Term
Rasp (noun)
raspy
She was sick so her voice was raspy. |
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Definition
1. to make a rough sound that is not fun to listen to
2. a metal tool with a rough surface like a file
synonym: scrape, croak
antonym: soothe, delight
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Term
Sunder (verb)
sundering
My dog tipped over my vase and it sundered into pieces.
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Definition
1. to break something into parts, especially violently
synonym: split, break
antonym: link, connect |
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Term
Listless (adjective)
listlessness
Susan was very listless at the party because she wasn't enjoying it.
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Definition
1. lacking energy or enthusiasm
synonym: sluggish, impassive
antonym: active, alert
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Term
Charlatan (noun)
charlatanism
The judges must realize that the 4th player isn't playing right and is a charlatan. |
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Definition
1. someone that pretends to have skill or knowledge
synonyms: fraud, fake
antonyms: honest, truthful |
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Term
Rout (noun)
routing
Yesterday night's rout was a bit boring. |
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Definition
1. a disorderly retreat of defeated troops
2. an evening party or gathering
synonyms: defeated, overthrown
antonyms: win, organization |
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Term
Toothsome (adjective)
I love my mom's cakes, they are very toothsome. |
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Definition
1. pleasing to the taste
2. attractive or desirable
synonym: yummy, good-looking
anytonym: disgusting, ugly |
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Term
Smidgen (noun)
There was a smidgen of chocolate left. |
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Definition
1. a small amout
synonyms: tiny bit, small quantity
antonyms: large amout, whole |
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Term
Deplete (verb)
deplated
I depleted all of my french fries.
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Definition
1. to decrease or use up
2. to empty
synonyms: diminish, drain
antonyms: fill, grow |
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Term
Morose (adjective)
morosely
"I feel sick," Mary said morosely. |
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Definition
1. gloomily or sullenly
synonyms: cranky, moody
antonyms: ecstatic, enthusiastic |
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Cacophony (noun)
I dropped the microphone and there was cacophony. |
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Definition
1. harsh, discordant sounds
synonyms: raspy, scratchy noise
antonyms: smooth/gentle noise |
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Term
Splice (verb)
splicing
I spliced the charger to my phone. |
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Definition
1. to join together or unite
synonyms: entwine, tie
antonyms: detach, disconnect |
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Term
Makeshift (noun)
makeshifting
Our substitute was makeshifting for our teacher. |
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Definition
1. a temporary expedient or substitute
synonym: substitute
antonym: permanent |
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Term
Smattering (noun)
He knew a smattering lot about plant life. |
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Definition
1. a slight superficial knowledge of something
2. a small amount of something
synonym: smidgen
antonym: large amount |
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Term
Loiter (verb)
loitering
There was a "no loitering" sign near the highway. |
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Definition
1. to linger aimlessly
2. to move in a slow manner
synonyms: linger, wait around
antonyms: carry on, go ahead |
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Term
Cheeky (adjective)
cheekiness
He was grounding due to his cheekiness.
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Definition
1. impudent, not showing respect
synonyms: insolent, arrogant
antonyms: respectful, nice |
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Term
Downfall (noun)
downfalling
The employee's job downfell when she did a bad job.
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Definition
1. decent to a lower position
2. into a worse position
synonyms: breakdown, collapse
antonyms: improvment, rise above |
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Splay (adjective)
splaying
The soccer players needed to splay in order to kick the ball. |
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Definition
1. to spread out, expand
synonyms: outspread, vast
antonyms: small, narrow |
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Term
Acrid (adjective)
acridity
In chemistry an acrid substance went into my friend's eye.
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Definition
1. bitterly pungent, irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.
synonyms: pungent, stinging
antonyms: delicious, savory |
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Term
Fray (noun)
fraying
They were fraying over which movie to watch.
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Definition
1. a noisy quarrel
2. cause to ravel out
synonyms: riot, quarrel
antonyms: calm, truce |
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Term
Mar (verb)
marred
Andy marred the surface of the desk and got in trouble from the teacher. |
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Definition
1. to damage or spoil
synonyms: deface, bruise
antonyms: heal, mend |
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Term
Riven (verb)
rive
She had riven the vase in half. |
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Definition
1. to spilt/tear apart
synonyms: break, split
antonym: in one piece |
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Term
Harmony (noun)
harmonious
There was finally harmony and peace in the village that quarreled a lot. |
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Definition
1. agreement
2. the combination of musical notes
synonyms: cooperation, friendship
antonyms: hatred, dislike |
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Term
Chisel (noun, verb)
chiseled
In woodshop we chisel wood. |
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Definition
1. a tool used to cut or shape wood
2. to cut or form
synonyms: gouge, blade
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Term
Dulcet (adjective)
The garden was full of dulcet things. |
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Definition
1. pleasant to the eyes/ears
2. sweet to the taste or smell
synonyms: sweet, pleasing to the ears
antonyms: nasty, obnoxious |
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Term
Roughhewn (verb)
roughhew
I was in a hurry so I rough hewed the wood. |
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Definition
1. to shape roughly
synonyms: imperfect, sketchy
antonyms: shaped-nice, sophisticated |
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