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way 2 lit the perfect example; QUINTESSENCE: Christ's mother is the apotheosis of womanhood.
ap·pal BrE || ap·pall AmE /ə'pɔ:l/ v -ll- [T] to shock deeply; fill with fear, hatred, terror etc: We were appalled when we heard that she had been murdered. | The prospect of another war appalled us. | They were appalled at/by the reports of the famine.
Ap·pa·la·chi·a /ˌæpə'leıtʃiə/ an area of the APPALACHIANS in the southeast of the US ➔ see Cultural Note at APPALACHIANS, THE
Ap·pa·la·chi·ans, the /ˌæpə'leıtʃiənz/ also the Appa-lachian 'Mountains a long RANGE of mountains in northeast America that go in a line southwest from Quebec in Canada to Alabama in the US
CULTURAL NOTE People who live in Appalachian areas are often poor because the farms are small and there is little other work available. Some people live in mountain areas in small wooden houses that do not have any modern equipment. Bluegrass music started there, and when people think of the Appalachians, they often think of men playing this type of music on the FIDDLE there.
ap·pal·ling /ə'pɔ:lıŋ/ adj 1 causing fear and hatred; shocking; terrible: appalling cruelty 2 inml very bad: an appalling waste | appalling food — -ly adv: an appallingly bad driver
ap·pa·loo·sa /ˌæpə'lu:sə/ n AmE a horse having many dark spots on a light-coloured coat
ap·par·at·chik /ˌɑ:pə'rɑ:tʃık/ n an official working for a government or another organization, especially when considered too ready to obey orders
ap·pa·ra·tus /ˌæpə'reıtəs||-'ræ-/ n pl. -tuses or -tus [C;U] 1 a set of equipment, machines, tools, materials etc that work together for a particular purpose: a piece of apparatus in a gymnasium | sports apparatus | The television men set up their apparatus. | The astronauts have special breathing apparatus. 2 an organization or system made up of many parts: the government's apparatus for settling industrial disputes
ap·par·el /ə'pærəl/ n [U] 1 lit or old use clothes, especially of a fine or special sort; GARB: the Queen's ceremonial apparel 2 especially AmE (in comb.) clothes; clothing: ladies' ready-to-wear apparel
apparel v -ll- BrE || -l- AmE T[Tin] usually pass.] lit or old use to dress, especially in fine or special clothes
ap·par·ent /ə'pærənt/ adj 1 [(to)] easily seen or understood; EVIDENT: Her anxiety was apparent to everyone. | The reasons for his sudden departure soon became apparent. (=were soon understood) | It's quite apparent that she has no intention of changing her mind. 2 seeming to be real but not necessarily so: The teacher was shocked by the parents' apparent lack of concern about their child's behaviour. | The apparent improvement in this year's profits is due to the selling off of some of the company's property. ➔ see also HEIR APPARENT
ap·par·ent·ly /ə'pærəntli/ adv 1 it seems (that); according to what I have heard: I wasn't there, but apparently it was a good party. | Apparently they're intending to put up the price of electricity. | 'Did she pass her test?' 'Apparently not.' 2 it is clear (that): Apparently she never got my letter after all. ➔ compare EVIDENTLY, OBVIOUSLY
ap·pa·ri·tion /ˌæpə'rıʃən/ n the spirit of a dead person moving in bodily form; GHOST: He saw the apparition of his dead wife.
ap·peal /ə'pi:l/ n 1 [C;U(to, for)] (a) strong request for help, support, kindness etc: His appeal for forgiveness went unanswered. | a personal appeal from the President on behalf of the victims | an appeal for money to build a new hall 2 [U] power to move the feelings; attraction; interest: Films of that sort have lost their appeal for me. | Her novels have wide appeal. | He hasn't got much sex appeal. 3 [C;U] a formal request to a higher law court to change the decision of a lower court: the right of appeal | a court of appeal | She has been convicted but her lawyer says she will lodge (=make) an appeal. | The court rejected his appeal. 4 [C] (in sports) a call from a player for a decision from the UMPIRE or REFEREE (=the person who judges the rules of the game): There was a loud appeal from the bowler and wicket keeper.
