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0 (2008 7)
: to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of selfdenial from an action or practice mandatory : comply :: forbidden : abstain (A require B) mandatory ; , , abstain partake partake abstemious [bstmis] a. : marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol abstemious : indulge :: austere : decorate (OPPOSITE, : ) austere , , , abstemious : indulge :: intransigent : control intransigent , reticent : talk :: abstemious : gorge reticent , ; , gorge ; cf. gorgeous , ; , abstinent indulging, intemperate, gluttonous, voracious glutton ; gluttonous , ;

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: to touch along a border or with a projecting part contiguous : abut :: simultaneous : coincide ( : ) abysmal [bzml] a. , , stygian : dark :: abysmal : low (A >> B) Stygian (stygian) (Styx), / accede [ksd] v. assent, concur 1. to give one's consent, often at the insistence of nother; concede 2. to arrive at or come into an office or dignity 3. to become a party to an agreement or treaty accede demur, dissent, oppose demur to voice opposition; object dissent v.i. , accelerate [kslrit] v. , expedite : process :: accelerate : pace expedite , ; ; accelerate : speed :: prolong : duration (B A ) accelerate : speed :: expand : size (B A ) accelerate : velocity :: prolong : duration :: crescendo : loudness :: expedite : process accelerate retard accentuate [ksntuit] v. ; ; accentuate underplay underplay

syn. acquiesce, subscribe,

abstemiousness <> voraciousness

abstinence [bstnns] n. ; 1. the act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite, as for food 2. abstention from alcoholic beverages abstinence : drunkenness :: celibacy : promiscuity celibacy ; promiscuity , ; abstract [bstrkt] , ; (epitomize), ; : to draw away the attention of abstract elaborate elaborate to express at greater length or in greater detail abstract attention abstraction [bstrk:n] , 1. a. the act or process of abstracting or the state of having been abstracted b. an abstract concept, idea, or term c. an abstract quality 2. preoccupation; absent-mindedness 3. an abstract work of art abstraction attention abstruse [bstrs] a. : RECONDITE difficult to comprehend abstruse : comprehension :: indiscernible : vision (A B ) abstruse : comprehend :: faint : perceive (A B ) abstruse accessible, explicit, patent, manifest, obvious patent , ; (obvious, plain) abuse [bjs] / [bjz] v. : REVILE 1. to use wrongly or improperly; misuse 2. to hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use 3. to assail with contemptuous, coarse, or insulting words diatribe : abuse :: burlesque : mockery diatribe , burlesque , polemic : disputatious :: invective : abusive ( : ) polemic , invective , , declamation : grandiloquence :: diatribe : abuse (EQUAL) declamation ; , grandiloquence , pompous or bombastic speech or expression diatribe a bitter, abusive denunciation abut [bt] v.

accessible

[kssbl] a. , capable of being understood or appreciated 1. easily approached or entered 2. easily obtained 3. easy to talk to or get along with , 4. easily swayed or influenced accessible : approach :: irascible : enrage (A B ) abstruse accessible, patent

accessory [kssri] n, a. , : ADJUNCT 1. a subordinate or supplementary item; an adjunct 2. something nonessential but desirable that contributes to an effect or result accessory of primarily importance accidental [ksidntl] a. : occurring unexpectedly or by chance inventiveness : accidental :: effect : casual (OPPOSITE) casual , , safeguard : accident :: hedge : loss (A = B ) hedge ; , intentional : accidental :: arrogant : humble (OPPOSITE) acclaim [klim] v. ~ , , acclaim berate, disapprove, denounce, vituperate acclimate [kl mit, klimit] v.t. : to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation; adapt adapt to make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation acclimate become unaccustomed, disaccustom, make unfamiliar with, make unaccustomed (to) acclimated unaccustomed accolade [klid] n. (); , v. to praise or honor

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accolade : praise :: blandishment : cajole () accolade : praise :: castigation : rebuke () rebuke (), () accolade excoriating remark, cutting remark excoriate ; accolade castigation, criticism, censure, disapprobation, denigration, denunciation, reproof, reprobation, swearword denigrate ; , ( ) swearword , accolade derogate, speak ill, excoriate derogate (, ) , ; deplore accolade, extol deplore ; accommodate [kmdit / k m-] v. , ; ; ; 1. to do a favor or service for; oblige 2. to provide for; supply with 3. to hold comfortably without crowding 4. to make suitable; adapt 5. to allow for; consider 6. to settle; reconcile accommodate : supply :: obliterate : remove (A=B A >> B) obliterate , accomplice [kmplis / km-] n. one who aids or abets a lawbreaker in a criminal act, either as a principal or an accessory accost [k()st, kst] v.t. : to approach and speak to often in a aggressive, hostile, or sexually suggestive manner accost : approach :: importune : request (A >> B) importune ; accountability [kuntblti] n. accountable 1. liable to being called to account; answerable 2. that can be explained an accountable phenomenon accrete [krt] v. : ACCUMULATE : to make larger or greater, as by increased growth accretion a. growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion b. something added externally to promote such growth or increase accrete : growth :: erode : destruction accrete : grow :: inch : advance (A << B) inch to move or cause to move slowly or by small degrees accrete wear away accretion reduction in substance caused by erosion accrue [kr:] v. ( ) , accrue decrease, lose, scatter, dwindle, erode accumulate [kjmjlit] v. , : AMASS : to gather or pile up especially little by little accumulate dissipate accumulation dissipation accuse [kjz] v. : BLAME 1. to charge with a shortcoming or an error 2. to charge formally with a wrongdoing acerbity saccharine

