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Definition: Forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, esp. from the use of alcoholic beverages
Synonym: avoidance, chastity, continence
Antonym: intoxication, revelry, self-indulgence
Sample Sentence: In modern health classes we are taught that abstinence is the best policy. |
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Definition: The act of giving the sacramental character to the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine, esp. in the Roman Catholic Church.
Synonym: blessing, glorification, devotion
Antonym: treachery, treason
Sample Sentence: The Pope held a consecration ceremony for the former battlefield. |
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Definition: To flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.
Synonym: originate, proceed, radiate, rise
Antonym: take, withdraw
Sample Sentence: A stale stink emanated from the boys locker room. |
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Definition: being devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
Synonym: carnal, sensual
Antonym: despicable, distasteful
Sample Sentence: During Spain's attempt to Caotholicize the New World it persecuted many hedonistic religions. |
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Definition: to kill as a sacrificial victim, as by fire.
Synonym: assassinate, crucify, dispatch
Antonym: bear, create
Sample Sentence: The witch immolated a bear as part of a complex spell. |
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Definition: Used or adapted for setting property on fire.
Synonym: dangerous, demagogic, inflammatory
Antonym: peacemaking
Sample Sentence: Often inscendiary weapons are used in warfare as a tool of causing a large amount of destruction. |
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Definition:Continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending.
Synonym: ceaseless, constant, continuous, endless, eternal, everlasting
Antonym: broken, ceasing, ending, interrupted
Sample Sentence The incessant meowing of my cat led to her being put downstairs. |
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Definition: Not consolable; that cannot be comforted; disconsolate.
Synonym: comfortless, desolate, discouraged, distressed , sad
Antonym: happy, understanding
Sample Sentence: The death of her cat was an inconsolable experience for the six year old girl. |
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Definition: Widely and unfavorably known.
Synonym: dishonorable, scandalous, shady
Antonym: popular, praised
Sample Sentence: His notorious streak for breaking rules made him disliked by almost all forms of authority. |
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Definition: Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
Synonym: authority, criterion
Antonym: anarchy
Sample Sentence: By filling his Cabinet with former political rivals Obama set a precedent for future presidents. |
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Definition: Becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.
Synonym: rotting, disintegration, deterioration
Antonym: cleanliness, purity, sterility
Sample Sentence: After being left out for a few days the yogurt in my room was a putrescence mess. |
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Definition: Inspection; Military. a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
Synonym: exploration, investigation
Antonym: nothing
Sample Sentence: On his reconnaissance mission the spy was spotted by a sentry
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Definition: 1.To transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment.
2.To refrain from inflicting or enforcing, as a punishment, sentence, etc.
Synonym: address, consign, dispatch
Antonym: hold, keep
Sample Sentence: The king remitted his law in fear of punishing a member of his family.
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Definition: Distasteful, objectionable, or offensive.
Synonym: objectionable, odious, revulsive
Antonym: friendly, good, nice, pleasant
Sample Sentence: His repugnant taste in women led to another horrible girlfriend. |
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Definition: Any of various small boats of the Far East, as one propelled by a single scull over the stern and provided with a roofing of mats.
Synonym: none
Antonym: none
Sample Sentence: The family took a short excursion down the river in their sampan. |
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Definition: Expressed in few words; concise
Synonym: blunt, condensed,
Antonym: lengthy, long-winded, wordy
Sample Sentence: Typically i have trouble of finding a succinct way of saying what i mean. |
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Definition: Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
Synonym: absolutism, autocracy , cruelty
Antonym: democracy
Sample Sentence: Many dictators are assassinated because of a fear of tyranny. |
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Definition: The state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion.
Synonym: consensus, consent, harmony, unison
Antonym: judgemental, chaotic, unorganized
Sample Sentence: In the most unsuccessful Parliaments throughout history needed unanimity to pass any laws. |
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Definition: Green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass.
Synonym: flourishing, fresh, grassy, leafy
Antonym: dying, lifeless, tired
Sample Sentence: I often wish to go see the verdant Emerald Isle on a vacation. |
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Definition: The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing.
Synonym: desire, determination, option
Antonym: no choice, forceful
Sample Sentence: I hate when I am forced to do things not of my own volition. |
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