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Ascertain (verb) "Jerry tried to ascertain the cause of the crash." |
Definition:to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine Synonyms: confirm; verify Antonyms: disprove; invalidate |
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Aberration (noun) " There was an aberration in the test results." |
Definition:the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course. Synonyms: delusion;strangeness Antonyms: normality;usualness |
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Hedonist (noun) "Sarah was a committed hedonist." |
Definition:a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification. Synonyms: sensualist; pleasure seeker Antonyms: puritan; ascetic |
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Presage (noun) "The brick that fell from the sky that almost hit, John, was a presage." |
Definition:something that portends or foreshadows a future event; an omen, prognostic, or warning indication.
Synonyms: forecast; omen Antonyms: insure; settle |
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Surfeited (noun) "The surfeited amount dogs were to much to bare." |
Definition:excess; an excessive amount
Synonyms: profusion; overflow Antonyms: lack; need |
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Benefaction (noun) "The benefaction of an anonymous donor helped the church reach its goal for renovation." |
Definition:an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed
Synonyms: contribution; donation Antonyms: injury; loss |
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Ablution (noun) "Ablution is a form of baptism in the Catholic religion." |
Definition:a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual
Synonyms: bath; cleansing Antonyms: defilement; desecration |
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Baneful (adj.) "The baneful chemicals that spilled from the plant were fatal to many." |
Definition:destructive; pernicious
Synonyms: deadly; evil Antonyms: beneficial; fortunate |
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Respite (noun) "During the intense hours of studying, Laura, took a respite to relax." |
Definition:a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief
Synonyms:layoff; delay Antonyms: advance; continuation |
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Tarries (verb) "Robert tarries in the church so that there won't be as much traffic coming out." |
Definition:to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn
Synonyms: trail; wait Antonyms: carry out; depart |
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Castigation (verb) "After Ashley's mom, found out about Ashley's failing grade she gave her a castigation ." |
Definition:to punish in order to correct
Synonyms: chastisement; scolding Antonyms: award; forgiveness |
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Venerable (adj.) " The venerable math teacher couldn't find his glasses for the past 10 minutes." |
Definition:extremely old or obsolete; ancient
Synonyms: admirable; aged Antonyms: common; unimpressive |
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Blight (noun) "The homeless dogs suffered blight and disease." |
Definition:any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration
Synonyms: affliction; infestation Antonyms: cleanliness; purification |
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Soothsayer (noun) "The soothsayer told Jamie something bad would occur." |
Definition:a person who professes to foretell events.
Synonyms: oracle; forecaster Antonyms: |
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Vehement (adj.) "The vehement man flipped a table over because some spilt food on him by accident." |
Definition:characterized by rancor or anger; violent
Synonyms: angry; fervent Antonyms: apathetic; calm |
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Disheveled (adj.) "The disheveled accountant was fired because he couldn't find any of his work." |
Synonyms: messy; dirty Antonyms: clean; neat |
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Covetousness (adj.) "The covetousness man only wanted the power." |
Synonyms: greed; avariciousness Antonyms: |
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Goads (noun) "The coaches are represented as the goads of the team." |
Synonyms: urge; motivation Antonyms: block; dislike |
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Insolence (noun) " Macy showed much insolence to her boss when she was told to get something." |
Synonyms: sass; contempt Antonyms: approval; caution |
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Austere (adj.) "The austere teacher gave their students a detention overtime some said something without raising their hand." |
Synonyms: harsh; grave Antonyms: gentle; meek |
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Jocular (adj.) "The jocular jester got all the little kids to laugh when they couldn't go outside." |
Synonyms: cheerful; humorous Antonyms: depressed; gloomy |
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Indolence (noun) "Larry's indolence caught up to him and he didn't finish his homework on time." |
Synonyms: laziness; procrastination Antonyms: diligence; industry |
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Haughtily (adj.) "Rebecca's haughtily actions showed how much of a bully she was," |
Definition:disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious Synonyms: arrogantly; egotistically Antonyms:
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Supplicate (verb) "Christopher supplicated the judge for a lenient punishment." |
Synonyms: desire; appeal Antonyms: give; refuse |
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Palliative (adj.) "The palliative medication work fairly fast on Jim." |
Definition: (of a treatment or medicine) relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause. Synonyms: booze; ethanol Antonyms: injurious; harmful |
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Ad Infinitum (adv.) "Your contract ends in 3 months, but can be renewed ad infinitum." |
Definition: to infinity; endlessly; without limit. Synonyms: forever;endlessly Antonyms: brief;ending |
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Apportion (v.) "The punishment was apportioned to each and every person that was involved." |
Definition: to distribute or allocate proportionally; divide and assign according to some rule of proportional distribution Synonyms: administer; distribute Antonyms: keep; withhold |
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Bona Fide (adj.) "The usage of the company name is only for bona fide members." |
Definition: made, done, presented, etc., in good faith; without deception or fraud Synonyms: actual;authentic Antonyms: false; counterfeit |
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Buoyant (adj.) "The ping pong ball in the pond was buoyant." |
