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1. Apolitical:
not interested in or connected with politics, or not connected to any political party:

The organization insists that it is apolitical and does not identify with any one particular party.

not interested in or connected with politics:

The appointment of judges, they said, should be apolitical.

1. ADJECTIVE

Someone who is apolitical is not interested in politics.

As a musician, you cannot be apolitical.
2. ADJECTIVE

If you describe an organization or an activity as apolitical, you mean that it is not linked to a particular political party.

...the normally apolitical European Commission.
Others maintain the violence is apolitical.
1: having no interest or involvement in political affairs

also : having an aversion to politics or political affairs

2: having no political significance

Although both of her parents are politicians, she's completely apolitical.

Apoliticism:
the fact of having no interest in or connection with politics, or no connection with any political party:

History shows the dangers of apathy and apoliticism.
The organization's apoliticism and independence is essential to its role.

There's a tradition of professional apoliticism in the US military.

We will maintain a strict apoliticism in our operations.
The writer began to question his own apoliticism.
Apoliticism is characteristic of this demographic, only 31% of whom voted in the last presidential elections.
That apoliticism fostered a belief in the limitation of earthly power.

2. Apollo:
in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), a god who is connected with many things including music, poetry, medicine, and
the sun:

a bronze statue of Apollo

a strikingly handsome youth

classical mythology

the god of light, poetry, music, healing, and prophecy: son of Zeus and Leto

any of a series of manned US spacecraft designed to explore the moon and surrounding space. Apollo 11 made the
first moon landing in July 1969

1: the Greek and Roman god of sunlight, prophecy, music, and poetry
2[Apollo, an asteroid of this class] : any of a class of asteroids having an orbit that extends from inside to beyond the earth's orbit

3. Apologetic:
showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness:

She was so apologetic about forgetting my birthday it was almost embarrassing.

I hope he was suitably apologetic for breaking your glasses.

expressing regret about having caused someone inconvenience or unhappiness:

He was apologetic for not returning my call.

The waiter apologetically took the bone back to the kitchen and quickly brought Mr. Apple another.

1: feeling or showing regret : regretfully acknowledging fault or failure : expressing an apology

They were apologetic about the error.

We received an apologetic letter.

an apologetic smile/tone

2: offered in defense or vindication the apologetic writings of the early Christians

Apologize:
to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them:

I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness.

Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
She apologized profusely for having to leave at 3.30 p.m.

She apologized for her husband’s rudeness.

If I offended you, I apologize.
He said he had nothing to apologize for.

: to express regret for something done or said : to make an apology

He apologized for his mistake.

She apologized to us for losing her temper.

4. Apologist:
a person who supports a particular belief or political system, especially an unpopular one, and speaks or writes
in defence of it:

communism and its apologists
There are few apologists for the old system.

An apologist is a person who writes or speaks in defence of a belief, a cause, or a person's life.
[formal]
'I am no apologist for Hitler,' observed Pyat.
...the great Christian apologist Origen.
: one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something

This shouldn’t be construed as being an apologist  for the multi billionaire CEO and near-monopoly retailer that crushes
competitors.

Rape apologist.
5. Assent:
Noun: official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request:

Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin.

She nodded her assent to the proposal.

UK: Before an Act of Parliament can become law, it needs to receive Royal Assent (= an official signature) from the monarch.

to agree to or give official approval to something:

Have they assented to the terms of the contract?

agreement to an idea, plan, or request, esp. after serious consideration:

He gave a nod of assent, and we knew we had a deal at last.

Verb: to agree to or give official approval to something:

Have they assented to the terms of the contract?

At long last, the general assented to a halt in the bombing.

with the assent of sb The government, with the assent of the two smaller opposition parties, pushed through the bill this week.

give your assent to sth Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal, work can start almost immediately.

 LAW

a document that states that someone is the new legal owner of the property of someone who has died:

The transfer of a property to the beneficiary after someone has died is done by means of an assent.

1. UNCOUNTABLE NOUN [oft with poss]

If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it.

He gave his assent to the proposed legislation. [+  to/for]

Without their assent a political settlement cannot be reached.

Synonyms: agreement, accord, sanction, approval   More Synonyms of assent

2. VERB

If you assent to something, you agree to it or agree with it.

I assented to the request of the American publishers to write this book. [VERB  +  to]

'But it's good grub,' he added. 'You're right,' Pantieri assented

 ASSENT implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions.  voters assented to the
proposal

6. Anachronistic:
existing out of its time in history:

He described the law as anachronistic and ridiculous.

Anachronistic mechanical voting machines are gone, replaced with computerized scanners.

An anachronistic rotary phone is attached to the wall.
The language of the novel is delightfully anachronistic.

You say that something is anachronistic when you think that it is out of date or old-fashioned.

Many of its practices seem anachronistic.

We still, anachronistically, expect humans to be running our phone system.

He spoke with an anachronistically upper-class accent.

