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Ascertain (Verb) "It is impossible to devise a scientific experiment to describe the creation process, or even to ascertain whether such a process can take place." - Henry M. Morris |
Definition: to make certain, clear, or definitely known Synonyms: confirm, determine, verify Antonyms: disapprove, invalidate |
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Aberration (Noun) "What I have is P.H. positive chronic myeloid leukemia, which is an aberration in your white blood cells." - Kareem Abdul Jabbar |
Definition: the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, quirk Antonyms: normality, differentiation |
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Hedonist (Noun) "I have a wonderfully hedonistic appetite, and if I wasn't really strict with myself, I'd weigh 300 pounds. I'm not good with moderation." - Nick Offerman |
Definition: a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification. Synonyms: glutton, debauchee Antonyms: puritan, ascetic |
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Presage (Noun) "The air crackled with the presage of lightning, and a heavy mist descended around them." - Stephen R. Lawhead |
Definition: something that portends or foreshadows a future event Synonyms: forewarning, harbinger Antonyms: established, determined |
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Surfeited (Noun) "Depression is a surfeit of empathy - a killing empathy." - Michael Redhill |
Definition: an excessive amount Synonyms: plethora, glut Antonyms: lack, shortage |
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Benefaction (Noun) "Let him who desires to see others happy, make haste to give while his gift can be enjoyed, and remember that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his benefaction" - Samuel Johnson |
Definition: an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good Synonyms: benevolence, assistance Antonyms: malevolence, selfishness |
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Ablution (Noun) "..wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles; and if you are under an obligation to perform a total ablution, then wash (yourselves).." -Quran |
Definition:a cleansing with water or other liquid Synonyms: purification, cleansing Antonyms: pollute, dirty |
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Baneful (adjective) "Baneful indeed is the scourge of war." - Stephen Grellet |
Definition: destructive; pernicious Synonyms: ruinous, injurious Antonyms: beneficial, advantageous |
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Respite (Noun) "Eating three times a day means taking on, almost without respite, the work of assimilation." - Adalbert De Vogüé |
Definition: a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief Synonyms: breather, hiatus Antonyms: continuity, continuation |
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Tarries (Verb) "March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection." - Khalil Gibran |
Definition: to remain or stay, as in a place; loiter Synonyms: linger, dally Antonyms: advance, hurry |
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Castigation (Verb) "It is an abuse of power, when you are President of the United States, to use the White House to single out a single news organization, and castigate them" - Monica Crowley |
Definition: to criticize or reprimand severely Synonyms: berate, criticize Antonyms: approve, compliment |
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Venerable (Adjectives) "Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity." - Marcus Tullius Cicero |
Definition: commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence Synonyms: esteemed, revered Antonyms: common, unimportant |
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Blight (Noun) "We beg you to save young America from the blight of race prejudice." - Charles Hamilton Houston |
Definition: any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration Synonyms: affliction, scourge Antonyms: advantageous, blessing |
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Soothsayer (noun) "I wasn't in any way a kind of soothsayer or not surprised when Sept. 11 happened. I was absolutely shocked." - Jon Ronson |
Definition: a person who professes to foretell events. Synonyms: augur, clairvoyant Antonyms: trickster, charlatan |
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Vehement (Adjective) "We are least open to precise knowledge concerning the things we are most vehement about." - Eric Hoffer |
Definition: strongly emotional; intense or passionate Synonyms: enthusiastic, fervent Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent |
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Disheveled (adjective) "My makeup wasn't smeared, I wasn't disheveled, I behaved politely, and I never finished off a bottle, so how could I be alcoholic?" - Betty Ford |
Definition: hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt Synonyms: messy, rumpled Antonyms: clean, organized |
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Covetousness (Adjective) "There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy." - Chanakya |
Definition: inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions Synonyms: greedy, acquisitive Antonyms: generous, giving |
