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amidst

/əˈmɪdst/ [amidst]

[adverb] In the middle of or surrounded by; among.

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amounts

/əˈmaʊnts/ [amounts]

[noun] Quantities of something, typically of a material or abstract thing.

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anagram

/ˈæn.ə.ɡræm/ [anagram]

[noun] A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another, such as 'cinema' formed from 'iceman'.

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analytic geometry

/ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪk dʒiˈɒm.ə.tri/ [analytic geometry]

[noun] A branch of mathematics in which geometric shapes are described and analyzed using algebraic equations and coordinate systems.

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analyze

/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ [analyze]

[verb] To examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

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anatomical orientation

/ˌæn.əˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/ [anatomical orientation]

[noun] A standardized system of directional terms used in biology and medicine to describe the position and relationship of structures within an organism, typically based on the anatomical position.

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anchor

/ˈæŋ.kɚ/ [anchor]

[noun] A heavy object attached to a cable or chain, dropped from a boat to the sea floor to keep the vessel in place.

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android

/ˈæn.drɔɪd/ [android]

[noun] A robot or synthetic organism designed to resemble and function like a human being.

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anglican

/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ [anglican]

[adjective] Relating to or denoting the Church of England or any church in communion with it, characterized by a middle-way approach between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.

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animal liberationist

/ˈæn.ɪ.məl ˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/ [animal liberationist]

[noun] A person who advocates for the complete moral and legal emancipation of non-human animals from human exploitation, often pushing beyond welfare reforms to end practices like factory farming, animal testing, and captivity.

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animal protectionist

/ˈæn.ɪ.məl prəˈtɛk.ʃən.ɪst/ [animal protectionist]

[noun] A person who advocates for or actively works to protect animals from cruelty, exploitation, neglect, or harm.

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animal rights activist

/ˈæn.ɪ.məl raɪts ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ [animal rights activist]

[noun] A person who campaigns for the protection of animals and advocates for the belief that animals should be free from human exploitation and abuse.

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animated discussion

/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ [animated discussion]

[noun] A conversation characterized by high energy, enthusiasm, lively gestures, and intense engagement from the participants.

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anonymous

/əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ [anonymous]

[adjective] Having no known name or identity; not identified by name.

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answered

/ˈæn.sərd/

[verb] (Past tense and past participle of 'answer') To give a reply or response to a question, communication, or request.

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antagonistic

/ænˌtæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/ [antagonistic]

[adjective] Showing or feeling active hostility, opposition, or animosity toward someone or something.

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ante meridiem

/ˌæn.ti məˈrɪd.i.əm/ [ante meridiem]

[adverb] Before noon; in the morning (abbreviated as a.m.).

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antelucan

/ˌæntɪˈluːkən/ [antelucan]

[adjective] Occurring or existing before the dawn; pertaining to the time just before daybreak.

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