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derision |
ridicule, mockery, scorn
The player's fumble was met with derision as fans booed loudly. Syn: approval Ant: contempt
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nuisance |
an obnoxious or annoying person, thing, condition, or practice Some consider homeless a nuisance which happens in cities. Syn: irritation Ant: advantage
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lynch |
to put to death by hanging, by a mob without legal authority
The angry mob attempted to lynch the criminal before the police arrived. Syn: execute Ant: create |
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irrigation |
the application of water to land to assist in growing crops
Farmers irrigation systems make watering the crops easier and more efficient.
Syn: flooding
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deliberatley |
carefully weighed or considered;studied, intentional
After careful consideration, the protester deliberately set the fire in protest. Syn: consciously Ant: unintentionally |
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cultivator |
a farm tool equipped with blades used to break up soil and remove weeds
The cultivator made preparing the fields for planting much easier.
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rigid |
firm fixed or set; stiff
The mother's rigid expression let the children know that they were in trouble. Syn: stern Ant: flexible |
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entranced |
to fill with delight or wonder
The child was entranced by the falling leaves and chuckled each time one landed on her hand. Syn:fascinated Ant: repulsed |
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reverence |
showing deep respect
The men showed reverence toward the military men during the ceremony. Syn: admiration Ant: disregard |
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bemused |
lost in thought, bewildered or confused The man was bemused over his girlfriends confusing text.
Syn: distracted Ant: uninterested |
