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Ancient
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(adj.) very old; early in history
Synonyms: antique, old-fashioned Antonyms: new, recent |
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Climate
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(n.) the usual weather conditions of a place
Synonyms: atmosphere, environment, temperature |
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Cling
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(v.) to hold on firmly; to have a strong attachment to or feeling for something or someone
Synonyms: stick, attach, adhere, grasp Antonym: release |
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Custom
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(n.) a common practice; the way people do things year after year.
Synonyms: tradition, habit |
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Decay
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(v.) to slowly decline or fall into ruin
(n.) the slow delcine of something; a wearing away Synonyms: (v.) rot, spoil, decompose, disintegrate, collapse; Antonyms: (v.) flourish, bloom |
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Disturb
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(v.) to make upset or uneasy
Synonyms: interrupt, stop, disrupt, alarm Antonyms: calm, soothe |
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Expose
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(v.) to uncover or open to view; to make something known
Synonyms: show, reveal, disclose, display Antonyms: cover, hide, disguise, mask |
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Perform
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(v.) to carry out a task; to act or entertain
Synonyms: achieve, fulfill, do, function; present, play |
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Remote
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(adj.) far removed in distance or time, out of the way; unlikely; very slight
Synonyms: faraway, distant, secluded Antonyms: near, nearby, open |
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Timid
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(adj.) lacking courage or confidence
Synonyms: cautious, shy, meek Antonyms: bold, brash, daring, determined, confident |
