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Anarchy~ Synonyms: chaos, disorder, turmoil |
(noun) a state of lawlessness, confusion or disorderThe crowd erupted into a state of anarchy during the concert. Other forms: The anarchist (noun) lit the garbage heap on fire and soon the whole street was ablaze. |
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Ardent~ Synonyms: impassioned, fervent, zealous |
(adj) passionate, enthusiastic and fiery Jordan was an ardent fan of any sports related books or authors. |
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Augment~ Synonyms: to boost, increase, enhanceAntonyms: to decrease, reduce |
(verb) to add to Caleb’s dad agreed to augment his allowance by two dollars a week. |
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Blasé~ Synonyms: bored, disenchanted Antonyms: eager, enthusiastic |
(adj) unimpressed and indifferent We all thought Patrick would be really excited about the prestigious award he received, but instead he was very blasé about the whole thing. |
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Desolate~ Other forms: Desolate is also a verb meaning “to devastate,” as in: Several mean boys tried to desolate my sand castle on the beach by running through it. Something that is destroyed is an example of desolation (noun). |
(adj) without any people; dismal and devastated We were shipwrecked and washed up on the most desolate island. |
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Embark~ Synonyms: to commence, launch, undertake |
(verb) to start or begin Madison is going to embark on a trip and sail around the world by herself. |
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Fend~ Synonyms: to repel, resist, shield |
(verb) to ward off or defend The rock stars had to fend off the screaming and swarming girls as they exited the building. |
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Panorama~ Other forms: The panoramic (adj) view from the top of the building was breathtaking. |
(noun) an unobstructed or complete view The celebrity’s home had a panorama of the entire valley and beyond. |
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Reception~ Other forms: Amaria is usually very receptive (adj) when her brother offers to wash the dishes for her. |
(noun) the act or instance of receiving or meeting The boys gave the girls a chilly reception at the Super Bowl party. |
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Rubble~ Synonyms: debris, fragments, wreckage |
(noun) broken bits and pieces After the huge earthquake, the buildings were nothing but rubble. |
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Teem~ Synonyms: to abound, overrun, be prolific Antonyms: to lack, need |
Synonyms: to abound, overrun, be prolific Antonyms: to lack, need |
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Tract~ Synonyms: area, space |
(noun) an area, expanse or region While trying to buy a tract of land, Chris had to be taken to the hospital due to his inflamed digestive tract. |
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Vice versa~ Synonyms: trading, or dealing |
(noun) conversely, in reverse Alexis hates the homecoming queen, and vice versa: The queen hates her back. |
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Vie~ Synonyms: to compete, contend, strive |
(verb) to compete for Omarion and Kevin are both vying for starting-point guard spot on the ball team. |
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Wrangle~ Synonyms: to dispute, fight, brawl Antonyms: to agree, give in Other forms: Wrangle is also a noun meaning “a noisy dispute or altercation,” as in: During the wrangle, Joseline threw plates and cups at Stevie. |
(verb) to argue or dispute Tanisha likes to wrangle with her father about the dangers of texting and driving. |
