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expression of approval; commendation
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approbation
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opposite of condemnation, censure, or disapproval
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mitigate; to relieve, calm; satisfy; alleviate
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assuage
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opposite of aggravate or exacerbate or intensify
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combination; union, merger; alliance; federation
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coalition
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opposite of splinter group
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decline; deterioration; decay; condition of degeneration
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decadence
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opposite of development or growth
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to draw forth; bring out of a source; evoke; extract
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elicit
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opposite of repress or squelch
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to attempt to dissuade someone from a course or decision by earnest reasoning; protest; remonstrate; complain
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expostulate
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used so often as to lack freshness or originality; banal; trite; corny; clecheish; commonplace
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hackneyed
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opposite of novel, fresh, original or new
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a gap, opening, or break(like something missing); pause; lacuna
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hiatus
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opposite of continuity
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a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often derogatory sense); insinuation; intimation
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innuendo
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opposite of direct statement
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to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement; intervene; mediate
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intercede
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wearied, worn-out, dulled (sense of being stiated through indulgence); surefeited; sated
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jaded
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opposite of unpoiled or uncloyed
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causing shock, horror, or revulsion; pale or sallow in color; sensational; terrible or passionate in intensity; gory, grisly, baleful
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lurid
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opposite of pleasant, attractive, or wholesome
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worthy, deserving recognition & praise; laudable; commendable
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meritorious
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opposite of blameworthy, reprehensible or discreditable
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peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated/upset; waspsih, testy
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petulant
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opposite of placid, amiable, serence, or even-tempered
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a special right or privelege; a special quialty showing excellence; perquisite; perk
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prerogative
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adj) pertaining to an outlying area; narrow-minded; parochial, insular; n)a person w/ a narrow point of view or a soldier from a colony
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provincial
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opposite of cosmopolitan, catholic, or broad-minded
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to make pretense of, imitate; show outer signs of; pretend, feign, affect
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simulate
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to rise above or beyond, exceed, surpass, outstrip
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transcend
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a shade cast by trees; an offense, resentment; vague suspicion; overshadowing influence of power; irritation, pique, or annoyance
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umbrage
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opposite of pleasure, delight, satisfaction
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excessively smooth; trying hard to give the an impression of piety or sincerity; fatty; oily; pliable; greasy; servile; mealy-mouthed
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unctuous
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opposite of gruff or blunt
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poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity; composure, levelheadedness; self-possession
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aplomb
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opposite of confusion, embarrassment, or abashment
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pompous or overblown in language; making sound good when there really is a lack of ideas; inflated, highfalutin, pretentious, high-flown
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bombastic
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opposite of unadorned, simple, plain, or austere
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w/o experience; immature; w/o feathers; lacking sophistication; underdeveloped; green; unfledged; inexperienced; raw
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callow
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opposite of grown-up or polished
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n) saliva or mucus from the mouth; nonsense v) to utter nonsense; to waste or fritter away foolishly; to led saliva flow; balderdash, hogwash, tommyrot, slaver
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drivel
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a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality; abstract, digest, model, archetype
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epitome
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to urge strongly, advise earnestly; entreat, implore, adjure
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exhort
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opposite of discourage, deprecate, or advise against
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(adj/adv) by virtue of holding a certain office
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ex officio
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to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds; intrude; encroach; impinge; poach
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infringe
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opposite of stay in bounds
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to make oneself agreeable & thus gain favor or acceptance of others (sometimes derogatory); cozy up to, curry favor with
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ingratiate
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opposite of alienate, humiliate oneself, mortify oneself
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one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be; an intruder, trespasser, meddler, buttinsky
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interloper
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belonging to someone or something by its very nature; essential; organic; immanent; inherent
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intrinsic
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opposite of outward, extrinsic, or external
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to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval; harangue, fulminate, remonstrate, rail
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inveigh
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opposite of acclaim, glorify, or extol
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weariness of body or mind, lack of energy; fatigue, lethargy, torpor, languor
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lassitude
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opposite of energy, vitality, animation, liveliness
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a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy; chiliad, golden age, prosperity, peace
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millennium (pl. millennia)
