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Abase (verb) You should abase yourselves as miserable friends. |
Definition: To reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation; humble; degrade Synonyms: Belittle, Dishonor Antonyms: Cherish, Exalt |
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Combatant (noun) Though both assumptions were totally incorrect, neither combatant pointed this out. |
Definition: A nation engaged in active fighting with enemy forces. Synonyms: Antagonist, Attacker Antonyms: Civilian, Ally |
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Impenitent (adjective) "the hardness of their impenitent hearts" |
Definition: not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes. Synonyms: remorseless, unashamed Antonyms: repentant, penitent |
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Probe (noun) "alien hands probed his body" |
Definition: a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body. Synonyms: poke, check Antonyms: glimpse, basis |
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Actuate (verb) The currents actuate a ratchet-wheel mechanism at the receiving station, whereby the hand on a small dial is moved on letter by letter. |
Definition: To incite or move to action; impel; motivate Synonyms: arouse, propel Antonyms: impede, Stop |
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Dormant (adjective) "the caterpillar became dormant during its transition to a butterfly" |
Definition: (of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
Synonyms: Resting, inactive Antonyms: Active, Awake |
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Knave (noun) The knave volunteered to clean the church so he could have access to the petty cash box. |
Definition: a dishonest or unscrupulous man. Synonyms: rogue, scoundrel Antonyms: angel, sheep |
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Protract (verb) He succeeded in interesting his little pupil, and did not protract his term of study so as to weary him. |
Definition: to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong. Synonyms: extend, prolong Antonyms: curtail, abbreviate |
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Avert (Verb) She didn't avert her gaze this time. |
Definition: To turn away or aside. Synonyms: Frustrate, Divert Antonyms: Aid, Help |
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Dubious (adjective) When questioned about the night of the murder, the suspect's memory was dubious. |
Definition: doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt:a dubious reply. Synonyms: Arguable, Chancy Antonyms: Certain, Definite |
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Legion (noun) It may have been said in jest, but a legion of Hollywood actresses would have nodded ruefully in unison. |
Definition: a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army. Synonyms: brigade, regiment Antonyms: host, horde |
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Quarry (noun) A quarry is a rock; the marble of which our mantel-pieces are made |
Definition: a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted. Synonyms: prey, game Antonyms: predator, hunter |
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Boorish (Adjective) The pirate captain was brutal and boorish with his men. |
Definition: of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive. Synonyms: countrified, tasteless Antonyms: charming, cultured |
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Harangue (noun) Watch him unleash a magnificent, expletive-ridden rant—and be grateful for the Internet, where this harangue will live forever. |
Definition: a lengthy and aggressive speech. Synonyms: tirade, diatribe Antonyms: panegyric, tribute |
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Liberality (noun) “He treated his friends with remarkable liberality.” |
Definition: the quality of giving or spending freely. Synonyms: charity, generosity Antonyms: greediness, cheapness |
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Spurn (Verb) Soon after this the town, which lay immediately inside Spurn Point, must have been destroyed. |
Definition: to reject with disdain; scorn Synonyms: air, Despise Antonyms: embrace, welcome |
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Brunt (noun) Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina's winds. |
Definition: the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing. Synonyms: force, impact Antonyms: entice, persuade |
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Harry (Verb) These sent troops to harry north Israel, and Baasha was compelled to retire. |
Definition: To harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks; worry Synonyms: Attack, Irritate Antonyms: Aid, Help |
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Plaintiff (noun) In the case of a lawsuit the plaintiff preferred his own plea. |
Definition: a person who brings a case against another in a court of law. Synonym: complaint, accuser Antonym: defendant, suspect |
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Subterfuge (noun) The wretched subterfuge of Cosmas ages' (c. A.D. |
Definition: deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. Synonyms: trickery, intrigue Antonyms: honesty, openness |
