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Vocabulary Review Level E
Regular 10 English
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Directions After viewing a slide with a vocabulary word in context, decide on the meaning of the word. Then check your answer and review synonyms and antonyms in the next slide.
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Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English
Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Regular 10 English
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adulterate adulterate the Snapple with milk
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adulterate (v.) to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value synonyms: to contaminate, pollute, sully antonyms: to purify, purge, expurgate
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gape gape in wonder at the sight
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gape (v.) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide synonyms: to gawk, ogle
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deploy deploy troops for battle
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deploy (v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
synonyms: to arrange, station, organize
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augment augment your income by working a second job
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augment (v.) to make larger, increase
synonyms: to enlarge, supplement, amplify antonyms: to decrease, diminish
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ambidextrous marveled at Michael Jordan’s ambidextrous abilities
disappointed by the President’s ambidextrous responses to questions
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ambidextrous (adj.) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical antonyms: clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit
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bereft bereft of friends in his old age
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bereft (part., adj.) deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
synonyms: deprived; saddened by loss, bereaved antonyms: replete, well provided with
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dour a dour and sullen rock star
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dour (adj.) stern, unyielding; gloomy, ill-humored
synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial
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fortitude showing great fortitude following the flooding from hurricane Floyd
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fortitude (n.) courage in facing difficulties
synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle antonyms: fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness
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gibe gibed at him for his musical tastes
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gibe (v.) to utter taunting words (n.) an expression of scorn
synonyms: to ridicule, mock, deride, jeer antonyms: a compliment, praise
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guise wearing the the guise of Holden Caulfield on Halloween
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guise (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
synonyms: a costume, semblance; a pretense
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insidious an insidious plot to steal money from the elderly
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insidious (adj.) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious antonyms: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard
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intimation gave no intimation of her fondness for hot cars
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intimation (n.) a hint, indirect suggestion
synonyms: a clue, indication, inkling antonyms: a direct or blunt communication
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opulent Bill Gates’ opulent living quarters
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opulent (adj.) wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose
synonyms: rich, lavish; plentiful, abundant antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute
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pliable three spools of pliable copper wire
pliable friends who can’t think for themselves
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pliable (adj.) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
synonyms: supple, adaptable, resilient antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant
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reiterate teachers who reiterate important points the day before a test
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reiterate (v.) to say again, repeat synonyms: to rehash
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stolid a stolid person who never cracks under pressure
a stolid student
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stolid (adj.) not easily moved, mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic, unresponsive antonyms: emotional, oversensitive; high-strung
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tentative a tentative plan to travel to Toledo
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tentative (adj.) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
synonyms: provisional, inconclusive antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed
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unkempt was not hired for the job because of his unkempt appearance
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unkempt (adj.) not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude synonyms: sloppy, disheveled; disordered; rough antonyms: well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty
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verbatim accused of plagiarism because he repeated verbatim
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verbatim (adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken
antonym: paraphrased
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warily warily approach the entrance to the bear’s cave
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warily (adv.) cautiously, with great care
synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously
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adroit adroit at dribbling the basketball
adroit at doing math complex problems in her head
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adroit (adj.) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind
synonyms: clever, deft, dexterous, slick antonyms: clumsy, inept all thumbs
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amicable an amicable settlement of the argument
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amicable (adj.) peaceable, friendly
synonyms: congenial, neighborly, friendly antonyms: hostile, antagonistic
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averse averse to hurting the feelings of others
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averse (adj.) having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
synonyms: disinclined, opposed, loath antonyms: favorably disposed, eager, keen
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belligerent a belligerent answer to an amicable question
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belligerent (adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war synonyms: assertive, truculent, pugnacious antonyms: conciliatory, placid, peaceful
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benevolent a benevolent feeling toward all races and creeds
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benevolent (adj.) kindly, charitable
synonyms: kindly, benign, well-meaning antonyms: malicious, spiteful, malevolent
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cursory a cursory look at the science notes immediately before the test
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cursory (adj.) hasty, not thorough
synonyms: quick, superficial, perfunctory antonyms: thorough, painstaking, careful
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duplicity investigated the military officer suspected of duplicity
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duplicity (n.) treachery, deceitfulness
synonyms: fraud, double-dealing, chicanery
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extol extol her heroic acts during the crisis
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extol (v.) to praise extravagantly
synonyms: to glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail antonyms: to criticize, belittle, disparage
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feasible develop a feasible plan of action
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feasible (adj.) possible, able to be done
synonyms: workable, practicable, viable antonyms: unworkable, impractical
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grimace a grimace of pain
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grimace (n.) a wry face, facial distortion; (v.) to make a wry face
synonyms: a pained expression, facial contortion antonyms: to smile, beam, grin
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holocaust a victim of the holocaust
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holocaust (n.) a large-scale destruction, especially be fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering synonyms: a conflagration; devastation; annihilation antonyms: a deluge, inundation
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impervious a plastic raincoat impervious to moisture
a stolid person impervious to the gibes of belligerent fools
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impervious (adj.) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance synonyms: impenetrable, resistant, proof against antonyms: porous, permeable, vulnerable
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impetus low grades which gave new impetus to the students to study
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impetus (n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus
synonyms: an incentive, stimulus, spur antonyms: a curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint
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jeopardy mistakes that put the entire operation in jeopardy
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jeopardy (n.) danger synonyms: risk, hazard, peril
