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aesthetic (adj.) |
pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty Synonyms: artistic |
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defunct (adj.) |
no longer in existence or functioning, dead Synonyms: extinct, nonexistent Antonyms: alive |
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discomfit (v.) |
to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex, or embarrass Synonyms: nonplus, foil |
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espouse (v.) |
to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry Synonyms: embrace, wed Antonyms: repudiate, disavow, renounce |
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fetish (n.) |
an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence Synonyms: charm, obsession |
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gregarious (adj.) |
living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others Synonyms: outgoing, extroverted Antonyms: aloof, introverted, reclusive |
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hapless (adj.) |
marked by a persistent absence of good luck Synonyms: unlucky, ill-starred, unfortunate Antonyms: lucky, charmed, fortunate |
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impeccable (adj.) |
faultless, beyond criticism or blame Synonyms: flawless, spotless, immaculate Antonyms: grimy, soiled, spotted |
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importune (v.) |
to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently Synonyms: implore, dun, tax |
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interpolate (v.) |
to insert between other parts or things; to present as an addition or correction Synonyms: interpose, introduce |
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irreparable (adj.) |
incapable of being repaired or rectified Synonyms: irremediable Antonyms: remediable, fixable, reversible |
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laconic (adj.) |
concise, using few words Synonyms: succinct, pity, compact Antonyms: garrulous, prolix, loquacious |
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languish (v.) |
to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect Synonyms: flag, fade, pine |
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mendacious (adj.) |
given to lying or deception; untrue Synonyms: untruthful, false Antonyms: veracious |
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nadir (n.) |
to lowest point Synonyms: rock bottom Antonyms: pinnacle, zenith |
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omnipresent (adj.) |
present in all places at all times Synonyms: ubiquitous, ever-present |
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perfunctory (adj.) |
done in a superficial or halfhearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm Synonyms: slapdash, shallow Antonyms: thorough, assiduous, diligent, meticulous |
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plaintive (adj.) |
expressive of sorrow or woe, melancholy Synonyms: sad, lugubrious Antonyms: cheerful, blithe, joyous, merry |
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requite (v.) |
to make suitable repayment, as for a kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate Synonyms: reimburse, avenge |
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tantamount (adj.) |
equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect Synonyms: indistinguishable from |
