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02/01/2012

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Term
Proselyte
Definition

noun

 

1.
 
a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief,sect, or the like, to another; convert.         
 

synonyms:  convert, followers
       antonyms: non-believer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term
Abstemious
Definition

Characterized by abstinance, dieting or self restraint

synonyms: abstinent, frugal, temperate

antonyms: gluttonous, greedy, hungry

Term
Perambulator
Definition

baby carriage

synonyms: stroller

Term
Lachrymose
Definition

adjective

1.
suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful.
synonyms: sad, tearful, weepy, crying
antonyms: cheerful, happy, joyful

 
 

 

Term
Scabbard
Definition

noun

1.
a sheath for a sword or the like.

synonyms: case, cover

Term
Sagacious
Definition

adjective

having or showing acute mental discernment and keenpractical sense

Synonyms: discerning, insightful
Antonyms: foolish, silly
 
Term
Chimerical
Definition

adj.

existing only as the product of unchecked imagination

Synonyms: fictional, imagined

Antonyms: real, serious, sincere

 

 

 

 

Term
Sobriquet
Definition

noun

a descriptive name

Synonyms: nickname

Term
Jejune
Definition

adj

devoid of significance or interest

Synonyms: naive, superficial, immature, silly

Antonyms: sensible, serious, wise

Term
Comestible
Definition

noun

food

Synonyms: edibles, food item

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