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discard
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adjective
To discard is defined as to get rid of something or throw something away. noun a discarding or being discarded something discarded CARD GAMES the card or cards discarded dis·cardˈa·ble adjective dis·cardˈer noun synonym:reject,abandon |
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neutral
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adjective
The definition of neutral is not taking part in a fight or war or having very little color. noun a nation not taking part in a war or conflict; neutral power a neutral person or a citizen of a neutral country a neutral color MECH. a disengaged position of gears, in which they do not transmit power from the engine to the operating parts neutrally adverb synonym: |
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funerary
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adjective
of or having to do with a funeral or burial |
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recollect
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verb
Recollect is defined as to remember or think of something forgotten. recollective adjective synonym:recall, bring to mind |
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conceal
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verb
The definition of conceal means to keep something hidden or secret. concealable adjective concealer noun concealment noun synonym:hide, screen, secrete |
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scrutinize
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verb
To scrutinize is to look at something very closely or very carefully. scrutinizer noun scruˈti·nizˌing·ly adverb synonym:view,study |
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decipher
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verb
To decipher is defined as to decode or work out a hidden meaning. decipherable adjective decipherment noun de·ciˈpher·er noun synonym:decode,interpret |
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deterrent
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adjective
deterring or tending to deter noun a thing or factor that deters; hindrance synonym;hindrance,impediment |
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launch
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vt and n
The definition of a launch is an event at which something, such as a book or product, is presented to the public for the first time and is also the act of creating, presenting or promoting a new product. synonym:motorboat,cabin cruiser |
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panacea
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noun
The definition of a panacea is a remedy that says it will cure all illness and difficulties. panacean adjective synonym:relief,elixir |
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overcome
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verb
To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something. synonym :conquered,overwhelmed |
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barrier
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noun
The definition of a barrier is anything, either natural or manmade, that keeps something from passing through. synonym:bar,obstruction |
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awaken
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verb
to awake; wake up; rouse a·wakˈen·er noun synonym:awake,rouse,call |
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catalyst
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noun
Catalyst is defined as a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction. catalytic adjective catalytically adverb synonym:enzyme,reactant |
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stirred
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Variant of stir
noun the act, an instance, or the sound of stirring movement; activity; agitation a state of excitement; commotion; tumult stirrer noun |
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provocation
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noun
Provocation is defined as something that gets someone to act, especially out of irritation. synonym:incitement,stimulus |
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mitigate
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verb
Mitigate is defined as to make something less severe, less harsh or less painful. mitigable adjective mitigation noun mitigative adjective mitigator noun mitigatory adjective synonym:lessen,moderate |
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invaluable
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adjective
The definition of invaluable is priceless or having value too great to measure. invaluableness noun invaluably adverb synonym:priceless,precious |
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imperative
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adjective
Imperative is defined as a requirement or an order. noun a binding or compelling rule, duty, requirement, etc. a command; order imperatively adverb imperativeness noun synonym:inescapable,immediate |
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indistinguishable
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adjective
that cannot be distinguished as being different or separate that cannot be discerned or recognized; imperceptible inˌdis·tinˈguish·a·ble·ness, inˌdis·tinˌguish·a·bilˈi·ty noun inˌdis·tinˈguish·a·bly adverb synonym;alike,same |
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bereft
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The definition of bereft is someone who is without something.