Definition: tending to float in a fluid. Synonyms: resilient; airy Antonyms: depressed; heavy |
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Clique (n.) "Ashley is the head of the schools clique." |
Definition: a small, exclusive group of people; coterie; set. Synonyms: mob; posse Antonyms: individual |
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Concede (v.) "The judge had to concede that it was an act of self defense." |
Definition: to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit Synonyms: accept; admit Antonyms: deny; disapprove |
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Congenial (adj.) "Kevin is known as a congenial person." |
Definition: agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character Synonyms: affable;cordial Antonyms: disagreeable; aloof |
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Lofty (adj.) "The buildings in New York are very lofty." |
Definition: extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering Synonyms: raised; sky-high Antonyms: below; beneath |
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Migration (n.) "The textbook has shown the routes of migration of the Cherokee tribe." |
Definition: the process or act of migrating Synonyms: journey; movement Antonyms: idleness; inaction |
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Perceive (v.) "Greg's mouth fell open when he perceived the astonishing truth." |
Definition: to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses Synonyms: grasp; distinguish Antonyms: disbelieve; disregard |
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Perverse (adj.) "Riley's perverse decision not to cooperate." |
Definition: willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary. Synonyms: contradictory; wicked Antonyms: agreeable; compliant |
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Prelude (n.) "The foul words being exchanged was a a prelude to a fight." |
Definition: a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance. Synonyms: introduction; prologue Antonyms: conclusion; epilogue |
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Rancid (adj.) "A rancid odor came from the chemistry experiment that the class was working on." |
Definition: having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, especially of fats or oils Synonyms: musty; putrid Antonyms: clean; fresh |
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Rustic (adj.) "The country life has a very rustic style." |
Definition:of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural Synonyms: simple; natural Antonyms: sophisticated; uncommon |
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Sever (v.) "The killer in the movie severed off the victims arms and legs." |
Definition: to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like Synonyms: detach; disconnect Antonyms: attach; connect |
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Sordid (adj.) "The rumors told depicted a sordid attitude." |
Definition:morally ignoble or base; vile Synonyms: covetous; shameful Antonyms: honorable; respectable |
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Untenable (adj.) "This contract is clearly untenable." |
Definition:incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible. Synonyms: illogical; flawed Antonyms: good; right |
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Versatile (adj.) "Moms are known to be very versatile." |
Definition: capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc. Synonyms: adaptable; resourceful Antonyms: limited; inflexible |
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Vindicate (v.) "The victim was vindicated by the verdict that was told." |
Definition: to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like Synonyms: defend; prove Antonyms: blame; charge |
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Wane (v.) "Zach's stamina was beginning to wane during the second half of his soccer game." |
Definition: to decrease in strength, intensity, etc. Synonyms: dwindle; fade Antonyms: enhance; grow |
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Annex (v.) "There was an annex to the report on government." |
Definition: to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important. Synonyms:addendum;appendix Antonyms:base;lessening |
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Devitalize (v.) "There is an effective product to treat devitalized skin" |
Definition: to deprive of vitality or vital properties; make lifeless; weaken. Synonyms:deaden;debilitate Antonyms:aid;animate |
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Improvise (v.) "I was able to improvise an essay 10 minutes before class." |
Definition: to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize: Synonyms:brainstorm;concoct Antonyms:design;plan |
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Precipitous (adj.) "Mount Everest has a precipitous drop." |
Definition: extremely or impassably steep Synonyms:abrupt;sharp Antonyms:calm;flat |
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Cleave (v.) "The large ax was used to cleave wood for the fire." |
Definition: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument Synonyms:cut;dissect Antonyms:combine;connect |
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Embroil (v.) "Sally became embroiled in a dispute between two women she hardly knew." |
Definition: to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife. Synonyms:entangle;involve Antonyms:exclude;untangle |
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Incite (v.) "He incited loyal subjects to rebellion." |
Definition:to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action Synonyms:arouse;inspire Antonyms:block;calm |
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Profuse (adj.) "I offered my profuse apologies." |
Definition:spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant (often followed by in) Synonyms:ample;bountiful Antonyms:lacking;sparse |
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Cordial (adj.) "The atmosphere in the restaurant was cordial and relaxed." |
Definition:courteous and gracious; friendly; warm Synonyms:amicable;cheerful Antonyms:cold;disagreeable |
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Exonerate (v.) "The court-martial exonerated me." |
Definition:to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate Synonyms:absolve;acquit Antonyms:blame;condemn |
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Influx (n.) "Influxes of river water." |
Definition:act of flowing in Synonyms:arrival;inflow Antonyms:retreat;departure |
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Reconcile (v.) "She wanted to be reconciled with her father after not talking to him for years." |
Definition:to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired Synonyms:appease;conform Antonyms:fight;agitate |
