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To set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
With only damp wood to work with, Tilda had great difficulty trying to kindle the camp fire
Synonyms: Arouse; awaken; light; spark |
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Sounds of a funeral bell; omen of death or failure
When the townspeople heard the knell from the church belfry, they knew that they mayor had died
Synonyms: chime; peal; toll |
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Fame, glory, or honor
The actress happily accepted kudos from the press for her stunning performance in the film
Synonyms: acclaim; accolade; encomium; homage; praise |
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Relating to motion; characterized by movement
The kinetic sculpture moved back and forth, startling the museum visitors
Synonyms: active; dynamic; mobile |
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Having a sharp edge; intellectually sharp perceptive
With her keen intelligence, she figured out the puzzle in seconds flat
Synonyms: acute; canny; quick |
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