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(n.) the program for a meeting; a list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done
The agenda for today's assembly includes a plan for recycling in the classroom,
SYNONYMS: schedule, docket |
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(adj.) friendly, good-natured
Marty, whose sense of humor and good spirits never fail, is an amiable companion.
SYNONYMS: pleasant, agreeable
ANTONYMS: unfriendly, ill-humored, gruff, hostile |
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(v.) to confuse, make stupid
A difficult scientific experiment with many steps is likely to befuddle most beginners.
SYNONYMS: bewilder, boggle, stupefy
ANTONYMS: enlighten, set straight |
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(n.) a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin; (v.) to destroy, ruin
Dutch elm disease was a blight that forever changed the look of my neighborhood.
Though she received several letters of rejection, she determined not to let them blight her hopes of going to college.
SYNONYMS: (n.) eyesore; (v.) spoil, nip
ANTONYMS: (v.) foster, promote, nourish, encourage |
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(adj.) rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited
The boisterous schoolchildren made it clear to their teacher how much they enjoyed the class trip.
SYNONYMS: loud, unruly, disorderly
ANTONYMS: quiet, calm, peaceful, well-behaved, sedate |
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(n.) clearness, accuracy
The vet explained with great clarity how best to housebreak our new puppy.
SYNONYMS: lucidity, precision
ANTONYMS: confusion, murkiness, ambiguity |
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(adj.) willing to do what someone else wants; obedient
A compliant child is easy to discipline, even when in an unfamiliar environment.
SYNONYMS: meek, docile, submissive
ANTONYMS: disobedient, obstinate, rebellious, perverse |
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(v.) to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save
Responsible citizens try to conserve our precious natural resources.
SYNONYMS: guard, care for
ANTONYMS: waste, squander, dissipate |
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(n.) a first public appearance; a formal entrance into society; (v.) to make a first appearance
The talented flute player in the marching band finally made her debut as a soloist today.
Many theaters will debut the film tonight.
SYNONYMS: (n.) coming-out
ANTONYMS: (n.) retirement, departure |
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(adj.) marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence
The Civil War battle of Antietam is, to this day, the most gory one-day fight in our history.
SYNONYMS: bloody, gruesome
ANTONYMS: bloodless |
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(adj.) overweight; coarse, vulgar; very noticeable; total; (n.)an overall total (without deductions); twelve dozen; (v.) to earn
They responded to the injustice in an unsatisfactory manner.
A gross of pencils lasts all year.
She expects to gross $3000 in tips.
SYNONYMS: fat, sheer, utter, flagrant
ANTONYMS: slender, thin, delicate, fine, partial; (n.,v.)net |
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(v.) to cause, bring about; to persuade
Can drinking milk induce sleep?
SYNONYMS: prevail upon, influence
ANTONYMS: prevent, deter, hinder |
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(n.) extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error
Experienced planners allow leeway a week or so in case a project runs into snags or delays.
SYNONYMS: latitude, elbow room |
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(adj.) flexible; (v.) to cause to become flexible
Dancers work hard to develop limber bodies.
Runners limber up before a race.
SYNONYMS: (adj.) supple, pliable; (v.) stretch
ANTONYMS: (adj.) stiff, rigid, wooden; (v.) stiffen |
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(n.) a network of paths through which it is hard to find one's way; something very mixed-up and confusing
Ancient Rome was a maze of narrow streets and winding alleys.
SYNONYMS: labyrinth, puzzle, tangle |
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(n.) someone or something that can predict the future
According to Greek legend, people sought prophecy at the great oracle at Delphi.
SYNONYMS: prophet, seer, sibyl |
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(n.) a strong supporter of a person, party or cause; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter, guerrilla; (adj.) strongly supporting on side only
That mayoral candidate is a strong of term limits.
Partisan hometown fans can be hostile to those from out of town.
SYNONYMS: fan, pooster; (adj.) partial, biased
ANTONYMS: critic, foe; (adj.) impartial, neutral |
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(v.) to pay back; to give payment for
When Mom goes on business trips, she records the cost of hotels and meals so her company will reimburse her.
SYNONYMS: repay, refund, compensate |
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(v.) to go away from, leave empty; to make empty; to void, annul
We have a lot of cleaning up to do before we vacate the apartment at the end of the month.
SYNONYMS: depart, give up, abandon
ANTONYMS: occupy, keep, hold, hang on to |
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(n.) an idle wanderer; a tramp; (adj.) wandering; irresponsible
The vagabond carried his few belongings in a shabby cardboard suitcase.
The vagabond life interests some people, but it doesn't appeal to me.
SYNONYMS: (n.) vagrant, hobo; (adj.) unsettled, footloose
ANTONYMS: (n.) homebody, resident; (adj.) settled |
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