prejudices are obvious.
Apathy
lack of interest

The trip was canceled because of student apathy

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