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(n.) an arrival; a coming into place or view.
SYN-approach
ANT-exodus |
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(n). the highest point, tip
SYN- peak, acme
ANT-bottom, nadir |
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(v) to absorb fully or make one's own; to adopt as one's own; to adapt fully
SYN-digest, incorporate, blend in |
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(adj) false, conterfeit
SYN-phony, spurious
ANT-genuine, authentic |
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unreasonably high; excessive
SYN-extreme
ANT-reasonable |
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(n.) the time between; (adj) temporary, coming between two points in time
SYN- (n.) interval; (adj.) provisional |
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(v.) to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
SYN-submerge, deluge, swamp |
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(v.) to speak evil of, slander; (adj.) evil
SYN- (v.) defame, vilify; (adj.) wicked
ANT-(v.) commend; (adj.) benevolent |
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(v.) to wander about (n.) a sharp turn or twist
SYN-ramble, zigzag, twist |
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(n.) a large city; the chief city of an area
SYN-large urban center
ANT-hamlet, village |
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(adj.) very important
SYN- consequential, portentous
ANT-inconsequential, slight, unimportant |
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(adj) noisy; unruly; disorderly
SYN- rowdy, riotous
ANT- docile, quiet |
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(adj.) thoughtful, melancholy
SYN- contemplative, wistful |
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(adj) dangerous
SYN- hazardous, chancy, risky
ANT- secure, harmless |
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(adj) of poor quality, characterized by inferior workmanship
SYN- flimsy, imitative
ANT-superior, durable |
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(adj.) lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful
SYN- buoyant, animated, frisky
ANT- sullen, morose, sluggish |
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(adj.) angry & bad-tempered; rude
SYN- gruff, hostile, sullen
ANT-genile, gracious, friendly |
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(n.) a long, angry speech, usually very critical
SYN-harangue, diatribe, tongue-lashing |
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(n.) an idle wanderer, tramp; (adj.) wandering aimlessly
SYN-vagabond, hobo, nomad
ANT-homebody, resident |
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