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adj.
Widely spread or scattered; not concentrated. Characterized by verbosity; wordy v.tr. To pour out and cause to spread freely. To spread about or scatter; disseminate. |
diffuse
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Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes of those who diffuse it: it proves nothing but the bad taste of the smoker.
The bomb squad will prevent a "diffuse" (widespread; rambling) distribution of the chemical when they "defuse" (to remove an explosive device) the bomb. |
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To free from impurities; purify.
To remove (impurities and other elements) by or as if by cleansing. to make clean |
purge
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A life in harmony with nature, the love of truth and virtue, will purge the eyes to understanding her text.
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verb: impose and collect (a charge or fine)
verb: cause to assemble or enlist in the military noun: a charge imposed and collected noun: the act of drafting into military service |
levy
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Even a tiny levy on all trades could reap billions.
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1. to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often fol. by at ), scorn
2. deride. Synonyms: jeer, laugh (at) disrespect |
scoff
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Children often scoff at remarks made by their elders.
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v. To speak, plead, or argue in favor of ; support
n. a person who pleads for a cause/ to speak in favor of Synonyms: proponent, recommend |
advocate
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The environmentalist advocated for government protection of the rainforest.
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n. A general pardon granted by a government, especially for political offenses;
An exemption from punishment Synonyms: pardon |
amnesty
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The IRS promised a penalty amnesty to back tax-owers, if they paid by April 15 this year.
The prisoner pleaded for amnesty n. - 사면 v. tr. - 을 사면하다 |
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A standard or typical, perfect example
A brief summary, as of a book or article; an abstract. |
epitome
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Indifference, to me, is the epitome of evil.
The Corvette was the epitome of the American muscle car. |
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Formal expression of praise; a speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person
A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died Synonyms: praise, encomium , kudos |
eulogy
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Miriam wrote a beautiful eulogy for her grandfather after he died, reminding everyone of his generous and caring nature.
She was asked to give a eulogy about her good friend. The composer wrote an "elegy" (a poem or a musical composition, usually sad and mournful) to be performed right after the "eulogy" (a funeral oration) at the funeral. |
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A maneuver in a game or conversation intending to secure an advantage for the player or speaker
A remark intended to open a conversation. Synonyms: ploy, stratagem |
gambit
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Sam won the chess match due to a clever gambit he had used at the beginning of the game.
Even though it was not directly to the team's advantage, the gambit paid off as the game progressed. |
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A quick, witty reply
Synonyms: retort, quip |
repartee
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The MC engaged in a vigorous repartee with the guests.
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a proposition following so obviously from another that it requires little or no proof; a natural consequence
A deduction or an inference. Synonyms: result , aftermath, consequence, ramification, upshot |
corollary
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Hatred is often a corollary of anger.
The corollary to the fact that the Earth is round is that we don't have to worry about falling off the edge. |
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v. to hand down; pass on
To leave or give (personal property) by will. |
bequeath
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In Abel's will he bequeaths his automobile and wristwatch to his son.
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inexplicable; preternaturally strangeOf a mysteriously strange and usually frightening nature
weird, eerie, unearthly, spooky, unusual |
uncanny
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It was uncanny how it rained when we were the least prepared for it.
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