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GRE Word List With Synonyms and Antonyms
GRE Word List With Synonyms and Antonyms
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abstruse
difficult to understand
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accede
agree or consent
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accentuate
focus attention on
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mask
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acclaim
expression of approval
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acclaim
give approval
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accolade
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accommodating
willing to help
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accessible
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attainable, obtainable
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limited, restricted
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accord
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antagonism, denial
Main Entry:
accord
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accede, acquiesce
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accost
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dodge, evade
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accretion
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decrease, shrinkage
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acerbic
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acquiesce
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accede, concur
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Acrimony
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Acumen
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Acute
deeply perceptive
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acute is used for a sudden onset and short duration; chronic is for
conditions that are slow to develop and of long duration
acute is an angle of less than 90 degrees; obtuse is one of more
than 90 degrees
chronic is contrasted with acute as chronic pain persists over a
longer period of time than acute pain and is resistant to most medical
treatments
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imperceptive, obtuse
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Acute
very important
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Acute
severe, intense
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Acute
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blunt, dull
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Adamant
Unyielding
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adamant
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adamantine, flinty
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flexible, supple
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Adept
very able
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Adhere
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comply, heed
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Adhere
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loose, separate
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Admonish
Synonyms:
advise, berate
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Adorn
Decorate
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Adroit
Part of Speech:
Adjective
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Adulation
Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
overenthusiastic praise
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abuse, criticism
Main Entry:
Adulation
Part of Speech:
Noun
Related
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Adumbrate
Part of Speech:
Verb
Definition:
Foreshadow
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Adverse
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
unfavorable, antagonistic
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Advocate
Part of Speech:
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Advocate
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Aerial
Part of Speech:
Adjective
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ground
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aesthetic/esthetic
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
beautiful or artful
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displeasing, ugly
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Affable
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
friendly
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affinity
Part of Speech:
noun
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dislike, hatred
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affinity
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
similarity
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dissimilarity
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affluent
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
wealthy
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destitute, impoverished
Main Entry:
affluent
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
plentiful
Synonyms:
abundant, bountiful
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insufficient, lacking
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affront
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
an insult
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appeasement, compliment
Main Entry:
aggrandize
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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belittle, debase
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aggregate
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
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individual, part
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aggrieved
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
very distressed
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happy, pleased
Main Entry:
aggrieve
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
wrong
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agile
Part of Speech:
adjective
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agnostic
Part of Speech:
noun
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believer
Main Entry:
agriculture
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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able
Part of Speech:
adjective
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ineffective, inept
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alacrity
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
liveliness; promptness
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apathy, aversion
Main Entry:
alias
Part of Speech:
adverb
Definition:
otherwise known as
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alias
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
false name
Synonyms:
moniker, nickname
Antonyms:
name
Main Entry:
allay
Part of Speech:
verb
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allege
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
assert; claim
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alleviate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
relieve; lessen
Synonyms:
allay, assuage
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Main Entry:
allocate
Part of Speech:
verb
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aloof
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
remote
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concerned, friendly
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altercation
Part of Speech:
noun
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amalgamate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
blend
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divide, separate
Main Entry:
ambiguous
Part of Speech:
adjective
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ambivalent
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
conflicting
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ameliorate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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worsen
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amenable
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
willing, cooperative
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intractable, unwilling
Main Entry:
amenable
adjective
Definition:
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irresponsible
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amenity
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
pleasant thing
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abomination, inconvenience
Main Entry:
amenity
Part of Speech:
noun
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disruption, misbehavior
amiable
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
friendly, agreeable
Synonyms:
affable, amicable
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amicable
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
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accordant, amiable
Notes:
amicable implies being well disposed; amiable is acting well disposed and
