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ad infinitum
(adverb ) The registration sheet will be ad infinitum, we have no plans in changing it |
again and again in the same way; forever.
synonyms:forever, for ever and ever, evermore, always Ant: ending, intermittent |
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concede
verb I had to concede that I'd overreacted a little bit. |
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
synonyms:admit, acknowledge, accept, allow ant: deny |
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perverse
(adjective) my brother was acting perverse when I told him he had to finish his food |
(of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences.
synonyms:awkward, contrary, difficult, unreasonable Ant: accommodating, cooperative |
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Sordid adjective A sordid person stole money from the donation box. |
involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
synonyms:sleazy, dirty, seedy, seamy Ant: respectable |
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Apportion verb voting power will be apportioned according to the donation |
divide and allocate.
synonyms:share, divide, allocate Ant: keep, withhold |
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Congenial adjective my grandma is known as a congenial person |
(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.
synonyms:hospitable, genial, personable Ant: disagreeable |
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Prelude noun before the game started there was a small prelude with small music artists |
an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.
synonyms:preliminary, overture Ant: completion, end |
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Untenable adjective their argument is clearly untenable |
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
synonyms:indefensible, insupportable Ant: sensible, reasonable |
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Bona fide adjective only bona fide staff of the school are allowed to use the logo |
genuine; real.
synonyms:authentic Ant: bogus |
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Lofty adjective "the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms" |
of imposing height.
synonyms:tall, high, Ant: low, short |
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Rancid adjective She accidentally ate the rancid food. |
(of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.
synonyms:sour, stale Ant: fresh |
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versatile adjective There was so much versatile clothes at the store |
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
synonyms:adaptable, flexible Ant: dull, inept |
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buoyant
Adj "the conference ended with the party in a buoyant mood" |
cheerful and optimistic.
synonyms:cheerful, cheery, happy Ant: depressed |
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migration Noun there really is not any cell migration in plants |
movement from one part of something to another.
Syn: exodus, flight Ant: Inaction |
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Rustic adj. My house was designed with a more rustic feel |
constructed or made in a plain and simple fashion, in particular.
synonyms:plain, simple Ant: sophisticated |
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Vindicate Verb "hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict" |
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
synonyms:acquit, clear Ant: guilty |
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clique
noun When I entered the school I saw groups of different cliques |
a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them.
synonyms:coterie, set Ant: individual |
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Perceive verb I perceived of the increase pollution once the environmental activists rallied yesterday |
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
synonyms:discern Ant: disbelieve |
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Sever verb "the head was severed from the body" |
divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
synonyms:cut off, chop off Ant:join, attach |
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Wane verb "confidence in the dollar waned" |
(especially of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker.
synonyms:decline, diminish Ant: wax, grow |
