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abstract
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1. not specific or concrete 2. based on general theory rather than something specific 3. nonrepresentational
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Synonyms - theoretical, notional, hypothetical
Examples - I don't like abstract art because it doesn't look like anything I can recognize. |
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acute
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1. very serious or severe 2. highly perceptive, keen, and intelligent 3. very powerful and sensitive
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Synonyms - urgent, critical, dire, severe, keen
Ex. - John was taken to the hospital, where it was discovered that he was suffering from acute peritontitis. |
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advocate
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(v.) to support, plead for, or speak for someone or something; (n.) a theory as to what is beautiful
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Synonyms - champion, promote, support
Ex. - The Senatory was a tireless advocate of campaign finance reform. |
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Aesthetic
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concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; a theory as to what is beautiful
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sinonyms; tasteful, beautiful, pleasing, cultured..
Usage ex. It wasn't the prettiest web site, but its user friendly interface made up for the lack of aesthetic images. |
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alleviate
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to relieve or lessen; to make easier
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sinonyms: allay, lessen, lighten, relieve..
Ex. The medication relieved the patients pain. |
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anarchy
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state of disorder and chaos, usually resulting from the absence from the government or formal control.
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syn:lawlessness,chaos, disorder
Ant:order Ex. The lack of leadership caused a state of anarchy among the project team. |
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apathy
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absence of emotion or enthusiasm 2. inability to feel 3. lack of interest
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syn: unconcern, indifference, passivism
Ant: passion, enthusiasm Ex. Medieval ascetics believed that attachment to earthly possessions was sinful. |
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ascetic
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a person who practices self- denial 2. practicing abstinence
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syn. abstainer, hermit
Ex. her astute cultural observations made her one of the most noted anthropologists of her time. |
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astute
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able to be perceptive and to make intelligent decisions and judgements.
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Syn. Perceptive intelligent, clever
Ex. The joker was a very astute character. |
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Augment
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to increaser or make greaterby adding something
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syn. supplement, increase
Ex. the agent augmented his clients pay. |