amiable is commonly applied only to people - though sometimes it is used for
occasions, while amicable is not applied to people at all but to human
interactions and their outcomes; amiable first meant 'kind' or 'lovely, lovable'
and amicable first applied to things and meant 'pleasant, benign'
Antonyms:
hostile, unfriendly
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amorous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
loving, affectionate
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amorphous
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
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definite, distinct
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analgesic
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
pain remover
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analogous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
agreeing, similar
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disagreeing, disparate
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anarchist
Part of Speech:
noun
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Anathema
Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
something hated
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love
Main Entry:
anecdote
Part of Speech:
noun
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anesthesia/anesthesia
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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anguish
Part of Speech:
noun
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animate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
bring to life
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deaden, kill
Main Entry:
annul
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
void an agreement
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annul
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
void an agreement
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anomaly
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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conformity, regularity
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anonymous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
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bearding, incognito
Antonyms:
Known, identified
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antagonism
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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accord, agreement
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antecedent
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
prior
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after, following
Main Entry:
antecedent(s)
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
predecessor(s) in family
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descendant
Main Entry:
antediluvian
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
out-of-date; prehistoric
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modern, young
Main Entry:
anthology
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
literary collection
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antipathy
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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antiquated
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
obsolete
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antiseptic
Part of Speech:
adjective
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antithesis
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
exact opposite
Synonyms:
reverse
Antonyms:
same
Main Entry:
anxiety
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
worry, tension
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apathetic
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
uncaring, disinterested
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apocryphal
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
questionable; fake
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authentic, real
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appalling
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
horrifying
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encouraging, reassuring
Main Entry:
apprehend
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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Seize, capture
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approbation
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
praise
Synonyms:
admiration, endorsement
Antonyms:
criticism, disapprobation
Main Entry:
appropriate
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
suitable
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improper, unsuited
Main Entry:
aquatic
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
occurring in water
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Main Entry:
arable
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
farmable
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infertile
Main Entry:
arbiter
Part of Speech:
noun
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Arbitrary
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
whimsical, chance
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circumspect, rational
Main Entry:
Arbitrary
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
Dictatorial
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democratic
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Arbitration
Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
settlement of dispute
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Arcane
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
hidden, secret
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Archaic
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
very old
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modern, new
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Archetypal
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
most typical
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atypical, unique
Main Entry:
ardor
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
enthusiasm
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coldness, frigidity
Main Entry:
arid
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
dry
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barren, parched
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arid
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
uninterested, spiritless
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arrogate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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appropriate
Main Entry:
artisan
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
craftsperson
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ascertain
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
make sure
Synonyms:
confirm, determine
Main Entry:
ascetic
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
self-denying
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Main Entry:
ascribe
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
assign to source
Synonyms:
accredit, impute
Main Entry:
aspersion
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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calmness, kindness
Main Entry:
aspire
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
aim, hope
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assail
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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assess
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
evaluate, determine
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assiduous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
hard-working
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lazy, negligent
Main Entry:
assuage
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
soothe, relieve
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exacerbate, upset
Main Entry:
astute
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
perceptive
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asylum
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
refuge
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asylum
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
psychiatric hospital
Synonyms:
institution, sanatorium
Main Entry:
atone
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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appease, expiate
Main Entry:
atrophy
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
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attain
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
achieve, accomplish
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Notes:
obtain means to come into possession of; attain means to gain with
effort
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attribute
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
feature
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attribute
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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atypical
nonconforming
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audacious
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
