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lance n,v
A doctor may decide to lance an infected blister |
n-long,metal tipped weapon; any sharp pointed instrument that resembles a weapon
v-to pierce with; to open a wound |
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missionary n,adj
The life of a missionary requires courage and dedication |
n-person on an assignment, often of a religious nature
v-related to or involved with such an assignment |
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pointless adj
Sometimes it is pointless to continue a conversation |
having no meaning or effect
syn-senseless,ineffective,futile ant-fitting,meaningful,valuable |
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reflect v
The surface of the river will reflect the clouds in the sky |
to throw back as heat, light, sound;to give back an image as a mirrir; to make apparent, show; to think deeply about
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site n
Yorktown was the site of a famous battle |
location, scene, or place where something is, was, or will be
syn- spot,location,position |
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toxic adj
A gas mask can filter out toxic fumes |
poison or deadly
syn-dangerous, harmful, lethal, venomous ant-nontoxic, safe, harmless |
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blockade n,v
During the Civil War, the Union forces used a land and sea blockade to cut off the city of Charleston |
v-to close or keep people or supplies from going in or out
n-the closing off of an enemy nation,city,port usually military |
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chant n,v
At a soccer match the chant of the fans excites the team to do their best |
v-to sing, to recite in a tone that varies little or not at all
n-a song in such a tone; words or phrases repeated in rhythm |
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despair n,v
If fear changes to despair, a person might give up all hope |
v-to give up all hope, lose heart
n-total loss of hope, a cause of loss of hope syn-dismay,hopelessness ant-to hope, encourage,cheer confidence |
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elevate v
If your foot is swollen, you should elevate it |
v-to raise or lift up; to increase in position or rank, to cheer up; to improve
syn- boost, heighten, upgrade antlower,drop,disgrace,demote |
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extraordinary adj
My best friend has an extraordinary singing voice |
adj-beyong the usual or expected; rare
syn-great, amazing,remarkable ant-ordinary,usual,average |
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heroic adj
Many poems have been written about the heroic deeds of ancient warriors |
adj-brave, noble, large than life;
involving extreme effort syn-courageous,bold,fearless, gallant ant-cowardly,minimal, trivial |
