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Ascertain (verb) I ascertained that I knew where I was going by checking my map before I began to drive. |
Definition: make sure synonyms: confirm, verify antonyms: overlook, misunderstand |
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Aberration (noun) The boy's aberration made him feel ostracized. |
Definition: state of abnormality Synonyms: oddity, difference, eccentricity Antonyms: normality, sameness |
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Hedonist
(Noun) The hedonist was judged for her sensual and materialistic nature. |
Definition: someone who prioritizes pleasure over all other values
Synonyms: sensualist, debauchee, profligate Antonyms: puritan, ascetic |
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Presage (noun) I had a presage it would rain. |
Definition: foreboding, feeling or prediction Synonyms: apprehension, premonition Antonyms:assurance, certainty |
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Surfeited (verb) I was surfeited every time I went to my Grandma’s house. |
Definition: supplied with excess Synonyms: satiated, overfilled Antonyms: abstained, dissatisfied |
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Benefaction (noun) Their generous benefaction has allowed several previously homeless people to have better lives. |
Definition: good deed Synonyms: aid, endowment Antonyms: malevolence, selfishness |
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Ablution (noun) I performed my ablutions before prayer. |
Definition: cleansing with liquid, esp. religious ritual Synonyms: purification, cleanse Antonyms: pollution, contamination |
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Baneful (adjective) The baneful girl hurt everyone near her due to her anger issues. |
Definition: destructive Synonyms: disastrous, wicked Antonyms: harmless, helpful |
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Respite (noun) Summer break is a respite for students and teachers, especially in IB. |
Definition: interval of time; cessation or pause esp. of something trying Synonyms: breather, break, rest Antonyms: continuation, punishment |
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Tarries (verb) She tarried for a while before cross country practice. |
Definition:remain or stay Synonyms: loiter,delay Antonyms:rush, go on |
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Castigation (noun) Her castigation for bad grades prevented her from watching television for three months. |
Definition: punishment in order to correct Synonyms: chastisement, reproof Antonyms: forgiveness, reward |
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Venerable (adjective) My venerable, old grandfather was an esteemed general years ago. |
Definition: worthy of reverence Synonyms: respected, esteemed Antonyms: unimpressive, average |
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Blight (noun) The dent from the crash was a horrible blight on my car. |
Definition: any cause of destruction, ruin or frustration Synonyms: affliction, eyesore Antonyms: purity, perfection |
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Soothsayer (noun) The soothsayer predicted she would be a successful chemist and have two cats. |
Definition: person who professes events/ predicts the future Synonyms: clairvoyant, oracle Antonyms: clueless, realist |
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Vehement (adjective) I was vehement about my side during the debate. |
Definition: strongly passionate Synonyms: emphatic, zealous Antonyms: apathetic, unexcited |
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Disheveled (adjective) My messy little brother always looks disheveled. |
Definition: unkempt in appearance Synonyms: rumpled, bedraggled Antonyms: clean, neat, put together |
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Covetousness (noun) The materialistic girl’s covetousness led to her bankruptcy and discredit. |
Definition: quality of being eagerly desirous Synonyms: greed, avariceness Antonyms: selfless, ascetic |
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Goads (noun) The ranchers used goads to drive their cattle. |
Definition: sticks with pointed or electrically charged ends Synonyms: whip, stimulus Antonyms: nothing |
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Insolence (noun) His insolence led him to the principal’s office, and then years later, jail. |
Definition: contemptuously impertinent behavior Synonyms: arrogance, audacity, disrespect Antonyms: humility, respect |
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Austere (adjective) The austere professor intimidated everyone. |
Definition: severe in manner Synonyms: rigid, strict, somber Antonyms: extravagant, gentle |
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Jocular (adjective) The jocular, popular boy ended up being a charming comedian. |
Definition: given to, intended for or characterized by joking Synonyms: funny, lighthearted, whimsical Antonyms: somber, serious |
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Indolence (adjective) Laura thought her son would never get a job or be successful at anything due to his indolence. |
Definition: laziness; quality of being inactive Synonyms: slothful, sluggish Antonyms: activeness, peppiness |
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Haughtily (adjective) The boy haughtily claimed he did not associate with poor. |
Definition:acted with pride and arrogance Synonyms: cockily,insolently Antonyms:meekly, humbly |
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Supplicate (verb) Liya supplicated for better grades and more sleep. |
Definition: ask or pray for Synonyms: appeal, desire, seek Antonyms: refuse, answer |
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Palliviate (noun) She resorted to palliviates after a breakup. |
Definition: something that mitigates or relieves without curing
Synonyms: alcohol, depressant Antonyms: restraint |
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(adverb) This homework seems ad infinitum; I've been doing it for hours and it's still not done.
