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def: to place in or as if in a tomb or grave
syn: bury
ant: dig up
When I had to entomb his body it made me sick to my stomach. |
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def: a position of great distinction or superiority
syn: importance
ant: unimportant
My dad has eminence in his office. |
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def: sprighty and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality
syn: animated/ carefree
ant; heavy hearted
Alea on Friday nights |
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def: future generations
syn: descendants
ant: past
Recycling today will help provide a greener environment for posterity. |
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def: the murdering of one's father moter, or near relative
syn:
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There is much parracide in the play Macbeth. |
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def: capable of being handled, touched, or felt, tangible
syn: material
ant: abstract
The knot on my leg from ole vaulting was palpable. |
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def: permanent or binding
syn: imperishable
ant: perishable |
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def: a struggle or contest in which the participants attempt to clutch or grip each other. A struggle for superiority or dominance
syn: battle grasp
ant; let go
Lex and I would grapple with each other to become king of the dock. |
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def: marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer
syn: chipper /bouncy
ant: unhappy
Spongebob is such a jovial character he makes me laugh. |
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def: gladness and gaiety especially when expressed by laughter
syn: frolic
ant: depression
MMagie Beth and I show a great sense of mirth at cheer practice. |
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def: incapable of being intimidated or discouraged; fearless
syn: bold
ant: afraid
Brad Butler our quarterback is dauntless on Friday nights. |
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def: an excessive amount
syn: surplus
ant: lacking
Ther internet has a surfeit amount of information |
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def: incapable of producing offspring
syn: infertile
ant: fertile
when my kindergarden teacher found out she was barren it made her sad because she loves kids. |
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def: appearance especially the expression of the face; a look or expression
syn: demeanor
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def; having geatest ascendancy importance, influence, authority or force
syn; over powering
ant; unimportant
Macbeth was the predominant character in the play. |
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def; various or miscellaneous
syn: assorted
ant: same
I couldn't believe the various and sundry things she kept in her purse. |
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def: a ringing of a set of bells especially a change or set of changes rung on bells a loud noise
syn: clammer
ant: wimper
The peal at the beginning of the wedding was beautiful. |
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def: to cause to be extemely angry infuriate
syn: irate
ant: calm
Blair caused me to become incense when she talked behind my back. |
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def: to criticize or reprove sharply reprimand. To check or repress a sharp reproof
syn: telling off / dissapproval
ant: compliment
After getting a speeding ticket his parents rebuked his driving privleges. |
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def: bitter, long lasting resentment, deep-seated ill will
syn: hatefulness
ant: kindness
There has been an ongoing rancor in basketball between darlington and model since middle school. |
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