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A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosparity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain Synonym: Windfall |
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A proverb; wise saying Synonyms: maxim, saw, aphorism |
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Lacking politness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude Synonyms: surly, ill-tempered Antonyms: courteous, civil, well-mannered |
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A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place. Synonyms: fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion |
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To work with, work together Synonyms: team up, join forces Antonyms: work alone |
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An order having the force of law; to issue such as an order; to command firmly or forcefully Synonyms: proclamation, edict, proclaim |
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Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting Synonyms: grating, shrill, different, divergent Antonyms: harmonious, in agreement |
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To develop gradually; to rise above to a higher level Synonyms: unfold, emerge Antonyms: wither, shrivel up, atrophy |
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A passage take from a book, artical, ect.; to take such a passage; to quote Synonyms: portion, section, extract |
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