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barrage
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(n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something
synonyms-bombardment,blast |
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bigot
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(n.)an intolerant or biased person
synonyms-racist |
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designate
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(v.) to indicate, point out
(adj.) selected but not yet installed synonyms-name,choose |
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diversity
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(n.) difference,variety
synonyms-dissimilarity antonyms-sameness,similarity |
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enigma
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(n.) someone/something that is extremely puzzling
synonyms-riddle,mystery |
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gloat
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(v.) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction
synonyms-relish,revel in antonyms-regret,mourn |
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global
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(adj.)involving the entire world
synonyms-worldwide,widespread antonyms-local, regional |
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illusion
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(n.) a false idea
synonyms-delusion,fantasy antonyms-reality,truth |
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infuriate
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(v.) to make very angry,enrage
synonyms-provoke,incense antonyms-calm,soothe |
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motivate
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(v.) to provide with reason for doing
synonyms-spur on,encourage antonyms-discourage,dissuade |
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pacifist
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(n.)one who is against war or the use of violence
(adj.)opposing war/violence synonyms-peacemaker,dove antonyms-warmonger |
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queue
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(n.) a line of people waiting for something
(v.)to form such a line synonyms-column,row antonyms-disorganized crowd |
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restrict
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(v.) to keep within set limits;to confine
synonyms-hold back,limit antonyms-open up,enlarge |
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sage
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(adj.)wise
(n.) a very wise person synonyms-sagacious,philosopher antonyms-foolish,dunce |
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slake
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(v.)to satisfy,or bring to an end
synonyms-quench,ease antonyms-increase,intensify |
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terrain
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(n.)the landscape,especially considered w/ regard to its physical features for some use
synonyms-ground,territory |
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vocation
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(n.) any trade,profession
synonyms-career,pursuit antonyms-hobby,pastime |
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vow
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(n.)a sacred promise/pledge
(v.)to declare or promise synonyms-word of honor,pledge |
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waylay
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(v.) to lie in wait for and attack,ambush
synonyms-entrap,ensnare |
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wither
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(v.)to dry up,wilt,sag,to cause someone to feel humiliated
synonyms-shrivel,droop antonyms-bloom,flourish |
