1100 - First Part Flashcards

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Hapless

Answer 1

``` hap·less\ˈha-pləs\ adjective : having no luck : very unfortunate Full Definition : having no luck : unfortunate hap·less·ly adverb hap·less·ness noun Examples the hapless motorist had barely paid his bill and driven away from the body shop when a truck sideswiped his car First use: 14th century Synonyms: unlucky, hard-luck, ill-fated, ill-starred, jinxed, luckless, snakebit (or snakebitten), star-crossed, unfortunate, unhappy Antonyms: fortunate, happy, lucky ```

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fur·tive\ˈfər-tiv\ adjective : done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed Full Definition 1 a : done by stealth : surreptitious b : expressive of stealth : sly 2 : obtained underhandedly : stolen synonyms see secret fur·tive·ly adverb fur·tive·ness noun Examples a furtive guy who always seems to be up to something, and usually that something is no-good gave each other furtive glances as we watched our friend open the booby-trapped soda Origin: French or Latin; French furtif, from Latin furtivus, from furtum theft, from fur thief, from or akin to Greek phōr thief; akin to Greek pherein to carry — more at bear. First use: 1612 Synonyms: sneaky, shady, shifty, slippery, sly, sneaking, stealthy Antonyms: open, overt, public

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``` fel·on\ˈfe-lən\ noun : a criminal who has committed a serious crime (called a felony) Full Definition 1 : one who has committed a felony 2 archaic : villain 3 : whitlow Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French felun, fel evildoer, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fillen to beat, whip, fel skin — more at fell. First use: 13th century 2felon adjective 1 archaic a : cruel b : evil 2 archaic : wild First use: 13th century ```

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pleth·o·ra\ˈple-thə-rə\ noun : a very large amount or number : an amount that is much greater than what is necessary Full Definition 1 : a bodily condition characterized by an excess of blood and marked by turgescence and a florid complexion 2 : excess, superfluity; also : profusion, abundance ple·tho·ric \plə-ˈthȯr-ik, ple-, -ˈthär-; ˈple-thə-rik\ adjective Examples a biology textbook that is helpfully illustrated with a plethora of excellent illustrations the author offers a plethora of detail that tends to overwhelm the reader Origin: Medieval Latin, from Greek plēthōra, literally, fullness, from plēthein to be full — more at full. First use: 1541 Synonyms: abundance, cornucopia, feast, plenitude, plentitude, plenty, superabundance, wealth Antonyms: deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, undersupply

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``` irate\ī-ˈrāt, ˈī-ˌ, i-ˈrāt\ adjective : very angry Full Definition 1 : roused to ire 2 : arising from anger irate·ly adverb irate·ness noun Examples Irate viewers called the television network to complain about the show. an irate neighbor First use: 1838 Synonyms: angered, apoplectic, ballistic, cheesed off [chiefly British], choleric, enraged, foaming, fuming, furious, hopping, horn-mad, hot, incensed, indignant, inflamed (also enflamed), infuriate, infuriated, angry, ireful, livid, mad, outraged, rabid, rankled, riled, riley, roiled, shirty [chiefly British], sore, steamed up, steaming, teed off, ticked, wrathful, wroth Antonyms: angerless, delighted, pleased ```

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vig·i·lant\ˈvi-jə-lənt\ adjective : carefully noticing problems or signs of danger Full Definition : alertly watchful especially to avoid danger synonyms see watchful vig·i·lant·ly adverb Examples the night watchman, who was usually vigilant, apparently dozed off and didn't notice the vandals sneaking in Origin: Middle English (Scots), from Latin vigilant-, vigilans, from present participle of vigilare to keep watch, stay awake, from vigil awake. First use: 15th century Synonyms: Argus-eyed, attentive, awake, observant, open-eyed, tenty (also tentie) [Scottish], alert, watchful, wide-awake Antonyms: asleep

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pre·text\ˈprē-ˌtekst\ noun : a reason that you give to hide your real reason for doing something Full Definition : a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs synonyms see apology Origin: Latin praetextus, from praetexere to assign as a pretext, screen, extend in front, from prae- + texere to weave — more at technical. First use: 1513