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opposite of doomsday, day of judgment
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(adj) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret; not detectable by ordinary means; esoteric, abtruse, arcane; v)to hide, conceal; eclipse n)matters involving the supernatural
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occult
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opposite of mundane, common, public, exoteric
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to spread through, penetrate, soak through
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permeate
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v) to fall as moisture; bring about suddenly; hurl down from a great heigh; give distinct form to; provoke, produce (adj) characterized by excessive haste (n) moisture; product of an action
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precipitate
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opposite of (adj) wary, cautious, circumspect
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strict, severe; rigorously/urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste; stern; tough; imperative
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stringent
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opposite of lenient, mild, lax, permissive
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(v) to think or believe w/o certain supporting evidence; conjecture or guess; infer, gather (n)likely idea that lacks definite proof; presumption
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surmise
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to have an intense dislike or hatred for; loathe, abhor, despise, detest
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abominate
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opposite of relish, savor, cherish, esteem
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the modification of social patterns, traits or structures of one coup or society through contact w/ another; resultant blend; adaptation
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acculturation
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resulting from chance instead of inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; not congenital, acquired; extrinsic, fortuitous, incidental
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adventitious
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opposite of intrinsic
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to assign or refer to as a source; attribute; credit; impute
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ascribe
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roundabout, not direct; indirect, meandering, winding
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ciruitous
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opposite of straight, as the crow flies
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to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress; empathize; feel sorry for
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commiserate
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opposite of having apathy for; feel no sympathy for
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to direct or order; prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; prohibit; command; adjure; charge; bid
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enjoin
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opposite of allow, permit
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to make easy, cause to progress faster; accelerate, facilitate, speed up
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expedite
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opposite of hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct
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to make amends; make up for; to avert; redeem, atone, make reparation
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expiate
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(n) a state of great exitement, agitation/turbulence; commotion, turnmoil, unrest (v) to work into such a state; produce alcohol by chemical action;
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ferment
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opposite of (n) peace & quiet, tranquility, placidity
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resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental; unconsidered
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inadvertent
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opposite of deliberate, intentional, premediated
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existing in name only, not real; too small to be taken seriously; titualr, token, trifling, inconsequential
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nominal
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opposite of actual, exorbitant, excessive
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not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position (say yes or no); playing it safe/close to the vest; cagey, uninformative
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noncommittal
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opposite of positive, committed
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to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use; embezzle, defraud, misappropriate
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peculate
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a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character/behavior); nautral bent, penchant, propensity
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proclivity
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opposite of inability or incapacity
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composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances; poise, self-assurance, equanimity
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sangfroid
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opposite of exitability, hysteria or flappability
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resistant to lawful authority; having purpose of overthrowing an established gov't; mutinous, rebellious, subversive
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seditious
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opposite of supportive, loyal, faithful or allegiant
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thin, slender; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance/significance; lacing a sound basis; poorly supported; flimsy, vague, hazy, in substantial
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tenuous
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opposite of strong, solid, valid
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bitter, sarcastic; hightly caustic or biting (like a strong acid); acerbic, mordant, withering
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vitriolic
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opposite of bland, saccharine, honeyed, or sugary
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to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end; cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweeet-talk
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wheedle
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opposite of coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm
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courteous and pleasant; sociable, easy to speak to; genial, amicable, agreeable, cordial
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affable
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opposite of surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable
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to increase in greatness, power, or wealthy; to build up or intensify; to make apear greater; augment, amplify, enhance, exalt
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aggrandize
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opposite of reduce, decrease, diminish
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shapeless, without definite form; of no particular character; no organization, unity or cohesion; nebulous, inchoate; unstructred/formless
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amorphous
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opposite of well-defined, clearcut, definite
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that which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal quality; ambience
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aura
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(n) illegal traffic, smuggled goods (adj) illegal, prohibited; illicit, bootleg, unlawful
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contraband
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opposite of (adj) legal, licit, lawful
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scholarly, learned, bookish, pedantic; profoundly educated, well-read