antonyms: safety, security
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meticulous the meticulous detective
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meticulous (adj.) extremely careful; particular about details
synonyms: careful, fastidious, painstaking, fussy antonyms: careless, negligent, sloppy
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nostalgia his nostalgia for childhood innocence
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nostalgia (n.) a longing for something past; homesickness
synonym: homesickness
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quintessence the quintessence of fortitude
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quintessence (n.) the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example synonyms: a paragon, exemplar
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retrogress has retrogressed into the clothing styles of the 1950’s
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retrogress (v.) to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
synonyms: to revert, to degenerate, decline antonyms: to advance, evolve, progress
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scrutinize scrutinize the notes to guarantee a good grade on the exam
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scrutinize (v.) to examine closely
synonyms: to inspect, examine, pore over antonyms: to skim, scan, glance at
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tepid a cup of tepid tea a tepid reaction to the 50 page reading assignment
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tepid (adj.) lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest synonyms: lukewarm; insipid; half-hearted, wishy-washy antonyms: heated, excited, enthusiastic
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adversary a worthy adversary on the court
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adversary (n.) an enemy, opponent synonyms: an antagonist, rival, foe
antonyms: a friend, ally, supporter, confederate
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alienate bad habits that alienate friends
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alienate (v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey synonyms: to separate, drive apart, estrange antonyms: to befriend, attract, captivate; to reconcile
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artifice deceived by his artifice
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artifice (n.) a skillful or ingenious device; clever trick; clever skill; trickery synonyms: a ruse, stratagem, contrivance
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coerce coerce into obedience by a threat of punishment
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coerce (v.) to compel, force
synonyms: to pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain antonyms: persuade; cajole
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craven criticized by his opponent for his craven policies
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craven (adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward
synonyms: fearful, faint hearted, pusillanimous antonyms: brave, courageous, valiant
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culinary a fine example of fine culinary art
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culinary (adj.) of or related to cooking or to the kitchen
synonyms: related to cooking
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delete shorten the report by deleting two paragraphs
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delete (v.) to erase, wipe out, cut out
synonyms: to remove, cancel, expunge antonyms: to insert, add, retain, include
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demise tolling bells that indicated the demise of the king
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demise (n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
synonyms: a death, decease, passing away antonyms: a birth, beginning, commencement
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exhilarate exhilarated by the good news
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exhilarate (v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
synonyms: to stimulate, excite, gladden antonyms: discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit
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fallow farmland left fallow for the winter
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fallow (adj.) plowed but not seeded; inactive
(n.) land left unseeded; (v.) to plow but not seed synonyms: unproductive, inert, dormant antonyms: productive, fertile, prolific
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harass harass the teacher with repeated talking
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harass (v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
synonyms: to annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer, worry
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inclement unaccustomed to the inclement Montana winters
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inclement (adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
synonyms: blustery, tempestuous, implacable antonyms: mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil
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muse muse on the meaning of life
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muse (v.) to think about in a dreamy way
synonyms: to meditate, contemplate, daydream
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negligible a negligible loss that we need not worry about
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negligible (adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded
synonyms: trivial, inconsequential, insignificant antonyms: significant, crucial, momentous
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perpetuate perpetuate the customs of our ancestors
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perpetuate (v.) to make permanent or long lasting
synonyms: to continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely antonyms: to discontinue, abolish, abandon
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precedent set a precedent for others to follow
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precedent (n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action synonyms: a guide, tradition, model antonyms: that which follows or comes afterward
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punitive led a punitive expedition against the rebels
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punitive (adj.) inflicting or aiming at punishment
synonyms: penalizing, retaliatory
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redress seek redress through the courts
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redress (v.) to set right, remedy; (n.) relief from wrong or injury
synonyms: to rectify, correct, mitigate
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sojourn a week’s sojourn in Paris
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sojourn (n.) a temporary stay; (v.) to stay for a time
synonyms: a visit, stopover, brief stay
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urbane an urbane Bond - James Bond
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urbane (adj.) refined in manner or style, suave
synonyms: suave, elegant antonyms: crude, uncouth, boorish
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affiliated affiliated with a well-known law firm
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affiliated (adj., part.) associated, connected
synonyms: attached, related, joined to antonyms: unconnected, dissociated
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ascertain ascertain what the cost will be
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ascertain (v.) to find out
synonyms: to discover, determine, establish, find out
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attainment a man of high literary attainment
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attainment (n.) an accomplishment; the act of achieving
synonyms: an achievement, fulfillment antonyms: a failure, defeat; frustration
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bequeath has bequeathed a fortune to his widow
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bequeath (v.) to give or pass on an inheritance
synonyms: to hand down, transmit, bestow
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cogent a cogent plea for prison reform
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cogent (adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
synonyms: persuasive,compelling antonyms: unconvincing, weak, ineffective; irrelevant
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converge as the delegates converge on the hall
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converge (v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together
synonyms: to meet, unite, intersect, merge antonyms: to diverge, separate, go separate ways
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disperse order the police to disperse the crowd
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disperse (v.) to scatter, spread far and wide
synonyms: to break up, scatter, dispel antonyms: to collect, congregate, assemble, muster
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esteem someone we all hold in high esteem
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esteem (v.) to regard highly;
(n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgment synonyms: to respect, admire, honor, revere antonyms: disdain, scorn, contempt
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expunge ordered the offending remarks expunged from the court record
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expunge (v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy
synonyms: to delete, efface, annihilate antonyms: to insert; to mark, imprint, impress
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finite a finite number of possibilities
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finite (adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time
synonyms: limited, bounded, measurable antonyms: unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting
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invulnerable an invulnerable fortress
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invulnerable (adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack synonyms: impregnable, impervious, immune antonyms: exposed, unprotected, defenseless