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fab·ri·cate\ˈfa-bri-ˌkāt\ : to make or build (something) : to create or make up (something, such as a story) in order to trick people Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : invent, create b : to make up for the purpose of deception 2 : construct, manufacture; specifically : to construct from diverse and usually standardized parts Other forms: fab·ri·cat·ed; fab·ri·cat·ing fab·ri·ca·tor \ˈfa-bri-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples with a few inexpensive materials from a craft shop, we were able to fabricate our own holiday wreath fabricated a daring plan to create an underground explosion that would take the enemy totally by surprise the house was essentially fabricated at the factory and then shipped to the site for assembly Origin: Middle English, from Latin fabricatus, past participle of fabricari, from fabrica. First use: 15th century Synonyms: make, fashion, form, frame, manufacture, produce Antonyms: demount, disassemble, dismantle, dismember, knock down, strike, take down, tear down

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``` adroit\ə-ˈdrȯit\ adjective : very clever or skillful Full Definition : having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations synonyms see clever, dexterous adroit·ly adverb adroit·ness noun Examples an adroit negotiator She is adroit at handling problems. She managed the situation adroitly. Origin: French, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + droit right, droit. First use: 1652 Synonyms: skillful, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous (also dextrous), expert, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), virtuoso, workmanlike Antonyms: amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful ```

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ges·tic·u·late\je-ˈsti-kyə-ˌlāt\ : to move your arms and hands especially when speaking in an angry or emotional way Full Definition intransitive verb : to make gestures especially when speaking Other forms: ges·tic·u·lat·ed; ges·tic·u·lat·ing ges·ti·cu·la·tive \je-ˈsti-kyə-ˌlā-tiv\ adjective ges·tic·u·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun ges·tic·u·la·to·ry \-lə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective Origin: Latin gesticulatus, past participle of gesticulari, from *gesticulus, diminutive of gestus. First use: circa 1609

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nu·ance\ˈnü-ˌän(t)s, ˈnyü-, -ˌäⁿs; nü-ˈ, nyü-ˈ\ noun : a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc. Full Definition 1 : a subtle distinction or variation 2 : a subtle quality : nicety 3 : sensibility to, awareness of, or ability to express delicate shadings (as of meaning, feeling, or value) nu·anced \-ˌän(t)st, -ˈän(t)st\ adjective Origin: French, from Middle French, shade of color, from nuer to make shades of color, from nue cloud, from Latin nubes; perhaps akin to Welsh nudd mist. First use: 1781

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av·id\ˈa-vəd\ adjective : very eager : wanting something very much Full Definition 1 : desirous to the point of greed : urgently eager : greedy 2 : characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit synonyms see eager av·id·ly adverb av·id·ness noun Examples stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye an avid baseball card collector Origin: French or Latin; French avide, from Latin avidus, from avēre to desire, crave; akin to Welsh ewyllys desire, Old Irish con-oí he protects. First use: 1769 Synonyms: acquisitive, avaricious, greedy, coveting, covetous, grabby, grasping, mercenary, moneygrubbing, rapacious Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

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ca·jole\kə-ˈjōl\ : to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by making promises or saying nice things Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax b : to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion 2 : to deceive with soothing words or false promises Other forms: ca·joled; ca·jol·ing ca·jole·ment \-ˈjōl-mənt\ noun ca·jol·er noun ca·jol·ery \-ˈjō-lə-rē\ noun Examples cajoled her into doing his laundry for him Origin: French cajoler. First use: 1630 Synonyms: blandish, blarney, coax, palaver, soft-soap, sweet-talk, wheedle Synonym discussion: cajole coax soft-soap blandish wheedle mean to influence or persuade by pleasing words or actions. cajole suggests the deliberate use of flattery to persuade in the face of reluctance or reasonable objections . coax implies gentle and persistent words or actions employed to produce a desired effect . soft-soap refers to using smooth and somewhat insincere talk usually for personal gain . blandish implies a more open desire to win a person over by effusive praise and affectionate actions . wheedle suggests more strongly than cajole the use of seductive appeal or artful words in persuading .

