1                                                       bradley johnson

agenda

n,the program for a meeting;a list, outline, or a plan of things to be considered or done.

the agenda  for today's assembly includes a plan for reycling in the classroom.

synonyms: schedule, docket

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amiable

adj, friendly, good-nature

Marty, whose sense of humor and good spirits never fail, is an amiable compansion.

synonyms: pleasent,agreeable

antonyms: unfriendly, ill-humored, gruff, hostile

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befuddle

v, to confuse, make stupid

a difficult scientific experiment with many steps is likely to befuddle most beginners.

synonyms: bewiddle, boggle, stupefy

antonyms: enlighten, set straight

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blight

n, a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin. v, to destroy, ruin

duth elm disease was a blight that forever changed the look of my neighborhood.

though she received several letters of rejection, she determined not to let them blight her hopes of going to college.

synonyms: n, eyesore, v, spoil, nip

antonyms: v, foster, promote, nourish, encourage

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boisterous

adj, rpugh and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited

the boisterous schoolchildren made it clear to their teachers how much they enjoyed the field trip

synonyms: lound, unruly, disorderly

antoyms: quiet, clam, peaceful, well-behaved, sedate

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clarity

n, clearness, accuracy

the vet explained with great clarity how best to housebreak our new puppy.

synonyms: lucidity, precision

antonyms: confusion, murkiness, ambiguity

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Compliant

adj, willing to do what someone else wants; obedient

A complaint child is easy to discipline,even when inan unfamiliar environment.

synonyms: meek,mdocile, submissive

antonyms: disobedient, obstinate, rebellious, perverse

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conserve

v, to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save

responsible citizens try to conserve our precious natual resources.

synonyms: guard, care for

antonyms: waste, squander, dissipate

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debut

n, a first pubic apperance; a formal enterance into society;

v, to make a first apperance

the talented flute player in the marching band finally made her debut as a sociolist today.

many theaters will debut the film tonight.

synonyms: n; coming out

antonyms:n; retierment, departure

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gory

adj; marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence

the cival war battle of antieam is, to this day the most gory  fight in our history

synonyms: bloody, grusome

antonyms: bloodless

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gross

adj, overweight; coarse, vulgar; very noticeble; total,n, an overalltotal[ without deductions] twelve dozen,v, to earn

they responted to the gross injustice in an injustifary manner.

a gross of pencils lasts all year.

she expects gross $3000 in tips.

synonyms: adj, fat, sheer, utter, flagrant

antonyms:adj, slender, thin, delicate, fine, partical,n,v, net

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induce

v, to cause, bring about; to persuade

can drinking warm milk induce sleep?

synonyms: prevail upon, influence

antonyms: prevent, deter, hinder

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leeway

n, extra sacefor moving along a certain route

experianced planners allow leeway a week or so in case a project runs into snags or delays

synonyms: latitude, clbow room

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limber

adj, flexible,v, to cause to become

dancers work hard to develop limber bodies

runners limber up before a race

synonyms: adj, supple, pliable,v, stretch

antonmys: adj, stiff,rigid, wooden.v. stiffen

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maze

n, a network of paths though which it is hard to find one's way

ancoent rome was a maze of narrow streets and winding allys.

synonmys: labyrinth, puzzle, tangle

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oracle

n, someone or somthing that can predict the future.

according to greek legend, people sought prophecy at the great oracle at delphi.

synonyms: prophet, seer, sibyl

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partisan

n, a strong or supporter of a person, party, or cause; one whose support is unreasoning,adj, strongly supported.

that mayoral candidate is a strong partisan of term limits.

partisan hometown fans can be hostile to those from out of town.

synonyms: n, fan, booster,adj, partial, biased

antonyms: n, critic, foe,adj, impartial, neutral

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reimburse

v, to pay back; to give payment

when mom goes on business trips, she records the cost of hotels and meals so her company will reimburse her

synonyms: repay, refund, compenstate

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vacate

v, to go away from, leave empty; to make empty

we have a lot of cleaning up to do before we vacate the apartment

synonyms: depart, give up, abandon

antonyms: occupy, keep, hold, hong on to 

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vagabond

n, an idle wanderer; a tramp,adj, wandering; inrresponsible

the vagabond carried his few belongings in a shabby cardbord suitcase.

the vagabond life nterests some people, but it dosen't appel to me.

synonyms: n, vagrant, hobo,adj, unstteled, footlose

antonyms: n, himebody, resident,adj, settled