voracioussyn: insatiable, gluttonous, gorgingant: full, satisfied, quenched |
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desiring or consuming great quantities |
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indiscriminatesyn: aimless, haphazard, unplannedant: planned, chosen, methodical |
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choosing at random without careful selection |
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eminentsyn: famed, high-ranking, distinguishedant: insignificant, unimportant, common |
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of high reputation, outstanding |
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steepedsyn: immerse, marinate, submergeant: dehydrate, dry, deplete |
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soaked, drenched, satuarated |
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replete (adj)syn: loaded, crammed, overflowingant: empty, lacking, unfilled |
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completely filled/supplied with |
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aboundsyn: flourish, proliferate, thriveant: decline, fail, retreat |
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to exist in great numbers |
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branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science, etc |
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prognosticatesyn: foreshadow, prophesy, have a hunch |
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to predict/foretell a future event |
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automatonsyn: apparatus, gadget, instrumentant: end |
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a robot; a mechanical “person” |
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matronsyn: matriarch, dame, motherant: patron |
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paradoxsyn: ambiguity, enigma, inconsistencyant: normality, standard, accuracy |
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a statement that at first seems to be absurd or self-contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true |
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realmsyn: domain, territory, department |
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special field of something or someone; kingdom |
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annalssyn: journal, archives, publication |
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compound (v)syn: commingle, associate, synthesizeant: disconnect, separate, divide |
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tinge (n)syn: bit, dash, pinchant: lot, information, white |
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a trace, smattering, or slight degree |
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to admit your error and apologize |
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an item you purchase without having seen; a disappointment |
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promising at the start but then disappointing |
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badger (v)syn: bully, torment, heckleant: aid, assist, support |
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to pester, nag, annoy persistently |
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imploresyn: urge, crave, prayant: disgust, refuse, turn off |
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to pled urgently for aid or mercy |
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drudgerysyn: chore, labor, struggleant: entertainment, fun, snap |
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unpleasant, dull, or hard work |
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interminablesyn: endless, long-winded, continuousant: brief, temporary, halting |
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perceivesyn: comprehend, realize, knowant: ignore, misinterpret, misunderstand |
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to understand, know, become aware of |
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to pour oil on troubled waters |
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to make peace, to calm someone down |
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laconicsyn: brief, curt, short and sweetant: long-winded, wordy, |
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expressing much in few words |
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throngsyn: multitude, congregation, mass |
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intrepidsyn: fearless, heroic, spunkyant: afraid, cowardly, meek |
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accostsyn:confront, bother, annoyant: ignore, turn away, refrain |
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to approach, especially with a greeting, question, or remark |
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reticentsyn: restrained, hesitant, close-mouthedant: confident, extroverted, communicative |
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to be silent, not to speak freely; reserved |
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furtivesyn: convert, conspiratorial, calculatingant: honest, open, aboveboard |
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felonsyn: convict, offender, delinquentant: police |
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a person guilty of a major crime |
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plethorasyn: plenty, much, overabundanceant: lack, need, scarcity |
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haplesssyn: unlucky, woeful, loserant: happy, fortunate, well-off |
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iratesyn: enraged, exasperated,irritatedant: cheerful, happy, pleased |
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pretextsyn: alibi, ploy, pretenseant: reality, truth, rear |
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an excuse, alleged reason |
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fabricatesyn: formulate, concoct, contriveant: destroy, demolish, ruin |
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adroitsyn: masterful, proficient, adeptant: awkward, incompetent, inept |
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gesticulatesyn: pantomime, body language, sign languageant: speech |
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move the arms energetically |
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vigilantsyn: observant, attentive, alertant: careless, ignorant, thoughtless |
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avidsyn: impatient, passionate, zealousant: apathetic, disinterested, frigid |
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cajolesyn: deceive, dupe, tantalizeant: repulse, disgust, disenchant |
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rudimentarysyn: simple, primitive, basicant: complex, intricate, sophisticated |
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enhancesyn: augment, enlarge, upgradeant: diminish, undermine, worsen |
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nuancesyn: refinement, implication, gradationant: brightness, information, lot |
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slight variation in meaning, tone, etc. |
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to beard the lion in his den |
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to visit and oppose a person on his own grounds |
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loathesyn: despise, detest, repudiateant: cherish, love, sanction |
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reprimand (v)syn: castigate, reprehend, denounceant: approve, compliment, praise |
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to show sharp disapproval |
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lacklustersyn: boring, flat, uninspiredant: bright, enthusiastic, lively |
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causticsyn: abrasive, harsh, scathingant: bland, gentle, kind |
