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motif (n) |
Def: single or repeated design Synonym: pattern Antonym: random Sentence: The color pink is a motif in Lord of the Flies that represents femininity; William Golding did not put this color in the book randomly. |
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efflorescence (n) |
Definition: blossoming, state of flowering Synonym: blossom Antonym: Wilting Sentence: The efflorescent daffodils displayed vivid yellow petals, so they were not wilting. |
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enmity (n) |
Definition: ill-will Synonym: hatred Antonym: amity Sentence: Ms. Wong and Mr. Tahmaseb shared a bitter enmity towards each other as a result of the fight they had earlier. |
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decorous (adj) |
Definition: proper and in good taste Synonym: proper Antonym: ugly Sentence: After Ms. Wong angered Mr. Tahmaseb, he abandoned his decorous attitude, hurling insults at her. |
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strident (adj) |
Definition: harsh and loud Synonym: loud Antonym: quiet Sentence: The girl acted in a strident manner as she walked into the room; screaming, cursing, and yelling. |
