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adip- Latin "They also nearly always cite a December 2009 interview in which the president called out " fat cat"bankers." - Avi Zenilman |
English Meaning: fat Etymology: adeps, adipis "fat" Derivatives:adipose |
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aer- Greek “You are bringing someone into an atmosphere of intensity, and adding a lot of pressure to a first-time meeting,” - Berman. |
English Meaning: air, atmosphere Etymology: aer "air" Derivatives: aeronautics, aerosol |
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aesthet- Greek "We often talk about religion in terms of commitment and ideology, but the aesthetics and experience matter, too." - Michael Schulson |
English Meaning: feeling, sensation Etymology: aisthetikos "of sense perception" Derivatives: aesthetics, anaesthetic |
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agr- Greek "Boys were schooled in agronomy, mechanics and animal husbandry and pursued individual projects in these fields." - Elizabeth Brown Pryor |
English Meaning: field Etymology: agros "field Derivatives: agronomy |
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agri-, -egri- Latin "About a year ago, peregrine Financial CEO Russell Wasendorf Sr. was found attempting to kill himself in his car." - Fillipa Ioannou |
English Meaning: field Etymology: ager, agris "field,country Derivatives: agriculture, peregrine |
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alb- Latin "The albino crisis is a bleak spot in a time of economic optimism in Tanzania." - Eliza Barclay |
English Meaning: dull white Etymology: albus Derivatives: albedo, albino, albumen |
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am-, amat-, amor- Latin "He was certainly more than anxious to have an amorous relationship." - John Suchet |
English Meaning: love, loved Etymology: amor "love" from amare "to love" Derivatives: amateur, amorous |
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ad infinitum (adverb) Registration is for seven years and may be renewed ad infinitum . |
Definition: to infinity; endlessly; without limit Synonyms: endlessly Antonyms: finite |
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apportion (verb) "It takes time—sometimes a very long time—to apportion power among different groups within a nascent political system."- Tunku Varadarajan |
Definition: divide and assign according to some rule of proportional distribution Synonyms: administer, allocate, distribute, divvy up Antonyms: keep, withhold |
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bona fide (adj) "Sometimes they were written by an immigrant, a bona-fide worker."- Cornelia Parker |
Definition: made, done, presented in good faith; without deception or fraud Synonyms: authentic, true, legitimate Antonyms: fake |
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buoyant (adj.) "It was in this buoyant baby boom atmosphere that my parents grew up." - Katie Baker |
Definition: tending to float in a fluid; cheerful Synonyms: resilient, bouncy Antonyms: weighted, depressed |
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clique (noun) "And this clique only allowed members with certain rites of entry: liberal Democratic women who were pro-choice." Amy Siskind |
Definition: a small, exclusive group of people Synonyms: clan, faction, posse Antonyms: individual |
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concede (verb) "But I will concede that store-bought canisters are for disenfranchised kids—real (as opposed to kidult-size) teens." -Tracy Quan |
Definition: to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit Synonyms: accept, admit, allow Antonyms: defend, deny, disapprove |
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congenial (adj.) "She herself represents a congenial mingling of English and Scottish blood."- Clive Irving |
Definition: agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character Synonyms: favorable, gracious Antonyms: cold, hateful |
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lofty (adj.) "Be reliable supports of the Songun revolution possessed of a lofty spirit and rich knowledge!" - Tessa Miller |
Definition: of imposing height; exalted in rank, dignity, or character Synonyms: soaring, towering Antonyms: below, beneath |
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migration (noun) "On the migration issue, Putin is a liberal reformer,” says Zayonchkovskaya." |
Definition: the process or act of going from one country, region, or place to another Synonyms: journey, transfer Antonyms: idleness |
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perceive (verb) "Many Syrians, meanwhile, are angered by what they perceive as U.S. indifference to their suffering." - Mike Giglio |
Definition: to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses Synonyms: distinguish, grasp, identify, observe Antonyms: disregard, disbelieve, overlook |
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perverse (adj.) "Her eyes flashing fire, and her voice sharpening to a scream, ' perverse ungrateful wretch!'"- Mary Brunton |
Definition: willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary Synonyms: contradictory Antonyms: agreeable |
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prelude (noun) "All that is a prelude to explain the significance of the numbers at the top: 51 percent, 47 percent, and then 32 percent." - Lawrence Lessig |
Definition: a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance Synonyms: introduction, prologue Antonyms:completion, conclusion |
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rancid (adj) "You know the cartoon segment that used to be in colour in rancid old newspapers?" - Legs McNeil |
Definition: having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, especially of fats or oils Synonyms: musty, putrid, polluted, smelly Antonyms: fresh, perfumed |
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rustic (adj) "Inside, the rustic dinner tables were adorned with colorful tulips." - Robin Givhan |
Definition: of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural. Synonyms: homey, simple Antonyms: sophisticated |
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sever (verb) "They [the regime] try to sever connections between those living outside and those based inside Iran." - IranWire |
Definition: to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like Synonyms: detach, disconnect, split Antonyms: attach, combine |
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sordid (adj.) "No one knows the sordid details of the child-abuse scandal better than Clohessy." - Barbie Nadeau |
Definition: morally ignoble or base; vile; meanly selfish Synonyms: nasty, shameful, sleazy Antonyms: clean, decent, good |
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untenable (adj.) "But as the bodies mounted, Iranian officials started to realize their position was untenable." - Babak Dehghanpisheh |
Definition: incapable of being defended Synonyms: illogical, unsound Antonyms: logical |
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versatile (adj.) "On YouTube, Letterman was no match for his spry, versatile competition." - Jason Lynch |
Definition: capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks Synonyms: adaptable, flexible, resourceful Antonyms: inept, incapable |
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vindicate (verb) "He insists the documents will vindicate him by showing that the CIA program was vital and produced important information." - John Sifton |
Definition: to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like Synonyms: absolve, defend, prove, justify Antonyms: blame, condemn, deny |
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wane (verb) "A lot of new projects are being deferred because of uncertainty, but as the downward spiral peters out the uncertainty will wane." - The Daily Beast |
Definition: to decrease in strength or intensity Synonyms: decrese, dim, dwindle Antonyms: brighten, enhance, increase |
