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verb-to level to the ground, to blot out or demolish
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adj-stubbornly resistant to reason/authority
noun-a perverse or wayward person
syn-rebellious, uncooperative
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verb- to withdraw formally or publicly
syn-disown, renounce
ant-affirm, aver |
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verb- to give in returnfor, or in response to, something already given
syn-exchange, repay |
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noun-the act of answering one accusation with another, a biter reply
syn-countercharge, retort |
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| reciprocal trade agreement |
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| ttwo or more nationsswap favors or concessions of more or less equal value (reprocity) |
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| the quotient of a quantity divided into 1 |
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adj-unnecessarily repetitive or superfluous: more than what is normally considered adequate or necessary
adj-verbose, wordy
ant- succinct, laconic |
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| built into spacecraft so that there are more than enough safeguards or backup systems to keep the machine operating if the main system goes out |
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verb-to become less harsh or severe; to let up or slacken
verb-yield, moderate
ant:harden, stiffen |
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noun- the act of recalling the past; a memory
syn: recollection, memoir |
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noun- anguish, self-reproach or bitter regret for wrongdoing
syn- shame, sorrow
ant- callousness, indifference |
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non- a person who deserts one cause or group for another
adj- disloyal or traitorous
syn- turncoat, traitor
ant-loyal staunch |
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noun-an indirect effect or result produced by an event or action
syn-aftermath, backlash |
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verb-to refill or provide a new supply of
syn- renew, replace
ant- empty exhaust |
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| a stae of excessive fullness |
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noun- retaliation in kind for injuries received
syn- retribution, revenge |
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verb- to cancel or withdraw
syn- repeal, teract
ant- affirm, confirm |
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adj- a) springy or flexible; able to resume its original shape
b). able to recover quickly sickness, change or misfortune
syn- supple, malleable
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| a person who forsakes his religion, cause party etc. |
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to take apart
syn:gut, flatten
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break beyond recovery or repair
syn:gut, flatten
ant:raise, erect |
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Contemptuous of authority;
syn: unyielding, ornery ant-amenable, willing |
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| containing more words than necessary syn) excessive, prolix ant:terse, scarce |
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To return in kind; To repay; to recompense; to reward.
syn) reimburse, recompensate |
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°A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator.
syn)countercharge, counteraccusation |
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using repetition or excessive wordiness;
syn) excessive, prolix
ant:terse, scarce |
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sincere penitence or remorse.
syn) sorrow, shame
ant) unconcern, indifference |
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°An autobiography
syn- recollection, remembrance |
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not easily depressed; cheerful.
syn- pliable, supple
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To reduce by destroying or consuming the vital powers of; to exhaust,
syn- exhaust, empty
ant- renew, restock |
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| A reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature. |
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to show agreement with or to support by or as if by signing one's name to, as a statement or decision.
syn- endorse, uphold
ant- nullify, invalidate |
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(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.
syn- pliable, supple
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A person who has renounced a religion or faith.
syn- traitor, deserter
ant- true-blue, reliable |
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