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severely critical or sarcastic, biting |
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wrestsyn: extort, extract, seizeant: give |
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infamoussyn: vile, scandalous, notoriousant: magnificent, pleasant, dignified |
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jostlesyn: bulldoze, nudge, thrustant: leave alone, repress, pull |
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dupe (n)syn: victim, chump, markant: cognizant, knowledgeable, informed |
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incipientsyn: embryonic, commencing, initiativeant: developed, grown, mature |
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just beginning to exist or appear |
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inadvertentsyn: careless, reckless, unwittingant: careful, cautious, intentional |
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to win the approval of the majority |
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ominoussyn: dangerous, sinister, hauntingant: encouraging, cheerful, joyful |
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tremuloussyn: palpitating, shaky, tremblingant: brave, unwavering, steady |
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repudiatesyn: disown, abandon, disavowant: accept, allow, enforce |
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cessationsyn: interruption, discontinuance, terminationant: beginning, commencement, opening |
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bristle (v)syn:seethe, boil, fumeant: be happy |
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quivering/ to be visibly roused or stirred up |
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disreputable part of town, inhabited by derelicts and people “on the skid” |
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euphemismsyn: purism, pretense,inflation |
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a less offensive term/ nice way of saying something |
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mundanesyn: humdrum, routine, commonplaceant: abnormal, unusual, heavenly |
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of or pertaining to the world, universe, or earth |
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incongruoussyn: bizarre, inappropriate, contradictoryant: compatible, uniform, fitting |
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inappropriate, unbecoming, out of place |
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condolencesyn:compassion, solace, consolation |
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expression of sympathy, pity |
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stipulatesyn: guarantee, designate, imposeant: break, decline, calculate |
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to come to no practical resultkindling smokes but but will not light a fire |
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alacritysyn: eagerness, zealant: coolness, apathy, discouragement |
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disdain (n)syn: arrogance, hatred, ridiculeant: admiration, flattery, affection |
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feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy |
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belligerentsyn: combative, quarrelsome, aggressiveant: agreeable, calm, friendly |
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intimidatesyn: frighten, terrify, coerceant: assure, comfort, encourage |
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to make timid, or to overawe |
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feintsyn: pretension, ploy, impostureant: frankness, honesty, truth |
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pugnacioussyn: aggressive, hot-tempered, brawlingant: laid-back, kind, nice |
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inclined to quarrel/fight readily |
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promulgatesyn: announce, proclaim, broadcastant: conceal, hide, refrain |
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scoffsyn: belittle, ridicule, knockant: approve, flatter, praise |
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belittlesyn: criticize, minimize, discreditant: commend, approve, overestimate |
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to make seem less important |
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to throw down the gauntlet |
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tangiblesyn: touchable, evident, actualant: abstract, conceptual, unreal |
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lacerationsyn: gash, injuryant: closure |
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castigatesyn: chastise, scold, punishant: approve, exonerate, forgive |
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sordidsyn: nasty, shameful, sleazyant: clean, reputable, decent |
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solacesyn: condolence, relief, pitant: discord, disharmony |
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aspirantsyn: applicant, striver, contestant |
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candidate for advancement |
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dregssyn: waste, residue, deposits |
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frenzysyn: rage, passion, crazeant: calm, harmony, order |
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scurriloussyn: insulting, foul, offensiveant: decent, moral, pure |
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grossly/obscenely abusive |
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to be in charge, to be master |
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rampantsyn: excessive, raging, prevalentant: moderate, restrained, limited |
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going unchecked, widespread |
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inanesyn: absurd, frivolous, idioticant: bright, intelligent, smart |
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ethicssyn: belief, integrity, moralityant: corruption,disgrace, dishonesty |
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concursyn: accord, consent, meetant: clash, disagree, object |
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clandestinesyn:hidden, covert, fraudulentant:authorized, honest, open |
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the goods, tools, and other requisites of a profession |
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flagrantsyn: brazen, bold, atrociousant: meek, obscure, timid |
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outrageous, glaringly bad |
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admonishsyn: scold, berate, reprimandant: allow, praise, compliment |
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to warn, strongly criticize |
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duresssyn: coercion, confinement, constraintant: freedom, liberation, release |
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culpritsyn: criminal, offender, transgressorant: police |
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inexorablesyn: merciless, unrelenting, adamantant: kind, sympathetic, yielding |
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to take the conceit out of a braggart |
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egregioussyn: deplorable, atrocious, shockingant: concealed, minor, mild |
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distraughtsyn: agitated, perturbed, hystericalant: collected, reasonable, preaceful |
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mentally confused, crazed, very upset |
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duplicitysyn: deceit, artifice, treacheryant: forthrightness, sincerity, openness |
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acrimonioussyn: belligerent, irate, spitefulant: happy, pleasant, helping |
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bitter in nature, speech, behavior |
