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Likely to occur at any moment. (Adj.)
Syn: Forthcoming
Ant: Doubtful
Most people realize that death is imminent. |
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Beginning to exist or appear. (Adj.)
Syn: Developing
Ant: Mature
An incipient nation begins with the cooperation of its citizens. |
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To lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate. (Verb)
Syn: Alleviate
Ant: Aggravate
When I get injured, I usually use ice to mitigate the agony. |
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To injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts. (Verb)
Syn: Disfigure
Ant: Mend
It is not ethical to mutilate your friend's car. |
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An agreement, covenant, or compact. (Noun)
Syn: Alliance
Ant: Disagreement
I created a pact with my friends to prevent any arguments. |
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The state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil. (Noun)
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Disruption
I enjoy living in serenity because I am usually stress-free. |
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To bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master. (Verb)
Syn: Overthrow
Ant: Independence
Operation Subjugation was for the U.S. to conquer the Japanese. |
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A state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet. (Noun)
Syn: Distress
Ant: Harmony
Japan was under great turmoil after the nuclear bomb hit Hiroshima. |
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To make or become a single unit; unite. (Verb)
Syn: Combine
Ant: Disband
One goal of the world is to unify all of the nations and stop war. |
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To draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove. (Verb)
Syn: Extract
Ant: Remain
It will take a few more years before the U.S. troops are withdrawn from Iraq. |
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