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Definition: to infinity; endlessly; without limit. Synonyms: ceaselessly, neverending Antonyms: ending, ceasingly |
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Apportion (verb) She apportioned the cookies amongst her students equally. |
Definition: to distribute or allocate proportionally
Synonyms: administer, allocate, distribute Antonyms: keep, withhold, deny |
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Bona fide (adjective) The priest is of course, quite bona fide. |
Definition: made, done, presented in good faith
Synonyms: honest, authentic Antonyms: fake, fraudulent |
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Buoyant (adjective) I should hope the boat is buoyant and does not sink. |
Definition: tending to float in a fluid
Synonyms: afloat, airy, bouncy Antonyms: heavy, weighted |
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Clique (noun) Everybody wants to be a part of the popular clique. |
Definition: a small, exclusive group of people; coterie; set
Synonyms: insiders, bunch, crew Antonyms: alone, open-minded, inclusive |
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Concede (verb) After a long argument, Jay finally conceded that she was wrong. |
Definition: admit that something is true or valid after first resisting or denying it
Synonyms: accept, accord Antonyms: contradict, disacknowledge, disagree |
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Congenial (adjective) Alina is congenial in the way that she always smiles and gets along with everyone. |
Definition: (especially of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth
Synonyms: adapted, agreeable, amicable Antonyms: disagreeable, incompatible |
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Lofty (adjective) The lofty girl is always bragging. |
Definition: of imposing height
Synonyms: aerial, airy Antonyms: beneath, below |
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Migration (noun) The migration of the Irish to America during the Potato Famine is very well-known. |
Definition: movement from one place to another
Synonyms: diaspora, flight, shift Antonyms: standstill, suspension |
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Perceive (verb) She perceived that the outspoken girl was actually insecure deep inside. |
Definition: become aware or concious of (something); come to realize or understand
Synonyms: anticipate, observe, notice Antonyms: disregard, neglect |
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Perverse (adjective) The perverse man is always contradicting everyone. |
Definition: willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary
Synonyms: contradictory, abnormal, wicked Antonyms: agreeable, reasonable, happy |
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Prelude (noun) He never reads the prelude, and thus does not have as deep an understanding as others might. |
Definition: a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance
Synonyms: introduction, prologue Antonyms: epilogue |
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Rancid (adjective) The gym locker was rancid from sweaty socks and T-shirts. |
Definition: having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition
Synonyms: contaminated, fetid, soured Antonyms: clean, fresh |
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Rustic (adjective) The farmers live in a very rustic town. |
Definition: of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural
Synonyms: austere, homey, pastoral Antonyms: refined, urban |
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Sever (verb) The swordfighter severed Cary's hand off. |
Definition: to separate a part from the whole
Synonyms: detach, disunite Antonyms: join, unite |
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Sordid (adjective) Lynn sniffed and claimed she was not interested in the sordid affairs of celebrities. |
Definition: involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
Synonyms: disreputable, sleazy Antonyms: respectable, decent |
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Untenable (adjective) Theo's argument was too untenable to win the debate competition. |
Definition: (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Synonyms: illogical, unsound Antonyms: reasonable, perfect |
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Versatile (adjective) Allie had to be versatile after her parents' breakup. |
Definition: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
Synonyms: accomplished, adaptable Antonyms: dull, limited |
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Vindicate (verb) The court vindicated the thief of his charges when they realized he was innocent. |
Definition: clear (someone) of blame or suspicion
Synonyms: acquit, clear, absolve Antonyms: blame, condemn, convict |
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Wane (verb) The waning moon looked smaller every day. |
Definition: decrease in strength, intensity
Synonyms: abate, decrease, shrink Antonyms: brighten, develop, extend |
