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Abominate
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(v.) To have an intense dislike or hatred for.
Synonyms:Loathe, Abhor, Despise, Detest Antonyms: Relish, Savor, Cherish, Esteem |
I ______ cruelty yet do not always notice when I have said something cruel without meaning to.
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Acculturation
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(n.) the Modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Synonyms: Adaptation |
Every immigrant group newly arrived in another country goes through a slow process of _______.
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Adventitious
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(adj.) Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accident, not essential; (Medicine) acquired, not congenital.
Synonyms: Extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital |
It was no ____ meeting that led to their writing songs together, for in fact they were cousins.
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Ascribe
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(v) To assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
Synonyms: Impute, credit, attribute |
You may ____ these holes to gophers or elves, but I blame the dog from the next door.
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Circuitous
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(adj.) roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: Indirect, meandering, winding Antonyms: Straight, direct, as the crow flies |
I followed a ____ path through the woods, not because I feared pursuit, but because I was lost.
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Commiserate
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(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: Feel sorry for, empathize Antonym: feel no sympathy for |
The family ____ with her after the loss of her old and faithful dog.
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Enjoin
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(v) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonym: Bid, charge, command, adjure Antonyms: Allow, permit |
I ____ them to stop spending so much money or to face the consequences.
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Expedite
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(v) To make easy, cause to progress faster
Synonyms: Accelerate, facilitate, speed up Antonyms: Hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
The pleasant background music did not ___ my work but instead, distracted me.
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Ferment
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(n) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v) to be in work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Synonyms: (n) commotion, turmoil, unrest Antonyms: (n.) Peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
Caught in the ___ of revolution, the young men enlisted with the local militias
If left for a time, cider will eventually _______ |
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Expiate
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(v) to make amends, make up for; to avert
Synonyms: Redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation |
They seemed more than willing to ____ their guilt by whatever means necessary.
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Inadvertent
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(adj.) Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accident
Synonyms: Accidental, unconsidered Antonyms: Deliberate, intentional, premeditated |
The poor fellow was stronger than he realized, and the damage he did was _____
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Nominal
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(Adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential Antonyms: Real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
Because so many of its patients were having financial troubles, the health clinic charged only _____ fees
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Noncommittal
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(Adj.) Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no.
Synonyms: Cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest Antonyms: positive, definite, committed |
We questioned her quietly, carefully, and at length, but her answers remained ______
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Peculate
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(v) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
Synonyms: Embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
Investigators discovered that the clerk came up with a scheme to ___ from the company.
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Proclivity
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(n) a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
Synonyms: Natural bent, penchant, propensity Antonyms: inability or incapacity |
Curious, Patient, and fond of long walks outdoors, she soon displayed a ___ for nature study.
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Sangfroid
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(n) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Synonyms: Poise, self-assurance, equanimity Antonyms: Excitability, hysteria, flappability |
An experienced actor can perform with what seems like limitless _____, even when he forgets a line
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Seditious
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(adj) resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
Dictators usually begin their reigns by searching out and silencing ____ opinion
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Tenuous
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(adj) Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Synonyms: Flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy Antonyms: Strong, solid, substantial, valid |
My grasp of trigonometry was ___ until i attended the extra-help sessions.
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Vitriolic
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(adj) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
Synonyms: withering acerbic, mordant Antonyms:bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
Though hurt by his ___ language, I had to admit that some of his points were valid
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Wheedle
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(v) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk Antonyms: Coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
The spy used charm and flattery in order to ___ the information from the diplomat.
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