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paucitysyn: insufficiency, rarity, meagernessant: abundance, plenty, affluence |
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elicitsyn: bring out, obtain, deriveant: give, supress, hide |
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pernicioussyn: damaging, dangerous, maliciousant: harmless, beneficial, good |
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harmful, causing injury, hurtful |
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toleratesyn: condone, endure, sanctionant: disagree, exclude, refuse |
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construesyn: define, interpret, translateant: confuse, cloud, misunderstand |
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to make a deduction, to infer or explain |
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impunitysyn: permission, immunity, nonliabilityant: denial, veto, imprisonment |
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to make a big fuss over someone |
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affluentsyn: prosperous, well-off, richant: destitute, poor, impoverished |
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having an abundance of wealth |
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feasiblesyn: achievable, attainable, reasonableant: implausible, impractical, unfeasible |
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discernsyn: anticipate, detect, distinguishant: confuse, doubt, ignore |
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to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by intellect |
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sally (v)syn: accelerate, beeline, dash |
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consternationsyn: alarm, bewilderment, aweant: assurance, calmness, contentment |
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a skeptic, one who is not easily convinced |
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day of happiness, time for rejoicing |
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precocioussyn: bright, mature, advancedant: stupid, unintelligent |
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reaching maturity early, ahead of age in understanding |
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perfunctorysyn: sketchy, superficial, apatheticant: careful, detailed, complete |
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done without care, automatic |
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chagrinsyn: annoyance, dismay, irritationant: comfort, satisfaction, happiness |
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feeling of disappointment, humiliation |
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perversesyn: wicked, contradictory, degenerateant: agreeable, reasonable, willing |
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contrary, persisting in error |
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deridesyn: disparage, mock, ridiculeant: admire, approve, praise |
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to let well enough alone, avoid stirring up old hostilities |
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disparagesyn: defame, degrade, slander ant: admire, commend, exaggerate |
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laudablesyn: commendable, creditable, stellarant: disrespected, unworthy, blameable |
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fiascosyn: disaster, flop, debacleant: accomplishment, triumph, achievement |
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complete failure, catastrophe |
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masticatesyn: chomp, crunch, crush |
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eschewsyn: abandon, forgo, renounceant: keep, meet, face |
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avoid, have nothing to do with |
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quellsyn: conquer, extinguish, quenchant: encourage, surrender, compliment |
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volublesyn: chatty, articulate, wordyant: quiet, silent |
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confidant(e)syn: adviser, companion, familiarant: enemy, foe, stranger |
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close friend, one to whom you confide your secrets |
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obsolescencesyn: destruction, elimination, annihilation |
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dubioussyn: hesitant, questionable, reluctantant: believable, determined, honest |
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implacablesyn: unrelenting, relentless, uncompromisingant: kind, flexible, compassionate |
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cannot be appeased, pacified, inexorable |
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paroxysmsyn: convulsion, agitation, flare-upant: calm, peace, happiness |
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reprehensiblesyn: disgraceful,sinful, condemnableant: creditable, respectable, good |
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worthy of blame, shameful |
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jurisdictionsyn: command, administration, reignant: weakness, surrender, submission |
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power, range of authority |
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skirmishsyn: brawl, altercation, disputeant: accord, agreement, harmony |
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small fight, brief encounter |
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a famous law case/controversy |
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one swallow does not make a summer |
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don’t jump to conclusions based on incomplete evidence |
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harasssyn: heckle, pester, annoyant: delight, encourage, aid |
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monolithicsyn: bulky, enormous, gargantuan |
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indigentsyn: impoverished, destitute, poverty-strickenant: affluent, rich, wealthy |
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arbitrarysyn: frivolous, random, irresponsibleant: consistent, logical, regular |
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fraysyn: melee, brawl, conflictant: peace, agreement, surrender |
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stymiesyn: crimp, stall, foilant: advance, assist, support |
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effigysyn: likeness, statue, figureant: being, entity |
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a representation or image, ESP sculptured, as on a monument |
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floutsyn: defy, mock, scornant: approve, commend, praise |
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cognizantsyn: apprehensive, informed, knowledgeableant: ignorant, senseless, unfamiliar |
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turbulentsyn: chaotic, quarrelsome, towdyant: agreeable, calm, gentle |
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having a selfish motive in the background |
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terminatesyn: abort, cancel, eliminateant: accept, engage, begin |
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forthwithsyn: abruptly, right away, instantlyant: later |
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exacerbatesyn: aggravate, annoy, provokeant: aid, alleviate, appease |
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revertsyn: degenerate, regress, backslideant: continue, improve, progress |
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return to an earlier, less developed condition |
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oustsyn: eject, remove, depriveant: hire, place, retain |
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to disparage something that you cannot have |
