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absolute
The witness swore to tell the absolute truth. synonyms: pure,perfect;entire,complete,unlimited;certain,sure |
adj. without flaws or imperfections; without limits; without doubt
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arena
The senator has been in the political arena ever since she was elected president of her high school class. synonyms:a stadium, theater, auditorium; field,scene |
n. an eclosed space used for sports or shows; a field of interest,activity,conflict, or debate
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compliment
Everyone likes to recive a compliment. The losing team complimented the winners onn their victory. synonyms:congratulations; regards; to flatter, applaud, salute |
n.a remark or action that shows admiration, praise, or approval;(used in the plural) good wishes
v. to give a praise or admiration to |
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deliberate
A jury may deliberate for days before reaching a verdict. A person may tell a deliberate lie to avoid blame. synonyms:to consider, debate, weigh;intentional;thoughtful, purposeful |
v. to think about or discuss very carefully
adj. done or said on purpose; careful; at a slow pace |
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dense
A dense crowd blocked the entrance to the building. synonyms:compact,solid,crowded;dull-witted,thickhead |
adj. close or packed together;thick;stupid
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dominant
The president is usually the dominant figure in his or her political party. synonyms: chief,main,first,foremost;commanding |
adj. above all others; leading of controlling; having the most power
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hazardous
Special containers are used for disposing of hazardous waste. synonyms:dangerous,perilous,risky, unsafe |
adj. involving risk or danger
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huddle
Campers may huddle around a fire on a cold night. The coaches held a brief huddle on the sidelines. synonyms:to bunch, cluster; to gather; a bunch, conference |
v. to crowd close together; to form a closely packed group;to get together to discuss something
n. a tightly packed group; a meeting or discussion; in football,a quick meeting of players on the field to plan the next play |
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necessity
Water is a necessity for life. synonyms: a requirement,essential, must; want |
n. something that cannot be avoided or done without;great need
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offend
Thoughtless behavior will offend most people. synonyms: to embarrass, displease,insult,upset,irritate, annoy, wound |
v. to break a law or rule;to cause hurt feelings, anger,or injury
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regain
It takes time to regain your strength after an illness. synonyms:to recover |
v. to get back; to reach again
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thorough
The dentist gave me a thorough checkup. synonyms:exhaustive, extensive, total, full |
adj, carried out to completion; complete in every detail; extremely careful of exact
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