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(v.) a bom'i nate
to have an intense dislike or hatred for
synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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(n.) ac cul tur a' tion
the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
synonym: adaptation |
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(adj.) ad ven ti' tious
resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital |
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(v.) as cribe'
to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), atribute
synonyms: impute, credit, attribute |
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(adj.) cir cu' i tous
roundabout, not direct
synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
antonyms: straight, |
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(v.) com mis' er ate
to sympathize wiith, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
antonym: feel no sypath for |
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(v.) en join'
to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
antonymns: allow, permit |
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(v.) ex' pe dite
to make easy, cause to progress faster
synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
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(v.) ex' pi ate
to make amends, make up for; to avert
synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation |
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(n.)(v.) fer'ment
(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or trubulence
(v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
synonyms: (n.) commotion, turmoil, unrest
antonyms: (n.) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
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(adj.) in ad vert ent
resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
synonyms: accidental, unconsidered
antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premediated |
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(adj.) nom' i nal
existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
synonyms: titular, token, triling, inconsequential
antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
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(adj.) non com mit' tal
not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
antonyms: positive, definite, committed |
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(v.) pec' u late
to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misapporpriate |
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(n.) pro cliv i ty
a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
antonyms: inability or incapacity |
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(n.) sang froid'
composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstance
synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability |
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(adj.) se di' tious
resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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(adj.) ten' u ous
thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or signifigance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
synonyms: flismy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid |
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(adj.) vit ri ol' ic
bitter, sacrcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant
antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
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(v.) whee' dle
to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
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