(verb)

to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt

synonyms: acquit, exonerate, vindicate

(noun)

a representation (especially a drawing) in which the subject's characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated

(verb)

to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way

synonyms: cartoon, burlesque, parody

(noun)

a loud ringing sound

(verb)

to make a loud ringing noise

synonyms: (n.) din, clamor, uproar

(adjective)

side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time

synonyms: adjoining, abutting, next door to

(noun)

an eager desire for something; greed

synonyms: avarice, rapacity, craving, lust

(adjective)

harmful, injurious

synonyms: detrimental, destructive, pernicious

(verb)

to raise to a higher degree; to increase the value or desirability of

synonyms: improve, magnify, heighten

(verb)

to captivate, charm, hold spellbound; to enslave; to imprision

synonyms: fascinate, enchant, attract

(verb)

to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses

synonyms: moderate, mitigate, diminish, downplay

(adjective)

implied or understood though unexpressed; without doubts or reservations, unquestioning; potentially contained in

synonyms: inferred, tacit, unspoken

(adjective)

sharp, keen, penetrating (without suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness)

synonyms: acute, cutting, perceptive

(adjective)

marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy

synonyms: flashy, overdone, flamboyant

(noun)

a model of excellence or perfection

synonyms: exemplar, ideal, model, good example

(verb)

to restate in other words

(noun)

a statement that presents a given idea in new language

synonyms: (v.) reword, rephrase; (n.) a rendition, version

(adjective)

prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed; artful, expedient

synonyms: tactful, diplomatic, judicious

(adjective)

dull, lacking in distinction and originality; matter-of-fact, straightforward; characteristic of prose, not poetic

synonyms: commonplace, humdrum, literal

(adjective)

extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, repetitive; profuse, lush

synonyms: unnecessary, verbose

(adjective)

making a show of virtue or righteousness; hypocritically moralistic or pious, self-righteous, canting, holier-than-thou

(adjective)

sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant (applied to mental or personal qualities)

synonyms: stimulating, lively, glittering, flashing

(adjective)

charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence)

synonyms: winnning, engaging, delightful, prepossessing