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2. to add to, as by illustrations; make complete 3. to exaggerate 4. to produce amplification of amplify mute, abridge mute ; ( ) amplitude [mplitjd ] n. : FULLNESS 1. greatness of size; magnitude 2. fullness; copiousness amplitude meagerness meager , ; , amulet [mjlit] n. : an object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury amulet : evil :: helmet : injury (A prevent B) anachronism [nkrnstic] n. , / () 1. representation of someone as existing or something as happening in other than the chronological, proper, or historical order 2. one that is out of its proper or chronological order * anachronistic a. anachronistic : time :: discordant : sound anachronistic timely anaerobic [nrubic, nroubic] a. : living, active, occurring, or existing in the absence of free oxygen anaerobic living in oxygen, require oxygen, respiring respire ; analgesia [nld:zik, -dsik] : a deadening or absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness analgesia sensitivity to pain analgesic [`nld3:zik] n. analgesic : pain :: anesthetic : sensation anesthetic aseptic : disinfections :: anesthetic : numbs aseptic pain : analgesic :: sensation : anesthetic :: symptom : palliative palliative analgesia : pain :: simplification : complexity tonic : invigorate :: analgesic : deaden :: stimulant : arouse soporific : alertment :: analgesic : pain analogy [nldi] n. : SIMILARITY disparate analogous disparate [dsprit] fundamentally distinct or different in kind; entirely dissimilar analogous lacking similarity analysis [nlsis] n. measure : dimensions :: analyze : nature synthesis analysis anarchist [nrkist] n. : one who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power anarchist : government :: abolitionist : slavery anarchist : rebel :: apologist : defend apologist / anarchy order anathema [nm] n. : CURSE, EXECRATION 1. a formal ecclesiastical ban, curse, or excommunication 2. a vehement denunciation; a curse 3. one that is cursed or damned

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4. one that is greatly reviled, loathed, or shunned anathema : curse :: theocracy : state (A is a kind of B) theocracy anathema ; () state anathema panegyric, blessing panegyric /, (laudation) ancestor [nsestr, -ss-] n. heirloom : ancestor :: bequest : testator heirloom [rl:m] bequest , , testator scion ancestor scion [sin] ( ) anchor [nkr] n. ; v. / anchor dislodge dislodge , , , ancillary [nslri / nslri] a. : of secondary importance; auxiliary, helping ancillary paramount anecdote [nikdutid] n. 1. a short account of an interesting or humorous incident 2. anecdotes or anecdota secret or hitherto undivulged particulars of history or biography anecdote : amusement :: lecture : instruction (PURPOSE) anecdote : story :: anecdote : narrative :: skit : play (A B) skit , anemic [nmik] a. ; 1. of, relating to, or suffering from anemia() 2. lacking vitality; listless and weak * anemia [n:mi] n. ; anemia plethora plethora , (overfullness); , anemic hale, strong hale free from infirmity or illness; sound anesthetic [nstik] a. n. , : lacking awareness or sensitivity analgesic : pain :: anesthetic : sensation aseptic : disinfections :: anesthetic : numbs soporific : alert :: anesthetic : pain soporific vaccination : disease :: anesthesia : sensation sensation anesthesia anesthesia [nis:] , anhydrous [nhidrs] a. : without water, especially water of crystallization anhydrous wet animation [nmin] n. : ALIVE lassitude vim, verve, animation lassitude , ; a state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness vim , , verve ( ) , ; () , animus [nms] n. , ; , 1. an attitude that informs one's actions; disposition 2. a feeling of animosity; ill will animus friendship, friendliness annals [nlz] n. 1. a chronological record of the events of successive years 2. a descriptive account or record; a history 3. a periodical journal in which the records and reports of a learned field are compiled

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dictionary : alphabetical :: annals : chronological annotate [ntit] to furnish (a literary work) with critical commentary or explanatory notes; gloss annotate : commentary :: gloss : definition gloss , ; , ; , ,

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answerable not responsible for, exempt from liability antagonize [ntgniz] v.t. , : to incur the dislike of; to counteract cowardice : intimidate :: choler : antagonize : :: : antagonistic synergic synergic, synergistic propitiate, placate, mollify antagonize propitiate , to conciliate; appease placate [plikeit] to allay the anger of, especially by making concessions; appease allay [li] (calm); antecedent [ntis:dnt] n. , , a. , antecedent posterity ,descendant posterity , , , antediluvian [ntidilvin / -vjn] : extremely old and antiquated antediluvian : age :: colossal : size colossal [klsl] , antenna [ntn] n. , antennae : butterfly :: (B have A) anterior [ntrir] a. : coming before in time or development anterior ensuing ensue , , anthology [nldi / -l-] n. compendium : summary :: anthology : collection (EQUAL) compendium , ; antibiotic [ntibaitik, -tai / -t-] n. antibiotic : infection :: coagulant : bleeding coagulant antic [ntik] n. , a. , v. : a ludicrous or extravagant act or gesture antic : gravity :: (A lack B) cf] antique facetious : speech :: antic : behavior facetious [fs:s] ; , playfully jocular; humorous a. , a.