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achromatic [krmtik] a. : designating color perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral grays, white, or black hue ; , 1. the property of colors by which they can be perceived as ranging from red through yellow, green, and blue, as determined by the dominant wavelength of the light 2. a particular gradation of color; a shade or tint 3. color 4. appearance; aspect achromatic : hue :: transitory : permanence (A lack B) achromatic : hue :: extraneous : essence (A lack B) acid [sid] n. adj. , , 1. a substance having a sour taste 2. the quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful acid savory acme [kmi] n. , : APEX, CULMINATION, ZENITH acme : surpass :: impossibility : execute (B = A) surpass , acme : mountain :: crest : wave (A = B , ) vagary : predict :: acme : surpass (A B ) vagary , an extravagant or erratic notion or action acme nadir acoustic [ek:stik] a. , acoustic : sound :: optical : light (autumnal : season, aquatic : wave ) acquiesce [kwis] v. : to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively intransigent : acquiesce :: deferential : offend intransigent , deferential , acquiesce defy, resist, refute defy , ; refute ; acquisition [kwzn] n. , divestiture acquisition divest ( ) ; ( ) acquit [kwt] v.t. 1. (law) to free or clear from a charge or accusation , 2. to release or discharge from a duty ( ) acre [ikr] n. [ ]; , ream : paper :: acre : land :: volt : electricity :: quart : liquid acrid [krid] a. , : IRRITATING 1. unpleasantly sharp, pungent, or bitter to the taste or smell 2. caustic in language or tone acrid : gentleness :: forthright : guile (A lack B) grating, strident : sound :: acrid : odor strident , acrid : odor :: grating, piercing : sound acrid gentle, savory savory ; , ; ,

indict : accuse :: sanction : approve (syn.)

acerbic [s rbik] a. , : sour or bitter, as in taste, character, or tone acerbic sweet, saccharine saccharine [skr:n] ; ;

acrimonious [krmunis] a. , : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner

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uninformative : knowledge :: acrimonious : goodwill (LACK) acrimonious harmonious acumen [kjmn, kj-] n. , : quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight alacrity : prompt :: acumen : shrewd (EQUAL, : ) shrewd , , acumen obtuseness, bluntness, lack of discernment blunt , , , acute [kjt] a. , , , perspicacity : acute :: caprice : whimsical perspicacity (acuteness); (penetration) acute imperceptive, insignificant, trivial, stupid, unintelligent, fatuous fatuous , ; acute mild discern : acute :: believe : gullible acute inveterate ad hoc [d-hk, -huk] adj. adv. for the specific purpose, case, or situation at hand and for no other adj. 1. formed for or concerned with one specific purpose 2. improvised and often impromptu adage [did] n. , , : a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use adamant [dmnt, -mnt] n. a. , : UNYIELDING : unshakable or immovable especially in opposition adamant : flexibility :: refractory : control refractory , ; obstinately resistant to authority or control impossible : execute :: adamant : move adamant : moved :: intractable : led :: incorrigible : reformed adamant : yield :: cautious : gamble (A = B ) gamble , ; adamant : yield :: slothful : assiduity (A = B ) adamant easily changing mind adamant vacillatory, moved, inclined to yield, flexible, irresolute, pliable, yielding, easily swayed, pliant, tractable, vacillant vacillatory; inclined to waver; irresolute

