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MILITANT
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adj.Willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted
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Nasha is a militant supporter of women's rights; she is often in court defending her cause. syn: aggressive ant: shy
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MILITARIZE
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v. To prepare for war
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During World War II, Congress avoided trying to militarize the general population, but many Civil Defense Units were ordered to serve in the army.
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MILlTA |
Latin MILITARE, MILITATUM, "to be a soldier"
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SOC |
Latin SOCIUS, "ally, friend, comrade"
SOCIARE, SOCIATUM, "join, associate; have in common" |
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ASSOCIATE
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To link; to group together
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Anna refused to associate her eating with her poor health until a doctor explained that she ate too much junk food.
syn: connect ant: separate |
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SOCIALIZE
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v. To join in group activities
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The president of the company never socialized with any of her employees.
syn: keep company ant: avoid |
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SOCIABLE
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adj. Interacting with others; friendly
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We took our puppy to obedience school to trY to get him to be more sociable around other animals. syn: outgoing ant: isolated
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ASOCIAL
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adj. Not enjoying or seeking the company of others
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The new girl seemed asocial at first, but soon her outgoing personality made her many friends.
syn: unfriendly ant: neighborly |
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HOST |
Latin HOSTIS, "enemy"
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HOST
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n. A large group; a great number
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Terry's respiratory system was very weak, and a host of diseases began to attack her before she could be admitted to the hospital. syn: crowd
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HOSTILE
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adj., Not friendly; warlike
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The Lewis and Clark expedition encountered some hostile tribes, but most Native Americans the explorers met were friendly.' syn: unkind ant: pleasant
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COMPAN |
Latin COMPANIS, "friend, associate"
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COMPANIONSHIP
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n. Friendship; company
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As odd as it may seem, Lou thought a robot dog would provide his lonely child with lots of companionship
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ACCOMPANIMENT
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n. Something that goes with
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In Hannah's house, classical music was the usual accompaniment to dinner.
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