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to make less in amount, to deduct
S: diminish, subside
A: intensify |
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praise or flattery that is excessive
S: adoration, idolization
A: ridicule, derision |
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an object of dislike
S: malediction, imprecation
A: benediction, blessing |
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shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
S: acute, sagacious
A: obtuse, doltish |
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shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
S: acute, sagacious
A: obtuse, doltish |
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a greedy desire, usually for wealth
S: cupidity, rapacity |
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deserving blame, worthy of condemnation
S: guilty, delinquent
A: blameless, laudable |
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tending to delay or procrastinate
S: stalling, slow
A: prompt, punctual |
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conspicuous, standing out from the mass
S: glaring, flagrant
A: unnoticeable, paltry |
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to speak or act in a way that allows for more than on interpretation
S: palter, hedge
A: to speak ones mind |
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vanishing, soon passing away
S: ephemeral, transient
A: everlasting, immortal |
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unable to make up ones mind
S: indecisive, vacillating
A: determined, unwavering |
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