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allargando
  • s  gradually decreasing in tempo and broadening in manner
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alleged
  • v  report or maintain
    He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
  • s  declared but not proved
    alleged abuses of housing benefits"- Wall Street Journal
  • s  doubtful or suspect
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allegiant
  • s  steadfast in devotion (especially to your lawful monarch or government)
    it is impossible to be allegiant to two opposing forces
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allegoric
  • s  used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
    allegorical stories
    an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army
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allegorical
  • s  used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
    allegorical stories
    an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army
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allegretto
  • n  a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
  • n  a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
  • s  (of tempo) faster than allegro
  • r  in a moderately quick tempo
    play this more allegretto
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allegro
  • n  a brisk and lively tempo
  • n  a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
  • s  (of tempo) fast
  • r  in a quick and lively tempo
    play this section allegro
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allergic
  • a  characterized by or caused by allergy
    an allergic reaction
  • s  having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
    allergic children
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alleviated
  • v  provide physical relief, as from pain
  • v  make easier
  • s  (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
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alleviative
  • s  moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
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alleviatory
  • s  moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
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alliaceous
  • a  of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium
    onions, leeks, garlic, chives are alliaceous plants
  • s  smelling of onions or garlic
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