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ru·di·men·ta·ry\ˌrü-də-ˈmen-tə-rē, -ˈmen-trē\ adjective : basic or simple : not very developed or advanced Full Definition 1 : consisting in first principles : fundamental 2 : of a primitive kind 3 : very imperfectly developed or represented only by a vestige ru·di·men·tar·i·ly \-ˌmen-ˈter-ə-lē, -ˈmen-trə-lē\ adverb ru·di·men·ta·ri·ness \-ˈmen-tə-rē-nəs, -ˈmen-trē-\ noun Examples rudimentary shelters built by prehistoric peoples had only a rudimentary knowledge of science Origin: (see rudiment ). First use: 1839 Synonyms: crude, low, rude, primitive Antonyms: advanced, developed, evolved, high, higher, late

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en·hance\in-ˈhan(t)s, en-\ : to increase or improve (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 obsolete : raise 2 : heighten, increase; especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness Other forms: en·hanced; en·hanc·ing en·hance·ment \-ˈhan(t)-smənt\ noun Examples some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan Origin: Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer, enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin *inaltiare, from Latin in + altus high — more at old. First use: 13th century Synonyms: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, enrich, help, meliorate, perfect, refine, upgrade Antonyms: worsen

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caus·tic\ˈkȯs-tik\ adjective : able to destroy or burn something by chemical action : very harsh and critical Full Definition 1 : capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive 2 : marked by incisive sarcasm 3 : relating to or being the surface or curve of a caustic caus·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb caus·tic·i·ty \kȯ-ˈsti-sə-tē\ noun Origin: Latin causticus, from Greek kaustikos, from kaiein to burn. First use: 14th century Synonyms: acerb, acerbic, acid, acidic, acidulous, acrid, barbed, biting, sarcastic, corrosive, cutting, mordant, pungent, sardonic, satiric (or satirical), scalding, scathing, sharp, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-mouthed, snarky, tart 2caus·tic\ˈkȯs-tik\ noun 1 : a caustic agent: as a : a substance that burns or destroys organic tissue by chemical action b : sodium hydroxide 2 : the envelope of rays emanating from a point and reflected or refracted by a curved surface Origin: (see 1caustic ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: acerb, acerbic, acid, acidic, acidulous, acrid, barbed, biting, sarcastic, corrosive, cutting, mordant, pungent, sardonic, satiric (or satirical), scalding, scathing, sharp, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-mouthed, snarky, tart

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loathe\ˈlōth\ : to hate (someone or something) very much Full Definition transitive verb : to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest synonyms see hate Other forms: loathed; loath·ing loath·er noun Examples She loathed him. They were rivals who truly/bitterly loathed each other. I loathe having to do this. Origin: Middle English lothen, from Old English lāthian to dislike, be hateful, from lāth. First use: 12th century Synonyms: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate Antonyms: love

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``` rep·ri·mand\ˈre-prə-ˌmand\ noun : a severe or formal reproof Origin: French réprimande, from Latin reprimenda, feminine of reprimendus, gerundive of reprimere to check — more at repress. First use: 1636 ``` 2reprimand : to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone who has done something wrong, disobeyed an order, etc.) Full Definition transitive verb : to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from a position of authority synonyms see reprove First use: 1681 Synonyms: commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, censure, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture Antonyms: citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement) Synonyms: baste, bawl out, berate, call down, castigate, chastise, chew out, dress down, flay, hammer, jaw, keelhaul, lambaste (or lambast), lecture, rag, rail (at or against), rant (at), rate, ream (out), rebuke, scold, reproach, score, tongue-lash, upbraid Antonyms: cite, commend, endorse (also indorse)

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``` lack·lus·ter\ˈlak-ˌləs-tər\ adjective : lacking excitement or interest Full Definition : lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull, mediocre lackluster noun First use: 1600 ```

