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approbation
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(n.) the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
synonyms- commendation, sanction antonyms- disapproval, condemnation, censure |
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expostulate
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(v.) to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
synonyms- protest, remonstrate, complain |
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provincial
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(adj.) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook; of simple or plain design that originated in the countryside; (n.) a person with a narrow point of view or from an outlying area or province
synonyms- narrow-minded, parochial, naïve antonyms- cosmopolitan, broad-minded |
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assuage
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(v.) to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy
synonyms- mitigate, alleviate, allay antonyms- intensify, aggravate, exacerbate |
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hackneyed
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(adj.)- used so often as to lack freshness or originality
synonyms- banal, trite, commonplace, corny antonyms- new, fresh, novel, original |
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meritorious
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(adj.) worthy, deserving recognition and praise
synonyms- praiseworthy, laudable, commendable antonyms- blameworthy, reprehensible, discreditable |
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innuendo
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(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
synonyms- insinuation, intimation antonyms- direct statement |
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petulant
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(adj.) peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
synonyms- irritable, testy antonyms- even-tempered, placid, serene, amiable |
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umbrage
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(n.) an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
synonyms- irritation, pique, annoyance antonyms- pleasure, delight |
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unctuous
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(adj.) excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily, pliable
synonyms- servile, fawning, greasy antonyms- gruff, blunt |