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garment |
n. an article of clothing v. provide with clothes or put clothes on synonyms: apparel; garb; get dressed Derived from the French word for "equipment," garment is a somewhat generic term you can use when the specific kind of clothing you're describing is not the point. A dress, for example, is a dress, and pants are pants. They are not the same thing, unless you refer to them both as garments, in which case they are the same thing. |
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hatch |
n. a barrier that can be moved to allow passage v. emerge from the eggs “young birds, fish, and reptiles hatch” v. devise or invent synonyms: opening; be born; concoct; dream up Humans don't hatch eggs like birds do, but they can still incubate and then hatch a plan, invention, or idea. You may hatch a plan to surprise a friend for her birthday party. As a noun, a hatch is a trapdoor or other opening in the floor, ceiling, or wall that allows access. |
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rare |
adj. not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness adj. recurring only at long intervals “total eclipses are rare events” adj. not widely distributed adj. (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside synonyms: extraordinary; scarce; infrequent; raw |
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bramble |
n. any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines synonyms: woody plant |
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regret |
n. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment v. decline formally or politely “I regret I can't come to the party” v. feel remorse for; feel sorry for v. feel sad about the loss or absence of synonyms: repent; miss; inform; sorrow To regret something is to wish it had never happened. Wish you hadn't reached for that fourth piece of chocolate cake? You regret it. Regret is often called a useless emotion, because you can only regret what has already taken place. It's too late to change things, so all that's left to do is regret. Regret can also function as a noun, as in the feeling of regret you have when you realize that you should have been nicer to your little sister. |
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flimsy |
adj. lacking solidity or strength adj. lacking substance or significance adj. not convincing synonyms: weak; fragile; unpersuasive You can describe weak,thin, and fragile things as flimsy. Onion smells are strong, onion skins are flimsy. Blaming onions for making you cry during a sad movie, that's a flimsy excuse, when there are no onions in the theater. A flimsy object and a flimsy objection or excuse are both without weight and are easy to knock down. |
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oasis |
n. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary n. a fertile tract in a desert (where the water approaches the surface) synonyms: haven; parcel of land As you walk through the desert of life, may you always find your oasis — a place where you can find safety and sustenance. Although the literal meaning of oasis is a green spot in the desert, it can also be used to describe a peaceful area in our everyday lives. |
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linger |
v. take one's time; proceed slowly v. leave slowly and hesitantly v. remain present although waning or gradually dying “Her perfume lingered on” synonyms: dawdle; hover; persist; remain |
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frequent |
adj. coming at short intervals or habitually adj. commonly occurring v. be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place v. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of synonyms: regular; steady; patronize Use the adjective frequent to describe something done often and at regular intervals. If your family likes to read, you may be a frequent visitor to the library. You may also have frequent arguments with your family about who gets to read a book first. The adjective form of frequent also means regularly and often encountered. If you live on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii, you may experience frequent rain showers. As a verb, frequent means to be a regular visitor or to patronize. You can frequent the trails of the National Parks. |
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aroma |
n. a distinctive odor that is pleasant synonyms: perfume; fragrance; scent Aromas make you drool. You can also use the word to describe things that don't literally smell, yet somehow seem to linger smell-like in the air, like the oppressive aroma of a brutal dictatorship. |
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nag |
v. remind or urge constantly v. worry persistently “nagging concerns and doubts” v. bother persistently with trivial complaints synonyms: complain; scold |
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dim |
adj. v. lacking in light; not bright or harsh adj. offering little or no hope adj. slow to learn or understand synonyms: subdued; faint; indistinct; bleak Dim has several meanings related to a lack of light, hope, or knowledge. A room that is not well lit is dim; a slow thinker is dim; when life looks hopeless, your prospects are dim. |
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whiff |
n. a short light gust of air v. perceive by inhaling through the nose synonyms: puff; blow; sniff Whiff can be used as either a noun or verb, and it implies a brief or small puff or sniff. A person can have "a whiff of the exotic," which means they are living like the rest of us, but there is a little something about them that seems foreign or different. Sometimes, of course, odors are so overpowering that a small sniff is all you need: "Take a whiff of this,"your friend might say to you, holding out a carton of sour milk. In that case,one whiff will be more than enough. |
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plod |
n. the act of walking with a slow heavy gait v. walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud synonyms: trudge; tramp Plod evokes a difficulty in walking — like when you trudge through mud or walk slowly up a steep hill. You might plod home at the end of a long day, or plod through an overgrown field on a hot afternoon. You can also use plod figuratively, to mean "work on something boring or monotonous." |
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nimble |
adj. moving quickly and lightly adj. mentally quick synonyms: agile; intelligent If you're nimble, you can move quickly and with ease. That spryness can be both physical and mental, so even if your granny isn't very nimble on her feet, she can probably still beat you in chess. |
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pillar |
n. a prominent supporter “he is a pillar of the community” n. a fundamental principle or practice n. a vertical cylindrical structure (column) If someone describes you as a pillar of strength, he's saying you're reliable and supportive, much like a pillar or column of a building that helps hold the structure up. The spelling of the word pillar looks like it has two pillars right at its center, holding the word up. |
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hound |
n. any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears v. pursue or chase relentlessly synonyms: hunt; trace |
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gritty |
adj. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency adj. willing to face danger synonyms: coarse; brave; courageous |
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plot |
n. v. the story that is told as in a novel, play, movie, etc. n. v. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhanded or illegal) n. v. a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation n. v. a chart, map or graphic representation showing progress, distribution, etc. synonyms: storyline; secret plan; map; chart You could make a whole movie based the word plot. This could be the plot (story): An evil so-and-so hatches a secret plot (scheme) to follow the explorer to a legendary plot (patch) of land with buried treasure. The explorer plots (draws) the best route to the treasure, but the evil so-and-so steals the plot (map) and gets to the treasure first. What a great story. All that's left is to plot (arrange) the sequence of events for maximum suspense. |
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beam |
n. the broad side of a ship n. a column of light (as from a beacon) n. long thick piece of wood, metal or concrete, etc., used in construction v. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light v. smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression v. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television synonyms: glow; radiate; shine |
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prickly |
adj. very irritable adj. having or covered with protective barbs, quills, spines or thorns synonyms: ill-natured; spiny |
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arbor |
n. tree (as opposed to shrub) n. a framework that supports climbing plants “the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park” An arbor is a garden structure on which plants and vines can grow. Sitting under an arbor can help you cool off when you're strolling through a garden on a hot, sunny day. |
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urge |
n. an instinctive motive n. a strong restless desire v. push for something v. spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts v. force or impel in an indicated direction “I urged him to finish his studies” synonyms: impulse; itch; advocate; inspire If you have an urge to eat candy, you really want to eat those sweets. Your mother might urge you to wait until after dinner. As a noun, urge means a desire. As a verb, it means to strongly encourage. |
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brisk |
adj. quick and energetic adj. very active adj. imparting life and energy synonyms: lively; alert; refreshing Brisk is one of those delightful words that sounds like what it means: quick, lively, bracing, and refreshing. There's nothing like a brisk walk in the morning to get the blood flowing and the spirit ready for the day. Anything brisk is happening quickly but not too fast. |
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morsel |
n. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful n. a small quantity of anything synonyms: taste A morsel is a small amount of something, a tidbit, a sliver, usually of something of high quality and much desired — like a morsel of dark chocolate or a morsel of secret information. |
