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Abandoned
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adjective
foresaken or deserted unrestrained or uncontrolled; unhibited utterly lacking in moral restraints; shameless, wicked an abandoned building; an abandoned kitten She danced with abandoned enthusiasm. an abandoned and dissolute ruler Synonyms: discarded, rejected |
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Accusation (Accuse)
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noun
the charge of wrongdoing; imputation of guilt or blame the specific offense charged the act of accusing or state of being accused The accusation is murder. Synonyms: allegation, indictment, information |
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Ambiguity (Ambiguous)
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noun, plural: -ties
doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention an unclear, indefinite, equivocal word, exression, meaning, etc. to speak with ambiguity; an ambiguity of manner a contract free of ambiguities; the ambiguities of modern poetry Synonyms:vagueness, deceptiveness equivocation |
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Analyze (Analyst)
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verb(used with object): -lyzed, -lyzing
to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of (opposed to synthesize) to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc. to subject to mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc. analysis to psychoanalyze to analyze an argument to analyze a poem a patient who has been analyzed by two therapists Synonyms: break down explicate |
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Antagonize(-ist, -ism, -istic)
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verb(used with object)
to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of to act in opposition to; to oppose verb(without object) rare. to act antagonistically His speech antagonized many voters. Synonyms: alienate; anger; annoy; counteract; estrange; insult; irritate; neutralize; offend; repel; struggle; work against |
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Architect (Architecture)
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noun
a person who engages in the profession of architecture a person professionally engaged in the design of certain large constructions other that buildings and the like the deviser, maker or creator of anything verb (used with objects) to plan, organize, or structure as an architect landscape architect; naval architect the architects of the Constitution of the United States. The house is well architected. Synonyms: artist, builder, creator, designer, draftsman, engineer, inventor, maker, master builder, originator, planner, prime mover |
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Astute
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adjective
of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd an astute analysis an astute merchandising program; an astute manipulation of facts Synonyms: smart, quick, perceptive artful, crafty, wily, sly |
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blueprint
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noun
a process of photographic printing, used chiefly in copying architectural and mechanical drawings, which produces a white line on a blue background. a print made by this process a detailed outline or plan of action verb (used with object) to make a blueprint of or for a blueprint for success Synonyms: plot, sketch |
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Boundary
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noun, plural: -ries
something that indicates bounds or limits; a limiting or bounding line. also called frontier. Mathematics. the collection of all points of a given set having the property that every neighborhood of each point contains points in the set and in the complement of the set. Cricket. a hit in which the ball reaches or crosses the boundary line of the field on one or more bounces, counting four runs for the batsman. Compare six the boundary between two towns Synonyms: border, frontier |
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Canvas
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noun
a closely woven, heavy cloth of cotton, hemp, or linen, used for tents, sails, etc. a piece of this or similar material on which a painting is made a painting on canvas a tent, or tents collectively sailcloth sails collectively any fabric of linen, cotton, or hemp of a coarse loose weave used as a foundation for embroidery stitches, interlining, etc. the floor of a boxing ring traditionally consisting of a canvas covering stretched over a mat idiom under canvas--nautical, with set sails in tents, in the field the troops under canvas Synonyms: tarp, awning cloth, tenting |
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comic (comedy, comedian)
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adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by comedy of or pertaining to a person who acts in or writes comedy of, pertaining to, or characteristic of comedy provoking laughter; humorous; funny; laughable noun a comedian comic book comics, comic strips the comic, the element or quality of comdy in literature, art, drama, etc comic opera a comic actor; a comic dramatist comic situations; a comic sense An appreciation of the comic came naturally to her. Synonyms: comedian, quipster, absurd, facetious, droll, jocular |
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compassion (-ate)
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noun
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviat the suffering verb (used with object) Archiac. to compassionate to have compassion for Synonyms: commiseration, mercy, tenderness, heart, clemency, sympathy |