reckless, daring
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audacious
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
arrogant, presumptuous
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audible
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
able to be heard
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inaudible
Main Entry:
augment
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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decrease, degrade
Main Entry:
auspicious
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
encouraging; favorable
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austere
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
severe in manner
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austere
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
refraining; abstinent
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avarice
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
extreme greed
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generosity, philanthropy
Main Entry:
avenge
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
retaliate
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aversion
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
dislike; opposition
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B
Main Entry:
balk
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
stop short
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balk
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
thwart
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ballad
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
narrative song
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adjective
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noun
aid, help
banal
commonplace
bland, hackneyed, insipid, mundane, pabulum, pedestrian
new, original
bane
cause of misery
affliction, calamity, nuisance, pest, plague, scourge, venom, woe
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individual
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battery
physical abuse
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beguile
fool
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benign
kindly
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benign
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bad, severe
Main Entry:
bequeath
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
give in a will
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Antonyms:
Take
Main Entry:
berate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
criticize hatefully
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bereft
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
lacking; missing
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Full, happy
Main Entry:
beseech
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
beg
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Main Entry:
bilk
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
cheat
Give, offer
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Antonyms:
Give
Main Entry:
blandish
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
flatter
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blemish
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
flaw
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blight
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
disease; plague
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boisterous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
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Calm, restrained
Blessing, boon
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bombastic
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
pompous, grandiloquent
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boon
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
advantage
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Disadvantage
Main Entry:
bourgeois
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
commonplace
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brazen
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
brash, unashamed
Synonyms:
meretricious
c
Main Entry:
cacophony
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
dissonance
Synonyms:
Discord, harshness
Notes:
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cadence
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
rhythm
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cajole
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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Bully, repel
Main Entry:
callous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
cruel, insensitive
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Compassionate, tender
Main Entry:
calumny
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
slander
Synonyms:
Defamation, lie
Notes:
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candor
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
complete honesty
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Main Entry:
canvas
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
coarse material
Synonyms:
Tarpaulin, tenting
Notes:
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capacious
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
ample, extensive
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capitulate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
give in
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Cramped, squeezed
Antonyms:
Defend, fight
Main Entry:
capricious
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
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captivate
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
attract, enchant
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Disgust, disillusion
Main Entry:
carouse
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
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Sad, grieve
Main Entry:
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Definition:
catalog/catalogue
noun
written or printed matter featuring a selection of objects
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caucus
noun
group gathered to make decision
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caustic
adjective
burning, corrosive
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Calm, mild
Main Entry:
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cavort
verb
frolic, prance
Synonyms:
Caper, caracole,
Main Entry:
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censure
noun
severe criticism
Synonyms:
reprimand
Notes: to censor is to disallow portions or the entireties of books, plays, etc. on the
grounds that they transgress propriety, 'to scrutinize, revise, or cut,' expurgate or
suppress; to censure is to criticize vehemently or harshly, or condemn
Antonyms:
Cerebal
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chaos
noun
utter confusion
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Calm, harmony
Main Entry:
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chastise
verb
scold, discipline
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Notes:
chasten means to correct by punishment, to take to task - to restrain or
subdue; chastise means to punish, as by beating or to criticize severely
Antonyms:
Cheer, compliment
Main Entry:
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cherish
verb
care about deeply
Synonyms:
adore, nurture
Notes: cherish means to be fond of, be attached to, while nurture means to bring up,
help develop, help grow, or provide with nourishment
Antonyms:
Abandon, denounce
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chide
verb
criticize, lecture
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Compliment, laud
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chronological
adjective
in consecutive time
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circuitous
adjective
going around, indirect
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Direct, straight
Main Entry:
circumlocution
Part of Speech:
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noun
indirect speech
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Conciseness, terseness
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circumscribe
verb
mark off, delimit
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Free, open
Main Entry:
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circumspect
adjective
cautious, discreet
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Audacious, rash
Main Entry:
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circumvent
verb
fool, mislead
beguile, bilk, hoodwink, outflank
Antonyms:
Aid, permit
Main Entry:
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clairvoyant
adjective
intuitive, psychic
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clamor
noun
Definition:
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Quiet, silence
Main Entry:
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clandestine
adjective
secret, sly
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Forthright, truthful
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cleave
verb
divide, split
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Definition:
clemency
noun
forgiveness
Synonyms:
Compassion, endurance,
Antonyms:
No mercy
Main Entry:
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Definition:
clergy
noun
ministry of church
Synonyms:
Notes: clergy first meant 'learning, scholarship' and clerk had the original meaning 'man
ordained to the Christian ministry'
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cloying
adjective
sickly sweet
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coagulate
verb
clot
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Definition:
coalesce
verb
blend, come together
Synonyms:
Amalgamate,
Antonyms:
Divide, separate
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
cobbler
noun
shoemaker
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coerce
verb
compel, press
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Leave alone
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
cogent
adjective
effective
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Impotent, invalid
Main Entry:
cognizant
Part of Speech:
Definition:
adjective
aware
Synonyms:
Apprehensive
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Synonyms:
Ignorant, unaware
coherent
adjective
understandable
Articulate, consistent, lucid
Antonyms:
Disorganized
Main Entry:
Part of Speech
Definition:
collateral
adjective
indirect, secondary
Synonyms:
Antonyms
Chief, principal
Main Entry:
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Definition:
colloquial
adjective
particular, familiar to an area, informal
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Formal, standard
Main Entry:
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collusion
noun
secret understanding, often with intent to defraud
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colossus
noun
giant thing
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combustion
noun
explosion; on fire
Synonyms:
commensurate
adjective
adequate, corresponding
Synonyms:
Appropriate, coextensive
Antonyms:
Inadequate, incommensurate
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
commodious
adjective
ample, spacious
Synonyms:
Capacious, extensive
Antonyms:
Confined, cramped
Main Entry:
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Definition:
compelling
adjective
irresistible
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compensate
verb
make restitution
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Deprive, forfeit
Main Entry:
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Definition:
complacency
noun
contentment
Synonyms:
Satisfaction, smugness
Main Entry:
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Definition:
complement
noun
companion, counterpart
Synonyms:
Complicit
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compliant
adjective
obedient
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Recalcitrant
Main Entry:
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Definition:
compliment
noun
praise, flattery
Synonyms:
Notes: complement is 'to complete, round out' and compliment is 'to praise or admire'
and as a noun it is an expression of praise or admiration
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compound
noun
combination, mixture
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confection
noun
sweet food
Synonyms:
Candy, dainty
Main Entry:
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confidant
noun
close friend
Synonyms:
Acquaintance, adherent,
Antonyms:
Enemy, foe
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conflagration
noun
large fire
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confluence
Part of Speech:
Definition:
noun
coming together
Synonyms:
Concurrence, convergence
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
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conformist
noun
person in agreement
Synonyms:
Bourgeois, emulator
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
confound
verb
confuse
Synonyms:
Abash, perplex
Antonyms:
Clarify, enlighten
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
congeal
verb
coagulate
Synonyms:
Concrete, gelato,
Antonyms:
Dissolve, melt,
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
congenial
adjective
friendly, compatible
Synonyms:
Affable, congruous,
Antonyms:
Incompatible, uncongenial
Main Entry:
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Definition:
congregation
noun
assembled group, especially concerned with church-going
Synonyms:
Aggregation,
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
congruity
noun
agreement
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Conflict
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
connive
verb
plot, scheme
Synonyms:
Cabal, cogitate,
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
consecrate
verb
hold in high religious regard
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Deprecate
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
consensus
noun
general agreement
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Disagreement
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
consign
verb
entrust, hand over for care
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Hold, retain
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
consolation
noun
relief, comfort
Synonyms:
Alleviation, lenity,
Notes: solace is a form of comfort given to one who is in sorrow or distress; consolation
is an act of offering such comfort, or the result of such comfort having been provided
Antonyms:
Agitation, antagonism
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
consonant
adjective
agreeing, consistent
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Dissonant, incongruous
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
constituent
adjective
component, part
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Whole.
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Definition:
construe
verb
deduce; explain
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consummate
adjective
ultimate, best
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Incomplete, worst
Main Entry:
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contentious
adjective
quarrelsome
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contravene
verb
go against, contradict
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Definition:
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contrite
adjective
regretful
Apologetic, chastened, compunctious,
Mean, unrepentant
conundrum
noun
puzzle
Enigma, mystery
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
convene
verb
bring together; meet
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Adjourn, disperse
Main Entry:
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Definition:
convention
noun
conference
Synonyms:
Confab
Main Entry:
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Definition:
convivial
adjective
fun-loving
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Definition:
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convoluted
adjective
complicated
Intricate, labyrinthine, serpentine, tangled
Antonyms:
Simple
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
copious
adjective
abundant
Synonyms:
Exuberant, galore
Antonyms:
Lacking, meager
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
corpulence
noun
obesity
Synonyms:
Portliness, stoutness
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
corroborate
verb
back up information, story
Synonyms:
Approve, , validate
Antonyms:
Contradict, deny
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
corrosive
adjective
consuming, wearing; bitter
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Contributing, fortifying
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
cosmopolitan
adjective
worldly-wise
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Country, rustic
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
counteract
verb
do opposing action
Synonyms:
Buck, contravene
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
cupidity
noun
greed, strong desire
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Dislike, distaste
Main Entry:
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Definition:
cursory
adjective
casual, hasty
Synonyms:
Complete, meticulous
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
curt
adjective
abrupt, rude
Synonyms:
succinct
Antonyms:
Ceremonious, gracious
D
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Definition:
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daunt
verb
frighten, alarm
Baffle, consternate, intimidate, thwart
Antonyms:
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Definition:
dearth
noun
insufficiency, scarcity
Synonyms:
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Abundance, excess
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
debacle
noun
catastrophe
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Boon, miracle
Main Entry:
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Definition:
debase
verb
degrade, shame
Synonyms:
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Definition:
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debunk
verb
disprove, ridicule
Synonyms:
discover, disparage
Antonyms:
Prove, uphold
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
decorous .