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emaciatedsyn: anorexic, famished, meagerant: overweight, overnourished, fat |
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abnormally thin, wasted away |
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surgesyn: flood, outpouring, gushant: decline, decrease |
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tranquilsyn: calm, stable, sedateant: agitated, fierce, chaotic |
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sanctuarysyn: altar, temple, shrine |
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ascendsyn: soar, escalate, towerant: decline, decrease, fall |
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to swap horses in midstream |
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to vote against a candidate running for reelection, to change one’s mind |
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malnutritionsyn: hunger, starvation, bulimia |
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faulty or inadequate diet |
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afflictsyn: burden, torment, oppressant: delight, help, relieve |
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to trouble greatly, to distress |
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besiegesyn: trap, encircle, confineant: let go, leave alone |
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privationsyn: hardship, disadvantage, necessityant: abundance, luxury, plenty |
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sinistersyn: mischievous, threatening, direant: happy, lucky, good |
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ubiquitoussyn: everywhere, universal, pervasiveant: rare, scarce |
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being everywhere at the same time |
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remotesyn: distant, faraway, isolatedant: close, near, sociable |
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thwartsyn: frustrate, obstruct, impedeant: facilitate, encourage, allow |
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harbingersyn: omen, precursor, signal |
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a forerunner, advance notice |
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malignantsyn: cancerous, fatal, lethalant: benign, harmless, invigorating |
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something that diverts attention from the main issue |
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excruciatingsyn: grueling, intense, unbearableant: calm, dull, easy |
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respitesyn: breather, downtime, interruptionant: continuation, go, punishment |
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an interval of relief, pause |
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reverberatingsyn: resound, ring, reactant: quieten |
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reechoing, vibrate in sound |
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fretfulsyn: complaining, mean, edgyant: calm, joyous, pleased |
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succumbsyn: cease, defer, pass awayant: defend, fight, bear |
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impresariosyn: director, sponsor, |
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producer or director of public entertainment |
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extortionsyn: coercion, fraud, theftant: peace |
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adversesyn: detrimental, conflicting, unfortunateant: assisting, beneficial, assisting |
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assetsyn: resource, distinction, benefitant: hindrance, hurt, |
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bigotsyn: racist, chauvinist, opinionatedant: moderate, humanitarian, tolerator |
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a narrow-minded, prejudiced person |
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to keep a stiff upper lip |
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to be courageous in the face of trouble |
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blatantsyn: outright, shameless, brassyant: subtle, silent, concealed |
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disagreeably loud, very showy |
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entouragesyn: associates, attendants, companionsant: leader |
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virulentsyn: bitter, scathing, viciousant: friendly, good, pleasant |
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venomsyn: hatred, anger, toxin |
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spewsyn: heave, regurgitate |
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loathsyn: hesitant, resisting, uneagerant: approving, ready, willing |
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solicitsyn: ask, inquire, moochant: conceal, ignore, offer |
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astutesyn: insightful, canny, discerningant: foolish, idiotic, naive |
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advocate (v)syn: defender, promoter, encourageant: block, condemn, oppose |
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to be in favor of, to support |
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ineffectualsyn: inadequate, impotent, insufficientant: able, capable, sufficient |
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to hesitate because of fear or uncertainty |
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to look a gift horse in the mouth |
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to be critical of a present |
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scrutinizesyn: analyze, investigate, watchant: forget, ignore, misunderstand |
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nefarioussyn: horrible, outrageous, degenerateant: delightful, magnificent, pleasanta |
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amicablesyn: cordial, courteous, peacefulant: disagreeable, impolite, rude |
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vexatioussyn: nagging, exasperating, aggravatingant: aiding, assisting, pleasing |
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maladysyn: ailment, epidemic, infectionant: comfort, good health, strength |
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inclementsyn: brutal, harsh, rigorousant: merciful, mild, clear |
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perusesyn: browse, analyze, inspectant: neglect, overlook |
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premonitionsyn: hunch, suspicion, apprehensivenessant: knowledge, trust |
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desistsyn: abstain, suspend, relinquishant: carry on, finish, resume |
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recoilsyn: cringe, wince, shrinkant: steady, remain, stay |
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pertinentsyn: applicable, related, admissibleant: improper, irrelevant, unsuitable |
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obsesssyn: consume, dominate, engross |
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dolefulsyn: dejected, distressing, somberant: cheerful, elated, gleeful |
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wansyn: faint, peaked, pastyant: colorful, healthy, flushed |
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histrionicssyn: dramatics, tragedy, |
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elusivesyn: ambiguous, incomprehensible, bafflingant: definite, understandable, stable |
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frustratesyn: baffle, hinder, impedeant: assist, encourage, surrender |
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symptomaticsyn: symbolic, suggestive, significant |
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having to do with signs or symptoms, indicative |
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interjectsyn: implant, insinuate, intrudeant: erase, withdraw, remove |