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in·ad·ver·tent\-tənt\ adjective : not intended or planned Full Definition 1 : not focusing the mind on a matter : inattentive 2 : unintentional in·ad·ver·tent·ly adverb Examples an inadvertent encounter with a rattlesnake in the brush Origin: back-formation from inadvertence. First use: 1653 Synonyms: casual, chance, fluky (also flukey), fortuitous, accidental, incidental, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, unwitting Antonyms: calculated, deliberate, intended, intentional, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepense, set

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jos·tle\ˈjä-səl\ : to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of people Full Definition intransitive verb 1 a : to come in contact or into collision b : to make one's way by pushing and shoving c : to exist in close proximity 2 : to vie in gaining an objective : contend transitive verb 1 a : to come in contact or into collision with b : to force by pushing : elbow c : to stir up : agitate d : to exist in close proximity with 2 : to vie with in attaining an objective Other forms: jos·tled; jos·tling \-s(ə-)liŋ\ Origin: alteration of justle, frequentative of 1joust. First use: 1546 Synonyms: bore, bull, bulldoze, crash, elbow, jam, 2press, muscle, push, shoulder, squeeze

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in·fa·mous\ˈin-fə-məs\ adjective : well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes : causing people to think you are bad or evil Full Definition 1 : having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil 2 : causing or bringing infamy : disgraceful 3 : convicted of an offense bringing infamy in·fa·mous·ly adverb Examples the infamous criminal who remains known only by the moniker of “Jack the Ripper” Origin: Middle English, from Latin infamis, from in- + fama fame. First use: 14th century Synonyms: discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, disreputable, louche, notorious, opprobrious, shady, shameful, shoddy, shy, unrespectable Antonyms: honorable, reputable, respectable

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dupe\ˈdüp also ˈdyüp\ noun : one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool Examples They duped her out of $300. He was duped into buying a phony watch. We were duped by the con artist. Origin: French, from Middle French duppe, probably alteration of huppe hoopoe. First use: 1681 Synonyms: bamboozle, beguile, bluff, buffalo, burn, catch, con, cozen, delude, deceive, fake out, fool, gaff, gammon, gull, have, have on [chiefly British], hoax, hoodwink, hornswoggle, humbug, juggle, misguide, misinform, mislead, snooker, snow, spoof, string along, sucker, suck in, take in, trick Antonyms: undeceive ``` 2dupe : to deceive or trick (someone) into believing or doing something Full Definition transitive verb : to make a dupe of Other forms: duped; dup·ing dup·er noun First use: 1704 Synonyms: bamboozle, beguile, bluff, buffalo, burn, catch, con, cozen, delude, deceive, fake out, fool, gaff, gammon, gull, have, have on [chiefly British], hoax, hoodwink, hornswoggle, humbug, juggle, misguide, misinform, mislead, snooker, snow, spoof, string along, sucker, suck in, take in, trick Antonyms: undeceive ```

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in·cip·i·ent\-ənt\ adjective : beginning to develop or exist Full Definition : beginning to come into being or to become apparent in·cip·i·ent·ly adverb Examples I have an incipient dislike and distrust of that guy, and I only met him this morning Origin: Latin incipient-, incipiens, present participle of incipere to begin — more at inception. First use: 1669 Synonyms: aborning, budding, inceptive, inchoate, nascent Antonyms: adult, full-blown, full-fledged, mature, ripe, ripened

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om·i·nous\ˈä-mə-nəs\ adjective : suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future Full Definition : being or exhibiting an omen : portentous; especially : foreboding or foreshadowing evil : inauspicious om·i·nous·ly adverb om·i·nous·ness noun Examples that comment about downsizing from the company president sounded ominous Origin: (see omen ). First use: 1580 Synonyms: baleful, dire, direful, doomy, foreboding, ill, ill-boding, inauspicious, menacing, minatory, portentous, sinister, threatening Antonyms: unthreatening Synonym discussion: ominous portentous fateful mean having a menacing or threatening aspect. ominous implies having a menacing, alarming character foreshadowing evil or disaster . portentous suggests being frighteningly big or impressive but now seldom definitely connotes forewarning of calamity . fateful suggests being of momentous or decisive importance .