adjective
appropriate, suitable
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Impolite, unrefined
Main Entry:
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Definition:
decry
verb
criticize, blame
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deface
verb
mar, mutilate
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defamatory
adjective
libelous, slanderous
Synonyms:
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defer
verb
hold off, put off
Synonyms:
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deferential
adjective
respectful, considerate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Arrogant, immodest
Main Entry:
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defile
verb
corrupt, violate
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deft
adjective
agile, clever
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defunct
adjective
extinct, not functioning
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delegate
noun
representative, often governmental
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deleterious
adjective
harmful, damaging
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Aiding, helpful
Main Entry:
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Definition:
deliberate
adjective
intentional
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Chance, indeterminate
Main Entry:
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Definition:
delineate
verb
describe; outline
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demagogue
noun
agitating person
Synonyms:
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demarcation
noun
boundary, division
Synonyms:
Bound, confine
Main Entry:
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Definition:
demean
verb
humble, humiliate
Synonyms:
Abase, disparage
Antonyms:
Boost, enhance
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
demure
adjective
reserved, affected
Synonyms:
Notes: demur is the verb 'to object or voice opposition' while demure is the adjective
meaning 'modest, shy'
Antonyms:
Aggressive, extroverted
Main Entry:
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Definition:
denigrate
verb
belittle, malign
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Boost, cherish
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
denounce
verb
condemn, attack
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Approve, commend
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
deplore
verb
regret; condemn
Synonyms:
Abhor, bemoan
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
depravity
noun
corruption, immorality
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
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Definition:
deprecate
verb
belittle, condemn
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Approve, commend
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
derelict
adjective
careless, negligent
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Careful
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
deride
verb
make fun of; insult
Synonyms:
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Definition:
derivative
adjective
borrowed, transmitted from source
Synonyms:
Acquired, cognate
Antonyms:
Inventive, unique
Main Entry:
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desecrate
verb
abuse, violate
Synonyms:
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Definition:
desiccate
verb
take moisture out of
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Moisten, wet
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
desolate
adjective
unused, barren
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Cultivated, used
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
despondent
adjective
depressed
Synonyms:
wretched
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
despot
noun
dictator
Synonyms:
Oppressor, tyrant
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
destitute
adjective
down and out; wanting
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Lucky, prosperous
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
deter
verb
check, inhibit from action
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Encourage, instigate
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
devious
adjective
dishonest, crafty
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Artless, honest
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
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dialect
noun
local speech
cant, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular
Main Entry:
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Definition:
diaphanous
adjective
fine, see-through
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Opaque, thick
Main Entry:
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Definition:
didactic
adjective
educational
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diffident
adjective
hesitant; unconfident
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Bold, confident
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
diffuse
adjective
spread out
Synonyms:
broadcast, universal
Antonyms:
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Definition:
dilatory
adjective
procrastinating
Synonyms:
deliberate, laggard
Antonyms:
Diligent, eager
Main Entry:
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Definition:
discordant
adjective
not in harmony; conflicting
Synonyms:
Contradictory, discrepant, dissonant, divergent,
grating, incongruous, strident
Antonyms:
Agreeable, concordant
Main Entry:
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Definition:
discrepancy
noun
conflict, disagreement
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
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Definition:
discretion
noun
caution, judgment
Synonyms:
acumen, deliberation, diplomacy, discernment,
gumption, perspicacity, sagacity, solicitude
Carelessness, indiscretion
Main Entry:
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discursive
adjective
ambling
Synonyms:
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Definition:
disdain
noun
hate; indifference
Synonyms:
aversion, hauteur, insolence Notes: contempt is a
more engaged, more involved feeling of disapproval than disdain
Antonyms:
Admiration, esteem
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
disgruntled
adjective
unhappy; critical
Synonyms:
Annoyed, cranky, griping, grouchy, grousing,
grumpy, sullen, vexed
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
Contented, satisfied
dishearten
verb
depress, ruin one's hopes
Synonyms:
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Definition:
disparage
verb
criticize; detract from
Synonyms:
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Main Entry:
Part of Speech:
Definition:
disparate
adjective
at odds, different
Synonyms:
contrary, various
E
Main Entry:
ebullient
enthusiastic
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
apathetic, disinterested
Main Entry:
eclectic
comprehensive, general
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
specific, unvaried
Main Entry:
ecstatic
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
edict
pronouncement, order
Synonyms:
Notes:
Main Entry:
efface
erase
Synonyms:
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effervescent
fizzing, foaming
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
flat, stale
Main Entry:
effervescent
enthusiastic, vivacious
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
inactive, sober
Main Entry:
efficacious
efficient, productive
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
incapable, inefficient
Main Entry:
effrontery
nerve, boldness
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
manners, modesty
Main Entry:
effulgent
glowing, luminous
Synonyms:
Main Entry:
egregious
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
minor, slight
Main Entry:
elaborate
intricate; involved
Synonyms:
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normal, regular
Main Entry:
elated
very happy
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depressed, sorrowful
Main Entry:
elegy
dirge
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elicit
draw out
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
hide, suppress
Main Entry:
eloquent
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
dull, inarticulate
Main Entry:
elucidate
explain in detail
Synonyms:
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elude
avoid; escape
Synonyms:
Notes:
confront, entice
Main Entry:
emaciated
undernourished; thin
