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abstract
A character in a book may stand for an abstract idea such as kindness. synonyms: conceptual, theorectical; obscure |
having to do with an idea or quality rather than an object; hard to understand; (in art) with little likeness to real people or things
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ally
Parents may ally themselves with teachers to tutor students who need extra help. Great Britian was an ally of the United States in World War II. Synonyms: To associate, combine; a partner, associate |
To unite or join for a special purpose. A person or country joined with another for a special purpose.
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Appoint
It is the responsibility of the mayor to appoint a police chief. synonyms: To designate, assign, elect |
To choose (someone) for a position or duty: to decide on
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attentive
When you write a composition, you should be attentive to spelling and punctuation. synonyms: observant, alert; considerate, courteous |
paying attention; thoughtful and polite
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bonus
many companies give their employees a bonus at the end of the year. synonyms: an addition, reward, benefit, gift, prize |
Something extra or beyond what is owed or expected
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carefree
summer vacation is usually a carefree time. synonyms: untroubled, lighthearted |
without troubles, worries, or responsibilities
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courtesy
customers appreciate being treated with courtesy. synonyms: care,concern, regard,politeness,thoughtfulness |
polite, thoughtful, or considerate behavior; a polite act; a favor
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manufacture
I had to manufacture an excuse. A factory in our town specializes in the manufacture of furniture. synonyms: to assemble, construct, build, produce; to invent, concoct |
To make something, especially using machinery; to make up. The making of something, especially using machinery
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Mistrust
Some people have a deep mistrust of politicians. Sometimes I mistrust my own judgement. synonyms: doubt, uncertainty, suspicion; to question, disbelieve |
A lack of confidence
To have no confidence in; to be suspicious of; to doubt |
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noticeable
We saw a noticeable improvement in their play synonyms: Observable, visible, obvious, evident |
Easy to see; likely to be observed; worthy of attention
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overthrow
the rebels will overthrow the cruel ruler. The people celebrated the overthrow of the heartless king. synonyms: To remove, bring down, topple, destroy, ruin; collapse, ruin |
to overturn; to bring about the fall or end of; an act of bring down; defeat
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peculiar
Everyone is talking about the peculiar weather this year. synonyms: special, particular, bizarre, unusual, strange, distinctive, unique |
not like the normal or usual; odd or curious; belonging to the particular group, person, place, or thing
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