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bris·tle\ˈbri-səl\ noun : a short, stiff hair, fiber, etc. Full Definition : a short stiff coarse hair or filament bris·tle·like \ˈbri-sə(l)-ˌlīk\ adjective Origin: Middle English bristil, from brust bristle, from Old English byrst; akin to Old High German burst bristle, and perhaps to Latin fastigium top. First use: 14th century Synonyms: hair, fiber, filament, thread Synonyms: brim, abound, bulge, burst, bustle, buzz, crawl, hum, overflow, pullulate, swarm, teem ``` 2bristle of hair : to rise up and become stiff : to show signs of anger : to become angry Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to furnish with bristles 2 : to make bristly : ruffle intransitive verb 1 a : to rise and stand stiffly erect b : to raise the bristles (as in anger) 2 : to take on an aggressively defensive attitude (as in response to a slight or criticism) 3 a : to be full of or covered with especially something suggestive of bristles b : to be full of something specified Other forms: bris·tled; bris·tling \ˈbris-liŋ, ˈbri-sə-\ Examples Electricity makes your hair bristle. He bristled at the insult. She bristled at their criticism. First use: 15th century Synonyms: hair, fiber, filament, thread Synonyms: brim, abound, bulge, burst, bustle, buzz, crawl, hum, overflow, pullulate, swarm, teem ```

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re·pu·di·ate\ri-ˈpyü-dē-ˌāt\ : to refuse to accept or support (something) : to reject (something or someone) : to say or show that (something) is not true Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to divorce or separate formally from (a woman) 2 : to refuse to have anything to do with : disown 3 a : to refuse to accept; especially : to reject as unauthorized or as having no binding force b : to reject as untrue or unjust 4 : to refuse to acknowledge or pay synonyms see decline Other forms: re·pu·di·at·ed; re·pu·di·at·ing re·pu·di·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun Examples vigorously repudiated the charge that she had lied on her résumé the angry mother bitterly repudiated her teenaged daughter, telling her that she never wanted to see or hear from her again we didn't like the terms, so we repudiated the contract Origin: Latin repudiatus, past participle of repudiare, from repudium rejection of a prospective spouse, divorce, probably from re- + pudēre to shame. First use: 1545 Synonyms: contradict, disaffirm, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, deny Antonyms: acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own

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trem·u·lous\-ləs\ adjective : shaking slightly especially because of nervousness, weakness, or illness : feeling or showing a lack of confidence or courage Full Definition 1 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors 2 : affected with timidity : timorous 3 : such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness 4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered trem·u·lous·ly adverb trem·u·lous·ness noun Examples a tremulous girl somehow mustered up the courage to ask a question of the governor the frail woman extended a tremulous hand in welcome Origin: Latin tremulus — more at tremble. First use: 1611 Synonyms: fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, mousy (or mousey), scary, skittish, timid, timorous, shy Antonyms: adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous

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ces·sa·tion\se-ˈsā-shən\ noun : a stopping of some action : a pause or stop Full Definition : a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop Examples the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief Origin: Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease. First use: 15th century Synonyms: arrest, arrestment, cease, end, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination Antonyms: continuance, continuation

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stip·u·late\ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt\ : to demand or require (something) as part of an agreement Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract 2 : to demand an express term in an agreement — used with for transitive verb 1 : to specify as a condition or requirement (as of an agreement or offer) 2 : to give a guarantee of Other forms: stip·u·lat·ed; stip·u·lat·ing stip·u·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun Origin: Latin stipulatus, past participle of stipulari to demand a guarantee (from a prospective debtor). First use: circa 1624

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eu·phe·mism\ˈyü-fə-ˌmi-zəm\ noun : a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive Full Definition : the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant; also : the expression so substituted eu·phe·mist \-mist\ noun eu·phe·mis·tic \ˌyü-fə-ˈmis-tik\ adjective eu·phe·mis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Origin: Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmos auspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phēmē speech, from phanai to speak — more at ban. First use: circa 1681

