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noun. One who is intolerant of differences in others
The bigot refused to share a cab with anyone of a different race.
syn: racist, extermist |
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–verb (used with object),
to erase or eliminate
If Moni can stay out of trouble for one year, her criminal record will be expunged.
Syn; obliterate
ant; add |
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adj. blunt; outspoken
He gave a candid speech abou the time he had spent in prison.
syn: frank; direct
at; evasive |
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noun. special words or phrases used by a specific group of people
Don't agree to "a trip to the East River" proposed by anyoine speaking Mafia argot.
syn: jargon |
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noun. careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Sara's negligence allowed the toddler to fall from the hotel balcony.
syn: carelessness
ant; care and attention |
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verb calm; to make satisfied (often only temporarily)
The small snack before dinner did nothing to appease Shane's appetite.
syn: mollify
ant: aggravate |
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adj. harsh sounding;grating
Lisa's strident voice gave us all headaches.
syn. shrill
ant: shooting |
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n. complete disorder
The new teacher was expected to end the chaos and restore order in the classroom
stn: confusion;jumble
ant: harmony;order |
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verb. to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity
I had to take a second job to augment my income after buying a new SUV.
syn: expand; supplement
ant: narrow;reduce |
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noun. extreme, chauvinistic patrioitism,often favoring an agressive,warlike forgein policy
Because of his jingoism, the cadidate lost the support of voters.
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