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(v.) to approve or permit; to give power or authority to
I wonder if Congress will someday authorize U. S. citizens to cast official votes over the internet.
SYNONYMS: order, entitle, empower
ANTONYMS: forbid, ban, prohibit |
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(n.) a person who was committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender
Thanks to their efficient tracking methods, the police were able to catch the culprit red-handed.
SYNONYMS: lawbreaker, wrongdoer |
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(v.) to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary
It's relaxing to dawdle in the shower, but it wastes water.
SYNONYMS: delay, loiter, dillydally
ANTONYMS: hurry, hasten, speed up, bustle |
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(v.) to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care
I can't wait to dissect a frog in biology class next week.
SYNONYMS: examine
ANTONYMS: sew together, fuse, weld |
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(v.) to paw out, spend; to use up
The most experienced long-distance runners learn not to expend their energy too soon.
SYNONYMS: utilize, consume, disburse
ANTONYMS: save, hoard |
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(n.) an event resulting in death; an accidental death
The driver slammed on the brakes, but it was too late to prevent the traffic fatality.
SYNONYMS: casualty, mortality
ANTONYMS: injury |
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(adj.) easily fooled, tricked, or cheated
Are you gullible enough to believe everything you hear on the radio?
SYNONYMS: trusting, innocent, naïve, credulous
ANTONYMS: suspicious, skeptical |
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(adj.) not permitted, unlawful, improper
Students will be suspended for one week if they bring any illicit materials to school.
SYNONYMS: illegal, unauthorized, forbidden
ANTONYMS: legal, lawful, permissible, aboveboard |
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(v.) to plunge or dip into a fluid; to involve deeply
I find it's easier to immerse my entire body in a swimming pool than try to get used to the water slowly.
SYNONYMS: dunk, engross
ANTONYMS: dredge up, pull out |
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(adj.) causing excitement or anger; leading to violence or disorder
The candidate made an inflammatory speech that incensed all those who heard it.
SYNONYMS: provoking, incendiary, provocative
ANTONYMS: calming, soothing, lulling, quieting |
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(n.) a note to aid one's memory; an informal note or report (pl., memorandums or memoranda)
The principal posts a weekly memorandum to remind teachers of programs, deadlines, and special events.
SYNONYMS: reminder |
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(adj.) marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity; woefully inadequate
It was a pathetic sight to see so many starving people desperately begging for food.
SYNONYMS: moving, distressing, pitiable, heartrending
ANTONYMS: funny, hilarious, frightening |
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(v.) to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough
The patient needs to persevere with the painful exercises in order to pe able to walk normally again.
SYNONYMS: plug away, pursue, stick to it
ANTONYMS: give up, despair, throw in the towel, quit |
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(v.) to lie, tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose
His reputation has suffered because of his unfortunate tendency to prevaricate.
SYNONYMS: fib, stretch the truth, equivocate
ANTONYMS: tell the truth |
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(v.) to crush, put down completely
Swift military action was required to quash the revolt before anyone was injured.
SYNONYMS: suppress
ANTONYMS: start, kindle, ignite, encourage |
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(n.) enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; (v.) to enjoy greatly
She opened the tiny box with relish knowing that it contained a piece of jewelry.
Now that I've learned about Japan in class, I relish the chance to travel there.
SYNONYMS: (n.) pleasure, gusto; (v.) take delight in
ANTONYMS: (v.) dislike, loathe, hate, despise |
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(v.) to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences
At the family reunion, we got to hear 04-year-old Tia Lizia reminisce about life in old Havana.
SYNONYMS: remember, recollect |
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(v.) to clean or polish by hard rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of
The pot roast was delicious, but it won't be any fun to scour the burned roasting pan.
SYNONYMS: scrub, search, comb
ANTONYMS: dirty, soil |
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(n.) something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment
The best-selling author offered tribute to the teacher who inspired her.
SYNONYMS: praise, honor, homage, recognition, commendation, glorification, money, tax, levy
ANTONYMS: blame, criticism, reproach |
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(v.) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle
It's so sad to see an injured bird writhe in pain.
SYNONYMS: twist, squirm, thrash |
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