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compete (competition, competitive)
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verb (used without object)
to strive to outdo another for acknowledgment, a prize, supremacy, profit, etc.; engage in a contest; vie to compete in a race to compete in business Synonyms: struggle, contend, contest |
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complex (complexity)
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adjective
composed of many interconnected parts; compound; composite characterized by a very complicated or involved arrangement of parts, units, etc. so complicated or intricate as to be hard to understand or deal with GRAMMAR: (of a word) consisting of two parts, at least one of which is a bound form, as childish, which consists of the word child and the bound form -ish; complex sentence MATHEMATICS: pertaining to or using complex numbers noun an intricate or complicated association or assemblage of related things, parts, units, etc. PSYCHOLOGY: a system of interrelated, emotion-charged ideas, feelings, memories, and impulses that is usually repressed and that gives rise to abnormal or pathological behavior a fixed idea; an obsessive notion MATHEMATICS: an arbitrary set of elements of a group; a collection of simplexes having specified properties Also called coordination compound CHEMISTRY: a compound in which independently existing molecules or ions of a nonmetal (complexing agent) form coordinate bonds with a metal atom or ion. Compare ligand BIOCHEMISTRY: an entity composed of molecules in which the constituents maintain much of their chemical identity verb (used with object) CHEMISTRY: to form a complex with verb (used without object) CHEMISTRY: to form a complex a complex highway system complex machinery a complex problem complex methods; complex vector space the entire complex of our educational system; an aparment complex receptor-hormone complex, enzyme-substrate complex Synonyms: knotty, tangled, labyrinthine network, web, tangle, labyrinth |
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Comprehensive
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adjective
of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive comprehending mentally; having an extensive mental range or grasp INSURANCE: covering or providing broad protection against loss noun often, comprehensives. also called comprehensive examination. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in his or her major field of study, or the like. the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client. Compare visual a comprehensive study of world affairs Synonyms: broad, wide, extensive, full |
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compromise
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noun
a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands the result of such a settlement something intermediate between different things an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc. verb (used with object) to settle by a compromise to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc OBSOLETE: to bind by bargain or agreement, to bring to terms verb (used without object) to make a compromise or compromises to make a dishonorable or shameful concession The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house. a compromise of one's integrity a military oversight the compromised the nation's defenses The conflicting parties agreed to compromise. He is too honorable to compromise with his principles. Synonyms: accommodation, accord, adjustment, arrangement, bargain, compact, composition, concession, contract, copout, covenant, deal, fifty-fifty, settlement, trade-off, understanding, win-win situation |
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condemn (condemnation)
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verb (used with object)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment to give grounds or reason for convicting or censuring to judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service U.S. LAW: to acquire ownership of for a public purpose, under the right of eminent domain to force into a specific state or activity to declare incurable to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment His acts condemn him. to condemn an old building. The city condemned the property. His lack of education condemned him to a life of menial jobs. blame |
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conflict
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verb (used without object)
to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash to fight or contend; do battle noun a fight, battle, or struggle, esp. a prolonged struggle; strife controversy; quarrel discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, as of interests or principles a striking together; collision incompatibility or interference, as on one idea, desire, event, or activity with another PSYCHIATRY: a mental struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses The account of one eyewitness conflicted with that of the other. My class conflicts with my going to the concert. conflicts between parties a conflict of ideas a conflict in the schedule Synonyms: collide, oppose encounter, siege, fight contention, opposition |
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Confusion (Confused)
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noun
the act of confusing the state of being confused disorder; upheaval; tumult; chaos lack of clearness or distinctness perplexity; bewilderment embarrassment or abashment PSYCHIATRY: a disturbed mental state; disorientation ARCHAIC: defeat, overthrow, or ruin The army retreated in confusion. a confusion in his mind between right and wrong The more difficult questions left us in complete confusion. He blushed in confusion. Synonyms: distraction turmoil, jumble, mess, disarray shame, mortification |