transitive verb bereave adjective deprived, robbed, or devoid, as of life, hope, or happiness bereaved synonym:dispossessed,divested |
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miscreant
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adjective,noun
The definition of a miscreant is an evil person or a person who behaves badly, gets into trouble and breaks the law. noun an evil person; criminal; villain ARCHAIC an unbeliever or heretic miscreancy noun synonym:wretch,villain |
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revisionist
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noun
a person who revises, or favors the revision of, some accepted theory, doctrine, etc. adjective of revisionists or their policy or practice revisionism noun |
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anomaly
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noun
The definition of an anomaly is a person or thing that has an abnormality or strays from common rules or methods. a·nomˌa·lisˈtic adjective a·nomˌa·lisˈti·cal·ly adverb synonym:peculiarity,aberration |
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pacifist
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noun
opposition to the use of force under any circumstances; specif., refusal for reasons of conscience to participate in war or any military action pacifist noun, adjective pacifistic adjective pacifistically adverb synonym:peace-lover, peace monger |
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extremist
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noun
One who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in politics. ex·tremˈism noun ex·tremˈist adjective synonym:zealot,fanatic |
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tacit
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adjective
The definition of tacit is understood or implied without being openly said or shown. tacitly adverb tacitness noun synonym:implicit,assumed |
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fervent
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adjective
The definition of fervent is to be extremely devoted or to have intense affection. fervently adverb ferˈvent·ness noun synonym:zealous,eager |
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unqualified
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adjective
Unqualified means not skilled, or unable to do something. unqualifiedly adverb synonym:inexperienced,unprepared |
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impetuous
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adjective
The definition of impetuous is something that moves with a lot of force or done with little thought. impetuously adverb impetuousness noun synonym:impulsive,hasty |
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regal
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adjective
The definition of regal is something related to or fit for a king or monarch. regally adverb re·galˈi·ty noun synonym:sovereign,noble |
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imperial
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adjective
of an empire of a country having control or sovereignty over other countries or colonies of, or having the rank of, an emperor or empress having supreme authority; sovereign majestic; august imperious of great size or superior quality of or pertaining to the Commonwealth according to the standard of weights and measures set by British law and used in Great Britain, Canada, and some other countries noun a supporter or a soldier of any of the Holy Roman emperors the roof or top of a coach, or a luggage case carried on it an article of great size or superior quality a size of writing paper measuring 23 by 31 inches (in England, 22 by 30 or 32 inches) imperially adverb synonym:sovereign,supreme |
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simplistic
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adjective
The definition of simplistic is making complex problems appear to be more simple than they are in reality. simplistically adverb synonym:simple.overly |
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liberating
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Variant of liberate
transitive verb liberated, liberating to release from slavery, enemy occupation, etc. SLANG to steal or loot, esp. from a defeated enemy in wartime CHEM. to free from combination in a compound |
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repressive
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adjective
Causing or inclined to cause repression: a repressive dictatorship. re·presˈsive·ly adverb re·presˈsive·ness noun synonym:oppressive,restrictive |
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totalitarian
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adjective
The definition of a totalitarian is a person who practices or supports a government where the ruler has complete control. noun a person who favors such a government or state totalitarianism noun synonym:fascistic,despotic |
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absolutist
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Variant of absolutism
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 absolutist noun, adjective absolutistic adjective |
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scandalous
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adjective
causing scandal; offensive to a sense of decency or shocking to the moral feelings of the community; shameful consisting of or spreading slander; libelous; defamatory scandalously adverb scandalousness noun synonym:disgraceful,infamous |
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compromise
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verb
The definition of a compromise is when two sides give up some demands to meet somewhere in the middle. noun a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions. b. The result of such a settlement. Something that combines qualities or elements of different things: The incongruous design is a compromise between high tech and early American. A concession to something detrimental or pejorative: a compromise of morality. comˈpro·misˌer noun synonym:settle,conciliate |
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imagine
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verb
To imagine is defined as to make a guess at or make a mental image of something. i·magˈin·er noun synonym:conceive,picture |
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worthless
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adjective
The definition of worthless is having no value. worthlessly adverb worthlessness noun synonym:profitless,counterproductive |
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superiority
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noun
Superiority is the state of being greater or better than something or someone else. synonym:supremacy,preponderance |
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embrace
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verb
The definition of embrace is to hug, eagerly accept, or to be serious about starting something new. embraceable adjective embracement noun embracer noun synonym:hug,enfold |
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insecurity
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adjective
not secure; specif., not safe from danger not confident; filled with anxieties; apprehensive not firm or dependable; unreliable insecurely adverb insecurity noun pl. insecurities synonym:vacillation,hesitancy |
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dispel
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transitive verb dispelled, dispelling
to scatter and drive away; cause to vanish; disperse synonym:scatter,disperse |
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inferiority
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adjective