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to reveal one’s intentions |
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inertsyn: dormant, immobile, listlessant: lively, moving, animated |
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without power to move, lifeless |
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salientsyn: famous, impressive, significantant: unimportant, unnoticeable, unimpressive |
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squeamishsyn: disgusted, queasy, prudishant: ready, willing, undemanding |
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easily shocked, over sensitive |
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engrossedsyn: captivated, engaged, enthralledant: bored, uninterested, oblivious |
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to fight imaginary enemies |
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inundatesyn: swamp, overflow, engulfant: underwhelm |
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fruitlesssyn: ineffective, pointless, barrenant: effective, productive, profitable |
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useless, bringing no advantage |
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poignantsyn: bitter, pathetic, emotionalant: cheerful, indifferent, wonderful |
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moving, painful to the feelings |
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garbledsyn: misinterpret, obscure, distortant: explain, organize, order |
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sanguinesyn: confident, hopeful, upbeatant: depressed, gloomy, pessimistic |
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grow rich by taking advantage of circumstances |
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phlegmaticsyn: passionless, flat, unresponsive |
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calm, hard to rouse to action |
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corroboratesyn: validate, substantiate, verifyant: contradict, disprove, reject |
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comprehensivesyn: extensive, complete, globalant: incomplete, narrow, restricted |
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zealoussyn: fanatical, dedicated, devotedant: apathetic, frigid, unenthusiastic |
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coercesyn: intimidate, bully, pressurizeant: allow, help, free |
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unreliable, they fail one in time of distress |
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elapsesyn: expire, transpire, vanish |
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meticuloussyn: accurate, strict, preciseant: careless, negligent, sloppy |
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domicilesyn: abode, dwelling, residenceant: office |
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laxsyn: lenient, vague, derelictant: attentive, mindful, careful |
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sporadicsyn: infrequent, random, isolatedant: common, methodical, systematic |
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to lead a wild, carefree life |
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rash (adj)syn: daring, immature, unthinkingant: afraid, cautious, reasonable |
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conjecturesyn: opinion, presumption, hypothesisant: proof, reality, calculation |
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obviatesyn: block, deter, interveneant: support, allow, encourage |
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luridsyn: ghastly, gory, horrifyingant: delightful, pleasant, moral |
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sensational, shocking, gruesome |
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quipsyn: banter, satire, retortant: flattery, praise, seriousness |
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witty communication, often verbal |
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unexpected financial gain |
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diatribesyn: tirade, disputation, onslaughtant: compliment, praise, recommendation |
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inhibitionsyn: shyness, prevention, reserveant: liberation, permission, freedom |
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fortuitoussyn: haphazard, serendipitous, unforeseenant: deliberate, intentional, designed |
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incoherentsyn: jumbled, muddled, disconnectedant: understandable, coherent, connected |
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disjointed, unintelligible |
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ilksyn: class, denomination, order |
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to wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve |
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to make one’s feelings evident |
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importunesyn: appeal, badger, besiegeant: aid, assist, answer |
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incontrovertiblesyn: accurate, authentic, establishedant: changeable, questionable, uncertain |
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undeniable, beyond dispute |
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surreptitioussyn: sneaking, covert, fraudulentant: forthright, honest, truthful |
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stealthy, accomplished by secret |
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havensyn: retreat, sanctuary, shelter |
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subjugatesyn: enslave, overcome, subdueant: encourage, fail, surrender |
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to take the bull by the horns |
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to face a problem directly |
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ultimatesyn: eventual, terminal, closingant: extra, introductory, unnecessary |
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eventuatesyn: terminate, result, occurant: begin, precede, start |
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to be the issue or outcome; come about |
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emitsyn: radiate, spew, transmitant: conceal, hide, deny |
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subterraneansyn: buried, covered, sunken |
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viablesyn: feasible, applicable, possibleant: unlikely, unreasonable, unachievable |
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premisesyn: assumption, thesis, proofant: denial, reality, rejection |
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jeopardizesyn: threaten, hazard, riskant: guard, protect, plan |
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increduloussyn: suspicious, doubtful, hesitantant: believing, definite, certain |
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permeatesyn: infuse, penetrate, saturateant: dehydrate, dry, take out |
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propitioussyn: opportune, encouraging, advantageousant: unlucky, unfriendly, inopportune |
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favorable, full of promise |
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out of the frying pan into the fire |
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to go from a difficult situation to a worse one |
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surmisesyn: assumption, speculation, suspicionant: fact, knowledge, certainty |
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curtailsyn: diminish, decrease, abbreviateant: develop, enlarge, expand |
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represssyn: muffle, restrain, suppressant: assist, encourage, liberate |
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crypticsyn: ambiguous, vague, evasiveant: certain, clear, definite |
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puzzling, obscure in meaning |