Synonyms:
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embellish
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
deface, mar
Main Entry:
embezzle
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Antonyms:
compensate, reimburse
Main Entry:
emend
correct
Synonyms:
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Main Entry:
eminent
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Notes:
Antonyms:
disrespected, inferior
Main Entry:
emollient
soothing
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emollient
lotion
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emote
express emotion
Synonyms:
exaggerate, overplay
Main Entry:
empathy
understanding
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
apathy, misunderstanding
Main Entry:
empirical/empiric
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Main Entry:
emulate
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enamor
fascinate, captivate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
dislike, hate
Main Entry:
encore
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Main Entry:
encumber
bother, burden
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
aid, assist
Main Entry:
enervate
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Notes:
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Main Entry:
enfranchise
set free
Synonyms:
citizenries, emancipate
Antonyms:
enslave
Main Entry:
engender
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
finish, halt
Main Entry:
enigmatic/enigmatical
mysterious
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
clear, obvious
Main Entry:
enigmatic
mysterious
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Main Entry:
enmity
hatred, animosity
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Concept: Enmity.
Category: 1. Social Affections
Synonyms: Enmity, hostility, alienation, malevolence
Antonyms: friendship
Main Entry:
entail
require; result in
Synonyms:
Main Entry:
enthrall
captivate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
bore, weary
Main Entry:
ephemeral
momentary, passing
Synonyms:
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epitome
abbreviation
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
addition, expansion,
Main Entry:
equanimity
levelheadedness
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
agitation, anxiety
Main Entry:
equivocal
doubtful, uncertain
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
clear, obvious
Main Entry:
erudite
well-educated, cultured
Synonyms:
savvy, scholastic,
Antonyms:
common, ignorant
Main Entry:
eschew
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
embrace, like
Main Entry:
esoteric
mysterious, obscure
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
familiar, obvious
Main Entry:
espouse
Synonyms:
accept, adopt
Antonyms:
forsake, reject
Main Entry:
espouse
marry
Synonyms:
betroth, unite
Antonyms:
divorce
Main Entry:
ethereal
delicate, heavenly
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
earthly, worldly
Main Entry:
etymology
word history
Synonyms:
Notes:
Main Entry:
evanescent
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
transient
Synonyms:
Main Entry:
evince
manifest
Synonyms:
Main Entry:
exacerbate
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
aid, soothe
Main Entry:
exalt
promote, praise
Synonyms:
Notes:
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Main Entry:
exasperate
upset, provoke
Synonyms:
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excavate
dig up
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
fill
Main Entry:
exculpate
forgive
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Notes:
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Main Entry:
excursion
journey
Synonyms:
Main Entry:
abhorrent
disgusting
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exhort
urge, warn
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exigent
urgent, pressing
Synonyms:
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ordinary, usual
Main Entry:
exorbitant
extravagant, excessive
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
cheap, moderate
Main Entry:
exonerate
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Main Entry:
expedient
worthwhile, appropriate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
inappropriate, inexpedient
Main Entry:
expedient
resource
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expiate
Definition:
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expunge
destroy, obliterate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
build, construct
Main Entry:
expurgate
censor, cut
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
allow, permit
Main Entry:
extant
in existence
Synonyms:
contemporary, instant
Antonyms:
dead, extinct
Main Entry:
extol
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
blame, criticize
Main Entry:
extraneous
unneeded; irrevelant
Synonyms:
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Main Entry:
extraneous
foreign
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
national, native
Main Entry:
extricate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
entangle, involve
Main Entry:
exult
be joyful
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
grieve, mourn
Main Entry:
exult
boast
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
conceal, hide
F
Main Entry:
fabricate
manufacture
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Main Entry:
fabricate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
tell truth
Main Entry:
facade
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
character, personality
Main Entry:
faade
false front
Synonyms:
Main Entry:
facile
Synonyms:
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Main Entry:
fallacious
false, wrong
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
correct, truthful
Main Entry:
fastidious
Definition:
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Antonyms:
indifferent, uncouth
Main Entry:
fathom
discern, understand
Synonyms:
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fecund
productive
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
impotent, sterile
Main Entry:
felicitous
appropriate, suitable
Synonyms:
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feral
untamed
Synonyms:
brutal, ferocious,
Main Entry:
fervent/fervid
enthusiastic, excited
Synonyms:
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fetid
foul, rancid
Synonyms:
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Main Entry:
fetter
Synonyms:
Notes:
Antonyms:
free, release
Main Entry:
fickle
Synonyms:
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Main Entry:
fidelity
faithfulness in a relationship
Synonyms:
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figurative
Synonyms:
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flabbergast
surprise
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expect
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flaccid
drooping
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flagrant
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florid
very elaborate
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natural, plain
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flout
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affront, defy
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honor, respect
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forage
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forbearance
resisting, avoidance
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continuation, indulgence
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forestall
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forlorn
hopeless, inconsolable
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forsake
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return, revert
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fortitude
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cowardice, weakness
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fortuitous
lucky, accidental
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arbitrary, contingent
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forum
meeting
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foster
promote, support
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condemn, discourage
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foster
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ignore, neglect
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fraught