annoy [ni] v.t. , 1. to cause slight irritation to (another) by troublesome, often repeated acts 2. to harass or disturb by repeated attacks testy : annoy :: tractable : control (B = A) testy , tractable , annoying : gadfly :: rude : churl (B = A ) gadfly ; churl maudlin : sentimental :: peeved : annoyed (A >> B :: A = B) (x) maudlin , effusively or tearfully sentimental patronizing : condescending :: peeved : annoyed (EQUAL) patronize , ; , ; condescend ; to deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner testy : annoy :: hesitating : balk (CHARACTER) balk [b:k] , annul [nl] v. , 1. to make or declare void or invalid, as a marriage or a law; nullify 2. to obliterate the effect or existence of annul make legal, reaffirm anodyne [noudin] n. (analgesic, pain-killer) 1. capable of soothing or eliminating pain 2. relaxing 3. watered-down; insipid anodyne : pain :: soporific : wakefulness (B A ) soporific , wakefulness anodyne irritant anomalous [nmls / nm-] a. : IRREGULAR, UNUSUAL anomaly : paradigmatic :: blemish : flawless (OPPOSITE) paradigm , blemish ( ) , to mar or impair by a flaw anomalous conforming to norms, normal, typical

anticipatory [ntsptri, -tu-] retrospective anticipatory

anomaly [nmli] adj. , , 1. deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule 2. one that is peculiar, irregular, abnormal, or difficult to classify * anomalous adj. , , anomaly conformity to norms, predicted occurrence anomalous paradigmatic anonymous [nnms / nn-] a. , : not named or identified anonymous : identify :: nonchalant : excite (A lack B) nonchalant , , seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent anonymous : identify :: unplumbed : depth :: unpredictable : vagary unplumbed , answerable [nsrbl| :n-] a. ,

antidote [ntidut] n. antidote : poisoning :: balm : irritation :: remedy : disease balm ; , antidote : poison :: tonic : lethargy lethargy , antidote intoxication antipathy [ntpi] n. , : DISTASTE : settled aversion or dislike antipathy affection, affinity, benevolence, fondness, predilection, proclivity, settled fondness predilection , (preference) proclivity , , (tendency) agreeable : antipathy :: tedious : engrossment (A B ) agreeable , antique [ntk] a. : ANCIENT 1. belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period 2. of or belonging to ancient times, especially of, from, or characteristic of ancient Greece or Rome 3. of or dealing in antiques 4. old-fashioned

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antique recent antiseptic [ntsptik] n. oil : lubricate :: antiseptic : disinfect sedative : pacify :: antiseptic : sterilize sedative sterilize /; ; antithetic, antithetical [ntitik] adj. ; , 1. of, relating to, or marked by antithesis 2. being in diametrical opposition drenched : wet :: antithetic : different (A >> B) antithetic, antithetical congruent anvil [nvl] n. hammer : anvil :: pestle : mortar apathetic [ptik] adj. ; , (indifferent) 1. feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent 2. feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive apathetic motivated, vehement vehement ; , apathy [pi] n. , : IMPASSIVENESS : lack of feeling or emotion ennui : enthusiastic :: fervor : apathetic (OPPOSITE) ennui [:nwi] , , listless and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest fervor , apex [ipeks] n. 1. the highest point; the vertex 2. the point of culmination 3. the usually pointed end of an object; the tip apex nadir [nidr] apex : career :: summit : mountain (zenith : horizon )

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apocalyptic : prophetic :: inconsequential : illogical (EQUAL) apocalyptic : prophetic :: inconsequential : irrational (EQUAL) inconsequential ; apocalyptic inconsequential, trivial, insignificant apocalyptic favorable, fortuitous, auspicious, pleasant apocrypha [pkrf / pkri-] n. ; : writings or statements of questionable authorship or authenticity * apocryphal a. , apocrypha : canon :: (OPPOSITE) apocryphal : authentic :: (OPPOSITE) apocryphal : authentication :: shady : integrity (A lack B) shady a. , , , apocrypha canon apocryphal authentic, authenticated apogee [pd:] n. ( perigee), , apogee lowliest, nadir apologize [pldiz / pl-] v. , 1. to make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense 2. to make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing saboteur : disrupt :: apologist : defend saboteur patron : support :: apologist : defend patron , ; apologize : regret :: gibe : derision (EQUAL, : ) gibe , to make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks derision , apologize : contrite :: compliment : impressed contrite , apologist : defend :: anarchist : rebel disciple : follow :: apologist : defend (() : ) disciple [disipl] , ; heretic : unconformity :: apologist : defend (() : ) heretic [hritik] , conformity , , ; , apologist critic, detractor detract (, ) , ; to draw or take away; divert apology [pldi] n. ; ; 1. an acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense 2. a. a formal justification or defense b. an explanation or excuse 3. an inferior substitute apology : regret :: gibe : derision (A show B) apologist [pldist / pl-] n. () : one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something apologist critic/detractor

