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(n.) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence
Synonyms: promise, sureness, poise, self-possession
Antonyms: uncertainty, doubt, insecrurity |
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(n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety
Synonyms: sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge |
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(v.) to comfort; (n.) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an elctrical or mechanical device
Synonyms:(v.)soothe,solace,alleviate
Antonyms:(v.)distress, aggravate, bother, vex, torment |
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(n.) refuse, waste products
Synonyms: rubbish, trash, detritus, dregs, scum |
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(v.) to lessen, diminsh
Synonyms: decrease, shrink, fade, peter out
Antonyms: increase, enlarge, swell, proliferate |
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(adj.) lacking in seriousness; disrespect, saucy
Synonyms: frivolous, impudent, impertinent, insolent
Antonyms: serious, respectful, deferential, obsequious |
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(n.) resistance to diease; freedom from some charge or obligation
Synonyms: exemption, impunity
Antonyms: vulnerability, susceptibility, exposure |
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(v.) to establish, set up; (n.) an organization for the promotion of learning
Synonyms: (v.)found, bring about; (n.) academy
Antonyms: (v.) terminate, discontinue, demolish, raze |
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(n.) a debt; something disadvantageous
Synonyms: handicap, difficulty, impediment, drawback
Antonyms: advantage, asset |
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(adj.) rediculous, senseless
Synonyms: nonsensical, absurd, incredible
antonyms: sensible, reasonable, realistic, plausible |
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