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discard
[v./a./n.]
· Definition:
To discard is defined as to get rid of something or throw something away.

· Related Word Forms:
— dis·card·able adjective
— dis·card·er noun

· Synonymous:
dispose of, throw out, expel
neutral
[a./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of neutral is not taking part in a fight or war or having very little color.

· Related Word Forms:
— neu·tral·ly adverb
— neu·tral·ness noun

· Synonymous:
noncombatant, noncombative/unbiased, open-minded
cacophonous
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of cacophonus is having a harsh or annoying sound.

· Related Word Forms:
— ca·coph·o·nous·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
ill-sounding, dissonant, discordant
obliterate
[v.]
· Definition:
Obliterate is defined as to utterly and completely destroy or eliminate, or to have a great victory or great success over someone or something.

· Related Word Forms:
— oblit·er·a·tion noun
— oblit·er·a·tor noun

· Synonymous:
liquidate, annihilate/erase, delete
liberating
[v.]
· Definition:
The definition of liberate is to free or emancipate someone or something, or to steal something.

· Related Word Forms:
— lib·er·a·tor noun
— lib·er·a·to·ry adjective

· Synonymous:
set free, loose//extract, separate
syncopated
[v.]
· Definition:
transitive verb syncopated, syncopating

to shorten (a word) by syncope
MUSIC
to shift (the regular accent) as by beginning a tone on an unaccented beat and continuing it through the next accented beat, or on the last half of a beat and continuing it through the first half of the following beat
to use such shifted accents in (a musical composition, passage, rhythmic pattern, etc.)

· Related Word Forms:
— syn·co·pa·tor noun

· Synonymous:
shorten, slide, contract
funerary
[a.]
· Definition:
of or having to do with burial

· Related Word Forms:
funereal
funereally

· Synonymous:\
repressive
[a.]
· Definition:
transitive verb
1
a : to check by or as if by pressure : curb <injustice was repressed>
b : to put down by force : subdue <repress a disturbance>
2
a : to hold in by self-control <repressed a laugh>
b : to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of <repressed her anger>
3
: to exclude from consciousness <repressed the memory of abuse>
4
: to inactivate (a gene or formation of a gene product) by allosteric combination at a DNA binding site

· Related Word Forms:
— re·press·ibil·i·ty noun
— re·press·ible adjective
— re·pres·sive adjective
— re·pres·sive·ly adverb
— re·pres·sive·ness noun

· Synonymous:
subdue, suppress
harmonic
[a./n.]
· Definition:
adjective

harmonious in feeling or effect; agreeing
MATH. designating or of a harmonic progression
MUSIC
of or pertaining to harmony rather than to melody or rhythm
of or pertaining to a harmonic

· Related Word Forms:
— har·mon·i·cal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
consonant, tuneful, symphonious
recollect
[v.]
· Definition:
Recollect is defined as to remember or think of something forgotten.

· Related Word Forms:
re-collect
recollected
recollection
recollective
recollectively
recollectiveness

· Synonymous:
recall, bring to mind, look back on
totalitarian
[a./n.]
· Definition:
Totalitarian means relating to a government where the ruler or ruling group has complete control.

· Related Word Forms:
totalitarianism
totalitarianize

· Synonymous:
fascistic, despotic, dictatorial
collaborative
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of collaborate means to work together.

· Related Word Forms:
— col·lab·o·ra·tion noun
— col·lab·o·ra·tive adjective or noun
— col·lab·o·ra·tive·ly adverb
— col·lab·o·ra·tor noun

· Synonymous:
cooperative, synergetic
conceal
[v.]
· Definition:
The definition of conceal means to keep something hidden or secret.

· Related Word Forms:
— con·ceal·able adjective
— con·ceal·ing·ly adverb
— con·ceal·ment noun

· Synonymous:
hide, screen, secrete, cover
absolutist
[n.]
· Definition:
noun

the doctrine or system of government under which the ruler has unlimited powers; despotism
the quality of being absolute
PHILOS. any doctrine involving the existence of some metaphysical or axiological principle that is absolute, or not relative

· Related Word Forms:
— ab·so·lut·ist noun or adjective
— ab·so·lu·tis·tic adjective

· Synonymous:
mellifluous
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of mellifluous is something musical, melodious or pleasant to hear.