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Goads (Noun) "My goal is to goad people into saying something that ruins their life." - Don Imus |
Definition:something that encourages, urges, or drives Synonyms: catalyst, stimulus Antonyms: block, hindrance |
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Insolence (Noun) "Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise." - Rumi |
Definition: contemptuously rude or impertinent behavior or speech. Synonyms: disrespect, insubordination Antonyms: modesty, politeness |
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Austere (adjective) "I'm not shy in the spotlight. I might seem austere and even arrogant, but far from it, I'm actually shy." - Riccardo Muti |
Definition: severe in manner or appearance; rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral Synonyms: rigid, formal Antonyms: flexible, luxurious |
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Jocular (Adjective) "He is not a jocular personality. He's not out talking in the public a lot." - Andrew Kohut |
Definition: given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting Synonyms: cheerful, humorous Antonyms: depressed, gloomy |
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Indolence (noun) "I like the word 'indolence'. It makes my laziness seem classy." - Bernard Williams |
Definition: the quality or state of being indolent; slothful Synonyms: laziness, idleness Antonyms: diligence, active |
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Haughtily (Adjective) "Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty." - Jefferson Davis |
Definition: disdainfully proud; snobbish Synonyms: insolently, superciliously Antonyms: humble, meek |
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Supplicate (verb) "Praise is the best auxiliary to prayer; and he who most bears in mind what has been done for him by God will be most emboldened to supplicate fresh gifts from above." - Henry Melvill |
Definition: to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition Synonyms: appeal, beseech Antonyms: demand, give |
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Palliative (adjective/noun) "I believe we should support people to live, and I am therefore in favor of good quality palliative care." - Nicola Sturgeon |
Definition: serving to palliate; something that palliates Synonyms: alleviation, abatement Antonyms: intensifying, baleful |
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Ad Infinitum (adverb) “Don't say, "the sky is my limit", say, "I progress ad infinitum.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson |
Definition: to infinity; endlessly; without limit. Synonyms: ceaselessly, endlessly, forever Antonyms: halting, ceasing, ending |
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Concede (Verb) "If you never concede a goal, you're going to win more games than you lose." - Bobby Moore |
Definition: to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: Synonyms: accept, admit, relinquish Antonyms: defend, deny, reject, refuse |
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Perverse (Adjective) "There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult." - Warren Buffet |
Definitions: willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary. Synonyms: contradictory, wicked Antonyms: agreeable, compliant |
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Sordid (adjective) The sordid housing was a horrible sight to see. |
Definition: vile; dirty; wretchedly poor and run down; meanly selfish Synonyms: disreputable, shameful, sleazy Antonyms: clean, decent, reputable |
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Apportion (verb) “Blames create no change; winners don't apportion blames; only losers have the potentials to do that!” - Israelmore Ayivor |
Definition: to distribute or allocate proportionally Synonyms: allocate, administer Antonyms: withhold, combine |
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Congenial (adjective) "I don't ask myself, is the life congenial to me? But, am I fitted for, am I called to, the Ministry?" -Wilfred Owen |
Definition: agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: Synonyms: affable, agreeable, cordial Antonyms: unpleasant, disagreeable |
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Prelude (Noun) "Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress" -Mahatma Gandhi |
Definition: a preliminary to an action, event, or work Synonyms: introduction, prologue Antonyms: completion, conclusion |
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Untenable (adjective) "In order to maintain an untenable position, you have to be actively ignorant."-Stephen Colbert |
Definition: incapable of being defended, ;indefensible. Synonyms: illogical, unsound Antonyms: reasonable, defensible |
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Bona fide (adjective) "I'm dealing in rock'n'roll. I'm, like, I'm not a bona fide human being." - Phil Spector |
Definition: made, done, presented, in good faith Synonyms: genuine, legitimate Antonyms: illegitimate, deceiving |
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Lofty (Adjective) "Be strong in body. clean in mind, lofty in ideals." - James Naismith |
Definition: condescendingly superior in character Synonyms: ambitious, grandiose, high-minded Antonyms: below, beneath, humble |