lower in space; placed lower down low or lower in order, status, rank, etc.; subordinate lower in quality or value than: with to poor in quality; below average ANAT. located below or directed downward ASTRON. designating or of planets between the earth and the sun BOT. having the sepals, petals, and stamens attached at the apex: said of the ovary of an epigynous flower PRINTING placed below the type line, as 2 in NO noun an inferior person or thing inferiority noun inferiorly adverb synonym:deficiency,mediocrity |
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fathom
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verb
Fathom is defined as to understand completely, or to measure the depth of something. Fathom is defined as to understand completely, or to measure the depth of something. fathomable adjective synonym:interpret,comprehend |
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levity
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noun
The definition of levity is silly or light speech or behavior, usually at an inappropriate time. synonym:flippancy,giddiness |
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haughty
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adjective
The definition of haughty is an arrogant person. haughtily adverb haughtiness noun synonym:arrogant,disdainful |
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impudent
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adjective
The definition of impudent is someone who is offensively bold. impudently adverb synonym:insolent,impertinent |
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irresolute
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adjective
The definition of irresolute is uncertain or showing signs of indecision. irresolutely adverb irresoluteness noun irresolution noun synonym:indecisive,undecided |
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insolent
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adjective
boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior; impertinent; impudent NOW RARE arrogantly contemptuous; overbearing insolence noun insolently adverb synonym:impertinent,impudent |
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presumptuous
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adjective
too bold or forward; taking too much for granted; showing overconfidence, arrogance, or effrontery presumptuously adverb presumptuousness noun synonym:arrogant,insolent |
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arrogant
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adjective
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. arrogantly adverb synonym:domineering,overbearing |
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articulate
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verb and adjective
The definition of articulate is someone capable of speaking easily and clearly, and is most often referred to someone who is well-spoken. articulately adverb articulateness noun or articulacy articulative adjective |
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reverential
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adjective
showing or caused by reverence reverentially adverb synonym;pious,devout |
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contemptuous
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adjective
The definition of contemptuous is someone who is full of hatred for someone or something. contemptuously adverb contemptuousness noun synonym:disdainful,derisive |
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satellite
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noun
The definition of a satellite is a natural body revolving around a planet, a branch of a larger company, country, etc. that is located way from the main part or a device used to orbit in space. synonym:moon,planetoid |
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reversal
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noun
The definition of a reversal is a change in the opposite direction, or a cancellation. synonym:repudiation,repeal |
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bifurcation
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noun
The definition of bifurication means a division into two branches. |
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dichotomous
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adjective
Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications. Characterized by dichotomy. di·chotˈo·mous·ly adverb di·chotˈo·mous·ness noun |
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filial
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adjective
The definition of filial is something due to a parent from a child. filˈi·al·ly adverb synonym:dutiful,affectionate |
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symbiotic
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Variant of symbiosis
noun BIOL. the intimate living together of two kinds of organisms, esp. if such association is of mutual advantage a similar relationship of mutual interdependence symbiotic adjective |
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avuncular
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adjective
The definition of avuncular is acting in a manner similar to the way a person’s uncle would act, specifically with kindness and indulgence. Of or having to do with an uncle. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance. |
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convivial
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adjective
having to do with a feast or festive activity fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial convivialist noun conviviality noun convivially adverb synonym:genial,jovial |
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cacophonous
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adjective
Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant. cacophonously adverb synonym:dissonant,ill-sounding |
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harmonic
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noun
an alternating-current voltage or current or a component of such voltage or current, whose frequency is some integral multiple of a fundamental frequency any of the pure tones making up a composite tone, including the fundamental and its upper partials or overtones; partial tone 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 har·monˈi·cal·ly adverb synonym:consonant,tuneful |
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collaborative
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Variant of collaborate
intransitive verb collaborated, collaborating to work together, esp. in some literary, artistic, or scientific undertaking to cooperate with an enemy invader collaboration noun collaborative adjective collaborator noun synonym:cooperative,synergetic |
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mellifluous
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adjective
sounding sweet and smooth; honeyed: mellifluous tones mellifluously adverb mellifluousness noun synonym:resonant,smooth |
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erratic
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adjective
The definition of erratic is something that is not consistent or is lacking in a fixed course. erratically adverb er·ratˈi·cism (-ĭ-sĭzˌəm) noun |
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informal
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adjective
The definition of informal is something or someone who is casual or relaxed. informally adverb synonym:casual,natural |
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idiosyncratic
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adjective
The definition of idiosyncratic is quirky or peculiar, or the temperament which is unique to an individual. synonym:peculiar,distinctive |
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preventative
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adjective & n.
