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Irk
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Outright
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adjective, adverb
o-u-t-r-i-g-h-t
out'right |
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Elusive
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adjective
e-l-u-s-i-v-e
elu'sive |
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Strapping
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adjective
s-t-r-a-p-p-i-n-g
strap'ping |
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Data
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Amalgamate
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verb
a-m-a-l-g-a-m-a-t-e
amal'gamate |
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Implement
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noun, verb
i-m-p-l-e-m-e-n-t
im'plement |
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Mimic
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noun, verb
m-i-m-i-c
mim'ic |
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Initiative
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noun
i-n-i-t-i-a-t-i-v-e
init'iative |
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Expressly
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adverb
e-x-p-r-e-s-s-l-y
express'ly |
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Puncture
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noun, verb
p-u-n-c-t-u-r-e
punc'ture |
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Replica
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noun
r-e-p-l-i-c-a
rep'lica |
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Commentary
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noun
c-o-m-m-e-n-t-a-r-y
com'mentary |
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Surge
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verb, noun
s-u-r-g-e
surge' |
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Minimum
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noun, adjective
m-i-n-i-m-u-m
mini'mum |
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Befuddle
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verb
b-e-f-u-d-d-l-e
befud'dle |
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Cringe
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Meteoric
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adjective
m-e-t-e-o-r-i-c
mete'oric |
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Alias
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noun, adjective
a-l-i-a-s
a'lias |
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Authorize
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verb
a-u-t-h-o-r-i-z-e
au'thorize |
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Ovation
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noun
o-v-a-t-i-o-n
ova'tion |
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Cede
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Memorandum
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noun
m-e-m-o-r-a-n-d-u-m
memoran'dum |
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Dole
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Global
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adjective
g-l-o-b-a-l
glo'bal |
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Infuriate
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verb
i-n-f-u-r-i-a-t-e
infur'iate |
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Fidelity
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noun
f-i-d-e-l-i-t-y
fidel'ity |
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Deter
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Adverse
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adjective
a-d-v-e-r-s-e
adverse' |
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Append
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Stealthy
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adjective
s-t-e-a-l-t-h-y
steal'thy |
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Inevitable
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adjective
i-n-e-v-i-t-a-b-l-e
inev'itable |
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Nonconformist
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noun, adjective
n-o-n-c-o-n-f-o-r-m-i-s-t
nonconfor'mist |
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Agenda
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Misrepresent
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verb
m-i-s-r-e-p-r-e-s-e-n-t
misrepresent' |
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Detract
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verb
d-e-t-r-a-c-t
detract' |
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Jovial
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adjective
j-o-v-i-a-l
jo'vial |
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Acquit
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Atrocity
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noun
a-t-r-o-c-i-t-y
atroc'ity |
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Headstrong
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adjective
h-e-a-d-s-t-r-o-n-g
head'strong |
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Amiable
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Definition
friendly, good-natured
syn: pleasant, agreeable
ant: unfriendly, ill-humored, gruff, hostile
Marty, whose sense of humor and good spirits never fail,is an amiable companion. |
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Sleuth
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a detective
syn: investigator, gumshoe
A skilled sleuth can find hidden clues in unusual places. |
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Partition
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(n.) something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections; (v.) to divide or subdivide into parts or shares
syn: divider, seperation
ant: join, combine, consolidate, merge
A cloth partition in the study gave each of us some privacy. |
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Extort
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to obtain by violence, misuse of authority, or threats
syn: blackmail, coerce, bilk, "shake down"
The kidnappers tried to extort a huge sum of money in return for releasing their prisoners safely. |
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Numb
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(adj.) having lost the power of feeling or movement; (v.) to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling
syn: unfeeling, insensible, dazed; deaden
ant: sensitive, alert
Bitter cold may leave your toes numb, so try to wear woolen socks. |
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Debut
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(n.) a first public appearance; a formal entrance into society; (v.) to make a first appearance
syn: coming-out
ant: retirement, departure
Many theaters will debut the film tonight. |
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Impact
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(n.) the striking of one object against another; the shock cause by collision; (v.) to affect, especially forcefully
syn: collision, blow, effect
The impact of the car crash destroyed both vehicles, but miraculously no one was hurt. |
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Valiant
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possessing or acting with bravery or boldness
syn: brave, bold, courageous, gallant, heroic
ant: timid, cowardly, fainthearted, "chicken
Sir Galahad was a valiant knight of King Arthur's Round Table. |
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Panorama
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a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
syn: vista, overview