Anachronism:
a person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one that happened or existed later than
the period being shown, discussed, etc.:

For some people, marriage is an anachronism from the days when women needed to be protected.

someone or something placed in the wrong period in history, or something that belongs to the past rather than

the present:

For a historical drama, the movie was filled with anachronisms.

1. COUNTABLE NOUN: You say that something is an anachronism when you think that it is out of date or old-fashioned.

The President tended to regard the Church as an anachronism.

2. COUNTABLE NOUN: An anachronism is something in a book, play, or film that is wrong because it did not exist at the
time the book, play, or film is set.

I noticed repeated linguistic anachronisms, which occur in every episode.

7. Admonish:
to tell someone that they have done something wrong:

to warn someone not to do something, usually in a kind way, or to tell someone to do something:

His mother admonished him for eating too quickly.

to advise someone to do something: (used with to + infinitive)

Her teacher admonished her to work harder for her exams.

If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong. [formal]

They admonished me for taking risks with my health. [VERB  noun +  for]

She admonished him gently, 'You should rest, not talk so much.' [VERB  noun with quote]

 to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner

were admonished for being late

to give friendly earnest advice or encouragement to

admonished them to be careful
… users are admonished to change passwords regularly …

to say (something) as advice or a warning

The sign admonished, "Watch your step."

"Please be silent while I tell my story," LaPautre admonished.

 ADMONISH suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel.  admonished by my parents to control expenses

Admonition:
 piece of advice that is also a warning to someone about their behaviour:

The most common parental admonition must surely be "Don't stay out late".

As I left I heard my husband’s admonition – "Don’t be late."

An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour.[formal]

She ignored the admonitions of her mother. [+  of]

8. Apropos:
adverb, preposition: formal

used to introduce something that is related to or connected with something that has just been said:

I had an email from Sally yesterday - apropos (of) which, did you send her that article?

Apropos what you said yesterday, I think you made the right decision.

adjective [ after verb ]

suitable in a particular situation or at a particular time:

clothes that are apropos to the occasion

1. PREPOSITION

Something which is apropos, or apropos of, a subject or event, is connected with it or relevant to it. [formal]

All my suggestions apropos the script were accepted.

George Orwell once asked, apropos of publishers, 'Why don't they just say, "We don't want your poems"?'

2. PREPOSITION

Apropos or apropos of is used to introduce something that you are going to say which is related to the subject you have just

been talking about. [formal]

Apropos Dudley Moore living in California he said, 'He loves the space, Californians have a lot of space.'

3. GRADED ADJECTIVE [verb-link ADJECTIVE]

Something that is apropos is very suitable in a particular situation. [formal]

It was a verse from the book of Job. It was so apropos.

being both relevant and opportune

apropos comments

with regard to (something) : APROPOS OF

Apropos the proposed changes, I think more information is needed.

by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic

 APROPOS suggests being both relevant and opportune.  the quip was apropos

Apropos, you are requested to … // Apropos, it is submitted/proffered/stated that …

9. Assured tenancy:
PROPERTY: a legal arrangement that allows you to live in a rented property for an agreed period without
being able to be forced out:

Under an assured tenancy, the tenant has  security of  tenure  provided  he or she  pays a  market rent.

10. A far cry from:

PHRASE: Something that is a far cry from something else is very different from it.

Their lives are a far cry from his own poor childhood. 

to be completely different from something:

This  flat is a far  cry from the house they had before.

: very different from (something or someone)The movie is a far cry from the book.

He's a far cry from the idealistic young writer he once was.

11. Atrium:

12. Adhere:

Adherent:

Adherence:

13. Aide:

14. Anarchy:

Anarchism:

Anarchist:

15. Alarmism:
16. Alarming:

17. Apocalyptic:

Apocalypse:

18. Anthropology:

Anthropologist:

19. Archaeology:

Archaeologist:

20. Archipelago:

21. Archangel:

22. Arch:

23. Archfiend:

24. Aftermath:

25. Abase:

Abasement:

26. Alienate:

27. Adroit:

28. Aforethought:

29. Allege:

Alleged:

Allegedly:

Allegation:

30. Ace:

31. Amicable:

32. Amiable:

Amiability:
33. Apprise:

34. Acquiesce:

Acquiescence:

35. Acquit:

Acquittal:

36. Absolve:

Absolution:

37. Ascendancy:

Ascendant:

38. Apathy:

Apathetic:

39. Ageism:

40. Averse:

Aversion:

41. Asylum:

42. Accede:

Accession:

43. Avert:

44. Affluence:

Affluent:

45. Agony:

Agonize:

Agonizing:

46. Apartheid:

47. Avow:
48. Avowed:

49. Aesthetic:

50. Akin:

51. Appall:

Appalled:

Appalling:

52. Apprehensive:

Apprehension:

Apprehend:

53. Analogize:

Analogy:

Analogous:

54. Atone:

Atonement:

55. Ambush:

56. Administer:

Administrator:

Administration:

Administrative:

57. Archetypal:

Archetype:

58. Allegiance:

59. Articulate:

Articulation:

60. Agrarian:
Agrarianism:

61. Amid:

Amidst:

62. Attitudinize:

63. Attitudinizing:

64. Adolescence:

65. Adolescent:

66. Ancillary:

67. Abyss:
Literary: a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom

a difficult situation that brings trouble or destruction:

The  country  is sinking/plunging  into an abyss of  violence  and  lawlessness.