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Rancid (Adjective) The cheese smelled rancid after days in the sun. |
Definition: having an unpleasant, stale smell or taste; Synonyms: musty, contaminated Antonyms: fresh, perfumed |
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Versatile (Adjective) "Life is about being a versatile athlete and training in all realms of life." - Ray Lewis |
Definition: capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks Synonyms: adaptable, resourceful Antonyms: incapable, inept, untalented |
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Buoyant (Adjective) The boat was buoyant in the water. |
Definition: tending to float in a fluid Synonyms: bouncy, resilient Antonyms: heavy, depressed |
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Migration (Noun) "As always on this boulevard, the faces were young, coming annually in an endless migration from every country" - Brian Moore |
Definition: the process or act of migrating Synonyms: exodus, journey, shift Antonyms: idleness, emigration |
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Rustic (Adjective) "He who postpones the hour of living is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses." -Horace |
Definition: simple, artless, or unsophisticated in nature Synonyms: pastoral, primitive Antonyms: sophisticated, cultured |
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Vindicate (Verb) "Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History keeps undermining the effort."-Mason Cooley |
Definition: to clear, as from an accusation; to uphold or justify by argument Synonyms: absolve, defend Antonyms: blame, charge, convict |
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Clique (noun) "They can teach teenagers how to be adults, and that means to function outside a clique or a tribe." - Russell Smith |
Definition: a small, exclusive group of people Synonyms: clan, faction, gang Antonyms: individual |
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Perceive (Verb) "The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained." - David Bohm |
Definition: to become aware of; to recognize Synonyms: discern, distinguish, grasp Antonyms: ignore, misunderstand, neglect |
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Sever (Verb) He severed all ties with his family after the incident. |
Definition: to separate from the whole Synonyms: detach, disconnect, separate Antonyms: attach, combine, connect |
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Wane (Verb) "Horse racing is waning in popularity" - Elayne Boosler |
Definition: to decrease in strength, to decline in importance Synonyms: fade, subside, abate Antonyms: rise, strengthen, enhance |
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Annex (Verb) Texas was annexed into the United States in 1845. |
Definition:to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important. Synonyms: adjoin, takeover Antonyms: detach, disunite |
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Devitalize (Verb) "Woman suffrage is an unjust, unreasonable, unspiritual abnormality. It is a hard, undigested, tasteless, devitalized proposition" - John Boyle |
Definition: to deprive of vitality or vital properties Synonyms: deaden, desiccate Antonyms: aid, animate |
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Improvise (Verb) He improvised his speech before presenting before the panel. |
Definition: to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation Synonyms: concoct, ad-lib Antonyms: plan, devise |
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Precipitous (Adjective) The precipitous mountain was hard to climb even for the expert mountain climber. |
Definition: extremely or impassably steep Synonyms: sharp, abrupt Antonyms: flat |
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Cleave (Verb) "Jews seek to cleave to the will of God as set forth in the Bible" -Meir Soloveichik |
Definition: to adhere closely Synonyms: adhere, cling Antonyms: detach, disjoin |
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Embroil (Verb) Avoid as you would the plague those who seek to embroil you in conflict,one Christian sect with another. |
Definition: to bring into discord or conflict Synonyms: entangle, implicate Antonyms: exclude, untangle |
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Incite (Verb) The perpetrator incited the jury to find him guilty for his actions. |
Definition: stimulate or prompt to action Synonyms: arouse, agitate Antonyms: calm, dissuade |
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Profuse (adjective) The profuse billionaire gave money to charities weekly. |
Definitions: spending or giving freely and in large amount Synonyms: abounding, ample Antonyms: lacking, sparse |
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Cordial (Adjective) The cordial lady was very friendly to work with. |
Definition: courteous and gracious Synonyms: affectionate, amicable Antonyms: disagreeable, unfriendly |
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Exonerate (Verb) The lawyer exonerated the perpetrator from all of his accusations. |
Definition: to clear, as of an accusation Synonyms: absolve, acquit Antonyms: blame, condemn |
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Influx (Noun) The influx of tax money allows the government to create its ridiculous budget. |