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malevolent told a malevolent lie
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malevolent (adj.) spiteful, showing ill will
synonyms: malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant antonyms: kind, benevolent, compassionate
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nonchalant walked down the street with a nonchalant air
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nonchalant (adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned
synonyms: composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase antonyms: perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed
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omniscient a professor who seemed to be omniscient
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omniscient (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding synonyms: wise, all-knowing antonyms: ignorant, unknowing
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panacea panacea for all our problems
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panacea (n.) a remedy for all ills, cure-all; an answer to all problems synonyms: a universal cure; an easy solution
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scrupulous describe with scrupulous accuracy
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scrupulous (adj.) exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled synonyms: painstaking, meticulous, conscientious antonyms: careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest
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skulk a burglar skulked in an ally
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skulk (v.) to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
synonyms: to lurk, slink, prowl
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supercilious took a supercilious attitude toward the servants
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supercilious (adj.) proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority synonyms: snobbish, patronizing, overbearing antonyms: humble, meek, deferential, servile
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uncanny an uncanny skill at playing bridge
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uncanny (adj.) strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
synonyms: eerie, inexplicable, spooky
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venial a venial offense
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venial (adj.) easily excused; pardonable
synonyms: excusable, forgivable antonyms: unpardonable, unforgivable, inexcusable
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altruistic an altruistic program to help the poor
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altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
synonyms: selfless, rising above personal interests antonyms: selfish, self-centered
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assent forced to assent to their demands
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assent (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
synonyms: to concur, agree, consent, accede antonyms: to disagree, differ, dissent
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benefactor became my benefactor in time of need
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benefactor (n.) one who does good to others
synonyms: one who helps others; a patron, humanitarian antonyms: a misanthrope; a malefactor
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chivalrous praised for this chivalrous act
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chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
synonyms: gallant, civil; valiant antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish
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clemency show clemency to first offenders
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clemency (n.) mercy, humanness; mildness, moderateness
synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
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dearth a dearth of able assistants
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dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
synonyms: an insufficiency, want, paucity antonyms: a surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
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diffident amused by the diffident suitor
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diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
synonyms: timid, bashful; unassertive, withdrawn antonyms: bold, brash, audacious; self-centered, jaunty
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discrepancy a discrepancy between their stories
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discrepancy (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement
synonyms: a disagreement, divergence, inconsistency antonyms: convergence; agreement, consistency
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embark embark on the long ocean trip
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embark (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
synonyms: to commence, launch, begin; to board
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facile a facile writer
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facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt synonyms: easy, effortless; assured, poised; specious antonyms: labored, awkward, halting
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indomitable admire her indomitable courage
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indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding antonyms: yielding, surrendering, submissive
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infallible his infallible judgement
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infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
synonyms: unerring, certain antonyms: open to error, imperfect
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plod plod wearily through the snow
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plod (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
synonyms: to lumber, trudge antonyms: to scamper, skip, prance
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pungent the pungent odor of onion soup
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pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant; caustic; racy antonyms: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid
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remiss remiss in doing daily chores
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remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless
synonyms: negligent, lax, slack antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
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repose a much-needed period of repose
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repose (v.) to rest; lie; place;
(n.) relaxation; peace of mind, calmness synonyms: sleep; tranquility; a respite antonyms: exertion; wakefulness; tumult, bustle, ado
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temerity have the temerity to answer back
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temerity (n.) rashness, boldness
synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness; effrontery antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
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truculent shocked by his truculent disposition
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truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic antonyms: gentle, mild; meek, unthreatening
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unfeigned the unfeigned emotions of a child
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unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
synonyms: genuine, heartfelt antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony
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virulent a virulent racist
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virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful
synonyms: venomous; noxious, baneful; hateful antonyms: innocuous, harmless; benign
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accede accede to your teacher’s reasonable request for silence
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accede (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
synonyms: to consent, concur, comply antonyms: to withhold consent, demur, balk at
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brandish brandish his cane threateningly
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brandish (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion
synonyms: to swing, shake
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comprise a book comprised entirely of essays
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comprise (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of
synonyms: to compose, constitute, encompass antonym: to exclude
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deft sew with deft fingers
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deft (adj.) skillful, nimble synonyms: dexterous, adroit, proficient
antonyms: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept
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destitute aid to destitute families
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destitute (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished antonyms: rich, wealthy; luxurious, bountiful; full, replete
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explicit greatly in need of explicit directions
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explicit (adj.) definite, clearly stated
synonyms: distinct, forthright, unambiguous antonyms: vague, ambiguous; implied, implicit
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extirpate extirpate all forms of racism
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extirpate (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
synonyms: to uproot, eradicate, wipe out antonyms: to implant, sow; to foster, nourish
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inopportune arrive at an inopportune time for me
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inopportune (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
synonyms: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate antonyms: timely, convenient, felicitous
