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(n) open or unqualified contempt.
Syn: disdain, despise, Ant: praise |
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(n) anything that appears, esp. something remarkable or startling; a ghostly figure
Syn: spirit, phantom |
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(n) a long wailing cries.
Syn: wail, shriek |
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(n) an effort to appear to have a quality not really or fully possessed
Syn: pretense, airs
Ant: sincerity, simplicity |
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(v) to turn aside or deviate, as from a path, practice, or plan.
Syn: deviate, separate
Ant: join, converge |
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(n) something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
Syn: deception, scheme
Ant: honesty |
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–(adj) boldly rude or disrespectful
Syn: Brazen, arrogant
Ant: polite, respectful |
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(adj) having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.
Syn: poised
Ant: careless, tactless |
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(adj) Of, relating to, or containing a pleasing succession of sounds
Syn: musical, tuneful |
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(n) a badge or distinguishing mark of office or honor.
Syn: Emblem |
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(v) To take luxurious pleasure; indulge oneself
Syn: bask, indulge |
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(adj) disdainfully proud; snobbish
Syn: egotistical
Ant: humble, meek |
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(n) An exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks.
Syn: pleasantry, jesting |
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(n) A doubting or questioning attitude or state of mind.
Syn: disbelief
Ant: faith |
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(adj) Resembling a bulb in shape; rounded, swollen
Syn: bulging |
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(n) A tiny, quick flash of light.
Syn: glimmer
Ant: darkness |
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(adj) incapable of being counted
Syn: countless
Ant: Few |
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(v) to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
Syn: analyze, canvass
Ant: glance |
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(adj) distracted; deeply agitated.
Syn: anxious, flustered
Ant: calm, happy |
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(v) to provide or supply with something ornamental
Syn: decorate, embellish
Ant: decrease, plainness |
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