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Annex (verb) The school had to annex another building to make room for the influx of students. |
to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important Synonym: attach Antonym: detach |
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Devitalize (verb) The lack of sleep devitalized the students. |
to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifeless Synonym: weaken Antonym: liven |
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improvise (verb) She had to improvise an answer when the teacher called on her. |
to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize Synonym: make up Antonym: prepare |
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precipitous (adjective) The mountain was very precipitous. |
extremely or impassably steep Synonym: flat Antonyms: climbable |
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cleave (verb) The sticker cleaved to her shirt. |
to adhere closely Synonyms: stick, cling Antonyms: separate, leave |
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embroil (verb) The new toy embroiled the 2 children. |
to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife Synonyms: aggravating Antonyms" joyful |
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incite (verb) The new president incited social change. |
to stir, encourage, or urge on Synonyms: stimulate, prompt Antonyms: stop, calm |
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profuse (adjective) The man gave his girlfriend a profuse amount of gifts for Valentines day. |
spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess Synonym: extravagant, generous Anonym: simple |
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cordial (adjective) The princess was very cordial. |
invigorating the heart; stimulating Synonyms: friendly, warm Antonyms: cold, mean |
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exonerate (verb) The criminal was exonerated after new evidence was found. |
to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame Synonyms: exculpate Antonym: blame |
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influx (noun) An influx of money into the economy is what this country needs. |
act of flowing in Synonyms: addition Antonyms: outflow |
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reconcile (verb) The girl reconciled with her brother after she realized she was wrong. |
to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired Synonyms: accept Antonyms: ignore |
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cornerstone (noun) The cornerstone of any relationship is trust. |
something that is essential, indispensable, or basic Synonym: foundation Antonym: dispensable |
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glib (adjective) The girl ignored the glib chatter of her friends. |
readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so Synonym: unimportant Antonym: serious |
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pallor (noun) The pallor of the girls face got her dismissed from school early. |
unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness. Synonym: pale Antonym: healthy |
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shackle (noun) The shackle was cold on the prisoner's wrist. |
a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc Synonym: tie Antonym: free |
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debacle (noun) The tournament was a debacle. |
a complete collapse or failure Synonym: failure Antonym: success |
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haphazard (adjective) The cloths were thrown haphazardly around the room. |
characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance Synonym: aimless Antonym: ambitious |
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pedigree (noun) The princess had a renowned pedigree. |
distinguished, excellent, or pure ancestry Synonym: pure birth Antonym: common |
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threadbare (adjective) The threadbare cloths of the homelss man led him to be turned down for every job he applied for. |
meager, scanty, or poor Synonym: unraveled Anonym: new |
