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having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Miss Maudie is very amiable. |
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cause (someone) to become hostile.
People kept antagonizing the tiger, causing him to attack. |
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(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
The man's English was very articulate.
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conductive to success; favorable
The campaigner was auspicious. |
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a want or need to be good
Her benevolence overcome her hatred. |
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kind, nice
The dog was benign |
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a confusing manner or tangle
The cat's bewilderment |
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a beautiful or innocent person, especially a child.
The newborn looked like a cherub |
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existing, occurring, or living at the same time
The fashions were contemporaries |
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| adjective causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. Atticus's beliefs are contentious |
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goods that have been imported illegally
Contraband goods have been found in American airports |
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seducing into corrupt practices
News stations are corrupting people's ideas |
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the state of being left or aloof
His owner's detachment made the dog feel upset. |
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careful in one's speech or actions
People need to be more discreet nowadays |
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being exempt from usual laws or rules
He was given special dispensation to bring the dog into the restaurant |
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improving someone morally or intellectually
James thought his family needed edification |
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happening after or because of something
The ensuing danger of the storm |
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the act of evading something
Tax evasion is illegal yet common |
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talking a lot
She spoke expansively |
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irritable or quarrelsome
Siblings are often fractious |
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unable to be heard
The high-pitched ring was inaudible to humans |
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not clearly visible
The scratch was inconspicuous |
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to be accused of a major crime
He was indicted the day after he was seen in the house |
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allowed oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something
The dog indulged in the bright sun |
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clever or original
Ling's idea was ingenious |
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a building that houses tombs
The mausoleum was rumored to be haunted |
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characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
His interests were morbid, making him unappealing to almost everyone. |
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disgusting
This popcorn is nauseating |
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be indebted or grateful
I'd happily oblige |
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not discovered or known about
The new planet was obscure |
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odd or unusual habits
His peculiarities include his love of fish and catching slugs |
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a prison for people convicted of serious crimes
The state penitentiary was full of horrible people |
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to die
The man perished at age 74 |
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make something continue indefinitely
The cycle was perpetuated by the endless amount of snow |
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to continue despite difficulty
He continued to persevere despite being discouraged |
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not easily upset or excited
She was a placid girl |
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an argument
The couple tended to quarrel over small things |
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the act of giving up
Their resignation later was submitted |
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the state of being tranquil or calm
The tranquility in the garden was beautiful |
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punishment inflicted or retribution for an injury or wrong
The man declared he would have vengeance on the person who stole his car |
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an opinion or judgment
The chef waited for the critic's verdict |
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