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bequeath
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v. to leave something in a will to another
(Susan bequeathed all her personal belongings to her family.) syn: endow |
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blasphemous
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adj. disrespectful adn impious of God or sacred things
(Jack was a religious man, and he took offense when others made blasphemous remarks.) syn: irreverent, profane ant: pious |
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fervor
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n. intensity of emotion, passion
(The author said that he had written the story in a fervor of three nights.) syn: ardor ant: apathy |
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fledgling
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n. a young, inexperienced person; a young bird just ready to fly
(Although Stephen King is now a successful author, he was once a fledgling.) syn: novice ant: veteran |
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forlorn
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adj. miserable; deserted; forsaken; abandoned; in pitiful condition
(The whole town was forlorn at the passing of the school's mascot.) ant: elated |
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occult
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adj. of or dealing with magic or the supernatural; mysterious
(He was very obsessed with the occult arts.) |
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parsimonious
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adj. stingy; tight with money; miserly
(Ebenezer Scrooge is an example of a parsimonious person.) syn: frugal, penurious ant: generous, munificent |
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partisan
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n. a strong supporter of a cause
(Partisans from both sides supported the bill.) syn: supporter, follower ant: impartial, non-partisan |
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serene
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adj. peaceful and untroubled; calm
(Although he tried to appear serene, the man's jerky movements indicated he was agitated.) syn: tranquil ant: disturbed, distraught, anxious |
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solemn
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adj. impressive; serious; grave; observed or done according to ritual or tradition
(The candidate gave a solemn speech about sacrificing one's life for the country.) syn: somber ant: jovial, frivolous |