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inchoatesyn: elementary, formless, immatureant: developed, grown, mature |
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to see that interest doesn’t die down |
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aspiresyn: crave, strive, yearnant: dislike, despise, hate |
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inveighsyn: berate, condemn, blastant: allow, approve, accept |
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attack verbally, denounce |
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nettlesyn: exasperate, fret, peeveant: appease, comfort, soothe |
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overtsyn: apparent, definite, visibleant: obscure, concealed, private |
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relegatesyn: demote, ostracize, displaceant: allow, welcome, upgrade |
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assign to an inferior position |
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supinesyn: reclining, horizontal, prone |
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mammothsyn: colossal, enormous, gargantuanant: insignificant, miniscule, miniature |
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repulsesyn: failure, refusal, disappointmentant: attainment, help, enchantement |
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havocsyn: calamity, catastrophe, devastationant: blessing, creation, calm |
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razesyn: bulldoze, demolish, extinguishant: create, construct, restore |
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a lawyer of outstanding ability |
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lethalsyn: dangerous, devastating, fatalant: harmless, healthy, helpful |
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scurrysyn: dart, dash, hurryant: slow, walk, loaf |
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incisivesyn: clever, piercing, conciseant: weak, gentle, incompetent |
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remarkably clear & direct; sharp; keen; acute |
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precipitatesyn: accelerate, expedite, dispatchant: block, check, halt |
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to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly |
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stereotypesyn: custom, average, moldant: difference |
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stentoriansyn: blaring, resounding, sonorous |
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singularsyn: bizarre, peculiar, rareant: common, inferior, ordinary |
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extraordinary, unique, odd |
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valorsyn: boldness, determination, heroismant: meekness, timidity, weakness |
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biassyn: bigotry, intolerance, preconceptionant: fairness, justice, impartiality |
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an office or position requiring little or no work |
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to weaken one’s position by stating the argument before that person does |
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complicitysyn: collaboration, involvement, implicationant: refusal, ignorance, innocence |
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partnership in wrongdoing |
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liquidationsyn: clearance, eradication, removalant: acceptance, allowance, inclusion |
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accomplicesyn: co-conspirator, collaborator, abettorant: antagonist, enemy, adversary |
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recantsyn: annul, renounce, retractant: accept, corroborate, affirm |
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withdraw previous statements |
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culpablesyn: guilty, liable, caughtant: immune, right, irresponsible |
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absent-mindedness or daydreaming |
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abrogatesyn: dissolve, reject, repealant: approve, enact, sanction |
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abolish, formally put an end to |
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allegedsyn: suspicious, declared, pretendedant: certain, definite, sure |
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accesssyn: approach, door, routeant: conclusion, outlet |
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admittance, means of entry |
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invalidatesyn: abolish, impair, annulant: allow, approve, aid |
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to deprive of legal force, to nullify |
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precludesyn: cease, deter, impedeant: facilitate, assist, encourage |
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prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible |
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to conceal defects, to give a falsely virtuous appearance to something |
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perseveresyn: endure, keep going, persueant: cease, discontinue, give up |
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landmark (adj)syn: milestone, watershed, event |
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historic, turning point of a period |
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extrinsicsyn: alien, exotic, importedant: interior, integral, essential |
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being outside a thing; outward or external |
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declaimsyn: declare, lecture, proclaimant: be quiet, praise, compliment |
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speak aloud in an oratorical manner; make a formal speech |
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fetter (v)syn: bind, hamper, repressant: liberate, release, free |
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to make a start by overcoming initial difficulties |
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paragonsyn: epitome, original, quintessenceant: flaw, imperfection, worst |
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nomadicsyn: drifting, roaming, migrantant: native, settled |
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asperitysyn: crabbiness, irritability, difficultyant: contentment, kindness, politeness |
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epithetsyn: nickname, title, designation |
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controversialsyn: disputed, argumentative, questionableant: certain, definite, sure |
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a secret means of spreading information |
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virtuositysyn: knowledge, proficiency, understandingant: ignorance, ineptness, misinterpretation |
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temeritysyn: brass, gall, audacityant: humility, modesty, politeness |
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amoroussyn: romantic, affectionate, passionateant: frigid, hateful, indifferent |
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progenysyn: offspring, lineage, childrenant: parent |
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saturatesyn: douse, immerse, permeateant: dehydrate, dry, deprive |
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perpetratesyn: execute, act, inflictant: leave, stop, halt |
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commit, to be responsible for |
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consummatesyn: accomplish, complete, concludeant: fail, give up, stop |
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to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill |
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subterfugesyn: trick, ploy, shamant: honesty, fairness, openness |