· Related Word Forms:
— mel·lif·lu·ous·ly adverb
— mel·lif·lu·ous·ness noun

· Synonymous:
resonant, smooth, liquid
scrutinize
[v./n.]
· Definition:
To scrutinize is to look at something very closely or very carefully.

· Related Word Forms:
— scru·ti·niz·er noun

· Synonymous:
view, study, pore over, stare
scandalous
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of scandalous is a morally shocking or indecent person, thing or action, or something that hurts a person's reputation.

· Related Word Forms:
— scan·dal·ous·ly adverb
— scan·dal·ous·ness noun

· Synonymous:
disgraceful, infamous, disreputable
erratic
[a./n.]
· Definition:

· Related Word Forms:
— er·rat·i·cal adjective
— er·rat·i·cal·ly adverb
— er·rat·i·cism noun

· Synonymous:
eccentric, *****/inconsistent, unpredictable
decipher
[v./n.]
· Definition:
To decipher is defined as to decode or work out a hidden meaning.

· Related Word Forms:
— de·ci·pher·able adjective
— de·ci·pher·er noun
— de·ci·pher·ment noun

· Synonymous:
decode, interpret, read
compromise
[n./v.]
· Definition:
The definition of a compromise is when two sides give up some demands to meet somewhere in the middle.

· Related Word Forms:
— com·pro·mis·er noun

· Synonymous:
settle, conciliate/jeopardize, hazard
informal
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of informal is something or someone who is casual or relaxed.

· Related Word Forms:
— in·for·mal·i·ty noun
— in·for·mal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
casual, natural
deterrent
[a./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of deterrent is acting to stop or prevent.

· Related Word Forms:
— deterrent noun
— de·ter·rent·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
hindrance, impediment
imagine
[v.]
· Definition:
To imagine is defined as to make a guess at or make a mental image of something.

· Related Word Forms:
imag·inedimag·in·ing

· Synonymous:
conceive, picture
idiosyncratic
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of idiosyncratic is quirky or peculiar, or the temperament which is unique to an individual.

· Related Word Forms:
— id·i·o·syn·crat·ic adjective
— id·i·o·syn·crat·i·cal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
peculiar, distinctive, personal
launch
[v./n.]
· Definition:
To launch is defined as to set something in motion, to start something or to forcefully throw something.

· Related Word Forms:
launchable
launcher

· Synonymous:
motorboat, cabin cruiser
worthless
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of worthless is having no value.

· Related Word Forms:
— worth·less·ly adverb
— worth·less·ness noun

· Synonymous:
profitless, counterproductive
preventative
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of preventive is something done to try to prevent an illness or undesirable outcome.

· Related Word Forms:
prevent
preventability
preventable

· Synonymous:
safeguard, remedy
panacea
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of a panacea is a remedy that says it will cure all illness and difficulties.

· Related Word Forms:
— pan·a·ce·an adjective

· Synonymous:
relief, elixir, cure
superiority
[n.]
· Definition:
Superiority is the state of being greater or better than something or someone else.

· Related Word Forms:
su·pe·ri·or·i·ties

· Synonymous:
supremacy, preponderance
regress
[v./n.]
· Definition:
Regress means to go back to a worse or less developed state.

· Related Word Forms:
— re·gres·sor noun

· Synonymous:
backslide, relapse, revert
overcome
[v.]
· Definition:
To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something.

· Related Word Forms:
— over·com·er noun

· Synonymous:
conquered, overwhelmed/apprehended, appropriated
embrace
[v./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of embrace is to hug, eagerly accept, or to be serious about starting something new.

· Related Word Forms:
— embrace·able adjective
— em·brace·ment noun
— em·brac·er noun
— em·brac·ing·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
hug, enfold/espouse, welcome
catastrophic
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of catastrophic is something that is extremely harmful or that causes great damage or change.

· Related Word Forms:
— cat·a·stroph·ic adjective
— cat·a·stroph·i·cal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
calamitous, cataclysmal, cataclysmic
barrier
[n./v.]
· Definition:
The definition of a barrier is anything, either natural or manmade, that keeps something from passing through.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
bar, obstruction, difficulty
insecurity
[n.]
· Definition:
adjective

not secure; specif.,
not safe from danger
not confident; filled with anxieties; apprehensive
not firm or dependable; unreliable

· Related Word Forms:
— in·se·cure·ly adverb
— in·se·cure·ness noun
— in·se·cu·ri·ty noun

· Synonymous:
vacillation, self-doubt/precariousness, instability
unforeseen
[a.]
· Definition:
Not felt or realized beforehand; unexpected: unforeseen difficulties.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
surprising, abrupt
awaken
[v.]
· Definition:
to awake; wake up; rouse

· Related Word Forms:
— awak·en·er noun

· Synonymous:
awake, rouse
dispel
[v.]
· Definition:
To dispel is defined as to drive away or make disappear.

