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Describing Words — Lesson 63

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astronomical
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astronomical

ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
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astute
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astute

əˈstuːt
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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astutely
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astutely

əˈstuːtli
in a shrewd manner
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asunder
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asunder

əˈsʌndɚ
widely separated especially in space
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asymmetric
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asymmetric

ˌæs.ɪˈmet.rɪk
characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
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asymptomatic
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asymptomatic

ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk
having no symptoms of illness or disease
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asynchronous
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asynchronous

eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs
(digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
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atavistic
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atavistic

ˌætəˈvɪstɪk
characteristic of an atavist
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atonal
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atonal

eɪˈtoʊnəl
characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality
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atop
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atop

əˈtɑp
on, to, or at the top
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atrocious
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atrocious

əˈtroʊʃəs
shockingly brutal or cruel
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attainable
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attainable

əˈteɪnəbl
capable of being attained or accomplished
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