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alarming dismay or concern
syn: bewilderment; shock; trepidation
ant: composure; tranquility |
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a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurence
syn: eccentricity; irregularity; oddity |
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harsh in tone; bitterly critical
syn: caustic; offensive; scathing
ant: flattering; genial |
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a preliminary statement; an introduction
syn: prologue; preface; opening
ant: epilogue; finale |
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a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently
syn: circle; clique; society |
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to make amends for
syn: atone; correct; rectify |
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a list or colllection of items
syn: compilation; index; anthology |
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to include or consist of; contain
syn: constitute; encompass; incorporate
ant: exclude; lack |
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pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall
syn: vivid
ant: vague |
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harmless
syn: inoffensive; innocent
ant: injurious |
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| to pass off as genuine or valuble |
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an overabundance; excess
syn: surplus
ant: deficiency; shortage; paucity |
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disrespect
syn: irreverence; rudeness; impertinence
ant: respect; reverence |
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incompatible; unsuitable for the situation
syn: syn: discordant; improper
ant: compatible; fitting |
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to frustrate; confuse
syn: agitate; fluster; perplex
ant: enlighten; comfort; encourage |
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narrowly confined to a particular group
syn: insular; dogmatic
ant: tolerant |
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walking
syn: trekking; exploration |
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an accessory item of dresss or equipment
syn: device; gear |
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to plan cleverly; to devise
syn: concoct; design; engineer |
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overbearing pride; arrogance
syn: conceit; smugness; pompousness
ant: humility; modesty |
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an obvious remark; a cliche
syn: banality; maxim; truism |
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to respect or revere
syn: glorify; treasure
ant: abhor; despise |
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a servant for menial tasks
syn: peon; toiler
ant: patrician; aristocrat |
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everyday; commonplace
syn: ordinary; routine
ant: rare; uncommon |
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to predict
syn: forecast; foreshadow |
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extremely old; antiquated
syn: ancient; archaic
ant: modern; new |
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restrictive; imposing demanding standards
syn: severe; rigid; inflexible
ant: lenient; flexible |
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condescendingly proud; arrongant
syn: conceitted; snobbish; supercilious
ant: humble; modest |
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showing false piety or righteousness
syn: hypocritical; specious
ant: humble; modest |
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a difficult and embarrassing situation
syn: predicament
ant: peace; serenity |
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