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a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something.
Synonyms: bombardment, shelling, volley, blast |
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an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
synonym: racist |
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to indicate, point out, to appoint;(adj) selected but not yet installed
synonyms: name, signify, denote, nominate, choose |
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difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms
synonym: dissimilarity
antonyms: similarity, sameness, uniformity |
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someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
synonyms: riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum |
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to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
synonyms: relish, revel in, crow over
antonyms: regret, bemoan, mourn, feel chargrined |
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of relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive
synonyms: worldwide, universal, widepread |
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a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist.
synonyms: delusion, fantasy, deception
antonyms: reality, truth, actuality |
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to make very angry, enrage
synonyms: provoke, incense, madden
antonyms: calm, soothe, pacify, please |
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to provide with a reason for doing;to push on to some goal or course of action
synonyms: spur on, encourage, prompt, goad
antonyms: discourage, dissuade, disincline |
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one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj)opposing war of violence
synonyms: peacemaker, dove
antonym: warmonger |
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a line of people waiting for something; (v) to form such a line
synonyms: column, file, row, line
antonyms: disorganized crowd |
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to keep within set limits; to confine
synonyms: hold back, limit
antonyms: open up, enlarge, expand |
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9adj) wise; (n) a very wise person
synonyms: sagacious; (n) philosopher, Solomon
antonyms: (adj) foolish, unwise; (n) fool, dunce |
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(v) to satisfy, relieve or bring to an end
synonyms: quench, gratify, sate, ease, assuage
antonyms: increase, intensify, aggravate |
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(n) the landscape,especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge
synonym: ground, topography, territory |
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(n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work
synonym: carrer, pursuit
antonyms: hobby, pastime, avocation |
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(n) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way
synonyms: word of honor, pledge |
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(v) to lie in wait for and ambush; (v) ambush
synonyms: entrap, ensnare |
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(v) to dry up, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
synonyms: shrivel, droop, shame, abash
antonyms: bloom, flower, flourish, burgeon |
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