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bristle
Use a toothbrush with soft, gentle bristle. An insulting remark may make a person bristle with anger. Synonyms (n) a whisker, spine, quill;(v) to stiffen,rise; seethe |
(n) a stiff, short hairor fiber
(v) to have hair standing on end;to show anger |
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circular
The circular pathway goes around the pond. We received a circular describing sales at the mall. Synonyms (adj)ring-shaped;roundabout(n)flyer,handbill,brochure |
(adj) forming, moving, or being like a circle,round;indirect
(n)a leaflet or printed advertisement meant to be given to many people |
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coarse
Most people are offended by coarse behavior. Synonyms rugged, crude, harsh,grainy; scratchy;vulgar,foul,gross |
(adj)low,common,or of poor quality; made of comparatively large parts; rough to the touch; using bad manners or rude language
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discard
Please discard your newspapers into recycling bins. Donate your clothing discards to a charity. Synonyms (v) to dump, dispose of, eliminate |
(v)to get rid of or throw away
(n) something cast off or thrown away |
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extreme
Most people avoid extreme heat and cold. Songs often describe extremes of emotion. Synonyms (adj) utmost, ultimate; excessive, drastic; outermost |
(adj) to the highest or greatest degree;exaggerated; farthest possible
(n) the highest, farthest or greatest; one end of a range |
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focus
It is easy to adjust the focus of binoculars. Always take the time to focus your camera. Synonyms (n) the heart, emphasis, direction; (v) to direct, adjust, sharpen |
(n) Sharpness or clarity; the center of activity or interest
(v) to correct for sharpness and clarity; to concentrate |
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grasp
A person who trips on a stairway will probably grasp the handrail. It's important to have a good grasp of addition. Synonyms (v) to clutch; to get; to perceive; (n) control; perception, comprehension |
(v) to take hold with the arms or hands; to take eagerly; to understand
(n) the reach of arms or hands; the power to reach or hold onto; understanding |
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inspire
The Olympic Games inspire athletes to do their best. Synonyms to influence, motivate, move, affect, touch, arouse, kindle, spark |
(v) to guide, excite, uplift, or encourage; to bring about or cause
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magnify
A microscope can magnify tiny objects. Synonyms to intensify, inflate, boost; to enlarge, expand, swell |
(v)to increase in importance, exaggerate; to make bigger
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marine
Whales aremarine mammals,not fish. Marine have taken part in every important American naval battle since 1775. Synonyms (adj) nautical, maritime,oceanic, aquatic,coastal, naval |
(adj)related to or of the sea,sailing, or shipping; related the seagoing branch of the armed forces
(n)a soldier who serves on a ship,a member of the U.S. Marine Corps |
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quake
People who live in California often feel the ground quake. A minor quake does little damage. Synonyms (v) to shudder, shiver, vibrate, quaver (n) a tremor shock |
(v) to shake or move back and forth; to tremble
(n) a shaking back and forth or trembling; an earthquake |
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troublesome
It is troublesome to run out of gas on the highway. Synonyms hard; annoying, worrisome, bothersome, upsetting |
difficult; causing annoyance, bother, or worry
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