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Invulnerable (adj)
Midevil lords did everything possible to make their castles _____________ fortresses. |
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Not able to be wounded orhurt. Shielded against attack
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Impergnable, impervious, immune
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Exposed, unprotected, defenseless |
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Malevolent (adj.)
While pretending to be a loyal friend, lago told Othello ________ lies
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Spiteful, showing ill will
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Malicious,sinister, wicked, malignant
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Kind, benevolent, compassionate |
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Nonchalant (adj.)
The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a __________ air.
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Cool and confident, unconcerned
Synonyms:
Composed, unruffled, indifferent, blasé
Antonyms:
Perturbed, agitated, disconected, abashed |
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Omniscient (adj.)
Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge that they sometimes seem __________.
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Knowing everything: having unlimited awareness or understanding
Synonyms:
Wise, all-knowing
Antonyms:
Ignorant, unknowing |
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4b DB
Panacea (n)
You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a ___________ for all your troubles
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A remedy for all ills, cure-all, an answer to all problems
Synonyms:
Universal cure, easy solution
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Scrupulous (adj.)
Scientist are trained to record their observations with _________ accuracy.
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Exact, a careful, attending thoughouly to details: having high moral standards, principipled
Synonyms:
Painstaking, meticulous, conscientious
Antonyms:
Careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest |
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4b DB
Skulk (v)
The burglar ________ in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewelry store without attracting any attention to anybody who might be nearby.
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To move aboutstealthily, to lie in hiding
Synonyms:
Lurk, slink, prowl
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