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ABATE
ANTONYMS? |
to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; to lessen. 2. subtracts. 3. put an end to.
Antonyms-revive, rise, increase |
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Abhor
ANTONYMS? |
to regard with horror or loathing 2. to reject; shun
antonyms- admire |
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Adament
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firm in purpose or opinion 2. a hard substance
antonyms- yielding |
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alleviate
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to make more bearable; reduce pain, grief or suffering
antonyms- aggravate |
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amiable
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pleasantly disposed; good natured; agreeable 2. cordial friendly sociable
unamiable, mean, surly |
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amorphous
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without definate form; lacking a specific shape 2. of no particular type or character; unorganized
shaped |
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apathy
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lack of emotion or feelings; lack of intrest in things generally found exciting, interesting, or moving
zeal, enthusiasim |
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appease
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to bring peace to; soothe 2. to satisfy or relieve
exasperate |
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articulate
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endowed with the power of speech 2. spoken in or divided into clear and distinct words or syllables
inarticulate |
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astute
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keen in judgement; crafty; shrewd
gullible |
