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Accost
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verb- to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way
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Syn:Buttonhole, Approach, Confront
Ant:Evade, Avoid, Shun |
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Animadversion
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noun- a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval
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Syn:Rebuke, reproof
Ant:Praise, compliment |
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Avid
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Adjective- desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager
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Syn:Keen, enthusiastic, grasping
Ant:Reluctant, indifferent, unenthusiastic |
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Brackish
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Adjective- having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink
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Syn: Briny, saline
Ant:Fresh, clear, sweet |
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Celerity
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Noun- swiftness, rapidity of motion or action
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Syn: promptness, alacrity, speed
Ant:slowness, sluggishness, dilatoriness |
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Devious
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Adjective- straing or wandering from a straight or di
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