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mun·dane\ˌmən-ˈdān, ˈmən-ˌ\ adjective : dull and ordinary : relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to spiritual things Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the world 2 : characterized by the practical, transitory, and ordinary : commonplace synonyms see earthly mun·dane·ly adverb mun·dane·ness \-ˈdān-nəs, -ˌdān-\ noun mun·dan·i·ty \ˌmən-ˈdā-nə-tē\ noun Examples they didn't want to be bothered with mundane concerns like doing the dishes while on vacation a period for reflection and penitence, when spiritual concerns should take precedence over those that are mundane Origin: Middle English mondeyne, from Anglo-French mundain, from Late Latin mundanus, from Latin mundus world. First use: 15th century Synonyms: everyday, nitty-gritty, prosaic, terrestrial, workaday Antonyms: heavenly, nontemporal, unearthly, unworldly

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in·con·gru·ous\(ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wəs\ adjective : strange because of not agreeing with what is usual or expected Full Definition : lacking congruity: as a : not harmonious : incompatible b : not conforming : disagreeing c : inconsistent within itself d : lacking propriety : unsuitable in·con·gru·ous·ly adverb in·con·gru·ous·ness noun Examples there's an incongruous modernism to the actor's performance in this period piece incongruous theories about the origins of matter Origin: Late Latin incongruus, from Latin in- + congruus congruous. First use: 1611 Synonyms: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inapt, inappropriate, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong Antonyms: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable

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``` con·do·lence\kən-ˈdō-lən(t)s also ˈkän-də-\ noun : a feeling or expression of sympathy and sadness especially when someone is suffering because of the death of a family member, a friend, etc. Full Definition 1 : sympathy with another in sorrow 2 : an expression of sympathy synonyms see pity First use: 1603 ```

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bel·lig·er·ent\bə-ˈlij-rənt, -ˈli-jə-\ adjective : angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight : fighting a war : engaged in a war Full Definition 1 : waging war; specifically : belonging to or recognized as a state at war and protected by and subject to the laws of war 2 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness belligerent noun bel·lig·er·ent·ly adverb Examples the coach became quite belligerent and spit at an umpire after being thrown out of the game Origin: modification of Latin belligerant-, belligerans, present participle of belligerare to wage war, from belliger waging war, from bellum + gerere to wage. First use: 1577 Synonyms: aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike, on the warpath Antonyms: nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful, unbelligerent, uncombative, uncontentious Synonym discussion: belligerent bellicose pugnacious quarrelsome contentious mean having an aggressive or fighting attitude. belligerent often implies being actually at war or engaged in hostilities . bellicose suggests a disposition to fight . pugnacious suggests a disposition that takes pleasure in personal combat . quarrelsome stresses an ill-natured readiness to fight without good cause . contentious implies perverse and irritating fondness for arguing and quarreling .

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dis·dain\dis-ˈdān\ noun : a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect Full Definition : a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn Origin: Middle English desdeyne, from Anglo-French desdaign, from desdeigner (see 2disdain ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: contemptuousness, despisement, despite, despitefulness, contempt, misprision, scorn Antonyms: admiration, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect Synonyms: contemn, dis (also diss) [slang], scorn, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub Antonyms: honor, respect 2dis·dain\dis-ˈdān\ : to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or something) : to refuse to do(something) because of feelings of dislike or disapproval Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to look on with scorn 2 : to refuse or abstain from because of a feeling of contempt or scorn 3 : to treat as beneath one's notice or dignity synonyms see despise Examples They disdained him for being weak. teenagers who disdain authority a critic who disdains all modern art Origin: Middle English desdeynen, from Anglo-French desdeigner, dedeigner, from Vulgar Latin *disdignare, from Latin dis- + dignare to deign — more at deign. First use: 14th century Synonyms: contemptuousness, despisement, despite, despitefulness, contempt, misprision, scorn Antonyms: admiration, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect Synonyms: contemn, dis (also diss) [slang], scorn, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub Antonyms: honor, respect

