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to have an intense dislike or hatred for
synonyms:loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonyms:relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact wit hthose of another; the resultant blend
synonym:adaption |
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resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) aquired, not congenital
synonyms: extrinsic, incidenta, fortuitous
antonyms:essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital |
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to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
synonyms:impute, credit, attribute |
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roundabout, not direct
synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies |
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to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
antonym:feel no sympathy for |
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to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
antonyms:allow, permit |
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to make easy, cause to progress faster
synonyms:accelerate, facilitate, speed up
antonyms:hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
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to make amends, make up for; to avert
synonyms:redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation |
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a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
synonyms: commotin, turmoil, unrest
antonyms:peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity |
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resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
synonyms:accidental, unconsidere
antonyms:deliberate, inentional, premeditated |
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existing in name only, not real; too smsall to be considered or taken seriously
synonyms: titular, token, trifiling, inconsequential
antonyms:real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
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not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
synonyms:cagey, uninformative, playing it safe
antonyms:positive, definite, committed |
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to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use
synonyms"embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
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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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composure or coolness, especiallly in trying circumstances
synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonyms:axcitability, hysteria, flapppability |
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resistant to lawful authority; having tha purpose of overthrowing an establishe government
synonyms:mutinous, rebellious, subersive
antonyms:supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; or slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
synonyms:flimsy, unsubstantial, vaque, hazy
antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid |
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bitter attitude or speech, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
synonyms:withering, acerbic, mordant
antonyms:bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
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to use coazing or flattery to gain some desired end
synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet talk
antonyms:coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
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