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abrasive
syn.chafing,grating,rasping,erosive
Ant.(adj)smooth,polished,satiny,oily,unctuous |
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| adj. causing iritation;grinding or wearing down: n. a substance used to smooth or polish |
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acclimate
syn.accustom,learn the ropes |
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v. to adapt to a new climate, environment or situation |
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chagrin
syn. vexation,mortification;v; abash,mortify
ant. jubilation,exultation,triumph;v.exult,delight |
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irritation or humiliation caused disappointment or frustration;v. to cause such a feeling |
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complacent
syn. smug, pleased with oneself
ant. discontented, chagrined
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adj.) self-satisfied;overly content |
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concur
syn. agree, assent, ratify,sanction
ant. disagree, differ,part company |
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v. to express agreement, approve |
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defamation
syn. vilification, calumny,mudslinging
ant. salute, tribute, testimonial, praise |
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explicate
syn. clarify,elucidate,untangle,spell out
ant. confuse,bewilder,obscure,obfuscate |
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v. to make plain or clear, explain, to interpret |
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