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Cornerstone (n.) "Laws are the cornerstone of every city." |
Definition:a stone uniting two masonry walls at an intersection;something that is essential, indispensable, or basic Synonyms:essential;foundation Antonyms:auxiliary;extra |
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Glib (adj.) "She was careful not to let the answer sound too glib." |
Definition:readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so Synonyms:articulate;talkative Antonyms:quiet;silent |
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Pallor (n.) "Her dark hair accentuated her pallor." |
Definition:unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness Synonyms:whiteness;colorless Antonyms:liveliness;color |
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Shackle (n.) "The policemen were forced to put shackles on the criminal since he didn't cooperate." |
Definition:a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter Synonyms:handcuff;chain Antonyms:interruption |
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Debacle (n.) "The economic debacle that became known as the Great Depression." |
Definition:a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout Synonyms:failure;defeat Antonyms:accomplishment;success |
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Haphazard (adj.) "The kitchen drawers contained a haphazard collection of silver souvenir spoons." |
Definition:characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless Synonyms:aimless;careless Antonyms:careful;definite |
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Pedigree (n.) "Barbra had a long pedigree." |
Definition:an ancestral line; line of descent; lineage; ancestry Synonyms:thoroughbred;full-blooded Antonyms:base-born;lowly |
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Threadbare (adj.) "Shabby rooms with threadbare carpets." |
Definition:having the nap worn off so as to lay bare the threads of the warp and woof, as a fabric, garment, etc Synonyms:scruffy;ratty Antonyms:fresh;new |
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Abase (verb) "I watched my colleagues abasing themselves before the board of trustees." |
Definition: to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, orestimation;humble;degrade. Synonym: belittle, degrade, shame Antonym: flatter, honor, praise |
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Actuate (verb) "The defendants were actuated by malice." |
Definition: to incite or move to action; impel Synonym: instigate, motivate, prompt Antonym: discourage, hinder, repress |
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Avert (verb) "She averted her eyes during the more violent scenes." |
Definition: to turn away or aside Synonym: avoid, divert, look away Antonym: aid, assist, support |
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Boorish (adjective) "Boorish behavior." |
Definition: a churlish, rude, or unmannerly person Synonym: barbaric, impolite, tasteless Antonym: mannerly, pleasant, sophisticated |
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Brunt (noun) "Education will bear the brunt of the cuts." |
Definition: the main force or impact, as of an attack or blow Synonym: burden, pressure, stress Antonym: easy, peaceful, relaxed |
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Combatant (noun) "A combatant in the war." |
Definition: a person or group that fights Synonym: adversary, attacker, soldier Antonym: ally, friend, helper |
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Dormant (adjective) "Dormant butterflies." |
Definition:in a state of rest or inactivity; in abeyance Synonym: comatose, inert, inoperative Antonym: active, alert, awake |
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Dubious (adjective) "Alex looked dubious, but complied." |
Definition: doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt Synonym: arguable, debatable, fishy Antonym: believable, definite, probable |
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Harangue (noun) "The kind of guy who harangued total strangers about PCB levels in whitefish." |
Definition:a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering. Synonym: address, declamation, oration Antonym: print, writing |
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Harry (verb) "He bought the house for Jenny, whom he harries into marriage." |
Definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks; worry Synonym: attack, fret, irk Antonym: appease, pacify, soothe |
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Impenitent (adjective) "The hardness of their impenitent hearts." |
Definition: not feeling regret about one's sin or sins Synonym: hardened, obdurate, remorseless Antonym: guilt, remorse, regret |
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Knave (noun) "Barbra had just realized that her husband was a knave." |
Definition: an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person Synonym: bastard, fraud, lowlife, rascal, scallywag, Antonym: philanthropist, helper, hero, benefactor |
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Legion (noun) "Legions of photographers and TV cameras." |
Definition: any large group of armed men Synonym: myriad, army Antonym: individual, few |
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Liberality (noun) "Liberality toward bisexuality." |
Definition: being liberal in giving; generosity; bounty Synonym: benevolence, charitable, bountiful, giving, unselfishness Antonym: malevolence, meanness, selfishness, unkindness |
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Plaintiff (noun) "To bring a suit under the law, a plaintiff first had to go through a state-level administrative process to prove discrimination." |
Definition: a person who brings suit in a court Synonym: complainant, prosecutor, suer Antonym: defendant, suspect, offended, litigant |
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Probe (verb) "Researchers probing the digestive glands of mollusks." |
Definition: to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely Synonym: examine, explore, inquest, research, check, third degree Antonym: ignore, neglect |
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Protract (verb) "He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process." |
Definition: to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong. Synonym: prolong, continue, delay, elongate, lengthen, postpone, stall Antonym: advance, complete, expedite, finish, forward, hasten, hurry |
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Quarry (noun) "To do it right requires a certain strange respect and, hard as that can be to imagine, affection for the quarry." |
Definition: a pit or an abundance Synonym: aim, chase, game, pit, prey, generous, overflow Antonym: insufficient, lacking, meager, avoid |
