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Guess the definition - "A"

For each word, choose the correct meaning.

All words are included in the Collins Online English Dictionary.
Quiz by AlexThirkell
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Last updated: January 1, 2021
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1. Abactor
A character in a story who reveals useful information
A professional camel jockey
A cattle thief
2. Anaclitic
Describing someone who never learns language
Describing someone who is emotionally dependent on others
Describing someone who is unable to feel sexual pleasure
3. Arak
A protective cloak from Australasia
A strong alcoholic drink from Asia
An ornamental weapon from North America
4. Amaranth
An impure, yellowish emerald
A mythical flower that never dies
A trademarked non-alcoholic version of absinthe
5. Aboideau
The south-western area of France that experiences very low precipitation
A tide gate designed to reclaim land
An illicit bar during the prohibition era, a speakeasy
6. Azania
A name for South Africa used by supporters of black majority rule during apartheid
In psychoanalysis, the semi-sleeping state when lying is impossible
A European flowering plant with blue-tinged leaves
7. Alcazar
A forest, wilderness or hunting ground (Maghreb)
A palace, fortress or castle (Iberia)
A cave, hole or shelter (Arabia)
8. Ashet
In ancient Egypt, someone who has disrespected a cat
A famous pupil of Gautama Buddha, considered the second person to attain enlightenment
A large, shallow serving plate
9. Armamentarium
In ancient Rome, a list of names of all soldiers in a legion
All of the equipment, medicines etc available to a medical practitioner
In law, all of the evidence against a defendant that is to be used in a trial
10. Aasvogel
A 9th century Viking warrior who led an army into Siberia
An Afrikaans word for a vulture
A star in the Pleiades cluster
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