full of
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empty
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frenetic
maniacal
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balanced, calm
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frivolous
trivial, silly
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frugal
economical
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generous, lavish
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furtive
sneaky, secretive
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forthright, honest
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garish
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adjective
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flashy, tasteless
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discreet, modest
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garrulous
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adjective
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talkative
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reserved, silent
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genial
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adjective
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goad
stimulus
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gourmand
epicure
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grandiloquence
bombast
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gratuitous
free
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costly, expensive
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gregarious
friendly
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cool, introverted
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grievous
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good, pleasant
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guile
slyness, cleverness
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honesty, naivety
H
haughty
adjective
arrogant
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meek, shy
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hackneyed
adjective
clichd, tired
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original, uncommon
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hallowed
adjective
holy, revered
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sanctified, unprofane
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hapless
adjective
unfortunate
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woeful, wretched
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harangue
noun
long lecture
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spouting, tirade
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hardy
adjective
strong, tough
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harrowing
adjective
dangerous, frightening
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Calming, pleasant
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hedonist
noun
person who seeks pleasure above other values
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ascetic
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hegemony
noun
dominion
Authority, predominance
heinous
adjective
horrifying, monstrous
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Glorious, magnificent
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heterogeneous
adjective
assorted, miscellaneous
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unallied, variegated
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Homogeneous
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hiatus
noun
pause, interruption
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Continuation
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hierarchy
noun
order
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hypocrisy
noun
deceitfulness, pretense
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affectation, bigotry, cant, casuistry, deceit, dissembling, doubledealing, glibness, mockery, pharisaicalness, pharisaic, phoniness, pietism, quackery,
sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, speciousness, unctuousness
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I
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iconoclast
noun
detractor
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idiosyncratic
adjective
peculiar
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Distinctive, personal
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idolatrous
adjective
fetishistic
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Heathen, pagan
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ignominious
adjective
humiliating
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Discreditable, inglorious
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illicit
adjective
not legal; forbidden
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Notes: elicit means to call forth emotions, feelings, and responses or to bring out or draw
out, while illicit means contrary to or forbidden by law - unlawful
literally, illegitimate is 'not lawful' and illicit is 'not allowed'
a form of conduct will be illicit and a type of practice will be illegal
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immerse
verb
submerge in liquid
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Notes: immerse means to thrust into or engross fully; submerge means sink below the
surface or put under water
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Dry, retrieve
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immutable
adjective
unchangeable
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Alterable, mutable
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impeccable
adjective
above suspicion; flawless
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unflawed
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Blemished, flawed
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impecunious
adjective
poverty-stricken
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Moneyed, rich
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imperative
adjective
necessary
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Inessential, optional
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imperious
adjective
bossy, overbearing
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tyrannical
Notes: imperial pertains to the qualities of power and royalty; imperious implies that
someone is overbearing or domineering
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Kind, mannered
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impervious
adjective
unable to be penetrated
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Exposed, penetrable
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impetuous
adjective
acting without thinking
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impinge
verb
trespass
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Avoid, dodge
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implacable
adjective
merciless, cruel
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Kind, nice,
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implement
noun
agent, tool
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implicate
verb
imply, involve
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Defend, pardon
implicit
adjective
included without question, inherent, absolute
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Notes: implicit means implied though not directly expressed; explicit means precisely
and clearly expressed
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Explicit, specific
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impregnable
adjective
unyielding
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impudent
adjective
bold, shameless
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Humble, modest
impute
verb
attribute
Adduce, ascribe, insinuate
Defend, guard
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inane
adjective
stupid
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Notes: inane means silly, lacking significance or insubstantial; insane means mentally
deranged, mad or very foolish
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Bright, intelligent
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inarticulate
adjective
unable to speak well
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Articulate, communicative
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incarnate
adjective
in bodily form