Definition: act of flowing in Synonyms: arrival, incursion Antonyms: retreat, departure |
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Reconcile (Verb) The brothers reconciled after the death of their mother back home. |
Definition: to bring into agreement or harmony Synonyms: harmonize, reunite Antonyms: agitate, incite |
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Cornerstone (Noun) The cornerstone of American settlement is Manifest Destiny. |
Definition: something that is essential Synonyms: essential, keystone Antonyms: unnecessary, unneeded |
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Glib (Adjective) The glib comments he made about the brewing conflict tells me that he is not very well-informed about the subject. |
Definition: fluent but insincere and shallow Synonyms: artful, articulate Antonyms: quiet silent |
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Pallor (Noun) After working on the project for four months, Carl was anxious to take a cruise in the sun and work on getting rid of his office pallor. |
Definition: unusual or extreme paleness Synonyms: colorlessness, sallowness Antonyms: blush, colorness |
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Shackle (Noun) The dangerous prisoner had shackles on every inch of his moving body. |
Definition: a ring or other fastening made of iron Synonyms: handcuff, irons Antonyms: bandage |
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Debacle (Noun) When the movie was released, it was called a debacle by the critics. |
Definition: a sudden and ignominious failure Synonyms: beating, failure Antonyms: accomplishment, attainment |
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Haphazard (Adjective) The haphazard skyscraper was completed in 4 months. |
Definition: characterized by lack of order or planning Synonyms: arbitrary, aimless Antonyms: careful, methodical |
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Pedigree (Noun) Pedigrees can tell one about their ancestral lineage. |
Definition: an ancestral line Synonyms: purebred, thoroughbred Antonyms: base-born, lowly |
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Threadbare (Noun) The hobo was dressed in threadbare. |
Definition: shabby or poor fabric Synonyms: faded, scruffy Antonyms: unworn, fresh |
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Abase (verb) The man abased his children when he saw their grades. |
Definition: behave in a way so as to belittle or degrade Synonyms: belittle, debase Antonyms: grow, respect |
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Combatant (Noun) The army veteran was a combatant in the Vietnam War. |
Definition: a person or nation engaged in fighting during a war Synonyms: adversary, serviceman Antonyms: worker, commonman |
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Impenitent (Adjective) The impenitent man did not feel bad about insulting his coworker on his work ethic. |
Definition: not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes Synonyms: hardened, obdurate Antonyms: caring, self-conscious |
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Probe (Noun) The scientists probed the alien with sharp instruments. |
Definition: physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument Synonyms: examination, exploration Antonyms: glimpse, browse |
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Actuate (Verb) The worker actuated the printer to stop working. |
Definition: to cause something or someone to act in a particular way Synonyms: arouse, incite Antonyms: calm, dissuade |
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Dormant (Adjective) The sloth lies dormant the entire day. |
Definition: having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time Synonyms: asleep, comatose Antonyms: active, alert |
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Knave (Noun) The knave deceitfully played a ruse to gain a hundred dollars. |
Definition: a dishonest or unscrupulous man Synonyms: bastard, fraud Antonyms: angel, sincere |
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Protract (Verb) The teacher protracted the deadline when students began to complain. |
Definition: to prolong Synonyms: put off, elongate Antonyms: advance, complete |
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Avert (Verb) The crisis was averted due to the president's quick action. |
Definition: turn away (one's eyes or thoughts) Synonyms: avoid, deter Antonyms: aid, allow, assist |
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Dubious (Adjective) The man was selling dubious tickets outside the arena. |
Definition: hesitating or doubting Synonyms: arguable, debatable Antonyms: believable, probable |
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Legion (Noun) The legion of protesters crossed the police barricades with ease. |
Definition: a vast host, multitude, or number of people or things Synonyms: horde, mass, swarm Antonyms: few, numbered |
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Quarry (noun) The quarry is where they mine many precious earth minerals. |
Definition: a place, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted. Synonyms: mine Antonyms: factory |
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Boorish (Adjective) The boorish man chewed with his mouth open at the dinner table. |