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ironic an ironic twist of fate
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ironic (adj.) suggesting a difference between what might be expected and what actually happens; sarcastic synonyms: incongruous, satiric; wry, tongue-in-cheek antonyms: straightforward
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musty a musty smell in the locker room
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musty (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date
synonyms: stale, hackneyed, antiquated antonyms: fresh, sweet-smelling; up-to-date, brand new
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officious annoyed by the officious usher
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officious (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority synonym: prying, impertinent antonym: reserved, diffident, timid; aloof
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ominous an ominous funnel cloud heading toward the apartment
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ominous (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
synonyms: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous antonyms: auspicious, propitious, promising
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pinnacle reach the pinnacle of Mt. Washington
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pinnacle (n.) a high peak or point
synonyms: an apex, acme, summit, apogee antonyms: a low point, nadir, perigee
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premeditated guilty of premeditated murder
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premeditated (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned
synonyms: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated antonyms: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu
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rampant rampant rumors about a snow day
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rampant (adj.) growing without check, running wild
synonyms: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant antonyms: controlled, restrained, held in check
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solace find solace in sailing on the bay solace the grieving girl
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solace (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
synonyms: to soothe, reassure antonyms: to vex, aggravate, upset
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stately impressed by the stately ceremony
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stately (adj.) dignified, majestic
synonyms: grand, magnificent, imposing antonyms: lowly, humble; servile, abject
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supple the sapling’s supple branches
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supple (adj.) bending easily,; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile synonyms: flexible, limber, pliable antonyms: stiff, rigid; unbending, hidebound
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suppress use force to suppress the protesters in Seattle
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suppress (v.) to stop by force, put down
synonyms: to subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash antonyms: to provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate
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venal a venal mayor who accepted bribes
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venal (adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption
synonyms: bribable, corruptible; mercenary antonyms: honest, scrupulous, incorruptible
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abhor abhor all forms of violence
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abhor (v.) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
synonyms: to detest, despise, abominate antonyms: to admire, cherish, respect; to relish
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amend amend the club’s rules
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amend (v.) to change in a formal way; to change for the better
synonyms: to modify; to improve, correct
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buffet buffet by high winds
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buffet (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; force one’s way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow synonyms: to batter, sock, thump, pummel
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chaos the chaos brought on by revolution
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chaos (n.) great confusion, disorder
synonyms: anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium antonyms: order, regularity, tranquillity, peace and quiet
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commodious a commodious pantry
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commodious (adj.) roomy, spacious
synonyms: comfortable, ample, capacious, roomy antonyms: cramped, claustrophobic; insufficient
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corrosive angered by his corrosive humor
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corrosive (adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
synonyms: caustic, mordant, acidulous; spiteful antonyms: bland, mild, benign, amiable
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discern try to discern the truth
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discern (v.) to see clearly, recognize
synonyms: to perceive, detect, distinguish antonyms: to overlook, be blind to
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extant the oldest extant specimens of primitive art
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extant (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
synonyms: surviving, existing, in existence antonyms: extinct, defunct, vanished
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implicate implicate everyone present in the plot
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implicate (v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to
synonyms: to incriminate; entangle antonyms: to absolve, exculpate, let off the hook
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inter inter those slain in battle
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inter (v.) to bury; to consign to oblivion
synonyms: to bury, commit to the earth antonyms: to unearth, exhume
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martinet a stern martinet hated by his troops
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martinet (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
synonyms: a taskmaster, slave driver
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obviate took steps to obviate the difficulties
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obviate (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
synonyms: to preclude, forestall, ward off
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renegade scorned by all as a renegade
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renegade (n.) one who leave a group; a deserted, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox synonyms: a turncoat, defector, heretic antonyms: a loyalist, patriot, unswerving adherent
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reprehensible reprehensible acts
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reprehensible (adj.) deserving blame or punishment
synonyms: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable; odious antonyms: blameless, commendable. meritorious
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somber painted in dark, somber colors
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somber (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
synonyms: melancholy, mournful, dismal, gloomy antonyms: bright, sunny; lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty
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squalid forced to live in a squalid tenement
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squalid (adj.) filthy, wretched, debased
synonyms: dingy, sordid, foul, vile; abject antonyms: neat and clean, spruce; exalted, lofty
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turbulent a turbulent mob of angry protesters
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turbulent (adj.) disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
synonyms: tumultuous, unruly, agitated antonyms: calm, placid, tranquil, still
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vociferous vociferous appeals for aid
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vociferous (adj.) loud and noisy; compelling attention
synonyms: clamorous, uproarious, blustering antonyms: quiet; soft-spoken; muted, subdued
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voluminous bored by those voluminous reports
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voluminous (adj.) of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length synonyms: bulky, massive; copious, plentiful antonyms: scant, meager; brief, succinct
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waive waive their right to the property
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waive (v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer synonyms: to decline, relinquish, forgo antonyms: to claim, accept; to insist on
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animosity the growing animosity among the factions
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animosity (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility
synonyms: enmity, rancor, antipathy antonyms: affection, fondness, rapport, amity
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apathy greeted my idea with total apathy.
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apathy (n.) lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
synonyms: indifference, disinterest, detachment antonyms: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor; concern
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apprehensive tried to calm the apprehensive parents.
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apprehensive (adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future
synonyms: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery antonyms: assured, confident, unworried, certain
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commend commend her for her excellent grades.
