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(n) a citizen of another country; (adj) foreign, strange
SYNONYMS (adj.) exotic, unfamiliar ANTONYMS (adj.) native, endemic, familiar |
Alien
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(v) to make up for; to repay for services.
SYNONYMS: pay back, reimburse, recompense ANTONYMS: fail to reward, stiff |
Compensate
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(adj.) not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable.
SYNONYMS: irregular, inconsistent, unperdictable ANTONYMS: steady, consistent, dependable |
Erratic
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(v) to strengthen, build up
SYNONYMS: reinforce, shore up ANTONYMS: weaken, undermine, sap, impair |
Fortify
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(adj) difficult or impossible to read
SYNONYMS: unreadable, indecipherable, scribbled ANTONYMS readabel, decipherable, distinc, clear |
Illegible
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( adj.) bring in money;profitable.
SYNONYMS: gainful, moneymaking ANTONYMS: unprofitable, losing, in the red |
Lucrative
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(adj) average, ordinary, undistinguished
SYNONYM: run-of-the-mill ANTONYMS: exceptional, outstanding, distinguished |
Mediocre
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(v) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch
SYNONYMS: pollute, taint, smear ANTONYMS: cleanse, purify, decontaminate |
Sully
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(v) to tease, torment by teasing
SYNONYMS: tempt, leadon, make one's mouth water ANTONYMS: satisfy, fulfill, gratify |
Tantalize
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(adj) firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back
SYNONYMS: resolute, steadfast, unwavering ANTONYMS: irresolute, wavering, vacillating |
Unflinching
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