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erudite
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opposite of ignorant, uneducated, illiterate
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(adj) thin, light, delicate, insubstantial; filmy, diaphanous, sheer, airy, feathery, gauzy (n) a very thin, light cloth
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gossamer
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opposite of (adj) thick, dense, solid, massive
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to find out by reasoning; arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply; gather, deduce, speculate, presume
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infer
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incapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically; impenetrable, incomprehensible, enigmatic
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inscrutable
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opposite of intelligible; penetrable
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relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook/experience; provincial, parochial or narrow-minded
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insular
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opposite of liberal, catholic, cosmopolitan
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incapable of being changed or called back; irreversible; unrecallable; unalterable
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irrevocable
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opposite of changeable, reversible
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a natural inclination or predilection toward; proclivity, penchant, natural bend
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propensity
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opposite of natural inablity or incapacity
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peevish, complaining, fretful, petualnt, crancy, irritable, touchy
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querulous
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opposite of uncomplaining, stoical, serene, placid
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to argue or plead w/ someone against something, protest against, object to; reason against, expostulate
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remonstrate
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to disown, reject, or deny the validity of; disavow, abjure, renounce
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repudiate
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opposite of avow, affirm, aver, avouch
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able to return to an original shapre or form; able to recover quickly; elastic; buoyant, bouncy, springy
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resilient
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opposite of rigid, stiff, inflexible, or unyielding
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to re-echo, resound; to reflect or be reflected repeatedly; rumble; thunder; boom; echo; boom
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reverberate
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coarsely abusive, vulgar or low (language-wise), foul-mouthed; obscene, filthy, abusive, vituperative
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scurrilous
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opposite of decorous, seemly, tasteful, dignified
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persistent, showing industry & determination; assiduous, tireless, indefatigable
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sedulous
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opposite of lackadaisical, listless, indolent, otiose
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thin or flimsy in texture; cheap; shoddy or inferior in quality or character; ethically low, mean or disreputable; cheesy, tawdry, tatty
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sleazy
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opposite of superior, first-rate, quality, sturdy
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a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
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amnesty
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self-government, political control, home rule
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autonomy
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opposite of subjection, dependence, colonial status
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self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle/rule; taken for granted; (self-evidently true, obvious, certain, assumed)
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axiomatic
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opposite of questionable, dubious, controversial
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to adorn/embellish; display conspicuously; to publish or proclaim widelyl; broadcast, trumpet
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blazon
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opposite of hide, conceal, cover up, bury
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a warning or caution to prevent misunderstandings or discourage behavior; admonition; word to the wise
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caveat
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to free from entanglements or difficulties; remove w/ effort; disentangle, extract, disengage
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extricate
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opposite of enmesh, entangle, involve
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to mock, treat w/ contempt; scoff at, sneer at, scorn, snicker at
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flout
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opposite of obey, honor, revere, uphold
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tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable
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fractious
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opposite of docile, tractable, cooperative
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a rule of conduct or action, principle, maxim
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precept
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beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome, salubrious, curative
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salutary
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opposite of detrimental, deleterious, pernicious
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bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm; searing, harsh, ferocious, savage
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scathing
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opposite of bland, mild
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(v)to whip, punish severely, flog, beat (n) cause of affliction or suffering; a source of sever punishment/criticism; plague, bane, pestilence
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scourge
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opposite of (n) godsend, boon, blessing
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funeral, typical of the tomb; extremely gloomy or dismal; lugubrious; mortuary; doleful
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sepulchral
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(adj) tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness/lethargy (n) something that induces sleep, narcotic, anesthetic
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soporific
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opposite of (adj) stimulating (n) stimulant, stimulus
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extremely strict in regard to moral standards & conduct; purdish, puritanical; highly conventional, overly strict, stuffy
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straitlaced
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opposite of lax, loose, permissive, dissolute, and indulgent
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(adj) lasting only ashort time, fleeting; impermanent, ephemeral, evanescent (n) one who stays only a short time
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transient
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opposite of (adj) permanent, imperishable, immortal
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not easily carried, handled, or managed b/c of size/complexity; cumbersome, bulky, clumsy, impractical
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unwieldy
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opposite of manageable, easy to handle
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dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force; insipid, lifeless, colorless
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vapid
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opposite of zesty, spicy, savory, colorful, lively