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concoctsyn: create, fabricate, hatchant: destroy, wreck, neglect |
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to devise; make up; contrive |
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fallacioussyn: false, wrong, fictitiousant: correct, true, real |
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to check one’s anger, to restrain oneself |
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manifoldsyn: assorted, diversified, variedant: same, one, single |
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assiduoussyn: diligent, steady, grindingant: lethargic, negligent, lazy |
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devoted, attentive, hard-working |
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impeccablesyn: exquisite, precise, unblemishedant: corrupt, flawed, imperfect |
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fraughtsyn: charged, stuffed, repleteant: empty |
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resourcefulsyn: enterprising, ingenious, talentedant: incompetent, inactive, inept |
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able to meet any situation |
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to put the cart before the horse |
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to reverse the proper order, do things backwards |
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murkysyn: cloudy, dreary, nebulousant: apparent, hopeful, distinct |
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componentsyn: factor, ingredient, itemant: whole |
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hoaxsyn: bamboozle, bluff, dupeant: be honest, give |
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labyrinthsyn: maze, complexity, entanglementant: order, simplicity, organization |
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arrangement of winding passages |
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evaluatesyn: calculate, estimate, gaugeant: neglect |
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appraise, find the value of |
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to turn a situation to one’s own advantage |
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exultsyn: jubilate, celebrate, cheerant: conceal, grieve, mourn |
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attestsyn: authenticate, swear, verifyant: conceal, hide, abstain |
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gulliblesyn: innocent, green, simpleant: astute, wise, suspicious |
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deploysyn: expand, extend, utilizeant: conclude, finish, conceal |
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to position forces according to a plan |
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enigmasyn: mystery, puzzle, conundrum |
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a son who is like his father (from the same block of wood) |
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abortivesyn: fruitless, futile, ineffectiveant: profitable, productive, complete |
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useless, failing to succeed |
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modifysyn: customize, reshape, remodelant: disarrange, unfit, stagnate |
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accommodatesyn: adapt, modify, conformant: fight, mismatch, oppose |
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spontaneoussyn: impromptu, uncontrived, voluntaryant: deliberate, planned, premeditated |
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without preparation, unrehearsed |
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innatesyn: intrinsic, ingrained, instinctiveant: acquired, extrinsic, learned |
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veneersyn: coat, gloss, whitenant: reveal, strip, uncover |
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myriadsyn: endless, infinite, multipleant: countable, limited, measurable |
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urbanesyn: elegant, cultured, refinedant: uncouth, uncultured, uncivilized |
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cravesyn: need, dream, wantant: dislike, have, spurn |
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irrelevantsyn: insignificant, unnecessary, pointlessant: essential, useful, valuable |
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not related to the subject |
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deemsyn: allow, assume, supposeant: ignore, disregard, neglect |
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inherentsyn: built-in, internal, geneticant: extra, learned, added |
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existing in someone/thing as a permanent & inseparable element, quality, or attribute |
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buff (n)syn: admirer, connoisseur, expertant: enemy, ignoramus, opponent |
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rompsyn: frolic, prance, frisk |
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to move in a lively manner |
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latentsyn: lurking, smoldering, covertant: apparent, active, obvious |
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tortuoussyn: twisting, indirect, meanderingant: simple, straight, direct |
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itinerantsyn: nomadic, floating, travellingant: settled, permanent |
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peregrinationsyn: expedition, hiking, journey |
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conjugalsyn: connubial, wedded, matrimonial |
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barometersyn: weatherglass, storm gauge, pressure indicator |
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instrument for measuring change |
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megalomaniasyn: arrogance, boastfulness, braggingant: altruism, humility, selflessness |
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abnormal desire for wealth and power |
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profligatesyn: extravagant, squandering, lavishant: careful, saving, nice |
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strifesyn: animosity, bickering, conflictant: accord, harmony, truce |
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legionsyn: countless, populous, voluminousant: few, numbered |
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coupsyn: overthrow, exploit, overthrowant: failure |
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to try to fool someone; to make believe one is asleep or dead |
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amnestysyn: forgiveness, immunity, reprieve |
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expatriatesyn: evacuee, migrant, refugee |
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exoneratesyn: acquit, dismiss, pardonant: condemn, employ, punish |
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fiatsyn: command, dictate, mandateant: denial, opposition, veto |
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an official order, a decree |
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mendacioussyn: deceitful, erroneous, falseant: frank, honest, truthful |
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it’s an ill wind that blows nobody good |
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someone usually benefits from another person’s misfortune |
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parsimonioussyn: greedy, close, prudentant: generous, liberal, lavish |
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pecuniarysyn: monetary, banking, economic |
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dismantlesyn: demolish, destroy, decimateant: build, create, restore |
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to strip of covering, take apart |