· Related Word Forms:
dis·pelleddis·pel·ling

· Synonymous:
scatter, disperse, dissipate
moderate
[a./v.]
· Definition:
The definition of moderate is something that is average, mild or within reasonable limits.

· Related Word Forms:
— mod·er·ate·ly adverb
— mod·er·ate·ness noun

· Synonymous:
abate, modify/check, curb
catalyst
[n.]
· Definition:
Catalyst is defined as a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction.

· Related Word Forms:

· Synonymous:
enzyme, reactant
inferiority
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of inferior is someone or something that is not very good, that is not as good as something else, or that is of lower quality.

· Related Word Forms:
— inferior noun
— in·fe·ri·or·i·ty noun
— in·fe·ri·or·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
deficiency, mediocrity
arrangement
[n.]
· Definition:
An arrangement is defined as a combination of things that make up a design or that are laid out in a certain way.

· Related Word Forms:
arrange
arranged
arrangement
arranger
arranging

· Synonymous:
ordering, grouping/method, system
stirred
[v.]
· Definition:
Stir is defined as to slowly mix something in order to blend it or to suddenly put a body in motion.

· Related Word Forms:
— stir·rer noun

· Synonymous:
agitation, tumult
fathom
[n./v.]
· Definition:
Fathom is defined as to understand completely, or to measure the depth of something.

· Related Word Forms:
— fath·om·able adjective

· Synonymous:
interpret, comprehend
the pilot had to continually fathom the river, which drought conditions had lowered to unprecedented levels
devoid
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of devoid is lacking or without.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
void, destitute of
provocation
[n.]
· Definition:
Provocation is defined as something that gets someone to act, especially out of irritation.

· Related Word Forms:
provocateur
provocation
provocative
provocatively
provocativeness
provocatory
provoke
provoked
provoker
provoking

· Synonymous:
incitement, stimulus, inducement
levity
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of levity is silly or light speech or behavior, usually at an inappropriate time.

· Related Word Forms:

· Synonymous:
flippancy, high spirits
disparage
[v.]
· Definition:
Disparage is defined as to belittle or discredit someone or something.

· Related Word Forms:
— dis·par·age·ment noun
— dis·par·ag·er noun
— dis·par·ag·ing adjective
— dis·par·ag·ing·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
depreciate, deprecate
mitigate
[v.]
· Definition:
Mitigate is defined as to make something less severe, less harsh or less painful.

· Related Word Forms:
— mit·i·ga·tion noun
— mit·i·ga·tive adjective
— mit·i·ga·tor noun
— mit·i·ga·to·ry adjective

· Synonymous:
alleviate, lessen, moderate
haughty
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of haughty is an arrogant person.

· Related Word Forms:
— haugh·ti·ly adverb
— haugh·ti·ness noun

· Synonymous:
arrogant, disdainful, proud
attitude
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or situation.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
pose, posture/mood, opinion
attitude  master everything
attitude master everything
invaluable
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of invaluable is priceless or having value too great to measure.

· Related Word Forms:
— in·valu·able·ness noun
— in·valu·ably adverb

· Synonymous:
priceless, valuable, precious
impudent
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of impudent is someone who is offensively bold.

· Related Word Forms:
— im·pu·dent·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
forward, insolent, impertinent
consist
[v.]
· Definition:
To consist is defined as to be made up of.

· Related Word Forms:

consistence
consistencies
consistency
consistent

· Synonymous:
dwell, exist/accord, agree, check
imperative
[a./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of imperative is something that has authority or is absolutely necessary.

· Related Word Forms:
— im·per·a·tive·ly adverb
— im·per·a·tive·ness noun

· Synonymous:
inescapable, immediate/masterful, commanding
irresolute
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of irresolute is uncertain or showing signs of indecision.