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habitually or obsessively inured : tolerance :: addicted : dependency (A = B ) inure , adept [dpt] /[dept] adj. , n. , : very skilled cf] adapt complaisance : intractable :: adeptness : maladroit (OPPOSITE) complaisance ; the inclination to comply willingly with the wishes of others; amiability adept bungling, clumsy, inept bungle , to work or act ineptly or inefficiently adhere [dhr|d-] v. , ; , 1. to stick fast by or as if by suction or glue 2. to be a devoted follower or supporter 3. to carry out a plan, a scheme, or an operation without deviation adhere detach adherent [dhrnt] n. : a believer in or advocate especially of a particular idea or church adherent dissenter, forerunner dissenter ( ) ; - forerunner , ; adhesive [dhsiv, -ziv] n. , adhesive : bind :: compass : orient compass [kmps] ( ) etch : corrosive :: glue : adhesive etch , ; adhesive nonviscous adjourn [drn] convoke adjourn vi. ( ) /

adjudicate [ddkeit] v. ; ( ) 1. (law) to hear and settle (a case) by judicial procedure 2. to study and settle (a dispute or controversy) adjudicator [ddikitr] n. one that act as judge adjunct [dkt] n. , something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it adjunct essential element

adapt [dpt] v.t. , : to make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation You must adapt method to circumstances. . adapt oneself to circumstances ; adapt remain unchanged adapted unchanged adaptable unchangeable addendum [dndm] n. : something added or to be added, especially a supplement to a book addendum : document :: postscript : letter addict [dikt] v.t. ; 1. to devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively 2. to cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a habit-forming substance disabuse : error :: rehabilitate : addiction (A = B ) addicted [dktid] a. , addict; to devote or surrender (oneself) to something

ad-lib [dlb, --] n. : something spoken, composed, or performed without preparation ad-lib : impromptu :: side, aside : divergent ( : , ) aside; adv. , n. ; , ad-lib : impromptu :: barb : caustic admire [dmir] v. /; 1. to regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval 2. to have a high opinion of; esteem or respect adulate : admire = squander : spend (A >> B, A ) paltry : covert :: despicable : admire A B defer : leader :: admire : hero disparaging : contempt :: estimable : admire emulate : exemplar :: admire : paragon abhor greatly admire admission [dmn, d-] n. , lottery : raffle :: ticket : admission ( , ) admonish [dmni, d- / -mn-] v. , : to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle,

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earnest, or solicitous manner admonish : denounce :: punish : pillory :: tell : proclaim (B A (A << B )) pillory ; (pillory) peccadillo : sin :: admonishment : castigation (A << B) castigation , pretense : deceive :: admonition : reprove (A << B) alibi : exculpatory :: warning : admonitory exculpate to clear of guilt or blame admonish : warn :: ameliorate : improve cf. comtempt , admonish : warn :: persuade : convince admonishmeng : warn :: panegyric : compliment apprise : information :: admonish : warning ( : ) apprise to give notice to; inform cf. appraise to evaluate, especially in an official capacity adore [dr] v.t. , 1. to worship as God or a god 2. to regard with deep, often rapturous love 3. to like very much abhorrence : dislike :: adoration : fondness, affection (A >> B) apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration (A << B) terror intense, overpowering fear fascination : interest :: adoration : fondness (A >> B) adroit [drit] a. : having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations loquacious : succinct :: adroit : ungainly (OPPOSITE) adroitness : ineptness :: difficulty : simplicity (OPPOSITE) adroit : clumsiness cluminess :: (OPPOSITE) adroit : act :: adroitness clumsiness adroit ungainly, inept, clumsy ham-handed deft, adroit ham-handed , ; adulate [dlit] v. : to flatter or admire excessively or slavishly aversion : disinclination :: adulation : admiration (A >> B) disinclination a lack of inclination; a mild aversion or reluctance adulate : admire = squander : spend (A >> B, A ) admire /; adulate : censure :: (OPPOSITE) fulminate : criticize :: adulate : flatter fulminate ; adulate censure, deride, scorn, disparage, disdain, excoriate, vituperate, reproach, vilify, revile disparage ; adulation obloquy, disdain, vituperation, derision (somber affection ) obloquy [blkwi] , ; , , disdain , , vituperation , , adulterate [dltrit] v.t. adult : child :: cat : kitten adulterate : pure :: bolster, brace : weak :: dismantle : unity bolster ; , brace () ; ; , demanding : satisfactory :: adulterate : pristine (A B ) pristine , stickler : approximation :: purist : adulteration (A object B) embellish : austere :: adulterate : pure (A B) dismantle : united :: adulterate : pristine (A B) dismantle to take apart; disassemble; tear down

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adulterate : purity :: enervate : vigor (A remove B) unalloyed adulterated tainted unadulterated adulteration purification adumbrate [dmbrit, dmbrit] v. 1. to give a sketchy outline of 2. to prefigure indistinctly; foreshadow 3. to disclose partially or guardedly adumbrate : punctuality (A B ) revelation adumbration advent [dvent] n. , advent end, exit, disappearance, departure adversary [dvrsri / -sri] n. : ENEMY, FOE opposition : adversary :: instruction : mentor supplicant : humility :: adversary : resistance (A have B, CHARACTER) supplicant n. a. , humility , adversary ally ally [li] , ; , advertence [dvrtns, d-] n. , ; advert ; to call attention; refer advertence inattention advertent inattentive inadvertence careful attention advertise [dvrtiz] v.t. : to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast advertising : commercial :: publishing : journal advocate [dvkit] v.t. : to speak, pled, or argue in favor of advocacy : champion :: criticism : evaluate champion; v. (), exponent : advocate :: pollster : canvass exponent , pollster, polltaker canvass ; () ; advocate attack, impugn, oppose, thwart, impede aerate [reit, irit] v. , ; aerate : oxygen :: hydrate : water aerate remove air from