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abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual; exceptional, atypical, unusual, aberrant
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anomalous
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opposite of normal, regular, customary, typical, ordinary
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a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming; innuendo, calumny, denigration
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aspersion
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opposite of endorsement, testimonial, praise
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extremely strange, unusual, atypical; grotesque, fantastic, outlandish
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bizarre
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opposite of normal, typical, ordinary, expected
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abrupt, blunt, with no formalities; curt, tactless, ungracious, gruff, rough
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brusque
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opposite of gracious, tactful, courteous, diplomatic
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to coax, persuade by flattery or artifice; to deceive w/ soothing thoughts or false promises; wheedle, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
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cajole
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opposite of coerce, force, strong-arm
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to punish severely; criticize severely; chastise, rebuke, censure, upbraid
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castigate
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opposite of reward, honor, praise, laud
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to plan w/ ingenuity, invent; bring about as a result of a scheme/plan; concoct, fabricate, think up, devise
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contrive
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a leader who exploits popular prejudices & false claims & promises in order ot gain power; rabble-rouser, firebrand
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demagogue
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to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking; undeceive, enlighten, set straight
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disabuse (*think free of abuse)
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opposite of deceive, delude, or to pull wool over one's eyes
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weariness & dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom; languor, world-weariness, listlessness
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ennui
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opposite of enthusiasm, liveliness, excitement, intensity
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(n) a chain or shackle placed on the feet; anything that confines or restrains; bond (v) to chain or shackle; to render helpless/impotent, bind, hamper
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fetter(s)
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opposite of (v) free, liberate, emancipate
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very wicked, offensive, hateful; evil, odius, abominable; outrageous
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heinous
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opposite of excellent, wonderful, splendid
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not subject to change, constant; unchageable, unalterable, fixed, invariable
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immutable
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opposite of fickle, changeable, inconstant
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(n) one who rebels or rises against authority (adj) rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on; mutinous, rebellious, revolutionary
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insurgent
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opposite of (adj) loyalist, loyal, faithful
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a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc..., far in excess of reality; delusions of grandeur
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megalomania
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opposite of humility, modesty, self-abasement
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a position requiring little or no work; an easy job; "no-show" job, cushy job, "plum"
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sinecure
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stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation, made or accomplished by fraud; furtive, covert, clandestine, concealed
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surreptitious
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opposite of open, frank, aboveboard, overt
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to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law; trespass, err, overstep, exceed
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transgress
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opposite of obey, toe the line
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to change from one nature, substance of form to another; transform, convert, translate, metamorphose
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transmute
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opposite of maintain unchanged, preserve
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performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another; surrogate, substitute, imagined, secondhand
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vicarious
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opposite of real, actual, firsthand
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severe or stern in manner, w/o adornment or luxury; simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor; forbidding, rigorous, puritanical, ascetic, unadorned, subdued
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austere
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opposite of mild, indulgent, luxurious, flamboyant
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performing acts of kindness or charity; conferring benefit, doing good; humanitarian, magnanimous, charitable
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beneficent
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opposite of selfish, cruel, harmful, or deleterious
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pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse; wasted, haggard, emaciated, ghastly
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cadaverous
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opposite of robust, portly, rosy, or the picture of health
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to prepare by combining ingredients, make up (as in a dish); to devise, invent, fabricate, rustle up, create, fashion
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concoct
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coarse, unfeeling; stupid; crude, vulgar, tasteless, oafish, obtruse
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crass
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opposite of refined, elegant, tasteful, polished, brilliant
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to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate; cheapen, corrupt, demean, depreciate
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debase
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opposite of elevate, uplift, improve, enhance
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to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; contaminate, pollute, profane, defile, violate
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desecrate
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opposite of revere, honor, venerate, consecrate
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to confuse; disturb the composition of; upset, rattle, ruffle, faze, perturb
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disconcert
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opposite of relax, calm, put at ease; kind of like putting away from conentration
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grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affection or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated; majestic, bombastic, highfalutin
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grandiose
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opposite of simple, modest, humble or unaffected
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trifling, unimportant, trivial, negligible, petty, paltry
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inconsequential
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opposite of essential, crucial or vital