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feint\ˈfānt\ noun sports : a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent Full Definition : something feigned; specifically : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack synonyms see trick Examples The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook. Origin: French feinte, from Old French, from feint, past participle of feindre. First use: 1644 ``` 2feint sports : to pretend to make an attack as a trick to fool your opponent : to make a feint Full Definition intransitive verb : to make a feinttransitive verb 1 : to lure or deceive with a feint 2 : to make a pretense of Examples He feinted with his right, then followed with a left hook. First use: 1741 ```

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alac·ri·ty\ə-ˈla-krə-tē\ noun : a quick and cheerful readiness to do something Full Definition : promptness in response : cheerful readiness alac·ri·tous \-krə-təs\ adjective Examples having just acquired his driver's license that morning, the teen agreed with alacrity to drive his cousin to the airport Origin: Latin alacritas, from alacr-, alacer lively, eager. First use: 15th century Synonyms: amenability, gameness, goodwill, obligingness, willingness

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in·tim·i·date\in-ˈti-mə-ˌdāt\ : to make (someone) afraid Full Definition transitive verb : to make timid or fearful : frighten; especially : to compel or deter by or as if by threats Other forms: in·tim·i·dat·ed; in·tim·i·dat·ing in·tim·i·dat·ing·ly \-ˌdā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb in·tim·i·da·tion \-ˌti-mə-ˈdā-shən\ noun in·tim·i·da·tor \-ˈti-mə-ˌdā-tər\ noun Examples refusing to be intimidated by the manager's harsh stare, I demanded my money back Origin: Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare, from Latin in- + timidus timid. First use: 1646 Synonyms: blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, mau-mau, strong-arm, pick on

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scoff\ˈskäf, ˈskȯf\ noun 1 : an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe 2 : an object of scorn, mockery, or derision Origin: Middle English scof, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to obsolete Dan skof jest; akin to OldFrisian skof mockery. First use: 14th century 2scoff intransitive verb : to show contempt by derisive acts or language transitive verb : to treat or address with derision : mock scoff·er noun First use: 14th century

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brash\ˈbrash\ adjective : confident and aggressive in usually a rude or unpleasant way : very strong or harsh Full Definition 1 : brittle 2 a : heedless of the consequences : audacious b : done in haste without regard for consequences : rash 3 a : full of fresh raw vitality b : uninhibitedly energetic or demonstrative : bumptious 4 a : lacking restraint and discernment : tactless b : aggressively self-assertive : impudent 5 : piercingly sharp : harsh 6 : marked by vivid contrast : bold brash·ly adverb brash·ness noun Origin: origin unknown. First use: 1566 Synonyms: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, nervy, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise Antonyms: meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

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pro·mul·gate\ˈprä-məl-ˌgāt; prō-ˈməl-, prə-ˈ, ˈprō-(ˌ)\ : to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people : to make (a new law) known officially and publicly Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to make (as a doctrine) known by open declaration : proclaim 2 a : to make known or public the terms of (a proposed law) b : to put (a law) into action or force synonyms see declare Other forms: pro·mul·gat·ed; pro·mul·gat·ing pro·mul·ga·tion \ˌprä-məl-ˈgā-shən; ˌprō-(ˌ)məl-, (ˌ)prō-ˌ\ noun pro·mul·ga·tor \ˈprä-məl-ˌgā-tər; prō-ˈməl-, prə-ˈ, ˈprō-(ˌ)\ noun Examples the encyclical that promulgated the church's position on artificial birth control Origin: Latin promulgatus, past participle of promulgare, from pro- forward + -mulgare (probably akin to mulgēre to milk, extract) — more at emulsion. First use: 1530 Synonyms: advertise, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, proclaim, announce, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet

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pug·na·cious\ˌpəg-ˈnā-shəs\ adjective : showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue Full Definition : having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent synonyms see belligerent pug·na·cious·ly adverb pug·na·cious·ness noun pug·nac·i·ty \-ˈna-sə-tē\ noun Examples a movie reviewer who is spirited, even pugnacious, when defending her opinions Origin: Latin pugnac-, pugnax, from pugnare to fight — more at pungent. First use: 1642 Synonyms: aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, belligerent, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike Antonyms: nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful, unbelligerent, uncombative, uncontentious