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Consensus
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noun, plural: -suses
majority of opinion general agreement or concord; harmony The consensus of the group was that they should meet twice a month. Synonyms: accord, concord, concurrence, consent, harmony, unanimity, unison, unity |
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Contemporary
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adjective
existing, occurring, or living at the same time of about the same age or date of the present time noun a person belonging to the same time or period with another or others a person of the same age as another Newton's discovery of the calculus was contemporary with that of Leibniz. a Georgian table with a contemporary wig stand a lecture on the contemporary novel Synonyms: coexistent, concurrent, simultaneous |
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Contempt
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noun
the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace LAW: willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court or legislative body; an act showing such disrespect contempt of court Synonyms: disdain, scorn |
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Convention (Conventional)
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noun
a meeting or formal assembly, as of representatives or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern U.S. POLITICS: a representative party assembly to nominate candidates and adopt platforms and party rules an agreement, compact, or contract an international agreement, esp. one dealing with a specific matter, as postal service or copyright a rule, method, or practice established by usage; custom general agreement or consent; accepted usage, esp. as a standard of procedure conventionalism BRIDGE: any of a variety of established systems or methods of bidding or playing that allows partners to convey certain information about their hands the convention of showing north at the top of a map Synonyms: assembly, conference, convocation pact, treaty |
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Conversation
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noun
informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk; colloquy an instance of this association or social intercourse; intimate acquaintance criminal conversation the ability to talk socially with others OBSOLETE: behavior or manner of living, close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study She writes will but has no conversation. Synonyms: dialogue, chat |
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Corrective (Correct, Correction)
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adjective
tending to correct or rectify; remedial noun a means of correcting; corrective agent corrective exercises Synonyms:antidotal, counteracting, curative, curing, disciplinary, palliative, penal, punitive, reformatory, rehabilitative, remedial, restorative, therapeutic |
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Critic (Critical, Criticism, Criticize)
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a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes a person who judges, evaluates, or analyzes literary or artistic works, dramatic or musical performances, or the like, esp. for a newspaper or magazine a person who tends too readily to make captious, trivial, or harsh judgments; faultfinder a poor critic of men Synonyms: reviewer, judge censurer, carper |
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Debate (Debatable)
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noun
a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints a formal contest in which the affirmative and vegative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers deliberation; consideration ARCHAIC: strife; contention verb (used without object) to engage in argument or discussion, as in a legislative or public assembly to participate in a formal debate to deliberate; consider OBSOLETE: to fight; quarrel verb (used with object) to argue or discuss (a question, issue, or the like), as in a legislative or public assembly to dispute or disagree about to engage in formal argumentation or disputation with (another person, group, etc.) to deliberate upon; consider ARCHAIC: to contend for or over a debate in the Senate on farm price supports When we left, the men were still debating. I debated with myself whether to tell them the truth or not. They debated the matter of free will. The homeowners debated the value of a road on the island. Jones will debate Smith. Harvard will debate Princeton. He debated his decision in the matter. Synonyms: argument, controversy, disputation, contention dispute, contend |
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Deceit (Deceitful, Deceive)
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the act or practice of deceiving; concealment or distortion of the truth for the purpose of misleading; duplicity; fraud; cheating an act or device intended to deceive; trick; stratagem the qualtiy of being deceitful; duplicity; falseness Once she exposed their deceit, no one ever trusted them again a man full of deceit Synonyms: deception, dissimulation guile, gypocrisy, duplicity, fraud, trickery |
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Defend
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verb (used with object)