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commend (v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit of the care of. Synonyms: to praise, pat on the back; to entrust
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compatible statements not compatible with the facts
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compatible (adj.) able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system synonyms: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded antonyms: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic
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condolence a condolence call
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condolence (n.) an expression of sympathy
synonyms: commiseration, solace, sympathy
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consecrate consecrate the new church
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consecrate (v.) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose synonyms: to devote, dedicate; to sanctify antonyms: to desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor
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decrepit unwilling to ride an old decrepit car
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decrepit (adj.) old and feeble; worn out, ruined
synonyms: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated antonyms: vigorous, robust, sturdy, hale and hearty
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deride deride our accomplishments
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ingenuous take advantage of the ingenuous youth
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ingenuous (adj.) innocent, simple, frank, sincere
synonyms: naïve, artless, guileless, candid antonyms: artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated
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multifarious a busy schedule of multifarious activities
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multifarious (adj.). having a great variety; numerous and diverse
synonyms: varied, manifold, heterogeneous antonyms: homogeneous, uniform, unvaried
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obsolete get rid of the obsolete machinery
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obsolete get rid of the obsolete machinery
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obsolete (adj.) out of date, no longer in use
synonyms: outmoded, antiquated, passe, “old hat” antonyms: current, up-to-date, brand-new
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omnivorous an omnivorous animal
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omnivorous (adj.) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes synonyms: all devouring, voracious
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parsimonious his parsimonious employer
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parsimonious (adj.) stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
synonyms: frugal, niggardly, penny-pinching, “cheap” antonyms: generous, open-handed
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quandary help us out with this quandary
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quandary (n.) a state of perplexity or doubt
synonyms: confusion, a dilemma, predicament
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recalcitrant threaten to punish the recalcitrant children
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recalcitrant (adj.) stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
synonyms: unruly, obstinate, contrary, ornery antonyms: obedient, docile, cooperative, compliant
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reprisal fear what they will do in reprisal
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reprisal (n.) an injury done in return for an injury
synonyms: retaliation, revenge, retribution
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revel revel in the attention
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revel (v.) to take great pleasure in; (n.) a wild celebration
synonyms: to relish, savor, bask in; to carouse antonyms: to abhor, loathe
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stultify stultify by the oppressive heat
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stultify (v.) to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on synonyms: to smother, stifle; to neutralize, negate antonyms: to arouse, excite, inspire, stimulate
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suave a suave man-about-town
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suave (adj.) smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
synonyms: sophisticated, urbane, polished antonyms: unpolished, crude, clumsy, oafish, loutish
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allocate allocate funds for the project
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allocate (v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute synonyms: to assign, allot, apportion
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ardent (adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned
synonyms: intense, zealous, fervent, avid antonyms: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic
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assiduous an assiduous student
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assiduous (adj). persistent, attentive, diligent
synonyms: industrious, unremitting, sedulous antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless
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brash a brash young hothead
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brash (adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
synonyms: rash, impetuous; brazen, impertinent antonyms: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect
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capricious confused by his capricious behavior
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capricious (adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies
synonyms: impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial antonyms: constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering
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chastise (v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely synonyms: to discipline, censure, call on the carpet antonyms: to commend, pat on the back; to reward
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copious take copious notes
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copious (adj). abundant, plentiful; wordy, verbose
synonyms: ample, profuse, bountiful antonyms: inadequate, meager, scanty; concise
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deviate (v.) to stray aside; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) unconventional synonyms: to diverge, veer, swerve antonyms: to conform to, abide by; orthodox
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emaciated the starving man’s emaciated body
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emaciated (adj., part.) made unnaturally thin
synonyms: gaunt, withered, shriveled, all skin and bones antonyms: plump, fat, obese, corpulent
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exult exult in their unexpected victory
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exult (v.) to rejoice greatly synonyms: to revel, glory in
antonyms: to mope, sulk; to regret, rue, lament
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gnarled the gnarled limbs of the oak tree
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gnarled (adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy synonyms: misshapen, contorted
antonyms: smooth, unblemished, straight
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indemnity demand some indemnity for his losses
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indemnity (n.) a payment for damage or loss
synonyms: compensation, restitution, reparation
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inkling gave no inkling of how she really felt
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inkling (n.) a hint; a vague notion
synonyms: a clue, intimation, suggestion
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limpid the limpid waters of a mountain lake
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limpid (adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood
synonyms: lucid, intelligible; transparent, clear antonyms: clouded, murky, opaque
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omnipotent do not want an omnipotent ruler
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omnipotent (adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority
synonyms: all-powerful antonyms: powerless, impotent, feeble, weak
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palatable find the cafeteria food most palatable
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palatable (adj.) agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption synonyms: edible; appetizing, attractive antonyms: inedible; distasteful, disagreeable
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poignant a poignant death scene
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poignant (adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell synonyms: heartrending, bittersweet, melancholy antonyms: unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid; funny
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rancor feel no rancor at his defeat
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rancor felt no rancor at his defeat
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rancor (n.) bittersweet resentment or ill-will
synonyms: animosity, enmity, bitterness antonyms: goodwill, harmony, rapport, amity
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sophomoric vexed by their sophomoric comments
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sophomoric (adj.) immature but overconfident; conceited
synonyms: pretentious; superficial, fatuous antonyms: mature; judicious, sage; knowledgeable
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spontaneous the spontaneous reaction of a child
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spontaneous (adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance synonyms: unpremeditated, unplanned, impromptu antonyms: planned, contrived, premeditated, rehearsed
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acquiesce acquiesce to her parents’ request
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acquiesce (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit
synonyms: comply with, accede, consent, yield antonyms: resist, protest
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allure allured by dreams of stardom
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allure (v.) to entice, tempt,; to be attractive to (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm synonyms: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement antonyms: (v.) repel, turn off (n.) repellant
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askew his face askew when he sneezed
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askew (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
synonyms: awry, lopsided, cockeyed antonyms: straight, symmetrical
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blithe blithe boys who won the lottery
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blithe (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