aerial [ril, eir-] a. : of relating to, or occurring in the air or atmosphere aerial : air :: aquatic : water aerial : air :: ferrous : iron aesthete [si:t] n. , 1. one who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature 2. one whose pursuit and admiration of beauty is regarded as excessive or affected aesthete : art :: gourmand : food aesthete person insensitive to beauty aesthetics [estiks / is-] n. cf] anesthetic : a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty aesthetics : beauty :: epistemology : knowledge epistemology

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gourmet : food :: aesthete : art gourmet [grmei] , philistine aesthete philistine ( ) ; affable [fbl] a. : characterized by ease and friendliness affable : gracious :: (A=B) affable : ease :: (A B ) affable irascible, testy, uncommunicative, reticent, solitary irascible , testy , , (irritable) affability surliness, sullenness, irascibility surly , , sullen , ; (, ) affectation [fekti:n] n. , ; 1. a show, pretense, or display 2. a. behavior that is assumed rather than natural; artificiality b. a particular habit, as of speech or dress, adopted to give a false impression affectation artlessness, ingenuousness affected [fktid] a. ; , 1. influenced ; changed ; emotionally stirred or moved 2. assumed or simulated to impress others posturer : unaffected :: bigot : tolerant (A = B ) affectation tolerant , ; disaffected : contentment :: dubious : commitment, conviction :: affected disaffected dishonest : integrity (A lack B) disaffect , to cause to lose affection or loyalty disaffected resentful and rebellious, especially against authority commit , ; , ; ( ) , conviction (); , a fixed or strong belief officious : meddle :: disaffected : rebel (EQUAL, : ) officious , meddle , disaffected content, contented affected natural, artless, ingenuous ingenuous , ; , affection [fkn] n. , : FONDNESS apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration (A << B) embrace, kiss : affection :: shrug : indifference :: frown : displeasure (A = B ) shrug to raise (the shoulders), especially as a gesture of doubt, disdain, or indifference scowl : displeasure :: kiss : affection :: hurl : disgust scowl hurl , ; ; swagger : bravado :: caress : affection (sign) swagger , bravado caress [krs] , ; obeisance : esteem :: embrace : affection obeisance , ; embrace ; ( ) ; , mercurial : mood :: fickle : affection mercurial ;();,;, fickle , ; antipathy affection affidavit [fdivit] n. , : a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation affidavit : statement :: wedding : ceremony (A is a kind of B) affiliate [flieit] v. , ;... , ...

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1. to adopt or accept as a member, subordinate associate, or branch 2. to associate (oneself) as a subordinate, subsidiary, employee, or member 3. to assign the origin of aligned awry, not affiliated, askew, improperly adjusted, badly adjusted, warped, irregular affiliation [fliin] n. , ; , ; ; : to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch affiliation dissociation affinity [fnti] n. (); ; , 1. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship 2. relationship by marriage 3. an inherent similarity between persons or things affinity antipathy, aversion, hideousness, repugnance hideous [hdis] , , ; affix [fks] v. , ; (, ) 1. to secure to something; attach 2. to impute; attribute 3. to place at the end; append affix detach afflict [flkt] v. : torture, gruel, distress, wreak, inflict, tribulate

affliction [flkn] n. 1. a condition of pain, suffering, or distress 2. a cause of pain, suffering, or distress affluent [flu()nt, fl-] a. : having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions affluent needy, indigent indigent [ndidnt] , experiencing want or need; impoverished impecunious wealthy, prosperous, affluent impecunious lacking money; penniless penury affluence penury , affront [frnt] v. n. , (=OFFEND : to cause displeasure, anger) : to insult intentionally, especially openly : an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult affront please(, ) (*countenance( ) ) affront<>compliment agape [gip] adv. adj. (), (), () agape closed aghast [gst, gst] a. : SHOCKED : struck by shock, terror, or amazement agenda [dnd] n. () : a list or program of things to be done or considered program : concert :: agenda : meeting repertoire : performance :: agenda : meeting curriculum : class :: menu : dish curriculum, syllabus : course :: agenda : meeting itinerary : travel, trip :: agenda : meeting minute : agenda :: log : itinerary ( ) minute a note or summary covering points to be remembered itinerary , , log; a record of a ship's speed, its progress, and any shipboard events