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Approbation |
Noun. The expression of approval. |
Synonym: Approval Antonym: Criticism |
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Assuage |
Verb. To make easier or milder; to relieve. |
Synonym: Satisfy Antonym: Intensify |
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Coalition |
Noun. A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose. |
Synonym: Alliance Antonym: Disassociation |
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Decadence |
Noun. Excessive self indulgence. |
Synonym: Gluttony Antonym: Morality |
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Elicit |
Verb. To draw forth. |
Synonym: Argue Antonym: Repress |
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Expostulate |
Verb. To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision my earnest reasoning. |
Synonym: Argue Antonym: Agree |
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Hackneyed |
Adjective. Used so often as to lack freshness or originality. |
Synonym: Common Antonym: Original |
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Hiatus |
Noun. A gap, opening, or break. |
Synonym: Breach Antonym: Continuity |
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Innuendo |
Noun. A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference. |
Synonym: Implication Antonym: Evidence |
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Intercede |
Verb. To plead on behalf of someone else. |
Synonym: Reconcile Antonym: Disagree |
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Jaded |
Adjective. Wearied, worn-out, dulled. |
Synonym: Fatigued Antonym: Fresh |
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Lurid |
Adjective. Causing shock, horror, or revulsion. |
Synonym: Graphic Antonym: Modest |
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Meritorious |
Adjective. Worthy, deserving recognition or praise. |
Synonym: Meritable Antonym: Corrupt |
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Petulant |
Adjective. Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset. |
Synonym: Irritable Antonym: Pleased |
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Prerogative |
Noun. A special right or privilege. |
Synonym: Advantage Antonym: Obligation |
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Provincial |
Adjective. Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow in mind or outlook. |
Synonym: Bigoted Antonym: Citified |
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Simulate |
Verb. To make a pretense of; to imitate. |
Synonym: Bluff Antonym: Be real |
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Transcend |
Verb. To rise above or beyond; to exceed. |
Synonym: Outshine Antonym: Fail |
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Umbrage |
Noun. Offense; shade cast by trees. |
Synonym: Anger Antonym: Love |
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Unctuous |
Adjective. Excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety. |
Synonym: Submissive Antonym: Blunt |