appeal² v (1) 1 (to, for)] to make a strong request for help, support, mercy etc: The police are appealing to the public for any information about the murder victim. | They are appealing for funds to build a new church. | The government is appealing to everyone to save water. 2 [(to) not in progressive forms] to please, attract, or interest: Does the idea of working abroad appeal (to you)? | inexpensive jewellery which appeals to the 13 to 30 age group 3 [(to, against)] formally to ask a higher law court to change the decision of a lower court: I intend to appeal against this sentence/verdict. | The defendant has been given leave to appeal (to the High Court). ➔ see Feature on page A23 4 (in sports) to make an appeal to the UMPIRE or REFEREE
appeal to sbdy./sthg. phr r [T] to look for support in: By appealing to his better nature (=the good side of his character) we persuaded him to change his mind.
Ap'peal Court, the another name for the COURT OF APPEAL
ap·peal·ing /ə'pi:lın/ adj 1 able to move the feelings: the appealing eyes of a hungry dog 2 attractive, pleasing, or interesting: What an appealing little baby | The idea of a free holiday is rather appealing. ➔ opposite UNAPPEALING — -ly adv
ap·pear /ə'pıər/ v 1 [I] to become able to be seen; come into sight or become noticeable: A car appeared over the hill. | In this disease spots appear on the skin. | If I don't appear (=arrive) by 7 o'clock, I won't be coming at all. | Her new book will be appearing in the shops very soon. 2 [L not in progressive forms] to seem; to give to other people a particular idea or feeling (for example about one's character, feelings, or intentions): She appeared rather upset about something. | He may appear a fool but actually he's quite clever. | It now appears certain that the fire was caused deliberately. | [+to-v] He appears to be sincere but I don't completely trust him. | The discussion appears to have been friendly and fruitful. | There appears to have been a mistake over the numbers. | [+(that)] It appears she won't be coming after all. | It appears that I was wrong. | 'Will she have to have an operation?' 'It appears so/not.' | It appears as if they've lost interest. | (fml or pomp) It would appear that the driver of the car was drunk. 3 [+adv prep] to be present officially, for example in a court of law: He had to appear before the committee to explain his behaviour. | Mr Jones will appear for you (=be your lawyer) in court tomorrow. 4 [+adv prep] to perform publicly, e.g. in a play or film: She has appeared in dozens of films. | He is currently appearing in 'Othello' at the National Theatre. 5 [+adv/prep; not in progressive forms] to be found; exist: This theme appears in several of her books. | I wasn't expecting that item to appear on the agenda.
ap·pear·ance /ə'pıərəns/ n 1 [C;U] (an example of) the act of appearing: The last stage of the disease is marked by the appearance of blisters on the skin. | She's made a number of appearances on television/a number of television appearances. | He put in an appearance at the party (=went there for a time) but didn't stay long. 2 (C:U) the outside qualities of a person or thing, which can be seen by other people; the way a person or thing looks to other people: His skin had an unhealthy appearance. | They changed the whole appearance of the house just by painting it. | I tried to give the appearance of being interested in his boring story. | Don't judge by appearances. | To/By all appearances (=judging by what can be seen) they're good friends. 3 keep up appearances to continue to live or behave in one's usual way, especially in order to hide from other people a loss of money, social position etc
ap'pearance ,money n [U] money paid to a famous person to attend an event. In some sports, the best players are paid appearance money in addition to any prize money that they might win.
ap·pease /ə'pi:z/ v [T] to satisfy or make calm, especially by giving in to demands or by doing something to fulfil a need I tried to appease them by offering to replace the car with brand new one. to appease one's curiosity by asking a few questions
ap·pease·ment /ə'pi:zmənt/ n 1 [C;U] the act of appeasing 2 [U] usually derog the political idea that peace can be continued by allowing one's enemies to have what they demand. In Britain the word is especially used in association with Britain's POLICY of appeasement towards Hitler before World War II. ➔ see also MUNICH AGREEMENT