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Abeyance (n.)
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a state of being temporarily inactive, suspended or set aside.
SYN. defermant, postponement, suspension |
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Ambivalent (adj.)
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having opposite or conflicting feelings about smone or smthing.
SYN. equivocal, ambiguous, of two minds ANT. clear-cut |
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Beleaguer (v.)
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to set upon from all sides, surround, trouble, harass
SYN. besiege, encircle, pester |
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Carte blanche (n.)
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full freedom or authority to act at one's own discretion
SYN. blank check, free rein |
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Cataclysm (n.)
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a sudden, violent or devastating upheaval; surging flood, deluge
SYN. disaster, catastrophe |
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Debauch (v.)
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to corrupt morally; seduce
SYN.(v.) carouse, (n.) spree,orgy ANT. elevate, purify, uplift, inspire |
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éclat (n.)
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dazzling success or acclaim;great brilliance (of performance or achievement)
SYN. celebrity ANT.dullness,insipidity, mediocrity |
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Fastidious (adj.)
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overly demanding or hard to please; careful in regard to details;easily disgusted
SYN.precise,meticulous, exacting,finicky |
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Gambol (v.)
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to jump or skip about playfully
SYN. frolic, romp, caper,cavort ANT.lumber,trudge,plod |
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Imbue (v.)
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to soak or stain thoroughly;to fill the mind
SYN.infuse,instill,inculate ANT.remove,expunge,eradicate,erase |