synonyms: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent antonyms: glum, morose, despondent, depressed
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contentious the contentious countries
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contentious (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue
synonyms: argumentative, disputatious, combative antonyms: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific
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covet covet the dress she was wearing
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covet (v.) to desire something belonging to another
synonyms: crave, yearn for, hunger for antonyms: disdain, scorn, despise
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crestfallen crestfallen after losing the game
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crestfallen (adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast
synonyms: despondent, disconsolate antonyms: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky
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disheveled his disheveled hair
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disheveled (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
synonyms: untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt antonyms: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed
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exponent an exponent of constant reading
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exponent (n.) none who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised synonyms: defender, champion, interpreter antonyms: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor
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garrulous the garrulous girls
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garrulous (adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty
synonyms: talkative, loquacious, long-winded antonyms: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved
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insuperable the insuperable Super Bowl winners
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insuperable (adj.) incapable of being overcome
synonyms: invincible, insurmountable antonyms: surmountable, conquerable
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lamentable the lamentable conditions after Katrina
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lamentable (adj.) to be regretted or pitied
synonyms: deplorable, regrettable, distressing antonyms: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable
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misnomer “Danger” is no misnomer
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misnomer (n.) an unsuitable or misleading name
synonyms: misnaming, malapropism
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profess professes to be a baseball fan
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profess (v.) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend
synonyms: assert, declare, proclaim, purport antonyms: disclaim, disavow, repudiate
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respite respite from school during vacation
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respite (n.) a brief period of relief or rest
synonyms: interval, intermission, lull, breather
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retribution (n.) a repayment; a deserved punishment
synonyms: recompense, requital, just desserts
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sinuous the sinuous road along the Delaware River
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sinuous (adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
synonyms: twisting, convoluted, serpentine, supple antonyms: direct, straight, unbending, stiff, rigid
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sonorous the sonorous snoring of the man
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sonorous (adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
synonyms: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent antonyms: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating
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vanguard Apple computers, the vanguard of technology
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vanguard (n.) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field synonyms: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers antonyms: rear guard, stragglers, laggards
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wastrel a wastrel at Bloomingdales
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wastrel (n.) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
synonyms: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate antonyms: skinflint, tightwad, miser
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allude allude to the fight in the hall
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allude (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly
synonyms: suggest, insinuate, hint at, intimate
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clairvoyant visited the clairvoyant sports announcer
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clairvoyant (adj.) supernaturally perceptive
(n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer synonyms: (adj.) insightful, discerning, uncanny; (n.) visionary antonyms: (adj.) blind, unseeing, myopic, dense, imperceptive
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conclusive conclusive evidence about the murder
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conclusive (adj.) serving to settle an issue; final
synonyms: decisive, indisputable, convincing, definitive antonyms: unsettled, provisional, indefinite
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disreputable the disreputable street corner
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disreputable (adj.) not respectable, not esteemed
synonyms: disgraceful, discreditable, shady antonyms: honest, aboveboard, respectable, creditable
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endemic the palm trees endemic to Florida
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endemic (adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field synonyms: indigenous, restricted to antonyms: alien, foreign, extraneous
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exemplary the exemplary I-Search paper which received an “A”
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exemplary (adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
synonyms: praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative antonyms: infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable
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fathom tried to fathom the math problem
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fathom (v.) to understand, get to the bottom; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water synonyms: (v.) grasp, comprehend, figure out, plumb
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guile the liar’s guile
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guile (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit
synonyms: trickery, duplicity, chicanery antonyms: candor, artlessness, naïveté, plain dealing
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integrity the integrity of the boy who never cheated
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integrity (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness synonyms: rectitude, probity antonyms: dishonesty, corruption, turpitude
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itinerary the itinerary for the class trip to Florida
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itinerary (n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
synonyms: schedule, program
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misconstrue misconstrue the car dealer’s offer
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misconstrue (v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
synonyms: misjudge, misinterpret
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obnoxious the obnoxious smell of rotting fish
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obnoxious (adj.) highly offensive; arousing strong dislike
synonyms: disagreeable, repugnant, hateful, odious antonyms: agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable
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placate placate the fussy baby
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placate (v.) to appease, soothe, pacify
synonyms: satisfy, mollify, allay, conciliate antonyms: vex, irk, provoke, exasperate, annoy
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placid the placid lake
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placid (adj.) calm, peaceful
synonyms: undisturbed, tranquil, quiet, serene antonyms: stormy, agitated, turbulent, tempestuous
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plagiarism failed the paper because of plagiarism
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plagiarism (n.) passing off or using as one’s own the writing (or other materials) of another person synonyms: piracy, theft
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potent the potent antibiotic
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potent (adj.) powerful; highly effective
synonyms: mighty, forcible, formidable antonyms: weak, inept, feckless, powerless, ineffective
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pretext the pretext that she was absent due to illness
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pretext (n.) a false reason, deceptive excuse
synonyms: pretense, cover story, rationale, evasion
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protrude the tooth that protrudes
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protrude (v.) to stick out, thrust forth
synonyms: project, jut out, bulge
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stark the stark desert
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stark (adj.) harsh, unrelieved, desolate; (adv) utterly
synonyms: (adj.) sheer, downright, grim, bleak; (adv.) absolutely antonyms: (adj.) bright, cheerful, embellished, ornate
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superficial the superficial wound on his hand
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superficial (adj.) on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow synonyms: skin-deep, insubstantial, cursory, slapdash antonyms: deep, profound, thorough, exhaustive
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abjure Prospero abjures his powers over nature
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abjure (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath, to avoid, shun
synonyms: forswear, retract, recant, abstain from antonyms : affirm, avow, aver, profess
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acrid the acrid stench of the fire
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acrid (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
synonyms: irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic antonyms: gentle, soothing, mild
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august august visages of four of America’s great presidents
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august (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
synonyms: stately, dignified, exalted, venerable antonyms: humble, base, mean, lowly, abject