aphorism [frzm] n. : ADAGE 1. a tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage 2. a brief statement of a principle aphorism : succinct :: bromide : hackneyed (A B ) bromide aphorism : brevity :: caricature : distortion (A B ) pithiness : aphorism :: exaggeration : caricature euphemism : offensive :: aphorism : diffusive (A is not B) euphemism diffuse ; aphoristic prolix aphorism tirade apiary [ipiri, -ri] n. apiary : bee(s) :: cage : pet aplomb [plm, plm / plm] n. , : complete and confident composure or self-assurance trepidation aplomb trepidation , ; , apocalyptic [pklptik / pk] a. , : PROPHETIC 1. of or relating to an apocalypse 2. involving or portending widespread devastation or ultimate doom 3. characterized by usually exaggerated predictions of or allusions to a disastrous outcom 4. of a revelatory or prophetic nature

apophasis [pfss] n. : allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned apophasis : claim :: oxymoron : paradox oxymoron apoplectic [pplktik] a. , : greatly agitated; extremely angry apoplectic : angry :: emaciated : thin (A >> B) emaciate to make or become extremely thin apoplectic : calm :: callow : mature :: incorrigible : tractable (OPPOSITE) callow () ; lacking adult maturity or experience; immature

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apoplectic calm apostasy [pstsi / ps-] n. , : DEFECTION : renunciation of a religious faith; abandonment of a previous loyalty apostasy : faith :: recantation : heresy (B = A) recant ( ) / heresy , , apostasy fidelity apostrophe [pstrfi / ps-] n. a mark(') used to indicate the omission of letters or figures, the possessive case, or the plural of letters or figures apostrophes : word :: ellipsis : sentence ellipsis () parenthesis : explanation :: apostrophe : omission * ellipsis (, ..., ***) : omission * asterisk(*) : annotation(), indicate an omission or a reference to a footnote * caret (^) : interpolation, indicate something is to be inserted in a line of printed or written matter apothecary [pkri / ap-] n. apothecary : medicine :: butcher : meat (A sell B) (librarian () : book ) appall [pl] v.t. : to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay appall embolden, nerve, encourage nerve; v.t. to give strength or courage to apparel [prl] v.t, ; , 1. to clothe or dress 2. to adorn or embellish gaudy : apparel :: grandiloquent : speak gaudy ; showy in a tasteless or vulgar way tonsorial : hair :: sartorial : apparel tonsorial () sartorial , appeal [pl] vi. 1. to make an earnest or urgent request, as for help 2. to have recourse, as for corroboration; resort 3. (law) to make or apply for an appeal 4. to be attractive or interesting recourse , corroborate to strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain resort , , ; () remonstrator : dissuade :: applicant : appeal (A = B ) remonstrate , to say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof appealing [pli] a. ; , : PLEASING appealing noisome noisome , ; , to displease or disturb; vex

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appellation [plin] n. , , 1. a name, title, or designation 2. the act of naming designation (, ) , foreword : introductory :: appellation : designative, designatory appetite [pitit] n. , 1. an instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink 2. a strong wish or urge appetite : indulge :: voracity lack of appetite voracity , ; applause [plz] n. , * applaud v.t. ; : to express approval, especially by clapping the hands applaud disparage mirth : laughter :: approval : applause (B represent A) mirth , , , gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter applicant [pliknt] n. remonstrator : dissuade :: applicant : appeal appoint [pint] v.t. appoint : official :: cast : actor

remonstrate demonstrate , , , from de + monstrate

pall; gloomy atmosphere ,

apposite [pzit] a. , : APT : strikingly appropriate and relevant cf] opposite apposite : relevant :: (EQUAL) apposite extraneous, irrelevant extraneous , ; appreciable [pribl] a. , : capable of being perceived or measured appreciable : perceive :: tenable : defend (A B ) appreciable imperceptible ponderable inappreciable ponderable considerable enough to be weighed or assessed; appreciable apprehension [prihnn] n. , ; 1. fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread 2. the act of seizing or capturing; arrest 3. the ability to apprehend or understand; understanding apprehension : terror :: affection : adoration (A << B) apprehensible [prihnsebl] a. , capable of being understood apprehensible : perceive :: ( : ) apprehensive [prihnsiv] a. , apprehensive : dire :: (A << B) apprise [priz] v. , : to give notice to; inform apprise : information :: admonish : warning apprise withhold information When he was apprised of the dangerous weather conditions, he decided to postpone his trip. apprentice [prntis] n. : novice

appease [pz] v.t. , : CALM 1. to bring peace, quiet, or calm to; soothe 2. to satisfy or relieve 3. to pacify or attempt to pacify (an enemy) by granting concessions, often at the expense of principle appease aggravate, exacerbate roil clarify, appease roil () ; , rile, roil, vex pacify, appease, soothe rile; to stir to anger; to stir up (liquid); roil roil 1. to make (a liquid) muddy or cloudy by stirring up sediment 2.

approbation [proubin] n. , : COMMENDATION, PRAISE 1. an expression of warm approval; praise 2. official approval

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