Definition: rough and bad-mannered; coarse Synonyms: barbaric, impolite Antonyms: delicate, mannerly |
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Harangue (Noun) Martin Luther King's speech, "I have a Dream", was a harangue. |
Definition: a lengthy and aggressive speech Synonyms: diatribe, discourse Antonyms: eulogy, commentary |
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Liberality (Noun) The liberality of the wealthy to spend money is truly a blessing. |
Definition: the quality of giving or spending freely Synonyms: altruism, benevolence Antonyms: malevolence, selfishness |
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Spurn (Verb) The boss spurned his employees ideas very quickly. |
Definition: to reject with disdain or contempt Synonyms: rebuff, disdain, reject Antonyms: accept, allow, approve |
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Brunt (Noun) The brunt of all wars is the loss of lives. |
Definition: the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing Synonyms: burden, strain Antonyms: ease, peace |
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Harry (Verb) The military jets harried over the terrorist camps in hopes of killing them all. |
Definition: persistently carry out attacks on an enemy Synonyms: attack, assault Antonyms: aid, assist |
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Plaintiff (Noun) The plaintiff brought his case to court to prosecute the real criminal. |
Definition: a person who brings a case against another in a court of law Synonyms: complainant, prosecutor Antonyms: defendant, suspect |
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Subterfuge (Noun) The deceitful man double-crossed his business partner to obtain a new hotel under his name. |
Definition: deceit used in order to achieve one's goal Synonyms: deception, ploy Antonyms: fairness, sincerity |
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Approbation (Noun) The boss's approbation was all that the workers strived for. |
Definition: approval or praise Synonyms: admiration, endorsement Antonyms: denial, dislike |
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Assuage (Verb) The Advil assuaged his back pain. |
Definition: make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense Synonyms: alleviate, appease Antonyms: aggravate, agitate |
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Coalition (Noun) The coalition was against animal abuse. |
Definition: an alliance for combined action Synonyms: affiliation, alliance Antonyms: detachment, disconnection |
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Decadence (Noun) The decadence of today's generation is due to technology. |
Definition: moral decline characterized by overindulgence in pleasure or luxury Synonyms: corruption, decay Antonyms: decency, development |
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Elicit (Verb) The instigator elicited the emotions out of the couple. |
Definition: evoke or draw out Synonyms: evoke, extort Antonyms: soothe, repress |
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Expostulate (Verb) The boss expostulated his assistant for her mistakes. |
Definition: express strong disapproval or disagreement Synonyms: argue, dissuade Antonyms: agree |
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Hackneyed (Adjective) The hackneyed jokes failed to make the audience laugh. |
Definition: lacking significance through having been overused Synonyms: corny, timeworn Antonyms: original, new |
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Hiatus (Noun) The man took a hiatus from his busy life. |
Definition: a pause or gap in a sequence Synonyms: interval, lapse Antonyms: closing, continuation |
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Innuendo (Noun) The innuendo from the wife hinted she was mad. |
Definition: an allusive or oblique remark or hint Synonyms: insinuation, allusion Antonyms: evidence, proof |
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Intercede (Verb) The therapist interceded between the couple. |
Definition: intervene on behalf of another Synonyms: arbitrate, intrude Antonyms: leave alone |
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Jaded (Adjective) The workers were jaded after the night shift. |
Definition: to be tired, bored Synonyms: weary, mellow Antonyms: activated, fresh |
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Lurid (Adjective) The yellow wallpaper was very lurid. |
Definition: very vivid in color Synonyms: exaggerated, macabre Antonyms: dull, pleasing |
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Meritorious (Adjective) The meritorious runners were awarded medals. |
Definition: deserving reward or praise Synonyms: exemplary, praiseworthy Antonyms: corrupt, dishonorable |
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Petulant (Adjective) The toddler was petulant after failing to take a nap. |
Definition: childishly sulky or bad-tempered Synonyms: cranky, irritable Antonyms: agreeable, cheerful |
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Prerogative (Noun) The prerogatives of the peasants was to live in the slums. |
Definition: a right exclusive to a particular individual or class Synonyms: immunity, perquisite Antonyms: obligation, duty |
