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emotionally hardened; make insensitive
Synonyms: insensitive; thick-skinned |
callous
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n. callus 굳은 살
The war changed my uncle into a callous person. |
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To make better
Synonyms: improve , amend |
ameliorate
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The ten percent off coupon did little to ameliorate the high cost of gasoline.
It was impossible for Keb to ameliorate the loss of his car without buying a new one. |
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1. Characterized by greatness of scope or intent; grand. 2.Characterized by feigned or affected grandeur; pompous.
Flaunting grandeur or splendor Synonyms: impressive, pretentious |
grandiose
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The resort lobby was grandiose, styled after the Roman Coliseum.
The climber had grandiose ideas of being the first to scale the as yet unclimbed peak. 장엄한, 과장된 |
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Marked by peace and prosperity; idyllically calm and peaceful
1. Peaceful; tranquil. 2. Carefree; joyful. 3. Golden; prosperous. Synonyms: joyful, carefree |
halcyon
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The aging man often reminisced nostalgically over his halcyon days of youth.
My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon sea. |
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To become gelatinous; to thicken and solidify
Synonyms: jell , coagulate |
congeal
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As it cooled, the pudding congealed into a semi-solid form.
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A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms: nouveau-rich |
parvenu
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Although Bill was more wealthy than most at the club, the old-time members treated him as a parvenu, and rarely invited him to join their activities.
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to make aware of
Synonyms: notify, inform |
apprise
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The tenants have been apprised of the rent hike.
Ms. Chan wanted to apprise her employees about the company's mission. |
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to greet with loud applause or approval ; praise, applaud
An expression of warm approval; applause |
acclaim
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She was acclaimed person of the year.
The novelist's newest book met with loud acclaim. |
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1.No longer in use
2.Outmoded in design, style, or construction |
obsolete
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an obsolete word
an obsolete locomotive. Always remember, that someone, somewhere, is making a product that will make your product obsolete. |