She  found  herself  on the edge  of an abyss.

a catastrophic situation seen as likely to occur.

"teetering on the edge of the abyss of a total political wipeout"

Abysmal:

68. Acquire:

Acquisition:

69. Abate:

70. Adapt:

71. Adept:

72. Advent:

73. Adventure:

Adventurous:

74. Adverse:

75. Aversary:
Adversarial:

Adversity:

76. Advocate:

77. Agitate:

Agitation:

78. Allude:

Allusion:

79. Altercate:

Altercation:

80. Ambiguous:

Ambiguity:

81. Ambivalent:

Ambivalence:

82. Annihilate:

Annihilation:

83. Anomaly:

Anomalous:

84. Anticipate:

Anticipation:

85. Antipathy:

86. Assert:

Assertion:

87. Austere:

Austerity:

88. Avenue:
89. Avid:

Avidly:

Avidity:

90. Abhor:

Abhorrence:

91. Abrogate:

Abrogation:

92. Abstain:

Abstinence:

93. Abstemious:

94. Abstruse:

95. Accolade:

96. Adulate:

Adulation:

97. Acrid:

98. Acute:

99. Acuity:

100. Adamant:

101. Adultery:

102. Adulterate:

Adulteration:

103. Affable:

104. Alacrity:

105. Alchemy:

106. Acrophobia:
Acrophobic:

107. Aquaphobia:

Aquaphobic:

108. Alibi:

109. Abdicate:

Abdication:

110. Abduct:

Abduction:

111. Astute:

112. Amateur:

Amateurish:

113. Antecede:

Antecedent:

114. Antedate:

115. Abscond:

Absconder:

116. Appetite:

Appetizer:

117. Acclimatize / Acclimaise / Acclimate:

Acclimatization / Acclimation:

118. Accustom:

119. Acclaim:

Acclaimed:

120. Anchor:

Anchorage:
121. Asperse:

Aspersion:

122. Arson:

Arsonist:

123. Assail:

Assailant:

124. Aggravate:

Aggravated:

Aggravated:

Aggravation:

125. Aggravated burglary:

126. Abattoir:

127. Aroma:

Aromatic:

128. Ardent:

Ardently:

129. Ambit:

130. Antagonist:

Antagonistic:

Antagonize:

Antagonism:

131. Aggressive:

Aggression:

132. Appease:

Appeasement:
133. Annex:

Annexation:

134. Annexure:

135. Amnesty:

136. Arduous:

137. Aspire:

Aspiration:

Aspiring:

138. Arch-foe / Archenemy:

139. Ailment:

Ail :

Ailing:

140. Affinity:

141. Amputate:

Amputation:

142. Aisle:

143. Anti-semitic:

Anti-semitism:

Anti-semite:

144. Asphyxiate:

Asphyxiation:

145. Audacity:

146. Arm-twisting:

147. Apt:

Aptly:
Aptness:

148. Armageddon:

149. Autopsy:

150. Amenable:

151. Apricot:

152. Alpha:

153. Alpha female:

154. Adumbrate:
to give only the main facts and not the details about something, especially something that will happen in
the future:

The project's objectives were adumbrated in the  report.

1. to outline; give a faint indication of

2. to foreshadow

3. overshadow; obscure

He wrote several articles and books that adumbrated the emerging environmentalist movement.

Adumbration:
the act of giving the main facts and not the details about something, or something that gives
these main facts:

I  admit that my adumbration of yesterday's meeting was  scant.

The "people's budget" of 1909 was an early adumbration of the British  welfare  state.

155. Adore:
to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to like
something very much:

She has one son  and she adores him.

I  absolutely  adore  chocolate.

[ + -ing verb ] Don't you just adore lying in a  hot bath?

He absolutely adores his wife.

Formal: to worship:

Let us adore God  for all his  works.

Adoration:
very strong love or worship for someone:

her  complete  adoration of her brother

The  painting  depicts  the Three Wise Men  kneeling  in adoration of the baby Jesus.

Adoring:
showing very strong love for someone:

I  refuse  to play  the part  of the adoring  wife.

Adorable:
used to describe someone or something that makes you love or like them, usually because they
are attractive and often small:

She has the most adorable two-year-old girl.

These snowflake-shaped  picture  frames are just adorable.

I  think it's adorable that  your parents still  hold  hands.

charming, attractive, and easily loved:

He was an absolutely adorable child.

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