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Provincial (Adjective) The provincial kingdom was separated into 6 parts. |
Definition: of or concerning a province of a country or empire Synonyms: local, rural Antonyms: urban |
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Simulate (Verb) The game simulated the battlefield. |
Definition: to imitate the appearance Synonyms: mimic, replicate Antonyms: destroy, originate |
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Umbrage (Noun) The umbrage of the woman was justified. |
Definition: offense or annoyance Synonyms: anger, exasperation Antonyms: calmness, delight |
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Unctuous (Adjective) The unctuous man was seen as a two-face for his excessive flattery. |
Definition: excessively flattering Synonyms: groveling, ingratiating Antonyms: blunt, genuine |
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Transcend (Verb) The new railroad transcended its predecessor. |
Definition: be or go beyond the range or limits of something abstract Synonyms: eclipse, overstep Antonyms: lose, fail |
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Ameliorate (Verb) The pain was ameliorated by the pain killers. |
Definition: to make or become better, more bearable Synonyms: alleviate, lighten Antonyms: aggravate, increase |
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Epitome (Noun) The epitome of a man can be seen in Abraham Lincoln. |
Definition: a person or thing that is typical Synonyms: apotheosis, essence Antonyms: opposite |
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Interloper (Noun) The interloper was hated by all the guests at the party. |
Definition: a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others Synonyms: intruder, trespasser Antonyms: intrinsic |
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Occult (Adjective) The occult cult was obscure. |
Definition: beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding Synonyms: concealed, obscure Antonyms: bare, clear |
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Exhort (Verb) The adviser exhorted the boss on what to do next. |
Definition: to urge, advise, or caution earnestly Synonyms: admonish, advise Antonyms: deter, discourage |
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Intrinsic (Adjective) The intrinsic tree belonged to nature. |
Definition: belonging to a thing by its very nature Synonyms: elemental, inherent Antonyms: acquired, extrinsic |
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Permeate (Verb) The cells permeated through the cell wall. |
Definition: to pass into or through every part of Synonyms: imbue, infiltrate Antonyms: take out |
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Bombastic (Adjective) The bombastic lady dressed in many fripperies. |
Definition: high-sounding, pretentious Synonyms: grandiose, rhapsodic Antonyms: humble, reserved |
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Ex Officio (Adjective) The ex officio judge was well qualified. |
Definition: by virtue of one's position or status Synonyms: approved, sanctioned Antonyms: rejected |
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Inveigh (Verb) The protesters inveighed harshly at the rally. |
Definition: to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words Synonyms: admonish, berate Antonyms: accept, agree |
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Precipitate (Verb) Particle accelerators precipitate particle collision. |
Definition: to hasten the occurrence of Synonyms: accelerate, expedite Antonyms: block, check |
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Callow (Adjective) The callow baby did not know how to walk. |
Definition: immature or inexperienced Synonyms: crude, infant Antonyms: experienced |
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Infringe (Verb) The writers infringed the ideas of another author. |
Definition: to commit a breach or infraction of Synonyms: contravene, intrude Antonyms: give, obey |
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Lassitude (noun) The lassitude of the students angered the teachers. |
Definition: a condition of indolent indifference Synonyms: apathy, dullness Antonyms: action, vigor |
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Stringent (Adjective) The stringent parents never let their kids go outside. |
Definition: rigorously binding or exacting Synonyms: strict, inflexible Antonyms: facile, flexible |
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Drivel (Verb) The drunk man driveled on about sports. |
Definition: to talk childishly or to speak idiotically Synonyms: babble, blather Antonyms: nonsense |
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Ingratiate (Verb) The man ingratiated himself with the king. |
Definition: to establish oneself in the favor or good graces of someone Synonyms: flatter, charm Antonyms: offend, repel |
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Millennium (Noun) The greatest millennium ended in 2000. |
Definition: period of great righteousness and happiness Synonyms: golden age Antonym: hell |
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Surmise (Noun) The surmise of the detective had the wrong man arrested. |
Definition: to think without certain or strong evidence Synonyms: assumption, conjecture Antonyms: certainty, fact |
