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An anecdote is a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Option C correctly defines it as a short story of an amusing or interesting event, typically shared to illustrate a point.

Anemia is a medical condition where the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Option C correctly identifies it as a condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles, affecting oxygen transport.

Anesthetic is a substance that induces insensitivity to pain, with or without loss of consciousness. Option C correctly defines it as a substance that removes sensation, used commonly in medical procedures.

Anguish refers to severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Option C correctly identifies it as acute pain or distress, often used to describe intense emotional suffering or torment.

Angular literally means having angles or sharp corners. Option C correctly defines it as sharp-cornered, referring to something that is not smooth or rounded in shape.

Animadversion refers to a critical or hostile remark or criticism. Option C correctly identifies it as a critical remark, capturing the essence of the word as formal criticism or censure.

Analgesia refers to the inability to feel pain, which can be induced by medications or occur in certain medical conditions. The prefix 'an-' means 'without' and 'algesia' relates to pain, so the word literally means 'without pain'. This is different from anesthesia which involves a complete loss of sensation.

An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. It highlights similarities between different things to help understand a concept. Option A 'pleasantly fat' refers to 'corpulent', and option D 'smooth and shining' refers to 'hale' or 'healthy'.

Amiable describes someone who is friendly, pleasant, and good-natured in their disposition. The word comes from the Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love', and an amiable person is someone who is easy to like and get along with. Option A 'ability to be molded' refers to 'malleable', and option D 'sceptic' refers to someone who doubts.

Amicable means friendly and peaceable, especially in contexts involving potential conflict like agreements or relationships. An amicable divorce or settlement is one reached without hostility or bitterness. Option A 'trite remark' refers to a 'platitude', and option D 'small light boat' refers to a 'skiff'.