Displays of old picture postcards present an entertaining panorama of twentieth-century life. |
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Topple
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Definition
to fall forward; to overturn, bring about the downfall of
syn: unseat, upset, tumble
ant: remain, upright, establish, set up
The trains that rumble past our apartment often cause the books to topple from the shelves. |
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Mangle
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(V.) to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing, etc.; to bring to ruin
syn: damage, mutilate, butcher, disfigure, rend
Workers could mangle their hands in this equipment if they don't pay attention to what they're doing. |
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Prowl
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(v.) to roam about stealthily in search of something
syn: rove, skulk, slink, lurk
A panther can prowl freely at night because its dark fur prevents it from being seen. |
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Disinterested
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Definition
fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent
syn: neutral, impartial, unbiased, apathetic
ant: partial, biased, prejudiced
A judge must remain disinterested in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision. |
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Arrears
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Definition
unpaid or overdue debts; an unfinished duty
syn: in default, in the red, late, overdue
Bad spending habits and unexpected expenses left my aunt in arrears. |
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Balk
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Definition
(v.) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n.) (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher
syn: resist, hesitate, block
My horse balked when i urged it to go up the steep mountain slope. |
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Sulky
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Definition
in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy
syn: grouchy, sullen, peevish, petulant
ant: cheerful, sociable, sunny, amiable
A sulky child does not make a very good playmate. |
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Subsequent
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coming after; following in time, place, or order
syn: following, later, next, succeeding, ensuing
ant: previous, prior, preceding
The country enjoyed peace and prosperity in the years subsequent to the war. |
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Depict
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to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture
syn: sketch, draw, picture, illustrate
The painter chose to depict a plain prairie landscape using bold colors and shadows. |
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Skimp
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to save, be thrify; to be extremely sparing with; to give little attention or effort to
syn: be stingy, scrimp, cut corners
ant: be extravagant, splurge, lavish
If you skimp on regular meals, you may be tempted to snack on too much junk food. |
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Inept
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Definition
totally without skill or appropriateness
syn: clumsy, unskilled, bungling, incompetent
ant: skillful, accomplished, adroit
The scientist is brilliant in the laboratory but is inept at dealing with people. |
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Enumerate
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to count; to name one by one, list
syn: check off, spell out, specify
These booklets enumerate and compare all the high-tech features that new televisions can offer. |
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Beacon
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a light or other signal that warns and guides; a lighthouse; anything that guides or inspires
syn: beam, flare
Sailors returning to port on a dark night search for the glow of a familiar beacon. |
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Mortal
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(n.) a being that must eventually die; (adj.) of or relating to such a being; causing death, fatal; possible, conceivable
syn: human, fleeting, extreme
ant: a god, undying, everlasting, eternal, divine
The soldier was the only one in her battalion to suffer a mortal injury. |
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Wither
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to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
syn: shrivel, droop, shame, abash
ant: bloom, flower, flourish, burgeon
Despite people's best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually wither with age. |
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Repast
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a meal, food
syn: victuals
Lets get together after the show at Callie's Cafe for a late-night repast. |
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Affluence
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Definition
wealth, riches, prosperity; great abundance, plenty
syn: opulence
ant: poverty, want, destitution, scarcity
Education, hard work, and a very strong desire to succeed can raise a person from poverty to affluence. |
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Contemporary
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(adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the same time
syn: present-day, modern, current, peer
ant: ancient, prehistoric, antique, antiquated
Rather than ask parents for help, teens often turn to a contemporary for advice. |
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Uncouth
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Definition
unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy
syn: boorish,graceless
ant: refined, polished, graceful, genteel
Although the quality of his work was good, his uncouth attitude cost him his job. |
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Engulf
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to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
syn: envelope, encompass, immerse
The truck was engulfed in flames after its fuel tank exploded. |
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Onset
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Definition
the beginning, start (especially of something violent and destructive); an attack, assault
syn: outset, commencement
ant: conclusion, close, end
At the onset of the heavy storm, frightened people ran to find shelter. |
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Extinct
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Definition
no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use
syn: died out, vanished
ant: still alive, surviving, extant
The extinct volcano no longer threatens the area, but it changed the landscape forever. |
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Tint
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(n.) a delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something; (v.) to give color to something; to dye
syn: shade, tone, color, stain
ant: bleach, whiten
He wants to paint his room a darker tint of blue. |
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Relish
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Definition
(n.) enjoyment,or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; (v.) to greatly enjoy
syn: pleasure, gusto, take delight in
ant: dislike, loathe, hate, despise
She opened the tiny box with relish knowing that it contained a piece of jewelery. |
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Acute
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
