Term
Sirocco
(Noun)
In Sicily and southern Italy the sirocco occurs at all seasons. |
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Definition
A hot, dry dust laden wind blowing from N Africa and affecting parts of S Europe
Synonym : Sandstorm
Antonym : cold wind
Analogy : sirocco:dusty (Noun:Closely related adj) |
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Term
Highhanded, Highanded
(adj)
The prince was very highhanded.
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Definition
Using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.
Synonym : Overbearing, arrogant
Antonym : plebian
Analogy : Highhanded : King (Action:Subject Performing Action) |
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Term
Recur, Recuring
(verb)
The fan convention, Comic Con will recur again next year. |
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Definition
Occur again, periodically, or repeatedly.
Synonym : Reappear
Antonym : end, stop
Analogy : recur:earthquake (action:thing acted upon)
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Term
Larder
(noun)
The Halloween candy was stored in the larder. |
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Definition
A room or large cupboard for storing food.
Synonym : stock, food supply
Analogy : larder:cook (object or place:its user) |
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Fervent, Fervently
(adj)
My friend fervently follows trends in music as she likes it a lot. |
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Definition
having or showing warmth or intensity of feeling ardent.
Synonym : hot, glowing
Antonym : cold, calm
Analogy : fervent : like (decreasing intensity) |
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Term
Elicit, Elicited
(verb)
My cousin elicited the support of her friends so that she could win the student council election.
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Definition
To draw or bring out or forth ; evoke
Synonym : bring out, evoke
Antonym: hide, cover
Analogy : elicit:support (cause:effect) |
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Term
Aureole
(noun)
Angels, have aureoles.
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Definition
radiant circle ; a halo
Synonym : halo
Antonym : dark surroundings
Analogy : aureole:radiance (cause:effect) |
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Term
Steadfast
(adjective)
My best friend and I have been steadfast friends since we were three. |
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Definition
1. fixed in a place, position, or direction
2. loyal
Synonym : staunch
Antonym : disloyal
Analogy : steadfast:loyal (synonyms) |
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Term
Authorize
(verb)
During the war against Voldemort, Aurors were authorised to use the Unforgivable Curses on suspected Death Eaters. |
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Definition
give permission, or approval
Synonym : Sanction, permit
Antonym : reject, refuse
Analogy : authorized:agent (action:subject performing action |
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Term
Abyss
(Noun)
As Harry Potter fell through the pipes towards the Chamer of Secrets, he felt like he was going down an unending abyss.
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Definition
a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
Synonym : chasm
Antonym : shallow pit
Analogy : Abyss:Deep and Dangerous (Noun:Closely related adj)
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Term
Profound
(adj)
The headmaster of Hogwarts profoundly stated, that there was no magic allowed outside of school. |
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Definition
very great ; intense
Having shown great knowlegde
Synonynm : deep, intelligent
Antonym : light, open, stupid
Analogy : profound:mild (Decresing Intensity) |
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Term
Siphon
(noun,verb)
The engineers had to siphon out a lot of water from the house because of the flood. |
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Definition
A u-shaped pipe that uses atmospheric pressure to draw liquid from one containe, place or level to another
pull out or divert
Synonym : drain, tube
Antonym: insert, put back
Analogy: Siphon: liquid (Action:thing acted upon) |
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Term
Torchbearer
(noun)
The torchbearers for the Olympic Games are picked with great care. |
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Definition
a person who carries a ceremonial torch.
lights the way, finds a path
Synonym : pioneer
Antonym : follower
Analogy : Torchbearer:achiever (Noun:Closely related adj) |
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Impassioned
(adj)
She made an impassioned cry for help.
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Definition
filled with or showing great emotion.
Synonym : emotional
Antonym : apathetic
Analogy : Impassioned: stoic (Antonym)
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Term
Foment
(verb)
The general's intent is to foment rebellion |
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Definition
instigate or stir up
Synonym : urge
Antonym : discourage
Analogy : Foment : discourage (decreasing intensity) |
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Term
Beeline
(noun)
Children all over the world made a beeline for the 7th book of Harry Potter as soon as it was released |
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Definition
a straight line between two places
Synonym : shortcut ; direct route
Antonym : detour
Analogy : Beeline : direct (decreasing intensity) |
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Pensive
(adj)
When I reached home, I found my cousin in a pensive mood |
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Definition
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
Synonym : thoughtful
Anotnym : ignorant
Analogy : Pensive : thought (action : thing acted upon) |
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Exult
(verb)
The reaction from the team was one of exult as the timer beeped the end of the game , establishing their victory |
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Definition
show or feel of triumphant joy
Synonym : Rejoice
Antonym : sorrow
Analogy : exult : victorious (action , subject performing the action)
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Term
Cavil
(verb)
The defense attorney soon found reasons to cavil since he had a weak case |
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Definition
make petty or unnecessary objections.
Synonym : find fault, criticize
Antonym : compliment
Analogy : Cavil : quibble (synonym) |
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Term
Uproarious
(adj)
The movie is an uproarious tale of a family trapped in a talking car |
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Definition
Characterized by uproar
very funny
Synonym : funny,provoking loud laughter
Antonym : quiet
Analogy :Uproarious : laughter (Cause : effect)
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Term
Brood
(noun)
I am looking forward to a visit to the farm to see the new brood of chicks |
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Definition
a number of young, hatched at one time
all childern in a family
worry , be annoyed (verb)
Synonym : offspring
Antonym : parent
Analogy : Brood : single or lone (whole , part)
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Term
Hinterland
(noun)
I would love to visit the vast and rustic hinterlands in Alaska |
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Definition
the often uncharted areas beyond a coastal district or a river's banks.
Synonym : Backwater
Antonym : Metropolis
Analogy : Hinterland : remote (noun :closely related adjective) |
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Prim
(adj)
It is convention to be prim and proper when dealing with royalty |
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Definition
stiffly formal and respectable
Synonym : proper
Antonym : informal
Analogy : Prim : nice (decreasing intensity)
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Term
Trample
(verb)
The environmentalists are often scared that visitors may trample delicate bird eggs |
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Definition
tread on, crush
Synonym : tread, stamp
Antonym : aid
Analogy : trample : dictator (action: subject performing the action |
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Term
sluice
(Noun)
The rusty original sluice paddle gate has survived being buried for 30 years. |
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Definition
an artificial channel for conducting water, often fitted with a gate(sluice gate) at the upper end for regulating the flow.
Synonym : channel
Antonym : let free and unbind
Analogy : Sluice : Water body ( Tool , Object it is used with) |
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