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a breaking of a law or obligation; violation, transgression, breach, offense
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infraction
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to make milder or softer, moderate in force or intensity; lessen, relieve, alleviate, diminish
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mitigate
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opposite of aggravate, intensify, irritate or exacerbate
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(v) to rob of goods by open force, plunder, ravage, sack, loot (as in war) (n) the act of looting, booty
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pillage
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to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion; chatter, prattle, blab, palaver
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prate
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opposite of come to the point, not waste words
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very careful & exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety; precise, scrupulous, fussy, finicky
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punctillious
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opposite of careless, lax, perfunctory, negligent
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inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent, formiidable, fearsome, awesome, august
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redoubtable
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opposite of laughable, risible, contemptible
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to find fault with, scold, rebuke, chide, chastise, upbraid, reproach
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reprove
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opposite of praise, commend, laud, pat on the back
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the act of restoring someone or thing to the rightful owner or former state; making good on a loss or damage; compensation, redress, restoration, reimbursement
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restitution
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(adj) strong & strudy; brave, resolute, stout, intrepid, valient (n) a brave, strong person or supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position
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stalwart
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opposite of (adj) weak, infirm, vacillating
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open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected; defenseless, exposed, unguarded
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vulnerable
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opposite of invincible, safe, secure
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stinging, bitter in temper/tone; biting, caustic, rancorous, hostile, peevish
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acrimonious
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opposite of gentle, mild, friendly, warm, cordial
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resembling a cow or ox; sluggish, unresponsive; stolid, dull, slow, stupid
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bovine
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opposite of alert, sharp bright, keen, quick
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dismay, confusion, bewilderment, schock, amazement
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consternation
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opposite of calm, composure, aplomb
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fat, having a large, bulky body; heavy, obese, portly, stout, overweight
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corpulent
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opposite of slender, lean, spare, gaunt, emaciated
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to deny responsibility for or connection with; disown, disclaim, retract, abjure
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disavow
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opposite of acknowledge, admit, grant, certify
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calm, free from emotion, unbiased, disinterested, cool, detatched; impartial
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dispassionate
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opposite of commited, engaged, partial, biased
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disagreement, sharp difference of opinion; discord, contention, strife
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dissension
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opposite of agreement, accord, harmony
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to cause to disapper; to scatter, dispel; to spend foolishly, squander; to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure; disperse, diffuse, waste, strew
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dissipate
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opposite of gather, collect, conserve, husband
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to remove objectionable passages or words from a written text; to cleanse, purify; censor, purge, bowdlerize
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expurgate
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kind of like expunge
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an armored or protective glove; a challenge; an ordeal; 2 men w/ weapons to beat a person forced to go between them; dare, provocation, trial, punishment
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gauntlet
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based on an assumption or guess; used as a provisional or tentative idea to guid or direct investigation; assumed, supposed, conjectural, conditional
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hypothetical
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opposite of actual, real, tested, substantiated
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mean, low, base, inferior, unworthy, dishonorable, sordid
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ignoble
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opposite of admirable, praiseworthy, noble, lofty
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to call into question; to attack as false; accuse; challenge, deny, dispute, query
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impugn
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opposite of confirm, prove, verify, validate
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immoderate, lacking self-control; inclement; excessive, extreme, inordinate; unrestrained
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intemperate
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opposite of moderate, restrained, cool & collected
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(n) hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy coming from hateful conduct; abhorrence, opprobrium, shame, ignominy
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odium
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opposite of esteem, approbation, or admiration; like odiarse in spanish (meaning to hate someone)
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afithlessness, treachery; betrayal, disloyalty, treason, duplicity
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perfidy
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opposite of loayly, steadfastness
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to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish; to transfer, consign, demote or exile
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relegate
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opposite of promote, elevate, advance, recall
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incled to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious/refined; queasy, priggish, delicate
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squeamish
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subordinate in role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end; servile, obsequious, useful or secondary
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subservient
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opposite of primary, principal, bossy, domineering
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open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance; vulnerable, receptive, impressionable
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susceptible
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opposite of resistant or immune
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to make els in amount, degree, etc...; to subside, become les; to nullify; deduct, omit; diminish; let up
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abate
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opposite of increase, magnify, wax, intensify