with a sharp point; keen and alert; sharp and severe; rising quickly to a high point and lasting for a short time
syn: clever, penetrating
ant: dull, blunted, mild, stupid, obtuse
One who is an acute observer of human nature may notice subtle changes in people's behavior. |
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Designated
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(v.) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj.) selected but not yet installed
syn: name, signify, denote, nominate, choose
Will you please tell me when the coach will designate a team leader? |
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Stupefy
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Definition
to make stupid, dull, or groggy; to surprise or astonish
syn: stun, daze, shock, amaze, astound
ant: awaken, arouse, stimulate, enliven
The vet used a powerful tranquilizer to stupefy the animal. |
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Giddy
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Definition
dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness
syn: faint, frivolous, flighty
ant: levelheaded, serious, earnest, sober
After the long race, the marathoner felt giddy. |
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Scour
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to clean or polish by hard rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of
syn: scrub, search, comb
ant: dirty, soil
The pot roast was delicious, but it wont be any fun to scour the burned roasting pan. |
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Unscrupulous
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Definition
dishonest; not guided or controlled by moral principles
syn: crooked, corrupt, shady
ant: fair, honest, trustworthy, aboveboard
Avoid dealing with unscrupulous merchants whenever possible. |
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Resourceful
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Definition
able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
syn: inventive, ingenious, skillful
ant: unventive, incompetent, dull-witted
A resourceful guide will know how to handle any questions or surprises that come up on the tour. |
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Denounce
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Definition
to condemn openly; to accuse formally
syn: criticize, censure
ant: hail, acclaim
The United Nations decided to publicly denounce the tyrant's crimes against his people. |
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Chasten
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Definition
to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate
syn: discipline, temper
ant: praise, commend, reward
Dad knows how to chasten the stubborn child with a firm but soothing voice. |
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Ingratitude
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Definition
lack of thankfulness
syn: thanklessness, ungratefulness
ant: thankfulness, gratefulness, recognition
Hosts who make every effort to please their guests are apt to be hurt by ingratitude. |
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Prevail
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Definition
to triumph over; to succeed; to exist widely, be in general use; to get someone to do something by urging
syn: win, rule, reign, overcome, conquer
ant: be defeated, go under, succumb
We hope to prevail over all obstacles we may encounter on this project. |
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Arid
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Definition
extremely dry; uninteresting, dull
syn: waterless, parched, boring, unimaginative
ant: waterlogged, soggy, fertile, lush
Although California leads the nation in farming, crops wont grow in its most arid regions. |
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Revocation
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Definition
an act of instance of calling back, an annulment, cancellation
syn: repeal, withdrawal
ant: ratification, confirmation
His failure to complete the job according to schedule let to a revocation of his contract. |
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Glum
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Definition
depressed, gloomy
syn: dejected, morose, melancholy
ant: cheerful, merry, rosy, sunny
The losing team wore glum expressions on their faces as the final buzzer sounded. |
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Confer
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Definition
to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor or honor
syn: deliberate, award, bestow
ant: withdrawal, take away, withhold, deny
The committee will confer before taking any action on the proposed new contract. |
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Commemorate
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Definition
to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of
syn: memorialize
ant: dishonor, forget overlook
Each May we commemorate Grandpa's life by lighting a special candle for him that burns for 24 hours. |
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Conserve
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Definition
to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save
syn: guard, care for
ant: waste, squander, dissipate
Responsible citizens try to conserve our precious natural resources. |
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Synopsis
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
a brief statement giving a general view of some subject, book, etc.; a summary
syn: outline, digest, abstract
The teachers guide gives a synopsis of the plot of each story in the collection. |
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Self-Seeking
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Definition
selfishly ambitious
syn: selfish, opportunistic, gold-digging
ant: unselfish, selfless, altruistic
That self-seeking politician will promise just about anything to win a few more votes. |
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Term
Forsake
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
to give up, renounce; to leave, abandon
syn: desert, disown
ant: keep, hold on to, stand by
I will never forsake my children, no matter what they do or say. |
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Clarity
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
clearness, accuracy
syn: lucidity, precision
ant: confusion, murkiness, ambiguity
The vet explained with great clarity how best to housebreak our new puppy. |
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Indisputable
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
beyond question or argument, definitely true
syn: irrefutable, undeniable, incontestable, inarguable
ant: questionable, debatable, arguable
With such indisputable evidence, Judge Lee must rule to drop all charges against my client. |
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Term
Pessimist
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Definition
one who believes or expects the worst; prophet of doom
syn: killjoy
ant: optimist, Pollyanna
A pessimist sees a glass as half empty. |
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Term
Sage
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
(adj.) wise; (n.) a very wise person
syn: sagacious, philosopher, Solomon
ant: foolish, unwise, fool, dunce
Lets ask the sage for his opinion on how to handle this problem. |
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Variable
(Def., Syn., Ant., CTS) |
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Definition
(adj.) likely to undergo change; changeable; (n.) a value or quantity that varies; a symbol for such
syn: fluctuating, shifting, inconstant
ant: constant, unchanging, steady
Spring weather can be extremely variable. |
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