to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually fol. by from or against) to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.) LAW: to serve as attorney for (a defendant) to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger verb (used without object) LAW: to enter or make a defense The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. She defended her claim successfully. He has defended some of the most notorious criminals. Synonyms: shelter, screen, shield, garrison, fortify, guard, preserve, protect vindicate |
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Defined (Definable, Definition)
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verb (used with object)
to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.) to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe to fix or lay down definitely to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of to make clear the outline or form of verb (used without object) to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition They disagreed on how to define "liberal." to define judicial functions to define one's responsibilities to define property with stakes The roof was boldly defined against the sky. Synonyms: state, name, describe, detail, enumerate |
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Demand
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verb (used with object)
to ask for with proper authorit; claim as a right to ask for peremptorily or urgently to call for or require as just, proper, or necessary LAW: to lay formal legal claim to; to summon, as to court verb (used without object) to make a demand; inquire; ask noun the act of demanding something that is demanded an urgent or pressing requirement ECONOMICS: the desire to purchase, coupled with the power to do so; the quantity of goods that buyers will take at a particular price a requisition; a legal claim the state of being wanted or sought for purchase or use ARCHAIC: inquiry; question Idiom ON DEMAND: upon presentation or request for payment He demanded payment of the debt. He demanded sanctuary. She demanded that we let her in. This task demands patience. Justice demands objectivity. demands upon one's time The demands of the client could not be met. an article in great demand The fee is payable on demand. Synonyms: exact, claim, require |
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Deride
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verb (used with object)
to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics." Synonyms: taunt, flout, gibe, banter, rally, ridicule |
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Desert
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noun
a region so arid because of little rainfall htat it supports only sparse and widely spaced vegetation or no vegetation at all any area in which few forms of life can exist because of lack of water, permanent frost, or absence of soil an area of the ocean in which it is believed no marine life exists (formerly) any unsettled area between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains thought to be unsuitable for human habitation any place lacking in something adjective of, pertaining to, or like a desert; desolate; barren occurring, living, or flourishing in the desert designed or suitable for wear in the desert, as cool, protective clothing often, deserts: reward or punishment that is deserved the state or fact of deserving reward or punishment the fact of deserving well; merit; virtue The Sahara is a vast sandy desert. The town was a cultural desert. a desert tribe; a desert palm a big, wide-brimmed desert hat None of his friends had deserted him. Many deserted during the food shortage. Troops were deserting to the enemy. to get one's just deserts Synonyms: waste, wilderness abandon, forsake merit verb (used with object) to leave (a person, place, etc.) without intending to return, esp. in violation of a duty, promise, or the like (of military personnel) to leave or run away from (service, duty, etc.) with the intention of never returning to fail (someone) at a time of need verb (used with object) to forsake or leave one's duty, obligations, etc. (sometimes fol. by from, to, etc.) (of military personnel) to leave service, duty, etc., with no intention of returning |
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Destroy (Destruction)
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verb (used with object)
to reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate to put an end to; extinguish to kill; slay to render ineffective or useless; nullify; neutralize; invalidate to defeat completely verb (used without object) to engage in destruction The ancient manuscripts were destroyed by fire. Synonyms: smash, level, waste, ravage, devastate, demolish, raze, extirpate, annihilate, uproot |
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Determined
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verb (used with object)
to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc. GEOMETRY: to fix the position of to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally to give direction or tendency to; impel LOGIC: to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics CHIEFLY LAW: to put an end to; terminate to lead or bring (a person) to a decision to decide upon verb (used without object) to come to a decision or resolution; decide CHIEFLY LAW: to come to an end adjective resolute; staunch decided; settled; resolved GRAMMAR: (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context Demand for a product usually determines supply. the determined defenders of the Alamo Synonyms: resolve, adjust, decide verify influence induce, lead, incline inflexible, unfaltering, unwavering |
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Digress (Digression)
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verb (used without object)
1. to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study, etc. 2. ARCHAIC: to turn aside She always digresses when telling a story. Synonyms: ramble, stray, deviate |
