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Aspire
- verb - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Assize
- noun - an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the sheriff for the recovery of property
- the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
Assume
- verb - make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
- occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"
- put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans"
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
- take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form
Assure
- verb - assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
- cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
- inform positively and with certainty and confidence; "I tell you that man is a crook!"
- make a promise or commitment
- make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
Astone
- - To stun; to astonish; to stupefy.
Astute
- adjective - clever
- marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
- Sharp
Asylee
- unknown - A non-citizen of a country who has been granted asylum in that country.
At One
- - In concord or friendship; in agreement (with each other); as, to be, bring, make, or set, at one, i. e., to be or bring in or to a state of agreement or reconciliation.