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Synonym - Hero,Champion
The Leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work (good guy) |
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Synonym-Enemy,Villain
The character who opposes the hero (bad guy) |
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Synonym-Gist,Summary
The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text,which tells the reader what the text is about: |
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Synonym-Facts
They clarify, illuminate, explain, describe,expand and illustrate the main idea |
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Synonym-Symphonize,Cooperate
To cooperate with another or others;
teamwork |
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Synonym-Observe,Interprete
Examine carefully and in detail |
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Synonym-Rephrasing,Rewording
Restating or rewording |
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Synonym-Simile,Metaphor
Refers to words, and groups of words,
that exaggerate or alter the usual
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Synonym-Expression,Paradox
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal
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Synonym-Sensual, Auditory
A literary device to engage and effect
the reader;to make solid images in the
mind using sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste |
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Synonym:Acomplishment, Success
Joy over success; victory; conquest
Sentence:My team triumphed when we won the tennis match. |
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Synonym:Analyze, Observe
To examine in detail with careful or critical attention
Sentence:I scrutnize the cells while looking through a microscope. |
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Synonym:Depreciate, Disesteem
To estimate at too low a value, rate, or the like
Sentence:I underestimated your capability. |
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Synonym:Action, Ambition
Serving to set in motion or initiate; introductory; beginning
Sentence:My mom's initiative is to take care of our family. |
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Synonym:Self suspiscion, Self consciousness
The state or condition of being aware of ones self; having knowledge; consciousness
Sentence:My brother has self awareness whenever something suspicious is going on. |
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Synonym:Recognition, Requirements
The ability to understand, after something has happened
Sentence:The hindsight after the conflict is the solution. |
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Synonym:Fate, Fortune
Something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing
Sentence:I am destined to be a doctor. |
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Synonym:Discipline, Resolution
Control of one's impulses and actions; self control
Sentence:I have lots of willpower when it comes to studying. |
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Synonym:Censor, Morals
The inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives
Sentence:My conscience does not allow me to lie. |
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Synonym:Affection, Aspect
A distinguishing feature or quality
Sentence:One characteristic is having green eyes. |
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Synonym:Overstate, Embellish
To magnify beyond the limits of truth; overstate
Sentence:Some people exaggerate what they see and hear. |
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Synonym:Decorate, Beautify
To enhance(a statement or narrative) with fictitious additions
Sentence:I embellished the wall with many colors. |
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Synonym:Inner strength, Self assurance
Realistic confidence in one's own judgement, ability, power
Sentence:Smart people have lots of self confidence. |
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Synonym:Sanctuary, Shelter
Shelter or protection from danger, trouble
Sentence:During the Cold War, many people hid in refuges. |
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Synonym:Crisis, Difficulty
A situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives
Sentence:Opportunity is one example of dilemma. |
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