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Discredit
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verb (used with object)
1. to injure the credit or reputation of; defame 2. to show to be undeserving of trust or belief; destroy confidence in 3. to give no credence to; disbelieve noun 4. loss or lack of belief or confidence; disbelief; distrust 5. loss or lack of repute or esteem; disrepute 6. something that damages a good reputation an effort to discredit honest politicians Later research discredited earlier theories. There was good reason to discredit the witness. His theories met with general discredit. This behavior will be a discredit to your good name. Synonyms: disparage, disgrace, tarnish, undermine |
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Disease
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noun
1. a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment 2. any abnormal condition in a plant that interferes with its vital physiological processes, caused by pathogenic microorganisms, parasites, unfavorable environmental, genetic, or nutritional factors, etc. 3. any harmful, depraved, or morbid condition, as of the mind or society 4. decomposition of a material under special cirumstances verb 5. to affect with disease; make ill His fascination with executions is a disease. tin disease Synonyms: morbidity, complaint, derangement, distemper, indisposition, infirmity, disorder, malady |
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Disregard
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verb (used with object)
1. to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore 2. to treat without due regard, respect, or attentiveness; slight noun 3. lack of regardor attention; neglect 4. lack of due or respectful regard Disregard the footnotes. to disregard an invitation Synonyms: ignore, insult, slight, inattention, oversight, disrespect |
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Distort (Distortion)
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verb (used with object)
1. to twist awry or out of shape; make crooked or deformed 2. to give a false, perverted, or disproportionate meaning to; misrepresent ELECTRONICS: to reproduce or amplify (a signal) inaccurately by changing the frequencies or unequally changing the delay or amplitude of the components of the output wave Arthritis had distorted his fingers. to distort the facts Synonyms: pervert, misconstrue, twist, falsify, misstate, misrepresent |
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Document
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noun
1. a witten or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper. 2. any written item, as a book, article, or letter, esp. of a factual or informative nature. 3. a computer data file 4. ARCHAIC: evidence; proof verb (used with object) 5. to furnish with documents 6. to furnish with references, citations, etc., in support of statements made 7. to support by documentary evidence 8. NAUTICAL: to provide (a vessel) with a certificate giving particulars concerning nationality, ownership, tonnage, dimensions, etc. OBSOLETE: to instruct a carefully documented biography to document a case Synonyms: corroborate, verify, substantiate, validate |
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Dominate (Dominance, Dominant)
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verb (used with object)
1. to rule over; govern; control 2. to tower above; overlook; overshadow 3. to predominate, permeate, or characterize 4. MATHEMATICS: (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc. 5. LINGUISTICS: (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches verb (used without object) 6. to rule; exercise control; predominate 7. to occupy a commanding or elevated position A tall pine dominated the landscape. Synonyms: boss, command, control, detract from, dictate, direct, domineer, eclipse, handl, head, influence, lead, manage, master, monopolize, outshine, overbear, overrule, overshadow, predominate, preponderate, prevail, prevail over, reign, rule, run, subject, subjugate, superabound, sway, tyrannize |
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Doubt (Doubtful)
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verb (used with object)
1. to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe. 2. to distrust. 3. Archaic. to fear; be apprehensive about. verb (used without object) 4. to be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief. noun 5. a feeling of uncertainty about the truth, reality, or nature of something. 6. distrust. 7. a state of affairs such as to occasion uncertainty. 8. Obsolete. fear; dread. Idioms 9. beyond the shadow of a doubt, with certainty; definitely. Also, beyond a doubt, beyond doubt. 10. in doubt, in a state of uncertainty or suspense 11. no doubt, a. probably. b. certainly 12. without doubt, unquestionably; certainly. His appointment to the position is still in doubt. There is not doubt an element of truth in what you say. Synonyms: mistrust, suspect, question, indecision, irresolution |
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Elect (Election, Electorate)
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verb (used with object)
1. to choose or select by vote, as for an office 2. to determine in favor of (a method, course of action, etc.). 3. to pick out; choose 4. THEOLOGY: (of God) to select for divine mercy or favor, esp. for salvation. verb (used without object) 5. to choose or select someone or something, as by voting adjective 6. selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun) 7. select or choice 8. THEOLOGY: chosen by God, esp. for eternal life noun 9. a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen 10. THEOLOGY: a person or persons chosen by God, esp. for favor or salvation to elect a mayor First-year students may elect French, Spanish, or German. the governor-elect an elect circle of artists the elect Synonyms: choose |
