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Adulterate (a dul te rate) |
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(verb) to corrupt, make worseby the addition of something of lesser value Synonyms- contaminate, pollute, sully Anyonyms- purify, purge, expurgate |
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Ambidextrous (am bi dex trous) |
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(adjective) able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical Synonyms- versatile, flexible Antonyms- clumsy, all thumbs |
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(verb) to make larger, increase Synonyms- supplement, amplify Antonyms- decrease, diminish |
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(adjective, paticiple) derived of; made unhappy through a loss Synonyms- bereaved Antonyms- replete, well provided |
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(verb) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up Synonyms- station, organize |
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(adjective) stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored Synonyms: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine Antonyms: cheery, inviting, genial |
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(Noun) courage in facing difficulties Synonyms: resolve, steadfastness, mettle Antonyms: fearfulness, faintheartedness |
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(Verb) to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
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(Verb) to utter taunting words (Noun) an expression of scorn Synonyms: (v) ridicule, mock, deride, here Antonyms: (n) compliment, praise |
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(Noun) an external appearance, cover, mask Synonyms: costumes, semblance, pretense |
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(Adjective) intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous Synonyms: cunning, dastardly, perfidious Antonyms: Frank, ingenious, aboveboard |
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Intimation (In Ti ma tion) |
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(Noun) a hint, indirect suggestion Synonyms: clue, inkling |
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(Adjective) wealthy, luxurious, ample; grandiose Synonyms: rich, plentiful, abundant Antonyms: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
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(Adjective) easily bent, flexible; easily influenced Synonyms: adaptable, resilient Antonyms: inflexible, recalcitrant |
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(Verb) to say again, repeat Synonyms: restate, recapulate |
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(Adjective) not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic Antonyms: emotional, oversensitive |
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(Adjective) experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: conclusive, confirmed |
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(Adjective) not combed, untidy, not properly maintained, unpolished, rude Synonyms: sloppy, disordered, rough Antonyms: well groomed, tidy |
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(Adjective, adverb) word for word, exactly as written or spoken Synonyms: (adj) exact, (adv) precisely Antonyms: (adj) paraphrased |
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(Adverb) cautiously, with great care Synonyms: prudently, gingerly Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
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(Adjective) skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind Synonyms- clever, deft, slick, dexterous Antonyms-clumsy, inept, all thumbs |
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(Adjective) peaceful, friendly Synonyms- congenial, neighborly, cordial Antonyms-hostile, antagonistic |
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(Adjective) having a deep seats distaste, opposed, unwilling Synonyms-disinclined, loath Antonyms- favorably disposed, eager, keen |
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Belligerent (Be lij' e rant) |
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(Adjective) given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive (Noun) one at war, one engaged in war Synonyms- (adj) assertive, truculent, pugnacious Antonyms- (adj) peaceful, conciliatory, placid |
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Benevolent (Be nev' e lent) |
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(Adjective) kindly, charitable Synonyms- benign, well meaning Antonyms- malicious, spiteful |
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(Adjective) hasty, not thorough Synonyms- quick, superficial, perfunctory Antonyms- thorough, painstaking, careful |
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(Noun) treachery, deceitful Synonyms- double dealing, chicanery |
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(Verb) to praise extravagantly Synonyms- glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail Antonyms- criticize, belittle, disparge |
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(Adjective) possible, able to be done |
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(Noun) a wry face, facial distortion (Verb) to make a wry face |
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(Noun) a large scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering |
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(Adjective) not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance |
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(Noun) a moving force, impulse, stimulus |
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(Adjective) extremely careful; particular about details |
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(Noun) a longing for something past; homesick |
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(Noun) the purest essence or form of something; the most typical |
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(Verb) to move backwards; to return to an earlier condition |
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(Verb) to examine closely |
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(Adjective) Lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest |
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