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Term
rasp
Definition

1.

  1. a coarse file or similar metal tool with a roughened surface for scraping, filing, or rubbing down objects of metal, wood, or other hard material.
  2. Synonym:scrape 
  3. Antonym:smooth
 
Term
sunder
Definition

1. split apart

Synonym:detached

Antonym:connect

Term
listless
Definition

1.lacking energy or enthusiasm.

Synonym:lifeless

Antonym:hyperactive

Term
charlatan
Definition

1.a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

Synonym:deciever

Antonym:honesty

Term
rout
Definition

1.a disorderly retreat of defeated troops.

Synonym:retreat

Antonym:miracle

Term
toothsome
Definition

1.temptingly tasty.

Synonym:yummy

Antonym:disgusting

Term
smidgen
Definition

1.a small amount of something

Synonym:little

Antonym:whole

Term
deplete
Definition

1.use up the supply or resources of.


Synonym: finish

Antonym:started

Term
morose
Definition

1.sullen and ill-tempered.

Synonym:short trmpered

Antonym:calm

Term
cacophony
Definition

1.a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Sunonym:racket

Antonym:slient

Term
splice
Definition

1.join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands.


Synonym:to attach

Antonym:acstract

Term
makeshift
Definition

1.serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being.

Synonym:substitution

Antonym:permenant

Term
smattering
Definition

1.a slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject.

Synonym:advantage

Antonym:disadvantage

Term
loiter
Definition

1.stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose.

Synonym:wait

Antonym:move

Term
cheeky
Definition

1.impudent or irreverent, typically in an endearing or amusing way.

synonym:unique

antonym:normal

Term
downfall
Definition

1.a loss of power, prosperity, or status.

Synonym: weakened

Antonym:poweerful

Term
splay
Definition

1.thrust or spread (things, especially limbs or fingers) out and apart.

Synonym:seperate

Antonym:Intact

Term
acrid
Definition

1.having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Synonym:bitter

Antonym:sweet


Term
fray
Definition

1.(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.

Synonym:sanding

Antonym:patting

Term
mar
Definition

1.impair the appearance of

Synonym:disfigure

Antonym:same

Term
riven
Definition

1.split or tear apart violently.

Synonym: rip

Antonym:replace

Term
harmony
Definition

1.he combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.

Synonym:conducter

Antonym:singer

Term
chisel
Definition

1.a long-bladed hand tool with a beveled cutting edge and a plain handle that is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, metal, or other hard materials.

Synonym:material

Antonym:things

Term
dulcet
Definition

1.(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

Synonym:smooth

Antonym:rough

Term
roughewn
Definition

1.denoting wood or stone that has been cut with a tool such as an ax, so that its surface is not smooth.

Synononyn:rough

Antonym:slice

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