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praise or flattery that is excessive; idolization, adoration, hero-worship
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adulation
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opposite of ridicule, derision, scorn, odium
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an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation; malediction; imprecation; abomination
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anathema
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opposite of benediction or blessing
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shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom, acute, sagacious, wily, judicious
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astute
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opposite of obtuse, doltish, dumb, empty-headed
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a greedy desire, particularly for wealth; cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
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avarice
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deserving blame, worthy of condemnation, guilty, delinquent, peccant
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culpable
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opposite of innocent, laudable, meritorious, blameless
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tending to delay or procrastinate; not prompt; stalling; slow; tardy; laggard
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dilatory
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opposite of prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious
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conspicuous, standing out from the mass (usually unfavorable in sense); galring, flagrant, blatant
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egregious
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opposite of unnnoticeable, paltry, piddling
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to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately ambiguous; hedge, palter, talk out of both sides of one's mouth
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equivocate
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opposite of to speak one's mind plainly
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vanishing, soon passing away; light & airy; ephemeral, transient, transitory
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evanescent
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opposite of everlasting, immortal, imperishable
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unable to make up one's mind, hesitating, indecisive, vacillating, wavering
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irresolute
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opposite of determined
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cloudlike, resembling a cloud; not trasparent,; vague, confused, indistinct, hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, murky, opaque, indeterminate
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nebulous
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opposite of definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused
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one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill & experience; neophyte, tyro, trainee, apprentice
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novice
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opposite of veteran, past master, pro, expert
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extreme poverty, barrenness, insufficiency; destitution, want, indigence
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penury
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opposite of luxury, affluence, abundance, opulence
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done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit unjustifiably; ambitious; ostentatious, inflated, affected
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pretentious
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opposite of unassuming, unaffeted, modest
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to review a sseries of facts; to sum up; go over
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recapitulate
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to revive, bring back to existence/consciousness; reivitalize, reanimate, restore, reactivate
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resuscitate
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untidy, dirty, carelss, unkempt, slatternly, slipshod, lax
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slovenly
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opposite of neat, tidy, careful, meticulous
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something that is assumed or taken for granted w/o conclusive evidence; hypothesis, presumption
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supposition
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related to suppose
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inactive, sluggish, dull, lethargic, otiose, languid
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torpid
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opposite of energetic, dynamic, vigorous
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to grow/accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result; colelct; proceed from
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accrue
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opposite of dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen
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a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
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annotation
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a state or scene of uproar & confusion; commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy
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bedlam
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opposite of peace/quiet, order, tranquility
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(adj) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded, clandestine, sub-rosa, undercover (n) a sheltered place, a hiding place
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covert
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opposite of (adj) open, overt, undisguised
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pleasant, courteous, lighthearted, smooth & polished in manner/appearance; carefree, jaunty, suave, urbane, gracious
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debonair
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opposite of distraught, boorish, churlish, agitated
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(v) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; nag, pester, harass, hound (n) a creditor (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy
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dun
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adj.
effective, producing results; potent, powerful, efficient/effectual; having the power to produce a desired effect |
efficacious
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opposite of ineffective, worthless, useless
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calmness, composure, refusal to panic, sangfroid; tranquility, imperturbability
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equanimity
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opposite of exitability, flappability, agitation
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accidental; occuring by happy chance; unintentional, unplanned, random
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fortuitous
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opposite of deliberate, premediated
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the essential part, main point, or essense; substance, core, nucleus
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gist
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freely given; not called for by circumstances; unwarrented; voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for
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gratuitous
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opposite of warranted, justified
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overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling; domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative
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imperious
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opposite of fawning, humble, obsequious, unassuming; think imperial = empire which dominates
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(n) a strong denunciation/condmenation; abusive lanuage; diatribe, philippic, abuse (adj) vituperative, abusive
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invective
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opposite of (n) tribute, panegyric, encomium