· Related Word Forms:
— ir·res·o·lute·ly adverb
— ir·res·o·lute·ness noun
— ir·res·o·lu·tion noun

· Synonymous:
indecisive, undecided, wavering
bargain
[n./v.]
· Definition:
A bargain is defined as something that you buy that costs less than it normally does.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
barter, do business/haggle, dicker
indistinguishable
[a.]
· Definition:

· Related Word Forms:
— in·dis·tin·guish·abil·i·ty noun
— in·dis·tin·guish·able·ness noun
— in·dis·tin·guish·ably adverb

· Synonymous:
alike, same, twin/vague, invisible
insolent
[a.]
· Definition:
Insolent is defined as disrespectful or arrogant.

· Related Word Forms:
— insolent noun
— in·so·lent·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
impertinent, impudent, offensive
worthy
[a./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of worthy is someone or something that has desirable qualities and is entitled to respect or attention.

· Related Word Forms:
— wor·thi·ly adverb
— wor·thi·ness noun

· Synonymous:
good, true, honest
bereft
[a./v.]
· Definition:
The definition of bereft is someone who is without something.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
bereaved, deprived
presumptuous
[a./adv./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of presumptuous is taking things for granted or being overconfident.

· Related Word Forms:
— pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb
— pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun

· Synonymous:
arrogant, insolent, bold
misfortune
[n.]
· Definition:
Misfortune is bad luck or a distressing occurrence.

· Related Word Forms:

misfortunate
misfortunately
misfortune
misfortuned
misfunction

· Synonymous:
trouble, hardship/mishap, calamity
miscreant
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of a miscreant is an evil person or a person who behaves badly, gets into trouble and breaks the law.

· Related Word Forms:
miscreancy

· Synonymous:
wretch, villain
arrogant
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of arrogant is someone who is full of self-worth or self-importance and who tells and shows that they have a feeling of superiority over others.

· Related Word Forms:
— ar·ro·gant·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
domineering, overbearing
trusting
[a./v.]
· Definition:
believing

· Related Word Forms:
— trust·abil·i·ty noun
— trust·able adjective
— trust·er noun
— trust·ing·ly adverb
— trust·ing·ness noun

· Synonymous:
trustful, credulous/in hopes, expectant
revisionist
[n.]
· Definition:
a movement in revolutionary Marxian socialism favoring an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary spirit

· Related Word Forms:
— re·vi·sion·ist noun or adjective

· Synonymous:\
articulate
[a./v.]
· Definition:
The definition of articulate is someone capable of speaking easily and clearly, and is most often referred to someone who is well-spoken.

· Related Word Forms:
— ar·tic·u·late·ly adverb
— ar·tic·u·late·ness noun

· Synonymous:
enunciate, pronounce/fit together, combine
meddle
[v.]
· Definition:
Meddle is defined as intrude in someone else's life or business.

· Related Word Forms:
— med·dler noun

· Synonymous:
intermeddle, interpose, interfere
anomaly
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of an anomaly is a person or thing that has an abnormality or strays from common rules or methods.


· Related Word Forms:
plural anom·a·lies

· Synonymous:
peculiarity, aberration, exception
reverential
[a.]
· Definition:
show respectful

· Related Word Forms:

· Synonymous:
pious, devout, reverent
scoff
[n./v.]
· Definition:
Scoff is defined as to mock or to scorn.

· Related Word Forms:
— scoff·er noun

· Synmock, deride, jeerous:
pacifist
[n./a.]
· Definition:
opposition to the use of force under any circumstances; specif., refusal for reasons of conscience to participate in war or any military action

· Related Word Forms:
— pac·i·fis·ti·cal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
passive resister
contemptuous
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of contemptuous is someone who is full of hatred for someone or something.

· Related Word Forms:
— con·temp·tu·ous·ly adverb
— con·temp·tu·ous·ness noun

· Synonymous:
disdainful, derisive
temporize
[v.]
· Definition:
intransitive verb temporized, temporizing

to suit one's actions to the time, occasion, or circumstances, without reference to principle
to give temporary compliance or agreement, evade immediate decision, etc., so as to gain time or avoid argument
to parley or deal (with a person, etc.) so as to gain time
to effect a compromise (with a person, etc., or between persons or parties); negotiate

· Related Word Forms:
— tem·po·ri·za·tion noun
— tem·po·riz·er noun

· Synonymous:
hedge, stall, balk
extremist
[n./a.]
· Definition:
One who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in politics.

· Related Word Forms:
— ex·trem·ist noun or adjective

· Synonymous:
zealot, fanatic/extreme, fanatic
satellite
[n./v.]
· Definition:

· Related Word Forms:
—satellite adjective

· Synonymous:
moon, planetoid/spy-in-the-sky/former colony
prolong
[v.]
· Definition:
To prolong is to make something last longer.

