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n. the expression of approval of favorable opinion, praise; official approval
SYNONYMS: commendation, sanction
ANTONYMS: disapproval, condemnation, censure |
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n. decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence
SYNONYM: degeneration, corruption
ANTONYMS: rise, growth, development, maturation |
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n. a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)
SYNONYMS: insinuation, intmation
ANTONYM: direct statement |
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adj. pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside; n. a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony
SYNONYM: adj. narrow-minded, parochial, insular, naive
ANTONYMS: adj. cosmopolitan, catholic, broad-minded |
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v. to rise above or beyond, exceed
SYNONYMS: surpass, outstrip |
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adj. pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas
SYNONYMS: inflated, highfalutin, high-flown, pretentious
ANTONYMS: unadorned, simple, plain, austere |
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adj. without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers
SYNONYMS: green, raw, unfledged, inexperienced
ANTONYMS: mature, grown-up, polished, sophisticated |
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adj. belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part
SYNONYMS: immanent, organic
ANTONYMS: extrinsic, external, outward |
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| v. to spread through, penetrate, soak through |
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adj. strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste
SYNONYMS: stern, rigorous, tough, urgent, imperative
ANTONYMS: lenient, mild, lax, permissive |
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v. to have an intense dislike or hatred for
SYNONYMS: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
ANTONYMS: relish, savor, cherish, esteem |
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v. to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
SYNONYMS: feel sorry for, empathize
ANTONYMS: feel no sympathy for |
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adj. existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
SYNONYMS: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
ANTONYMS: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive |
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n. composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
SYNONYMS: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
ANTONYMS: excitability, hysteria, flappability |
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adj. resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
SYNONYMS: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
ANTONYMS: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant |
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adj. courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to
SYNONYMS: genial, amicable, agreeable, cordial
ANTONYMS: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable |
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v. to increase in greatness, power, or wealth; to build up or intensify; to make appear greater
SYNONYMS: augment, amplify, enhance, exalt
ANTONYMS: reduce, decrease, diminish |
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adj. incapable of being charged or called back
SYNONYMS: irreversible, unrecallable, unalterable
ANTONYMS: reversible, changeable |
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adj. peevish, complaining, fretful
SYNONYMS: petulant, touchy, cranky, irritable
ANTONYMS: uncomplaining, stoical, serene, placid |
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adj. persistent, showing industry and determination
SYNONYMS: assiduous, tireless, indefatigable
ANTONYMS: lackadaisical, listless, indolent, otiose |
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| n. a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution |
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n. a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior
SYNONYMS: admonition, word to the wise |
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v. to mock, treat with contempt
SYNONYMS: scoff at, sneer at, snicker at, scorn
ANTONYMS: obey, honor, revere uphold |
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v. to whip, punish severely; n. a cause of affliction or suffering; a source of severe punishment or criticism
SYNONYMS: v. flog, beat; n. bane, plague, pestilence
ANTONYMS: n. godsend, boon, blessing |
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adj. dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force
SYNONYMS: insipid, lifeless, colorless
ANTONYMS: zesty, spicy, savory, colorful, lively |
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adj. abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
SYNONYMS: exceptional, atypical, unusual, aberrant
ANTONYMS: normal, regular, customary, typical, ordinary |
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n. a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
SYNONYMS: innuendo, calumny denigration
ANTONYMS: endorsement, testimonial, praise |
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v. to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan
SYNONYMS: think up, devise, concoct, fabricate |
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n. one who rebels or rises against authority; adj. rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on
SYNONYMS: adj. revolutionary, rebellious, mutinous
ANTONYMS: adj. loyalist, loyal, faithful |
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adj. performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
SYNONYMS: surrogate, substitute, imagined, secondhand
ANTONYMS: real, actual, firsthand |
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adj. coarse, unfeeling; stupid
SYNONYMS: curde, vulgar, tasteless, oafish, obtuse
ANTONYMS: refined, elegant, tasteful, polished, brilliant |
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v. to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
SYNONYMS: profane, defile, violate
ANTONYMS: revere, honor, venerate, consecrate |
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adj. grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated
SYNONYMS: majestic, bombastic, highfalutin
ANTONYMS: simple, modest, unaffected, humble |
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v. to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity
SYNONYMS: lessen, relieve, alleviate, diminish
ANTONYMS: aggravate, intensify, irritate, exacerbate |
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adj. strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; n. a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position
SYNONYMS: adj. sturdy, stout, intrepid, valiant; n. mainstay
ANTONYMS: adj. weak, infirm, irresolute, vacillating |
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adj. stinging, bitter in temper or tone
SYNONYMS: biting, caustic, rancorous, hostile, peevish
ANTONYMS: gentle, warm, mild, friendly, cordial |
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v. to deny responsibility for or connection with
SYNONYMS: disown, disclaim, retract, abjure
ANTONYMS: acknowledge, admit, grant, certify |
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adj. impartial; calm, free from emotion
SYNONYM: unbiased, disinterested, cool, detached
ANTONYMS: committed, engaged, partial, biased |
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v. to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish
SYNONYMS: transfer, consign, demote, exile
ANTONYMS: promote, elevate, advance, recall |
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adj. inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined
SYNONYMS: nauseated, queasy, delicate, oversensitive, priggish |
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