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Annex
(verb) They annexed the two puzzle pieces together. |
Definition: join or add Synonyms: adjoin, affix, attach Antonyms:detach, disconnect, separate |
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Cleave (verb) The little girl cleaved to her mother when she was scared. |
Definition: adhere closely
Synonyms: cling,remain Antonyms: detach, divide, separate |
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Cordial (adjective) She is a good host because she is very cordial. |
Definition: courteous and gracious; friendly; warm Synonyms: affectionate, amicable, congenial Antonyms:cool, aloof, unfriendly |
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Cornerstone (noun) Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship. |
Definition: something that is essential, indispensable, or basic Synonyms: essential, anchor, foundation Antonyms:insignificant, unnecessary |
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Debacle (noun) His attempt to propose to the girl was a complete debacle. |
Definition: completecollapse or failure Synonyms: fiasco,disaster Antonyms:accomplishment, triumph, miracle |
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Devitalize (verb) The harsh shampoo devitalized her hair. |
Definition: to deprive of vitality or vital properties; make lifeless; weaken Antonyms: build, aid, strengthen |
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Embroil (verb) Can you please not embroil people who don't want to be involved? |
Definition: involvein dispute; complicate Synonyms: enmesh, involve, entangle Antonyms: exclude, free, uncomplicate |
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Exonerate (verb) Ella's mother exonerated her when it was discovered that it was actually her little brother that broke the vase. |
Definition: clear of responsibility or blame Synonyms: absolve, exempt, vindicate Antonyms:blame, condemn |
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Glib (adjective) He's good at speech and debate because he's so glib. |
Definition: slick, smooth-talking Synonyms: artful, articulate, eloquent Antonyms: quiet, uncommunicative |
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Haphazard (adjective) This trip is so haphazard; no one knows where we're going! |
Definition: without plan or organization Synonyms: disorderly, arbitrary, slipshod Antonyms:deliberate, methodical, planned |
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Improvise (verb) It's good she knows how to improvise well, because she definitely doesn't know how to memorize her lines! |
Definition: to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize Synonyms: ad-lib, throw together, wing it Antonyms: design, plan |
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Incite (verb) Don't incite him when he's mad, Johnny, it'll only cause trouble. |
Definition: encourage, provoke Synonyms: arouse, prompt, set off Antonyms:calm, dampen, prevent |
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Influx (noun) When the celebrity made a racist comment, she received an influx of hate comments. |
Definition: flow, rush Synonyms: arrival, incursion, invasion Antonyms:retreat, departure, outflux |
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Pallor (noun) The vampire has a deathly pallor look to his skin. |
Definition: paleness Synonyms: colorlessness, sallowness Antonyms:color, flush |
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Pedigree (noun) The Malfoys are of the highest pedigree. |
Definition: distinguished, excellent, or pure ancestry Synonyms: thoroughbred, pureblood Antonyms:lowly, base-born |
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Precipitous (adjective) The precipitous mountain is extremely dangerous. |
Definition: steep, falling sharply; characterized by precipes Synonyms: abrupt, sharp, arduous Antonyms: calm, flat, gradual |
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Profuse (adjective) She gave profuse donations to the charity. |
Definition: spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant Synonyms: ample, bountiful, plentiful Antonyms:lacking, sparse, wanting |
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Reconcile (verb) The couple was trying to reconcile after their fight. |
Definition: make peace; adjust Synonyms: accommodate, appease, mitigate Antonyms: argue, incite, divorce |
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Shackle (noun) The officer put shackles on the criminal's wrists and led him away. |
Definition: restraint Synonyms: handcuff, irons, chains Antonyms: nothing, freedom |
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Threadbare (adjective) The homeless man had on threadbare clothing. |
Definition: worn, frayed
Synonyms: ratted, old Antonyms: fresh, new, unused |
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Abase (verb) She abased the poor man by rubbing his poverty in his face. |
Definition: to reduce or lower, as in rank, office,reputation, or estimation Synonym: belittle, demean, shame Antonym: flatter, honor, praise |