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sumptuoussyn: beautiful, magnificent, elegantant: homely, inferior, plain |
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underwritesyn: approve, secure, subsidizeant: disapprove, deny, veto |
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to be fully acquainted with the procedures |
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balk (v)syn:flinch, hesitate, resistant: accept, face, meet |
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bluntsyn: candid, curt, forthrightant: kind, tactful, polite |
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nostalgiasyn: sentimentality, remorse, longing |
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rifesyn: abundant, plentiful, epidemicant: limited, scarce, uncommon |
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common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; widespread |
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reviledsyn: berate, castigate, criticizeant: compliment, praise, applaud |
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derogatorysyn: degrading, sarcastic, slanderousant: complimentary, appreciative, flattering |
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indictsyn: censure, impeach, prosecuteant: exonerate, free, acquit |
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nebuloussyn: ambiguous, murky, uncertainant: bright, certain, definite |
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peskysyn: troublesome, vexing, irksomeant: pleasing, untroubling |
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to be left to suffer the blame |
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redolentsyn: perfumed, pungent, scented |
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repose (n)syn: inactivity, stillness, peaceant: awakening, action, disturbance |
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omnivoroussyn: gluttonous, greedy, ravenous |
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disparatesyn: contrasting, diverse, variousant: agreeing, alike, same |
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distinct in kind; essentially different |
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abstemioussyn: restrained, sparing, frugalant: gluttonous, greedy, hungry |
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moderate in eating or drinking |
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to do something in a hasty and superficial manner |
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extantsyn: surviving, current, aliveant: dead, extinct, gone |
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vicissitudessyn: fluctuation, variety, uncertaintyant: similarity, stability, stagnation |
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edificesyn: monument, skyscraper, towers |
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a building, especially one of a large size/imposing appearance |
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sultrysyn: muggy, sweltering, torridant: cold, frigid, dry |
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extremely hot and moist, torrid |
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trenchantsyn: biting, pointed, criticalant: bland, blunt, dull |
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keen or incisive, as language or a person |
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puissantsyn: forceful, hearty, tough |
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unabatedsyn: persistent, sustained, unstoppableant: surrendering, yielding, intermittent |
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maudlinsyn: romantic, sentimental, weepyant: unemotional, calm, pragmatic |
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levitysyn: amusement, giddiness, absurdityant: depression, gloom, sense |
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lightness of disposition, mind and character |
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lugubrioussyn: mournful, sorrowful, gloomyant: cheerful, joyful |
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to take the wind out of one’s sails |
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to remove someone’s advantage |
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scionsyn: heir, offspring, broodant: parent, root, source |
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indoctrinatesyn: instill, influence, convinceant: forget, neglect, learn |
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to teach certain principles |
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opulencesyn: abundance, affluence, fortuneant: poverty, deficiency, frugality |
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obsequioussyn: submissive, sniveling, spinelessant: arrogant, brazen, assertive |
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fulsomesyn: offensive, inordinate, smoothant: reasonable, sincere |
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two means of achieving one’s aim |
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lushsyn: abundant, overgrown, lavishant: barren, destitute, sparse |
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destitutionsyn: poverty, privation, wantant: abundance |
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pondersyn: contemplate, evaluate, mullant: discard, ignore, forget |
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supplicationsyn: petition, plea, requestant: answer, reply |
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decadencesyn: degeneracy, decline, downgradeant: development, virtue, upgrade |
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moral degeneration or decay |
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penancesyn: forgiveness, remorse, repentanceant: happiness, reward, joy |
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ascetic (n)syn: disciplined, abstaining, strict |
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one who practices self-denial and devotion |
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desultory syn: aimless, haphazard, chaoticant: organized, systematic |
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occurring by chance, disconnected |
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disciplesyn: cohort, pupil, devoteeant: detractor, enemy, opponent |
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metamorphosissyn: evolution, rebirth, transfigurationant: stagnation |
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bona fidesyn: actual, authentic, legitimate |
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salvationsyn: emancipation, redemption, preservationant: loss, endangerment, destruction |
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deliverance from ruin, means of being saved |
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materialismsyn: pragmatism, utilitarianism, heterodoxyant: spiritualism |
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attention to worldly things and neglect of spiritual needs |
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juxtaposesyn: pair, connect, bring together |
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plightsyn: trouble, circumstances, conditionant: solution, benefit, advantage |
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predicament, dangerous situation |
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covertsyn: undercover, private, concealedant: open, public, revealed |
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copesyn: endure, handle, surviveant: hold, keep, refuse |
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to be matched for, to be able to handle |
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incompatibilitysyn: animosity, disagreement, oppositionant: agreement, harmony, peace |
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quality of being mismated, lack of harmony |
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to agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge so as to avoid trail for a more serious offense. |
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