Variant of preventive. synonym:safeguard,remedy |
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regress
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noun
a going or coming back the right or privilege of this backward movement; retrogression intransitive verb to go back; return; move backward to undergo regression regressor noun synonym:backslide,relapse |
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catastrophic
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adjective
Of, relating to, or involving a catastrophe. Involving or resulting in substantial, often ruinous medical expense: a catastrophic illness. catˌa·strophˈi·cal·ly adverb synonym:calamitous,catalysmal |
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unforeseen
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synonymsurprising, abrupt
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moderate
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adjective
The definition of moderate is something that is average, mild or within reasonable limits. noun a person holding moderate views or opinions, as in politics or religion transitive verb moderated, moderating to cause to become moderate; make less extreme, violent, etc.; restrain to preside over (a meeting, etc.) intransitive verb to become moderate to serve as a moderator moderately adverb moderateness noun synonym:abate,modify |
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arrangement
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noun
An arrangement is defined as a combination of things that make up a design or that are laid out in a certain way. synonym:ordering,grouping |
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devoid
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adjective
The definition of devoid is lacking or without. synonym:void,without |
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disparage
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verb
Disparage is defined as to belittle or discredit someone or something. disparaging adjective disparagingly adverb dis·parˈage·ment noun dis·parˈag·er noun synonym:depreciate,deprecate |
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attitude
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noun
The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or situation. attitudinal adjective atˌti·tuˈdi·nal·ly adverb synonym:pose,posture |
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consist
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verb
To consist is defined as to be made up of. synonym:dwell,inhere |
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bargain
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noun
A bargain is defined as something that you buy that costs less than it normally does. intransitive verb to discuss the details of a transaction, contract, treaty, etc., trying to get the best possible terms to make a bargain or agreement transitive verb to sell or trade to another by bargaining; barter bargainer noun synonym:barter,haggle |
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worthy
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adjective
The definition of worthy is someone or something that has desirable qualities and is entitled to respect or attention. noun pl. worthies a person of outstanding worth or importance: often used humorously worthily adverb worthiness noun synonym:good,true |
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misfortune
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adjective
Misfortune is bad luck or a distressing occurrence. noun bad luck; ill fortune; trouble; adversity an instance of this; unlucky accident; mishap; mischance synonym:back luck, ill fortune |
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trusting
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adjective
that trusts; trustful trustingly adverb trustingness noun synonym:credulous,confiding |
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meddle
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intransitive verb meddled, meddling
to concern oneself with or take part in other people's affairs without being asked or needed; interfere (in or with) to tamper (with) OBSOLETE to mingle; combine meddler noun synonym:interpose,interfere |
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scoff
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noun
an expression of mocking contempt, scorn, or derision; jeer an object of mocking contempt, scorn, etc. transitive verb to mock at or deride intransitive verb to show mocking contempt, scorn, or derision, esp. by language; jeer scoffer noun scoffingly adverbsynonym:mock,deride |
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temporize
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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 temporization noun temporizer noun synonym:hedge,stall |
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prolong
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verb
To prolong is to make something last longer. prolongation noun prolonger noun synonym:continue,hold |
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misbehave
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verb
To misbehave is to behave badly. misbehaver noun misbehavior noun synonym:sin,fail |
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disrupt
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verb
To disrupt is to break up or disturb something’s course. disrupter noun or disruptor disruption noun synonym:interrupt,intrude |
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sneer
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verb
To sneer is to speak or make an expression that exhibits contempt or mocking. noun an act of sneering a sneering expression, insinuation, etc. sneerer noun sneeringly adverb synonym:smirk,grin |
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terminate
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transitive verb terminated, terminating
to bring to an end in space or time; form the end or conclusion of; limit, bound, finish, or conclude to put an end to; stop; cease ☆ to dismiss from employment; fire ☆ to assassinate: a euphemistic usage Origin: < L terminatus, pp. of terminare, to end, limit < terminus: see term intransitive verb to come to an end in space or time; stop; end to have its end (in something): a road terminating in woods terminative adjective synonym:abolish,eliminate |
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withdraw
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verb
To withdraw is defined as to remove, turn away or take back. withdrawer noun with·drawˈa·ble adjective synonym:depart,take leave |
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intrude
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verb
The definition of intrude is to butt in where you aren't invited or to become involved in something where you don't belong. intruder noun synonym:interfere,interlope |
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conduct
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verb
The definition of conduct means a person's behavior. noun RARE the act of leading; guidance the process or way of managing or directing; management; handling the way that one acts; behavior; deportment OBSOLETE an escort; convoy conductible adjective conductibility noun synonym:escort,convoy |
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obliterate
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verb
Obliterate is defined as to utterly and completely destroy or eliminate, or to have a great victory or great success over someone or something. obliteration noun obliterative adjective obliterator noun synonym:liquidate,annihilate |