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Spurn (verb) "He spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned." |
Definition: to reject with disdain; scorn Synonym: disdain, disregard, refuse, reject, scorn, disapprove Antonym:accept, admire, approve, include, like, respect, welcome, compliment |
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Subterfuge (noun) "Delving into why this slaughter never happened uncovers a story of spy-craft, subterfuge and tightly-kept secrets." |
Definition: an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence, hide something, etc. Synonym: deception, sham, cheating, dishonesty, excuse, scheme Antonym: honesty, reality, sincerity, truthfulness |
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approbation noun |
1.approval; commendation. s: support a:dislike |
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assuage v. |
to appease; satisfy; allay; relieve: s: appease a:dissatisfy |
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coalition noun |
1.a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc. s:alliance, compact a:disunion |
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decadence noun |
1.the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay: s: excess,decline a:development |
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elicit verb (used with object) |
1.to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke: s: bring out a:give, soothe |
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expostulate v. |
to reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done; remonstrate s: argue, oppose a:agree |
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hiatus n. |
a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. s:interval,blank a:closing, closure |
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innuendo n. |
an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. s:allusion, reference a:evidence, proof |
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intercede v.. |
to act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition s: intrude, plead a:leave alone |
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jaded adj. |
dulled or satiated by overindulgence s:tired, weary a:activated, fresh |
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lurid adj. |
gruesome; horrible; revolting s:disgusting,revolting a:clean,delightful |
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meritorious adj. |
deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy s: exemplary,praiseworthy a:corrupt, immoral |
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petulant adj. |
moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance s: sullen, displeased a:willingly, agreeable |
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prerogative n. |
an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like: s: immunity, choice a:duty, obligation |
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provincial adj. |
belonging or peculiar to some particular province; local: s: petty, rural a:broad, liberal |
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simulate v. |
to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like): s:mimic, replicate a:receive, honesty |
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umbrage n. |
offense; annoyance; displeasure: s: fury, grudge a:calmness, cheer |
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unctuous adj. |
characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug. s: groveling,ingratiating a:sincere, blunt |
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transcend v. |
to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: s: exceed, beat a:fail, surrender |
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hackneyed adj. |
made commonplace or trite; stale; banal: s: run-of-the-mill stereotyped a:fresh,new |
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ameliorate v. |
to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve s:a: |
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bombastic adj. |
(of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious. s:a: |
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callow adj. |
immature or inexperienced s:infant a:experienced |
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drivel n. |
saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.2.childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense; twaddle s:blabber a:sense |
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epitome n. |
a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class s:embodiment; essence a:addition |
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exhort v. |
to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently s:encourage; persuade a:discourage; dissuade |
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ex officio adv;adj. |
by virtue of office or official position s:sanctioned a: |
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infringe v. |
to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress s:disobey; impose a:obey; receive |
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ingratiate v. |
to establish (oneself or someone else) in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with) s:flatter; attract a:offend; repel |
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interloper v. |
to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license s:intruder; alien a: |
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intrinsic adj. |
belonging to a thing by its very nature s:elemental; underlying a:acquired; learned |
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inveigh v. |
to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; rail (usually followed by against) s:condemn; scold a:approve; compliment |
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lassitude n. |
weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor s:dullness; exhaustion a:interest; diligence |
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millennium n. |
a period of 1000 years s:prosperity; serenity a:hell |
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occult adj. |
of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies s:concealed; mystic a:natural; exposed |
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permeate v. |
to pass into or through every part of s:infiltrate; infuse a:take out; dry |
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precipitate v. |
to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly s:accelerate; expedite a:block; halt |
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stringent adj. |
rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe s:tough; harsh a:kind; weak |
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surmise v. |
to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess. s:theory;attempt a:knowledge;proof |