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Actuate (verb) The speaker actuated his audience to make a difference in the world, big or small. |
Definition: to incite or move to action; impel; motivate Synonym: drive, motivate, influence Antonym: discourage, hinder, repress |
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Avert (verb) I averted the crash by turning the car away just in time. |
Definition: to ward off; prevent Synonym: avoid, deter Antonym: aid, assist, support |
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Boorish (adjective) Her boorish date had terrible table manners. |
Definition: a churlish, rude, or unmannerly person Synonym: barbaric, coarse, vulgar Antonym: mannerly, pleasant, polished |
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Brunt (noun) The car faced the brunt of the accident, fortunately, instead of the passengers. |
Definition: the main force or impact, as of an attack orblow Synonym: burden, pressure, stress Antonym: easy, peaceful, relaxation |
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Combatant (noun) The combatants fought against each other. |
Definition: a person or group that fights Synonym: adversary, attacker, soldier Antonym: ally, friend, supporter |
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Dormant (adjective) The dormant volcano isn't a danger to anyone. |
Definition: in a state of rest or inactivity; in abeyance Synonym: comatose, asleep, inert Antonym: active, alert, awake, lively |
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Dubious (adjective) I was dubious about whether the plan would work. |
Definition: doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt Synonym: arguable, debatable, suspicious Antonym: believable, likely, certain, probable |
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Harangue (noun) She was so passionate about women's rights, when she heard the comment he made |
Definition: a long, passionate, and vehement speech,especially one delivered before a public gathering Synonym: tirade, spiel, oration Antonym: document |
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Harry (verb) My brother continues to harry my mother with his rebellious ways. |
Definition: to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by oras if by repeated attacks; worry Synonym: attack, badger, disturb Antonym: appease, assist, calm |
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Impenitent (adjective) The impenitent teenagers did not seem to care at all when the police convicted someone else for their crime. |
Definition: not feeling regret about one's sin or sins Synonym: hardened, remorseless Antonym: remorseful, regretting |
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Legion (noun) The British had legions of men to fight their battles. |
Definition: any large group of armed men , army
Synonym: multitude, score Antonym: individual, few |
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Knave (noun) Hitler was a knave and a terrible person. |
Definition: an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonestperson Synonym: bastard, fraud, rascal Antonym: hero, good guy |
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Liberality (noun) Nobody begrudges him of his wealth because of his liberality and love for donating to charities. |
Definition: being liberal in giving; generosity; bounty Synonym: benevolence, bountifulness Antonym: malevolence, meanness, selfishness |
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Plaintiff (noun) The plaintiff argued his case very well. |
Definition: a person who brings suit in a court Synonym: complainant, prosecutor Antonym: defendant |
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Probe (verb) The detective probed at the case until he figured it out. |
Definition: to search into or examine thoroughly; questionclosely Synonym: examine, inquire, interrogate Antonym: ignore, misunderstand |
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Protract (verb) She protracted doing her homework until the night before like always. |
Definition: to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extendthe duration of; prolong Synonym: prolong, put off, elongate, stall Antonym: advance, complete, hasten |
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Quarry (noun) They went over to the quarry and watched the men extract stone. |
Definition: 1. an excavation or pit 2.an abundant source or supply 3. (verb) obtain from quarry (stone) Synonym: aim, chase, quest Antonym: lacking, deficient |
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Spurn (verb) She spurned the man's offer to help her, but regretted it later when she found herself lost. |
Definition: to reject with disdain; scorn Synonym: disdain, disregard, rebuff Antonym: accept, admire, include |
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Subterfuge (noun) He used homework as a subterfuge not to go to the family reunion. |
Definition: an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule,escape a consequence Synonym: deception, ruse, sham Antonym: fairness, frankness, honesty |
