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ADAGE |
N. a proverb, or wise saying Synonyms: maxim, aphorism |
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BONANZA |
N. a rich mass of wealth and/or prosperity
Synonym: windfall |
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CHURLISH |
ADJ. lacking politeness or good manners; rude;difficult to work with Synonyms: surly, ill-tempered Antonyms: courteous, civil, well-mannered |
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CITADEL |
N. a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place Synonyms: fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion |
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COLLABORATE |
V. to work with; work together Synonyms: team up, join forces Antonyms: work alone |
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DECREE |
N. an order having the force of law Synonyms: proclamation, edict |
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DISCORDANT |
ADJ. disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony Synonyms: grating, shrill, different, divergent, conflicting Antonyms: harmonious, in agreement |
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EVOLVE |
V. to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level Synonyms: unfold, emerge, Antonyms: wither, atrophy |
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EXCERPT |
N. a passage taken from a book, article, etc. Synonyms: portion, section |
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GROPE |
V. to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly Synonyms: fumble for, cast about for |
