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(adj.)striking, remarkable; (n)a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way.
syn: (adj) noteworthy, impressive
ant:(adj)undistinguished, unremarkable; (n)unknown |
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(v.) to bring up, care for train, mourish; (n)rearing, training, upbringing
syn: (v) raise,rear, foster
ant: (v) neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder |
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(n) a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
syn: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity |
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(n) the act or swearing to a lie
syn: false witness |
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(v) take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
syn: surmise, trespass, infringe |
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(adj)earlier, former
synonym: previous, anterior
antonym: subsequent, later, ensuing, following |
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(adj.) skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
syn:competent, adept, able
ant:incompentent, inept, unskilled, ignorant |
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(n.) a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
syn:barrage, volley |
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(adj.) wide-awake, alert, watchful
synonym: attentive, on one's toes
antonym: sleepy, inattentive, unobservant |
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(n.) intense anger
syn: rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation
ant: favor, approval, pleasure, blessing |
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(adj) faulty,imperfect, not as it should be.
synonym: awry
antonym: properly |
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(n.) noisy quarrel or fight, (v) to quarrel or fight noisily
synonym: (n)scuffle, (v) scrap, spar |
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(v) to hate, dislike very much
synonym: despise,
antonym: relish, love |
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(adj) native to a country, not foreign
synonym: household, native
antonym: foreign |
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(adj) extremely bad, glaring
synonym: blatant, gross
antnoym: petty, pidding |
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(n) a slight fault, defect, crack
synonym: imperfection, blemish
antonym: perfection |
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(n) an inexperienced person, beginner (adj) inexperienced, budding
synonym: novice, tyro
antonym: pro, expert |
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(v) to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous
(n) state of confusion or agitation
synoym: agitate, rattle
antonym: reassure, soothe, quiet |
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(n) the force or speed with which something moves
synonym: drive, thrust |
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(adj) striking, remarkable (n) a person who is well known
synonym: (adj) noteworthy, impressive
antonym: (adj)undistinguished, unremarkable,(n) unknown |
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