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AllayVerbUnit 7
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(v) to calm/pacify, set to rest; to lessen/relieve
Syn: reduce, alleviate Ant: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify The politician made a speech in order to ALLAY the country's fears. |
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BestialAdjUnit 7
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(adj) beastike, brutal; subhuman in intelligence or sensibilty
Syn: Animal, Deraved, LoathsomeAnt: Human, Humane, Clement, Virtuous, Upright In beating the prsionor, the guards were guilty of a BESTIAL act |
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ConvivalAdjUnit 7
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(adj) festive, sociable, having fun together, genial
Syn: Fun-loving, Jovial, MerryAnt: Dour, Grim, Sullen, Unsociable A family dinner is always a CONVIVAL gathering |
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CoterieNounUnit 7
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(n) circle of aquaitences, exlcusive group w/ common interests
The COTERIE of highschool girls all dressed the same. |
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CounterpartNoun Unit 7
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(n) a person/thing corresponding to another; a complement
Syn: match I was frightened of my COUNTERPART on the other team. |
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DemurVerb NounUnit 7
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(v.) to object to (n.) an objection
Syn: (v) Protest, Object toAnt: (v) Assent to, Consent to, Accept, Agree to The speech in favor of the propsal was drowned out by DEMURS from the crowd. |
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EffronteryVerbUnit 7
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(v) shameless bolness, impudence
Syn: Gall, Chutzpah, Nerve, Impertinence, CheekAnt: Shyness, Diffidence, Timidity The teacher said the child's EFFRONTERY was very rude. |
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EmbelishVerb Unit 7
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(v) to decorate, adron; to improve by adding details
Syn: ornament, garnish Ant: Strip, Mar, Disfigure The child EMBELISHED the tree with colored lights. |
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EphemeralAdjUnit 7
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(adj) lasting only a short time
Syn: fleeting, transient, evanescent Ant: Durable, Long-lasting, Permanent, Perpetual Only the greatest artists achieve anything other than EPHEMERAL fame. |
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FelicitousAdjUnit 7
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(adj) aprropriate, apt; marked by good fortune
Syn: Fortunate, well-putAnt: Inappropriate, Inept, Graceless, Unhappy The mild winter was a FELICITOUS turn of events. |
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FurtiveAdjUnit 7
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(adj) done slyly or stealthily, shifty;stolen
Syn: Clandestine, Covert, SurreptitiousAnt: Forthright, Aboveboard, Open The girl was caught taking a FURTIVE glance at the jewels. |
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GarishAdjUnit 7
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(adj) glaring, tastelessly showy/overdecorated
Syn: gaudy, flashy, tawdry Ant: Subdued, Muted, Understated, Quiet The GARISH holiday sweater worn by the teacher horrified the students. |
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IllusoryAdjUnit 7
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(adj) misleading, deceptive, not based on reality
Syn: Specious, Spurious, Fanciful, ImaginaryAnt: Actual, Real, Factual, Objective The ILLUSORY image in the desert showed his dehydration. |
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IndigentAdjUnit 7
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(adj) needy, impoverished
Syn: Penniless, Poverty-stricken, DestituteAnt: Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous The number of INDIGANT persons has increased since the economy took a downfall. |
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InordinateAdjUnit 7
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(adj) to cast overboard, get rid of as burdensome
Syn: Exorbitant, ExtravagantAnt: Moderate, Reasonable, Equitable To lighten the boat's weight, the captain ordered the men to JETTISON cargo. |