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callous accused the mayor of callous indifference
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callous (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling
synonyms: insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned antonyms: sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted
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clandestine clandestine search by the FBI
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clandestine (adj.) secret, concealed, underhanded
synonyms: covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy antonyms: open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard
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compunction no compunction about his cheating
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compunction (n.) remorse, regret
synonyms: scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition antonyms: shamelessness, insouciance, nonchalance
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conflagration squirting water on the conflagration
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conflagration (n.) a large, destructive fire
synonyms: holocaust, wildfire antonyms: deluge, flood
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elated elated women on South Street
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elated (adj. part.) in high spirits, jubilant, extremely pleased
synonyms: overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink antonyms: depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue
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indelible indelible ink stain on the board
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indelible (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable
synonyms: lasting, permanent, unforgettable antonyms: erasable, impermanent, ephemeral
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indulgent indulgent father bought the spoiled boy a Corvette
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indulgent (adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others
synonyms: lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal antonyms: strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed
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inveterate an inveterate liar
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inveterate (adj.) firmly established
synonyms: persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool antonyms: sporadic, intermittent, occasional
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irrelevant irrelevant sentences in the essay
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irrelevant (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
synonyms: inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point antonyms: pertinent, material, apropos, germane
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nocturnal nocturnal animals including raccoons
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nocturnal (adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
synonyms: nighttime antonyms: daytime, diurnal
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platitude the teacher’s platitudes
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platitude (n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
synonyms: cliché, truism, bromide antonyms: epigram, quip, witticism, bon mot
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quell quell the riot
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quell (v.) to subdue, put down forcibly
synonyms: suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush antonyms: incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up
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quiescent the quiescent, sleeping child
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quiescent (adj.) inactive, at rest
synonyms: still, inert, motionless, dormant, tranquil antonyms: active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile
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ruminate ruminate on that for awhile
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ruminate (v.) to meditate, think about at length
synonyms: ponder, reflect, mull over, muse
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tacit a tacit understanding with each other
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tacit (adj.) unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
synonyms: unexpressed, unvoiced, understood, implicit antonyms: explicit, express, specific
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tangible tangible progress toward a settlement
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tangible (adj.) capable of being touched; real, concrete
synonyms: perceptible, actual, evident, palpable antonyms: immaterial, imperceptible, insubstantial
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trenchant the trenchant satires of Jonathan Swift
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trenchant (adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut synonyms: penetrating, cutting, telling, acute antonyms: dull, bland, vapid, imperceptive
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antipathy has an antipathy for spinach
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antipathy (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
synonyms: hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood antonyms: attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy
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applicable not applicable to this case
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applicable (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
synonyms: appropriate, relevant, fit, apt, apposite antonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant
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asset the company’s asset
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asset (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage
synonyms: a property, possession, holding, endowment antonyms: a drawback, handicap, liability
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beset beset with many fears
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beset (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in (part.) harassed, troubled synonyms: to assail, harass, badger, pester, torment
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compassion felt compassion for the poor
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compassion (n.) sympathy for another’s suffering; pity
synonyms: concern, pity, commiseration, empathy antonyms: indifference, callousness, heartlessness
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decorum disturb the decorum of the meeting
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decorum (noun) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
synonyms: seemliness, good form, propriety antonyms: impropriety, bad form, bad taste
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duress confessed under duress
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duress (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
synonyms: compulsion, intimidation, coercion
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exuberant unable to control their exuberant spirits
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exuberant (adj.) high spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant synonyms: lively, ebullient, irrepressible; lavish antonyms: depressed, despondent, sulky
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facsimile obtain a facsimile of the Constitution
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facsimile (n.) an exact copy
synonyms: a replica, duplicate, reproduction, clone antonyms: a variation, modification, permutation
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imbibe imbibe knowledge from many sources
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imbibe (v.) to drink; to take in, absorb
synonyms: to swallow, gulp, quaff; to assimilate, digest antonyms: to eject, emit, expel, discharge
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implacable fighting against an implacable enemy
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implacable (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
synonyms: relentless, inexorable, unappeasable antonyms: lenient, indulgent, permissive; flexible
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infinitesimal an infinitesimal amount of dust
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infinitesimal (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
synonyms: tiny, microscopic, minuscule; unnoticeable antonyms: vast, immense, huge, infinite
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innocuous makes innocuous remarks
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innocuous (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
synonyms: feeble, impotent; unobjectionable; insipid antonyms: harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent
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militate since the present situation militates against the success of the undertaking
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militate (v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something synonyms: to counter, oppose, work against
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patent make a patent error
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patent (n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted synonyms: evident, plain antonyms: hidden, clandestine
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prowess won fame for his military prowess
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prowess (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
synonyms: valor, courage, heroism, mastery, proficiency antonyms: cowardice, incompetence, ineptitude
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sedate conduct herself in a sedate manner
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sedate (adj.) quiet, settled, sober (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
synonyms: unruffled, composed, cool and collected antonyms: loud, brash, flashy, flamboyant; flighty, giddy
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stentorian the speaker’s stentorian delivery
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stentorian (adj.) extremely loud
synonyms: thundering, booming, deafening, earsplitting antonyms: hushed, inaudible, whispered, mute
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stipulate stipulate the terms of employment
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stipulate (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement synonyms: to specify, require, contract, provide for
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ultimatum present an ultimatum to the enemy
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ultimatum (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
synonym: final terms antonyms: persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk, cajolery
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alacrity firemen responded with alacrity
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alacrity (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
synonyms: promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity antonyms: reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy
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alleviate an aspirin to alleviate the pain
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alleviate (v.) to relieve, make more bearable
synonyms: lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage
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antithesis the antithesis of our government
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antithesis (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
synonyms: contrary, antipode
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appall the assassination appalled the nation
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appall (v.) to fill with dismay or horror
synonyms: shock, stun, stupefy, horrify antonyms: please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate
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bellicose the bellicose dictator
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bellicose (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
synonyms: aggressive, combative, belligerent antonyms: amicable, peaceable, conciliatory, pacific
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disparage disparage their efforts
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disparage (v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
synonyms: degrade, decry, run down, underrate antonyms: praise, extol, laud, plug
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dissonant the sound of dissonant voices
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dissonant (adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
synonyms: grating, strident, unmelodious, irreconcilable antonyms: harmonious, agreeing, euphonious
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droll a droll sense of humor
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droll (adj.) amusingly odd
synonyms: comical, humorous, whimsical, zany antonyms: humorless, solemn, dour
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edict banished forever by a royal edict
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edict (n.) an order issued by someone in authority
synonyms: command, decree, proclamation
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elucidate a text hard to elucidate
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elucidate (v.) to clarify, explain
synonyms: interpret, expound, explicate antonyms: obscure, becloud, muddy, obfuscate
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laud laud the fine performance
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laud (v.) to praise synonyms: hail, extol, glorify, exalt
antonyms: criticize, censure, belittle, disparage
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loll loll in a hammock under the trees
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loll (v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
synonyms: loaf, loiter, sag, dangle
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loquacious (adj.) talkative; wordy, fond of talking
synonyms: gossipy, voluble, garrulous, long-winded antonyms: petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful
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magnanimous a magnanimous donation to charity
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magnanimous (adj.) generous in forgiving; above small meanness
synonyms: unselfish, charitable, noble, bighearted antonyms: petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful
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mandatory the mandatory assignment due tomorrow
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mandatory (adj.) required, obligatory
synonyms: compulsory, requisite, imperative antonyms: optional, voluntary, discretionary
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nondescript the nondescript, drab dress
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nondescript (adj.) ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
synonyms: plain, unremarkable, unimpressive antonyms: distinctive, remarkable, vivid, prepossessing
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phlegmatic as phlegmatic as a sloth
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phlegmatic (adj.) slow-moving, sluggish, unemotional
synonyms: lethargic, indolent, torpid, stolid, impassive antonyms: emotional, sensitive, thin-skinned, excitable
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rescind rescinded the previous law
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rescind (v.) to repeal, cancel
synonyms: withdraw, revoke, retract, annul, abrogate antonyms: affirm, endorse, uphold, ratify
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vivacious the vivacious cheerleader
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vivacious (adj.) lively, sprightly, full of energy
synonyms: spirited, animated, ebullient antonyms: dull, spiritless, listless, indolent, languid
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whet whet your curiosity
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whet (v.) to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
synonyms: hone, excite, stimulate antonyms: dull, blunt, deaden, stifle, dampen
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abrasive abrasive cleansers that leave scratches
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abrasive (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) substance used to smooth or polish synonyms (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive antonyms (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily unctuous
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acclimate acclimate to the new school
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acclimate (v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
synonyms: accustom, learn the ropes
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chagrin felt chagrin after missing the basket
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chagrin (n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration ((v.) to cause such a feeling synonyms: (n.) vexation, mortification; (v,) abash, mortify antonyms: (n.) jubilation, exultation, triumph; (v.) exult, delight
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complacent complacent about his grades
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complacent (adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
synonyms: smug, pleased with oneself antonyms: discontented, chagrined
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concur concurred with the manager’s decision
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concur (v.) to express agreement, approve
synonyms: agree, assent, ratify, approve antonyms: disagree, differ, part company
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defamation sued for defamation
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defamation (n.) slander or libel
synonyms: vilification, calumny, mudslinging antonyms: salute, tribute, testimonial, praise
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explicate explicate the themes of the novel
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explicate (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
synonyms: clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out antonyms: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate
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fracas a fracas during the hockey game
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fracas (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl
synonyms: row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha antonyms: agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony
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grotesque grotesque pictures on the walls of the house
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grotesque (adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre
synonyms: fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed antonyms: appealing, attractive, comely
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pandemonium pandemonium on Fridays on South Street
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pandemonium (n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion
synonyms: chaos, tumult, bedlam, three-ring circus antonyms: order, calm, tranquility, peace, repose
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raucous heard the loud raucous in the hallway
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raucous (adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding, disorderly
synonyms: boisterous, clamorous, strident antonyms: placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral
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receptive receptive to new ideas
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receptive (adj.) open and responsive to new ideas or suggestions
synonyms: open-minded, tolerant, amenable antonyms: narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound
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renounce renounce his previous beliefs
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renounce (v.) to give up or resign something
synonyms: repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure antonyms: retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver
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repress (v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force
synonyms: subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle up antonyms: liberate, set loose, provoke, excite
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reticent (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved, reluctant
synonyms: taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped antonyms: talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded
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savory a savory meal in the school cafeteria
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savory (adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable synonyms: delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant antonyms: distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland
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somnolent the somnolent students in the morning
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somnolent (adj.) sleepy, drowsy, inducing sleep
synonyms: groggy, soporific antonyms: alert, lively, wide-awake, stimulating
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vehement vehement about despising racism
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vehement (adj.) intense, forceful, powerful
synonyms: emphatic, fierce, vigorous, impassioned antonyms: uncommunicative, reticent, taciturn, terse
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voluble voluble students who interrupted their peers
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voluble (adj.) characterized by a steady flow of words; glib, fluent
synonyms: loquacious, garrulous, long-winded, prolix antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid
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zealous zealous about doing vocabulary assignments
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zealous (adj.) eager, earnest, devoted
synonyms: ardent, fervent, devout, dogged, gung ho antonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, tepid
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