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empower

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Synonym :

authorize , permit , allow , qualify ,

liberate , entitle , authorise

Antonym :

prevent , disallow , veto , deny , refuse ,

disapprove

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Slum

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row , shacktown , gheto , novel , skid

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mend

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Synonym :

fix , repair , reparation , piece together ,

retrieve , remedy

Antonym :

break , damage , destroy , deteriorate ,

impair

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complex

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Synonym :

difficult , complicated , elaborate ,

impenetrable , tricky

Antonym :

simple , uniform , apparent , clear ,

evident , homogeneous , obvious , plain

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migration

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travel , moving abroad , resettling , relocation , moving

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Pattern

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Synonym :

sample , design , figure , model ,

prototype

Antonym :

disorder , disorganization

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maximum

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Synonym :

highest , greatest , top , largest ,

greatest , most

Antonym :

minimal , minimum , least , low

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bait

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Synonym :

lure , trap , attraction , decoy , snare

Antonym :

discouragement , drag

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acoustic

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hearing , audio , aural , phonic , audible

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Piece

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Synonym :

slice , cut , bar , chip , slab , stick , a bit of

Antonym :

disassemble , entirely

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concession

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Synonym :

compromise , allowance , admission ,

acceptance , grant , privilege

Antonym :

denial , refusal , repudiation , disputation

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Impostor

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fake , faker , role player , pretender ,

fraud

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exhibition

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Synonym :

presentation , demonstration ,

showcase , expo , show

Antonym :

concealment , cover

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specialization

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Synonym :

specialism , specialty , differentiation ,

field , forte

Antonym :

inexperience , inability , lack , ignorance

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superior

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Synonym :

boss , better , more skilful , expert , senior

Antonyms :

Inferior , subordinate , adscript , subscript

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abolish

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Synonym :

terminate , annihilate , efface , erase , exterminate

Antonym :

Retain , keep

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plaintiff

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Synonym :

complainant , suer

Antonym :

defendant , litigator

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renounce

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Synonym :

reject , repudiate , deny , disclaim , shun

Antonym :

approve , embrace , accept , dhere (to)

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assert

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Synonym :

claim , propound , declare , pronounce ,

swan

Antonym :

give up , deny , gainsay

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peer

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synonym :

associate , fellow , companion , coequal , confrere

Antonym :

rival , nemesis , detractor , corrival , unequal

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amnesty

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Synonym :

pardon , release , discharge , forgiveness , absolution

Antonym :

Penalty , judgement , penance , punishment , retribution

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curb

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Synonym :

lower , reduce , moderate , limit ,

constraint

Antonym :

Promote , lose

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constant

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Synonym :

continual , continuous , endless , persistent , ceaseless , interminable , relentless

Antonym :

inconstant , changeful , unsteady , varying , capricious

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constraint

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Synonym :

restriction , restraint , limitations , continence , refrainment

Antonym :

freedom , I continence , unconstraint ,

disinhibition

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nepotism
Synonym : bias , partial , favouritism , favour , ply Antonym : impartial , neutrality , detachment , fairness , dispassion
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inculcate
Synonym : instill , drive into , fix in , hammer into , imprint in Antonym : take ( away ) , deprive , eliminate , divest , clear
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expunge
Synonym : erase , cross out , eliminate , annihilate , perish , eradicate Antonym : confirm , continue , keep , enact
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efface
Synonym : eradicate , erase , expunge , obliterate , remove Antonym : engrave , protect , preserve , create , save , conserve
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eradicate
Synonym : abolish , annihilate , efface , expunge , obliterate Antonym : conserve , preserve , build , protect , mend
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exterminate
Synonym : abolish , eradicate , efface , expunge , obliterate Antonym : Conserve , protect , save , mend , repair , reconstruct
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shun
Synonym : ignore , avoid , evade , eschew , elude Antonym : seek , pursue , accept , embrace , welcome , catch , contract
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fortify
Synonym : Strengthen , harden , toughen Antonym : Weaken , disarm
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contented
Synonym : satisfy , please , appease , delighted Antonym : discontented , displeased , dissatisfied ,
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appease
Synonym : Placate , pacify , gentle , satisfy , mollify Antonym : enrage , anger , incense , madden , outrage
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mendacious
Synonym : dishonest , lying , untruthful , false , fallacious Antonym : truthful , honest , veracious
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mediocre
Synonym : average , ordinary , fair , middling , unremarkable Antonym : excellent , fine , first-class , superior, good
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adamant
Synonym : insistent , inflexible , unshakable , hardheaded , headstrong Antonym : Compliant , flexible , agreeable , amenable , pliable , yielding
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sluggish
Synonym : slow , laggy , lazy , tired , inactive Antonym : hasty , hurrying , quick , speedy
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Sloth
Synonym : Laziness , idleness , indolence , shiftlessness , inertia Antonym : drive , industry , industriousness
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cordial
Synonym : pleasant , friendly , affable , gracious , warmhearted Antonym : frosty , ungenial , ungracious , unsociable
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gracious
Synonym : affable , agreeable , pleasant , amiable , genial Antonym : ungracious , impolite , rude , uncivil , unmannered
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derogatory
Synonym : belittling , contemptuous , decrying , degrading , derogative Antonym : complimentary , commendatory , laudative , laudatory
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flatter
Synonym : exaggerating , sweet-talk , hero-worship , overpraise , butter up Antonym : belittle , decry , disparage , put down
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discreet
Synonym : careful , tactful , strategic , cautious , circumspect Antonym : indiscreet , injudicious , imprudent , conspicuous , noticeable
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banquet
feast , dinner , feed , spread , regale
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Cask
barrel , keg , tun , rundlet , firkin
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desperate
Synonym : hopeless , wretched , fraught , distressed Antonym : calm , hopeful , safe , harmless , moderate , satisfied , mild
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edible
Synonym : safe for eat , good to eat , consumable , eatable Antonym : inedible , inadequate , unsuitable , poisonous , unpalatable
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frivolous
Synonym : silly , foolish , irresponsible , thoughtless Antonym : Serious , intelligent , solemn , wise , sensible , thoughtful
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harvest
Synonym : crop , fruits , produce , picking , collecting Antonym : disperse , dissipate , lose , fail , distribute
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hew
carve , cut , chop , split , sculpt , cleave
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hostile
Synonym : unfriendly , unkind , malicious , belligerent Antonym : amicable , friendly , hospitable , sympathetic , aiding
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pledge
Synonym : promise , word , assurance , oath , deposit Antonym : beach
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prosper
Synonym : do well , bloom , be successful , progress , thrive Antonym : decline , fail , languish , retrogress , recede , shrink , shrivel , wither
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blossom
Synonym : flower , bloom , heyday , floret , efflorescence Antonym : wither , struggle , shrivel , fade , halt , deteriorate
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exalt
Synonym : praise , promote , elevate , raise , upgrade , magnify , glorify Antonym : disparage , humiliate , dishonour , raze , debase , denounce , degrade , disgrace
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despair
discouragement , hopelessness , unhappiness , depression
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guarantee
promise , assurance , oath , pledge , warrantee
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circumference
Synonym : around , border , boundary , edge , fringe , marge , verge Antonym : middle , center , inside , inner , interior , Core , heart , within
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radii
plural of radius

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