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06/17/2004

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Term
Academic
Definition
1) Pertaining to school
Syn: Scholarly
2) Theoretical rather than practical
Syn: Theoretical
Ant: Practical
Term
Adverse
Definition
Opposed, hostile; unfavorable
Syn: Contrary, antagonistic, antipathetical
Ant: Favorable, friendly, cordial
Term
Aspire
Definition
To stive for or hope for
Syn: Long, yearn
Term
Caricature
Definition
A distorted represenetation of a person
Syn: cartoon, mimcry, parody
Term
Dejected
Definition
In low spirits
Syn: Depressed, cheerless, despondent, heavy hearted
Any: Cheerful, jolly, animated, highspirited, gleeful, exhilarated
Term
Exploit
Definition
1) Deed or heroic act
Syn: Feat, achievement
2) To use or take advantage of
Syn: Utilize
Term
Grime
Definition
Deeply ingrained dirt
Syn: scum, filth, soot, smut
Term
Malice
Definition
Anger, ill will, hatred
Syn: animosity, enmity, malevolence, rancor
Ant: benevolence, goodwill
Term
Replenish
Definition
To refill
Syn: To stock, renew, satiate, deplete
Ant: Empty
Term
Taut
Definition
Tightly stretched
Syn: tight, tence, strained, stretched
Ant: loose, flexible, yielding, pliable
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