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61ac|quaint|ance|ship — «uh KWAYN tuhns shihp», noun. 1. the relation between acquaintances: »Their acquaintanceship lasted many years. 2. personal knowledge; acquaintance: »While Interlingua can be read with little difficulty by almost anyone, books are available which …
62af|fi|ance — «uh FY uhns», verb, anced, anc|ing, noun. –v.t. to promise (oneself or another) in marriage; engage; betroth: »James and Beth are affianced to each other. –n. 1. the pledging of faith; betrothal: »Aff …
63af|firm|ance — «uh FUR muhns», noun. 1. the act of affirming; assertion. 2. confirmation …
64aid|ance — «AY duhns», noun. aid; help; assistance …
65al|li|ance — «uh LY uhns», noun. 1. a union formed by agreement; joining of interests. A joining of national interests by treaty is an alliance. A marriage may be a family alliance. SYNONYM(S): coalition. 2. the nations or persons that belong to such a union …
66am|bi|ance — «AM bee uhns», noun. 1. surroundings; atmosphere: »The movement in the streets is of a different quality the bustling headlong zest that makes the ambiance of Paris street life (Atlantic). 2. arrangement of accessories to support or intensify the …
67an|noy|ance — «uh NOY uhns», noun. 1. a) the state or condition of being annoyed; feeling of dislike or trouble; vexation: »Her face showed her annoyance at the delay. SYNONYM(S): discomfort, trouble. b) the act of annoying: »The principal stopped the… …
68ap|pend|ance — «uh PEHN duhns», noun. Law. the fact of being appendant …
69ap|pli|ance — «uh PLY uhns», noun. 1. a thing like a tool or small machine used in doing something, particularly for household use. A can opener is an appliance for opening tin cans. Vacuum cleaners, washing machines, refrigerators, and electric coffeepots are …
70as|cend|ance — or as|cend|ence «uh SEHN duhns», noun. = ascendancy. (Cf. ↑ascendancy) …