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Emotion
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noun
1. an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness. 2. any of the feelings of joy, sorrow, fear, hate, love, etc. 3. any strong agitation of the feelings actuated by experiencing love, hate, fear, etc., and usually accompanied by certain physiological changes, as increased heartbeat or respiration, and often overt manifestation, as crying or shaking. 4. an instance of this. 5. something that causes such a reaction the powerful emotion of a great symphony Synonyms: feeling |
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Endurance (Endure)
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noun
1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc. 2. the ability or strength to continue or last, esp. despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina 3. lasting quality; duration 4. something endured, as a hardship; trial. He has amazing physical endurance. His friendships have lettle endurance. Synonyms: patience |
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Enhance
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verb (used with object)
1. to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify 2. to raise the value or price of The candlelight enhanced her beauty. Rarity enhances the worth of old coins. Synonyms: elevate |
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Evaporate (Evaporation)
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verb (used without object)
1. to change from a liquid or solid state into vapor; pass off in vapor. 2. to give off moisture. 3. to disappear; vanish; fade verb (used with object) 4. to convert into a gaseous state or vapor; drive off or extract in the form of vapor 5. to extract moisture or liquid from, as by heat, so as to make dry or to reduce to a denser state 6. to cause to disappear or fade; dissipate His hopes evaporated. The warm sun evaporated the dew. to evaporate fruit His involvement in the scandal evaporated any hope he had for a political career. Synonyms: vaporize, evanesce, dehydrate, dry |
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Exclude (Exclusive)
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verb (used with object)
1. to shut or keep out; prevent the entrance of 2. to shut out from consideration, privilege, etc. 3. to expel and keep out; thrust out; eject Employees and their relatives were excluded from participation in the contest. He was excluded from the club for infractions of the rules. Synonyms: bar, prohibit, except, omit, preclude, reject |
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Expand (Expansion)
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verb (used with object)
1. to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc. 2. to spread or stretch out; unfold 3. to express in fuller form or greater detail; develop 4. MATHEMATICS: a. to write (a mathematical expression) so as to show the products of its factors. b. to rewrite (a mathematical expression) as a sum, product, etc., of terms of a particular kind verb (used without object) 5. to increase or grow in extent, bulk, scope, etc. 6. to spread out; unfold; develop 7. to express something more fully or in greater detail (usually fol. by on or upon) Heat expands most metals. He hopes to expand his company. A bird expands its wings to expand a short story into a novel to expand a function in a power series The mind expands with experience. The buds had not yet expanded. to expand on a statement Synonyms: extend, swell, enlarge, increase, dilate, distend, inflate |
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Generosity (Generous)
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noun, plural-ties
1. readiness or liberality in giving. 2. freedom from meanness or smallness of mind or character. 3. a generous act 4. largeness or fullness; amplitude. We thanked him for his many generosities. Synonyms: munificence, bountifulness, nobleness, magnanimity |
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Hedonism (Hedonist, Hedonistic)
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noun
1. the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good 2. devotion to pleasure as a way of life The later Roman emperors were notorious for their hedonism. Synonyms: sensualism, libertinism, debauchery, dissipation, carousal |
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Hypocrisy (Hypocrite, Hypocritical)
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noun, plural-sies
1. a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess. 2. a pretense of having some desirable or publicly approved attitude. 3. an act or instance of hypocrisy. The priest's blatant hypocrisy disgusted me. Synonyms: deceit |
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Hypothesis
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noun, plural-ses
1. a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts. 2. a proposition assumed as a premise in an argument. 3. the antecedent of a conditional proposition. 4. a mere assumption or guess. Before conducting his experiment, the scientist made a hypothesis as to what he believed would happen. Synonyms: theory |
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Illusory (Illusion)
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adjective
1. causing illusion; deceptive; misleading 2. of the nature of an illusion; unreal Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy. Synonyms: fallacious, specious, false, imaginary; visionary, fancied |
