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Verb. To have an intense dislike or hatred for
S- Loathe, abhor, despise, detest.
A- Relish, savor, cherish, esteem. |
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Noun. The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend.
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Adjective. Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; acquired, not congenital.
S- Extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous.
A- Essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital. |
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Verb. To assign or refer to (as a cause or source) attribute.
S- Impute, credit, attribute. |
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Adjective. Roundabout, not direct.
S- Indirect, meandering, winding.
A- Straight, direct, as the crow flies. |
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Verb. To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress.
S- Feel sorry for, empathize.
A- Feel no sympathy for. |
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Verb. To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit.
S- Big, charge, command, adjure.
A- Allow, permit. |
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Verb. To make easy, cause to progress faster.
S- Accelerate, facilitate, speed up.
A- Hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct. |
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Verb. To make amends, make up for; to avert.
S- Redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation. |
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Noun. A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence;
Verb. To be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action.
S- Noun; commotion, turmoil, unrest.
A- Noun; peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity. |
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Adjective. Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental.
S- Accidental, unconsidered.
A- Deliberate, intentional, premeditated. |
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Adjective. Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously.
S- Titular, token, trifling, inconsequential.
A- Real, actual, exorbitant, excessive. |
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Adjective. Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no.
S- Cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest.
A- Positive, definite, committed. |
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Verb. To steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use.
S- Embezzle, defraud, misappropriate. |
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Noun. A natural or habitual inclination or tendency.
S- Natural bent, penchant, propensity.
A- In ability or incapacity. |
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Noun. Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances.
S- Poise, self-assurance, equanimity.
A- Excitability, hysteria, flappability. |
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Adjective. Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government.
S- Mutinous, rebellious, subversive.
A- Supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant. |
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Adjective. Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis. poorly supported.
S- Flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy.
A- Strong, solid, substantial, valid. |
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| Adjective. Bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting. S- Withering, acerbic, mordant A- Bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary. |
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Verb. To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end.
S- Cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk.
A- Coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm. |
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