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(adj) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors, variegated, hereogeneous, diverse (n) a jester or his costume; a fool
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motley
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opposite of uniform, monochromatic, homogenous
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extremely generous, lavish; bounteous, liberal
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munificent
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opposite of stingy, miserly, tightfisted, parsimonious
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to delay, put off until later; stall, temporize, dillydally
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procrastinate
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tending to proudce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire/appetite; irritating, annoying; stimulating, vexing, galling
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provocative
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opposite of dull, insipid, bland
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exceeding ordinary knowledge & understanding; arcane, esoteric, profound, abtruse
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recondite
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opposite of simple, uncomplicated
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(n) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel, blackguard (adj) wicked, corrupt, immoral, unprincipled (v) to disapprove of, condemn
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reprobate
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opposite of (n) saint (adj) upright, virtuous, moral
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characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place; stationary, static, seated
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sedentary
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opposite of active, migratory, peripatetic
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moderate, sparing (as in eating); characterized by abstinence & self-discipline; sober, temperate, moderate
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abstemious
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opposite of indulgent, immoderate
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desrving of blame or correction; blameworthy, discreditable, reprehensible
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censurable
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opposite of commendable, laudable, meritorious
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(adj) possible; dependent on uncertain events/conditions, conditional; happening by change (n) a representative group forming part of a larger body, a detachment
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contingent
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opposite of (adj) independent of, unconnected with, certain
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an inhabitant, resident, habitue, dweller; one who frequents a place
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denizen
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opposite of alien, stranger, outsider, or foreigner
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passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic; diffuse, wandering, episodic, digressive
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discursive
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opposite of short and to the point, succinct
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to scatter or spread widely; disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulate
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disseminate
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opposite of bring together, conceal, hide, muster, concentrate
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poorly dressed, shabby; lacking smartness/good tast; frumpy, tacky, drab, frowsy
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dowdy
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opposite of chic, stylist, elegant, fashionable
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highly colored, reddish; excessively ornate, showy; flushed, ruddy, flowery, frilly , flamboyant
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florid
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opposite of plae, ashen, pallid, sallow, austere, stark
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to impose by fraud; pass off as worthy/genuine; to bring about by stealth, dishonesty, or coercion; pass off, palm off, fob off
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foist
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awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy; inept, uncouth, maladroit
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gauche
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opposite of adroit, tactful, diplomatic, politic
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an opinion different from accepted belief; denial of an idea that is generally sacred; heterodoxy, unorthodox belief
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heresy
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opposite of orthodoxy
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to impress on teh mind by repetition, teach persistently & earnestly; instill, implant, infuse, ingrain, imbue
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inculcate
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opposite of efface, extirpate, root out
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capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized; tangible, obvious, manifest, plain
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palpable
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opposite of insubstantial or incoporeal
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having sympathetic insight or understanding, capable of keen appreciation; discerning, observant
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perceptive
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opposite of dense, thick, obtuse, dim-witted
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extremely harmful; deadly, fatal; injurious, deleterious, baleful, noxious
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pernicious
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opposite of harmless, innocuous, salutary, salubrious
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(adj) leaping, jumping, springing forth; prominent, conspicuous, standing out; protrusive, obvious, notable, striking (n) a projection or bulge, a land for that projects upward/outward
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salient
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opposite of (adj) recessive, inconspicuous
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(v) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess, gratify, cloy, surfeit, gorge (adj) full, satisfied
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satiate
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opposite of starve, deprive entirely of
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to become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden/make unfeeling; to parsh, singe, dessicate
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sear
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deceptive, apparently good or valid but lacking real merit; deceptively plausible; sophistic, casuistic
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specious
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opposite of valid, sound, solid, genuine
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to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt; acquit, exonerate, vindicate, excuse, or pardon
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absolve
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opposite of condemn, convict, incriminate, inculpate
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(n) a representation (usually a drawing) in which the subject's features are exaggerated; cartoon, bulesque, parody, lampoon (v) to present someone deliberately in a distorted way
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caricature
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(n) a loud ringing sound, din, clamor, uproar (v) to make a loud ringing sound
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clangor
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opposite of (n) silence, stillness, peace & quiet
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side by side, touching; ear, adjacent in time; adjoining, abutting, next door to
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contiguous
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opposite of detached, apart, distant, remote
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an eager desire for something; greed; avarice, rapacity, craving, lust
