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acquit |
Now that we have proof of their innocence, we can acquit them of all their charges. syn: exonerate, dismiss |
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deem |
Most people deem it a wise plan to set aside savings for the future. syn: judge, regard |
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devastate |
Failure or harsh criticism can devastate a person who has shaky self esteem. syn: wreck, desolate |
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discredit |
We have gathered a considerable amount of evidence to discredit her story. syn: disparage |
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elusive |
According to legend, Zorro, the heroic Mexican character was too elusive for local police to capture. syn: slippery, wily, fleeting, puzzling, baffling |
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generate |
Solar power uses the energy of the sun to generate electricity. syn: create, produce, beget, cause |
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idolize |
Teens who idolize a movie star may repeatedly see the same movie featuring that actor or actress. syn: adore, revere |
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ingratitude |
Hosts who make every effort to please their guests are apt to be hurt by ingratitude. syn: thanklessness, ungratefulness |
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keepsake |
Before my grandmother died, she made a special quilt as a keepsake of her love. syn: reminder, momento |
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mortal |
In the mythology of many cultures, a heavenly god can come down to Earth and act as a mortal. The soldier was the only one in her battalion to suffer a mortal injury. syn: human, fleeting, extreme |
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ovation |
The audience gave the dancer a standing ovation after his impressive performance. syn: bravos, hurrahs |
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petty |
You say my complaint is petty, but to me it is an issue of great importance. syn: insignificant, piddling |
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plight |
The plight of the homeless upsets many concerned citizens. Wedding guests watched the bride and groom plight their undying love. syn: predicament, quandary |
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repent |
As people grow older and gain more maturity, some of them come to repent their youthful mistakes. syn: regret |
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reverie |
My boss interrupted my pleasant reverie by reminding me about our deadline. syn: fantasy, meditation |
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revocation |
His failure to complete the job according to schedule led to a revocation of his contract. syn: repeal, withdrawal |
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scan |
Lets scan the list to see the finishing times of each marathon runner. The doctor did a bone scan to discover the location of each fracture. syn: study, glance at, skim |
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strand |
We asked the waiter to take back the soup when we discovered a strand of hair in it. I don't want to be the third out in the inning and strand the two base runners. syn: fiber, thread, abandon, maroon |
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strife |
The experienced senator from South Carolina was a veteran of political strife. syn: conflict, discord, turmoil |
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topple |
The trains that rumble past our apartment often cause books to topple from the shelves. syn: unseat, upset, tumble |
