sirocco

n.

synonym: sandstorm

antonym: calm, clearness

definition: a hot, humid southerly wind normally moving towards a low barometric pressure center

analogy: sirocco:zephyr::tsunami:waves

(whole:part)

highhanded

adj.

synonym:authoritarian, bossy

antonym: democratic

definition: using power or authority without thinking of the feelings of other

analogy: highhanded:bossy::yes:perhaps

(decreasing intensity)

recur

v.

synonym: persist, reappear

antonym: dissapear

definition: occur again, repeatedly, or periodically

analogy: recur:school::practice:oboe

(action:thing acted upon)

larder

n.

synonym: cabinet

antonym: slim, slender

definition: a room or large cupboard for storing food, pantry or groceries

analogy: kitchen:larder::bedroom:bed

(category:example)

fervent

adj.

synonym: passionate

antonym: unenthusiastic

definition: having or displaying a passionate intensity

analogy: dogs:fervent::dinner:eating

(cause:effect)

elicit

v.

synonym: bring out

antonym: hide, keep, give

definition: to draw or bring out or forth

analogy: elicit:homework::punch:wrestler's bag

(action:thing acted upon)

aureole

n.

synonym: corona, halo

antonym: let go

definition: a radiance of light surrounding an important person

encircling ring of light, halo

analogy: aureole:shining::mountains:steep

(noun:closely related adjective)

steadfast

adj.

synonym: loyal, dependable

antonym: capricious, variable

definition: fixed in direction, firm in purpose

analogy: friend:steadfast::dog:energetic

(noun:closely related adjective)

authorize

v.

synonym: enable, commission

antonym: deny, refuse

definition: giving official permission for or an approval to

analogy: authorize:legislative branch::play:kid

(action:subject performing action)

abyss

n.

synonym: chasm

antonym: mountain, incline

definition: the bottomless pit, immeasurable profound depth

the primeval chaos

analogy: chasm:rocks::sky:clouds

(whole:part)

profound

adj.

synonym: deep

antonym: shallow

definition: going past the obvious, deep meaning

analogy: quotes:profound::books:interesting

(noun:closely related adjective)

siphon

n.

synonym: drain, tube

antonym: big screen, movie theater

definition: a pipe shaped like a U and using enough pressure to get liquid from a reservoir from a lower side to a higher side

analogy: siphon:water::shovel:dirt

(tool:object it's used with)

analogy: siphon:reservoir::fishing net:fishermen

torchbearer

n.

synonym: leader

antonym: follower

definition: a person who carries a torch, a leader of a movement, inspirational

analogy: torchbearer:torch::oboist:oboe

(toll user:tool)

impassioned

adj.

synonym:

antonym:

definition: filled with intense feeling or passion

analogy: veterinarian:impassioned::musician:

expressive

(noun:closely related adjective)

foment

v.

synonym: excite, encourage

antonym: discourage

definition: promote the growth or development of, to apply ointments (medical liquids)

analogy: foment:enviromentalist::teach:teacher

(action:subject performing action)

beeline

n.

synonym: straightaway

antonym: changing, deviating

definition: a direct course or route

analogy: beeline:minotaur::track:runner

(object or place: its user)

pensive

adj.

synonym: meditative

antonym: thoughtless

definition: dreamily or wistfully thoughtful, expressing thoughtfulness usually with sadness

analogy: singer:pensive::musician:talented

(noun:closely related adjective)

exult

v.

synonym: delight

antonym: dissappointed

definition: to show or feel triumphant or lively, to leap for joy

analogy: winning:exult::lose:sad

(cause:effect)

cavil

v.

synonym: criticize

antonym: agree

definition: to raise trivial or unnecessary objections

analogy: cavil:debater::write:writer

(action:subject performing action)

uproarious

adj.

synonym: raging, stormy

antonym: calm, serene

definition: very funny or loud, state of uproar

analogy: party:uproarious::crime:heinous

(noun:closely related adjective)

brood

n. v. adj.

synonym: litter

antonym: single

definition: a family of young offspring

incubate, to keep warm (eggs)

kept for breeding

to think of something sad or anger

analogy: brood:animals::pant:dog

(action:subject performing action)

hinterland

n.

synonym: natural, inland

antonym: urban, coast

definition: less developed areas of land

inland from coast

analogy: hinterland:Yellowstone::sport:badminton

(category:example)

prim

v. adj.

synonym: precise, formal

antonym: messy, informal

definition: formally precise or proper

to draw one's face into a formal expression or smile

analogy: prim:regal::bread:toast

(increasing intensity)

trample

n. v.

synonym: stomp

antonym: tip-toe

definition: the act or sound of trampling

to step or tread noisily and heavily

analogy: snowshoes:trample::pencil:write

(tool:its action)

sluice

n. v.

synonym: channel, gate

antonym: trickle

definition: the body of water held back or controlled by a sluice gate

to drain

analogy: sluice:reservoir::fraction:whole

(part:whole)