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Rowdy or tough behavior
The ruffianism of the boys did not go unnoticed by the angry principal.
Antonym: gentle behavior |
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to consider for a long time at a slow pace, to ponder
We will have to go somewhere else if you ruminate about your decision for much longer.
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satisfied full, indulged to excess
He was quite sated after finishing the huge meal.
Antonym: hungry |
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to bring under one's control
It was the intent of the dictator to subjugate all the people in the land.
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fed or supplied to excess
I was surfeited after having eaten so much food.
Antonym: starved |
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one who slanders or speaks falsely about someone.
After hearing the gossip, the woman confronted the traducer face to face to stop the vicious slander.
Antonym: one who praises |
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to take possession or authority over something without right
The younger son tried to usurp the throne from the rightful heir.
Antonym: to acquiesce |
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forcefully expressing emotion or conviction
He vehemently denied that he had said those harsh words.
Antonym: meek |
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evergy, enthusiasm
The cheerleading squad expressed great verve which is why they won.
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immoral, lewd
He had to drop out of the presidential race when his wanton behavior was exposed.
Antonym: moral |
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justified
The jury felt that the death peanalty was warrented because of the heinous nature of the crime.
Antonym: unjustified |
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