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cupidity
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opposite of generosity, contentment, satiation, gratification
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harmful, injurious; detrimental, destructive, pernicious, damaging
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deleterious
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opposite of helpful, beneficial, harmless, innocuous
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to raise to a higher degree; increase the value or desirability of; improve, magnify, heighten, elevate
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enhance
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opposite of diminish, reduce, lessen, degrade
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to captivate, charm, hold spellbound, fascinate, enchant, attract, bewitch; to enslave; to imprison
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enthrall
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opposite of bore to tears, repel, put someone off
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to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses; moderate, mitigate, diminish, downplay
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extenuate
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opposite of aggravate, worsen, exacerbate, intensify
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implied or understood w/o expression; w/o doubts or reservations, unquestioning; potentially contained in; inferred, tacit, unspoken, unconditional
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implicit
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opposite of explicit, expressed, states, revealed
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sharp, keen, penetrating (with a suggestion of decisiveness & effectiveness); acute, cutting, perceptive, trenchant
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incisive
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marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy; falshy, overdone, affected, flamboyant
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ostentatious
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opposite of modest, plain, simple, demure, or retiring
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a model of excellence or perfection; exemplar, ideal, paradigm; model, good example
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paragon
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(v) to restate in other words, rephrase, reword; (n) a statement that presents a given idea in new language, a rendition, version
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paraphrase
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opposite of (v) repeat verbatim, duplicate, quote
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prudent, shrewdly conceived & developed; artful, expedient; tactful, diplomatic, judicious, circumspect
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politic
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opposite of unwise, injudicious, imprudent, rash
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dull, lacking in distinction/originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristci of prose/not poetic; commonplace, humdrum, literal, pedestrian
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prosaic
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opposite of remarkable, distinctive, poetic, inspired
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extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, repetitive, profuse, lush; unneccessary, superfluous, verbose, prolix
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redundant
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opposite of succinct, terse, laconic, scarce, inadequate
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making a show of virtue/righteousness; hypocritically moralistic or pious, self-righteous, canting; holier-than-you
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sanctimonious
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opposite of heartfelt, sincere, humble
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(adj. part.) sparkling, twinkiling, exceptionally brilliant(applied to mental or personal quality); stimulating, lively, glittering, flashing
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scintillating
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opposite of dull, boring, insipid, flat, tame, vapid
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charming, attractive, pleasing (childlike charm/innocence); winning, engaging, delightful, prepossessing
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winsome
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opposite of unattractive, unappealing, repulsive
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to encourage, assist, aid, support(especially in something wrong/unworthy);
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abet
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opposite of hamper, hinder, impede, frustrate
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to affirm, declare confidently, assert, asseverate, avouch
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aver
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opposite of deny, disavow, repudiate, disclaim
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noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious/conspicuous (especially unfavorably); falgrant, glaring, egregious, disagreeably loud
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blatant
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opposite of inconsequential, trifling, piddling or petty
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(v) to bring up or begin to talk about (a subject); to announce/introduce; break the surface of the water; to turn sideways to the wind/waves; to piece to draw off liquid (n) spit for roasting; a tool for tapping casks
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broach
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(v) to support, prop up, strengthen, bolster, reinforce, brace, shore up (n) a supporting structure
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buttress
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opposite of undermine, weaken, impair
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noisy revelry or merrymaking (usually w/ heavy drinking); drinking bout, binge; drunken revel
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carousal
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to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc...; to arrange in an order for some specific purpose; sort out, cross-check, rearrange
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collate
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an exper; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments (especially in fine arts); savant, punidt, or authority
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connoisseur
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opposite of ignoramus, philistine, yahoo
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deeply unhappy or dejected; w/o hope, beyond consolation; greif-sticken, inconsolable, comfortless
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disconsolate
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opposite of cheerful, blithe, buoyant, jaunty
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to weign down or burden (w/ difficulties, debts, etc...); to fill up, block up, hinder; overload, saddle, hamper, clog
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encumber
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opposite of unburden, unload, relieve
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to promote trouble or rebellion; apply warm liquids to; instigate, incite, stir up
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foment
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opposite of quell, quash, squelch, supress
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frightful, horrible, ghastly, gruesome, gory, hideous
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grisly
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opposite of pleasant, delightful, attractive
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relating to Herculures; characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of needing much strength; might, powerful, arduous, onerous, colossal
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herculean
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opposite of puny, Lilliputian, bantam
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showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless; emotionless, stoical, insensible
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impassive
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opposite of passionate, excitable
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