Exteriorized, substantiated, tangible
incendiary
adjective
causing trouble, damage
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Peacemaking
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incessant
adjective
never-ending, persistent
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inchoate
adjective
undeveloped, beginning
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Developed, mature
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incisive
adjective
intelligent
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Incompetent, stupid
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inclination
noun
tendency, bent
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proclivity, proneness,
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incontrovertible
adjective
beyond dispute
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Changeable, controvertible,
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incorrigible
adjective
bad, hopeless
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Good, manageable
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increment
noun
small step toward gain
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Accession, augmentation
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Decrease, loss
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incumbent
adjective
obligatory
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Binding, compelling
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indefatigable
adjective
untiring
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Fatigued, tired
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indigenous
adjective
native, inborn
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Alien, foreign
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indigent
adjective
poor
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Rich, wealthy
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indignation
noun
anger
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animus,
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Glee, happiness
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indolent
adjective
lazy
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indomitable
adjective
steadfast, unyielding
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Good, virtue
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injunction
noun
decree
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innate
adjective
inherited, native
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Notes: the word innate means 'inborn' and should apply to living things;
inherent is 'essential, intrinsic' and applies best to nonliving things like
ideas
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Acquired, extrinsic
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innocuous
adjective
harmless
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Bad, destructive
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introduce
verb
begin, institute
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Close, finish
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innuendo
noun
suggestion
Allusion, aspersion
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Evidence, proof
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inoculate
verb
immunize
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Inject, vaccinate
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inquisitor
noun
questioner
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insatiable
adjective
voracious, wanting
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Fulfilled, satiable
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insidious
adjective
sneaky, tricky
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surreptitious,
Notes: insidious (Latin insider 'to lie in wait for,' from sedere 'sit') describes
stealthy, treacherous behavior; invidious behavior arouses ill will,
animosity, or hostility
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Fair, sincere
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insinuate
verb
hint, suggest
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Conceal, withhold
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insipid
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adjective
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dull, uninteresting
Anemic, innocuous, jejune, mundane, nebbish,
Exciting, exhilarating
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instigate
verb
nfluence, provoke
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Abet, actuate,
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Halt, prevent
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insular
adjective
narrow-minded
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insurgent
adjective
rebellious
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Anarchical, contumacious, factious, insurrectionary,
mutinous, seditious
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Obedient, subordinate
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integral
adjective
necessary, basic
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Component, intrinsic
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Extrinsic, supplemental
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interject
verb
throw in; interrupt
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parenthesize
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interlocutor
noun
conversationalist
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Dialogist, interrogator
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interminable
adjective
infinite
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Bounded, finite
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intimation
noun
clue, hint
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tinge
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intractable /intransigent
adjective
difficult, stubborn
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recalcitrant
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Amenable, facile
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intransigent
adjective
uncompromising
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Adamant, tenacious
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intrepid
adjective
brave, nervy
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inundate
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verb
drown, overwhelm
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Underwhelm
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inure
verb
accustom
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Acclimate
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invective
noun
verbal abuse
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accusation, blasphemy, castigation, diatribe,
epithet, jeremiad, obloquy, philippic ,sarcasm, scurrility, tirade
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Compliment, flattery
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inveterate
adjective
long-standing, established
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Short-lived
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inviolable
adjective
divine
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Holy, sacrosanct
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irascible
adjective
crabby
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fractious, grouchy,
Notes: irate means 'angry' while irascible means 'disposed toward or easily
provoked to anger' (both are from Latin ira 'anger')
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Cheerful, happy
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iridescent
adjective
rainbow-colored
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irreverence
noun
disrespect
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Regard, respect
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irrevocable
adjective
fixed, unchangeable
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Alterable, reversible
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jubilant
adjective
happy
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depressed, sorrowful,
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juxtaposition
noun
adjacency
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knell
verb
chime
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kudos
noun
praise, acclaim
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blame, criticism