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(v.) to have an intense dislike or hatred for
synonym- loathe, abhor, despise, detest
antonym- relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another: the resultant blends
synonym- adaption
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(adj.) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidential, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
synonym- extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
antonym- essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital |
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(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
synonyms- impute, credit, attribute
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(adj.) roundabout, not direct
synonym- indirect, meandering, winding
antonym- straight, direct, as the crow flies |
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(v.) to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
synonym- feel sorry for, empathize
antonym- feel no sympathy for |
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(v.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
synonym- bid, charge, command, adjure
antonym- allow, permit |
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(v.) to make easy, cause to progress faster
synonym- accelerate, facilitate, speed up
antonym- hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct |
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(v.) to make amends, make up for; to advert
synonyms- redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation
antonym- N/A |
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(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
synonym- commotion, turmoil, unrest
antonym- peace and quiet,tranquility, placidity |
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(adj.) resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintential, accidental
synonym- accidental, unconsidered
antonym- deliberate intentional, premeditated |
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(adj.) existing in name onl, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
synonym- titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
antonym- real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
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(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling, to take a clear position, or to say yes or no
synonym- cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
antonym- positive, definite, committed |
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(v.) to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to make improperly for one's own use
synonyms- embezzle, defraud, misappropriate anytonyms- N/A |
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(n.) a natural or habitual inclination or tendancy (especially of human character or behavior)
synonym- natural bent, penchant, propensity
antonym- inability or incapability |
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(n.) compsure or coolness, especially, in trying circumstances
synonym- poise, self-assurance, equanimity
antonym- excitability, hysteria, flappability |
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(adj.) resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
synonym- mutinous, rebellious, subversive
antonym- supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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(adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sounds basis, poorly supported
synonym- flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
antonym- strong, solid, substantial, valid |
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(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting(like a strong acid)
synonym- withering, acerbic, mordant
anytonym- bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary |
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(v.) to use a coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
synonym- cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet- talk
antonym- coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm |
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