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gnarled (ADJ)
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knotted twisted
the gnarled limbs of the cypresses dominated many of the landscape painted by the dutch artist Vincent van ghoh synonym- knotted antonym- smooth |
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indemnity (N)
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a payment for damage or loss
a certain type of life insurence contract provides double indemnityfor the accidental death of a policy holder synonym- compresation |
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inkling (N)
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hint
I had absolutely no inkling of what to expect as i entered the room. synonym- clue |
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limpid (ADJ)
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clear,transparent readily
Snorklers flock to the limpid waters of the carribean to view schools of brightly colored fish synonym-lucid antonym- clouded |
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ominipotent (ADJ)
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almighty having unlimited power or authority
many people of the heros of acient myths and legends appear to be all but ominiptent synonym- all powerful antonym- powerless |
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palatable (ADJ)
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agreeable to the taste
The addition of some seasonings will usually make even the blandest of dishes platable synonym- edible antonym- inedible |
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poignant (ADJ)
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deeply affecting touching keen or shape sensein taste smell
there is something truely poignant about the sight of falling leaves in autum synonym- heartrending antonym- unaffecting |
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rancor (N)
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bitter resentment
An unusual degree of ranchor may creep into the tone of the political debate in the election year synonyms- animosity anotnym- goodwill |
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sophomoric (ADJ)
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Immature and overconfident
adolencese aren't the only people whose behavior might at times be considered a bit sophomoric synonym- pretentious antonym- mature |
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spontaneous (ADJ)
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arising naturally , not planned
actors try to make their performance seem as spontaneous as possible synonym- unpremediated unplanned inpromptu antonym- premediated rehearsed planned |
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allocate (v)
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to set apart or designate for a special purpose
Many people allocate some money to their favorite charities. syn - assign |
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ardent (adj)
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very enthusiastic
The members of the winning team were thankful for the cheers from their ardent fans syn - intense, avid ant - indifferent, apathetic |
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copious (adj)
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abundant, plentiful, wordy
The copious footnotes found in most school books are used to document the sources. syn - ample, bountiful ant - inadequate, meager |
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assiduous (adj)
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persistent, attentive
Workers who are conscientious in the performance of their duties are assiduous. syn - industrious ant - lazy |
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deviate (v)
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to turn aside, to stray from a norm
Try not to deviate from the directions given, syn - diverge, veer ant - conform to, abide by |
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brash (adj)
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prone to act in a hasty manner, impudent
It is important to learn to handle tough questions fired at you from brash tv reporters. syn - rash, brazen ant - prudent, cautious |
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emaciated (adj)
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unnaturally thin
People who suffer from eating disorders may soon become too thin. syn - guant, withered ant - plump, fat |
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capricious (adj)
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subject to whims or passing fancies
Our constitutional system is designed to prevent the capricious use of power. syn - impulsive, fickle ant - constant, steady |
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exult (v)
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to rejoice greatly
The campaign workers exulted in the unexpected victory. syn - revel, glory ant - mope, sulk |
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chastise (V)
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to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction,
State leaders forbid the use of punishment to chastise prisoners. sny - discipline ant - comment |