· Related Word Forms:
— pro·lon·ga·tion noun
— pro·long·er noun

· Synonymous:
continue, hold
tacit
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of tacit is understood or implied without being openly said or shown.

· Related Word Forms:
— tac·it·ly adverb
— tac·it·ness noun

· Synonymous:
implicit, assumed, unspoken
reversal
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of a reversal is a change in the opposite direction, or a cancellation.

· Related Word Forms:
reverse

· Synonymous:
repudiation, repeal, turnabout
misbehave
[v.]
· Definition:
To misbehave is to behave badly.

· Related Word Forms:\

· Synonymous:
trip, blunder
fervent
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of fervent is to be extremely devoted or to have intense affection.

· Related Word Forms:
— fer·vent·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
zealous, eager, ardent
bifurcation
[n.]
· Definition:
The definition of bifurication means a division into two branches.

· Related Word Forms:
bifurcal
bifurcate

· Synonymous:
\
disrupt
[v./a.]
· Definition:
To disrupt is to break up or disturb something’s course.

· Related Word Forms:
— dis·rupt·er noun
— dis·rup·tion noun
— dis·rup·tive adjective
— dis·rup·tive·ly adverb
— dis·rup·tive·ness noun

· Synonymous:
interrupt, intrude/upset, disturb
unqualified
[a.]
· Definition:
Unqualified means not skilled, or unable to do something.

· Related Word Forms:
— un·qual·i·fied·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
downright, utter/inexperienced, unprepared
dichotomous
[a.]
· Definition:
adjective
Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications.
Characterized by dichotomy.

· Related Word Forms:
— di·chot·o·mous·ly adverb
— di·chot·o·mous·ness noun

· Synonymous:
sneer
[v./n.]
· Definition:
To sneer is to speak or make an expression that exhibits contempt or mocking.

· Related Word Forms:
— sneer·er noun

· Synonymous:
smirk, grin
impetuous
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of impetuous is something that moves with a lot of force or done with little thought.

· Related Word Forms:
— im·pet·u·ous·ly adverb
— im·pet·u·ous·ness noun

· Synonymous:
impulsive, hasty
filial
[a./adv.]
· Definition:
The definition of filial is something due to a parent from a child.

· Related Word Forms:
— fil·ial·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
dutiful, affectionate, respectful
terminate
[v./a.]
· Definition:
Terminate is defined as to end, to bring to an end or to destroy.

· Related Word Forms:
ter·mi·nat·ed
ter·mi·nat·ing

· Synonymous:
eliminate, annul
regal
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of regal is something related to or fit for a king or monarch.

· Related Word Forms:
— re·gal·i·ty noun
— re·gal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
sovereign, noble
symbiotic
[a.]
· Definition:
live together
· Related Word Forms:
— sym·bi·ot·ic adjective
— sym·bi·ot·i·cal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:\
withdraw
[v.]
· Definition:
To withdraw is defined as to remove, turn away or take back.

· Related Word Forms:
— with·draw·able adjective

· Synonymous:
depart, draw back/revoke, rescind
imperial
[a./n.]
· Definition:

· Related Word Forms:
— im·pe·ri·al·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
sovereign, supreme/regal, majestic
avuncular
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of avuncular is acting in a manner similar to the way a person’s uncle would act, specifically with kindness and indulgence.

· Related Word Forms:
— avun·cu·lar·i·ty noun
— avun·cu·lar·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
\
intrude
[v.]
· Definition:
The definition of intrude is to butt in where you aren't invited or to become involved in something where you don't belong.

· Related Word Forms:
— in·trud·er noun

· Synonymous:
meddle, interfere
simplistic
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of simplistic is making complex problems appear to be more simple than they are in reality.

· Related Word Forms:
— sim·plis·ti·cal·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
simple, overly simplified
convivial
[a.]
· Definition:
The definition of convivial is something or someone that is festive and good company.

· Related Word Forms:
— con·viv·i·al·i·ty noun
— con·viv·ial·ly adverb

· Synonymous:
genial, jovial/festal, merry
conduct
[v./a./n.]
· Definition:
The definition of conduct means a person's behavior.

· Related Word Forms:
— con·duct·ibil·i·ty noun
— con·duct·ible adjective


· Synonymous:
escort, convoy/administer, handle