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SYN
chafing, grating, rasping, erosive |
Abrasive
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causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
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SYN to grow accustomed, learn the ropes
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acclimate
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to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
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(syn.)- vexation, mortification; to abash, mortify
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chagrin
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irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling
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(syn.)- smug, self-satisfied, pleased with oneself
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complacent
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self- satisfied; overly confident
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(syn.)- to agree, assent; to ratify, sanction
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concur
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to express agreement, approve
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(syn.)-vilification, calumny, mudslinging
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defamation
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slander or libel
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(syn.)- to clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out
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explicate
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to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
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(syn.)- a row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha
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fracas
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a noisy quarrel or brawl
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(syn.)- fantastic, outlandish; ugly, deformed
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grotesque
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unnatural, distorted; bizarre
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(syn.)- chaos, tumult, bedlam, a three-ring circus
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pandemonium
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a wild uproar, din or commotion
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syn.)- taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped
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Raucous
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(syn.)- delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant
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Receptive
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