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be·lit·tle\bi-ˈli-təl, bē-\ : to describe (someone or something) as little or unimportant Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to speak slightingly of : disparage 2 : to cause (a person or thing) to seem little or less synonyms see decry Other forms: be·lit·tled; be·lit·tling\-ˈli-təl-iŋ, -ˈlit-liŋ\ be·lit·tle·ment \-ˈli-təl-mənt\ noun be·lit·tler \-ˈli-təl-ər, -ˈlit-lər\ noun Examples belittled the movie hunk's acting ability First use: 1797 Synonyms: bad-mouth, decry, cry down, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off Antonyms: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise

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``` tan·gi·ble\ˈtan-jə-bəl\ adjective : easily seen or recognized : able to be touched or felt Full Definition 1 a : capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable b : substantially real : material 2 : capable of being precisely identified or realized by the mind 3 : capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value synonyms see perceptible tan·gi·bil·i·ty \ˌtan-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun tan·gi·ble·ness \ˈtan-jə-bəl-nəs\ noun tan·gi·bly \-blē\ adverb Origin: Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tangere to touch. First use: 1589 Synonyms: palpable, touchable Antonyms: impalpable, intangible ``` ``` 2tan·gi·ble\ˈtan-jə-bəl\ noun : something that is tangible (see 1tangible ); especially : an asset capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value Origin: (see 1tangible ). First use: 1890 Synonyms: palpable, touchable Antonyms: impalpable, intangible ```

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``` lac·er·a·tion\ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən\ noun : a deep cut or tear of the flesh : the act of cutting or tearing flesh Full Definition 1 : the act of lacerating 2 : a torn and ragged wound Examples the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks First use: 1597 Synonyms: incision, gash, rent, rip, slash, slit, tear ```

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sor·did\ˈsȯr-dəd\ adjective : very bad or dishonest : very dirty Full Definition 1 : marked by baseness or grossness : vile 2 a : dirty, filthy b : wretched, squalid 3 : meanly avaricious : covetous 4 : of a dull or muddy color synonyms see mean sor·did·ly adverb sor·did·ness noun Examples he managed to rise above the sordid streets upon which he grew up a sordid affair involving bribery and corruption in high places Origin: Latin sordidus, from sordes dirt — more at swart. First use: 1606 Synonyms: bedraggled, befouled, begrimed, bemired, besmirched, black, blackened, cruddy, dingy, draggled, dusty, filthy, foul, grimy, grotty [chiefly British], grubby, grungy, mucky, muddy, nasty, smudged, smutty, soiled, dirty, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleanly Antonyms: clean, cleanly, immaculate, spick-and-span (or spic-and-span), spotless, stainless, ultraclean, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied

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``` oc·to·ge·nar·i·an\ˌäk-tə-jə-ˈner-ē-ən\ noun : a person who is between 80 and 89 years old Full Definition : a person whose age is in the eighties octogenarian adjective Origin: Latin octogenarius containing eighty, from octogeni eighty each, from octoginta eighty, from octo eight + -ginta (akin to viginti twenty) — more at vigesimal. First use: 1815 ```

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scur·ri·lous\ˈskər-ə-ləs, ˈskə-rə-\ adjective : said or done unfairly to make people have a bad opinion of someone Full Definition 1 a : using or given to coarse language b : vulgar and evil 2 : containing obscenities, abuse, or slander scur·ri·lous·ly adverb scur·ri·lous·ness noun Examples a scurrilous satire on the scandal that enveloped Washington First use: 1576 Synonyms: contumelious, invective, opprobrious, scurrile (or scurril), abusive, truculent, vitriolic, vituperative, vituperatory

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so·lace\ˈsä-ləs also ˈsō-\ transitive verb 1 : to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console 2 a : to make cheerful b : amuse 3 : allay, soothe Other forms: so·laced; so·lac·ing so·lace·ment \-mənt\ noun so·lac·er noun Origin: (see 2solace ). First use: 13th century Synonyms: cheer, consolation, relief, comfort Synonyms: assure, cheer, console, reassure, comfort, soothe Antonyms: distress, torment, torture, trouble 2so·lace\ˈsä-ləs also ˈsō-\ noun : someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is sad, depressed, etc. : a source of comfort Full Definition 1 : comfort in grief : alleviation of grief or anxiety 2 : a source of relief or consolation Origin: Middle English solas, from Anglo-French, from Latin solacium, from solari to console. First use: 14th century Synonyms: cheer, consolation, relief, comfort Synonyms: assure, cheer, console, reassure, comfort, soothe Antonyms: distress, torment, torture, trouble

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``` as·pi·rant\ˈas-p(ə-)rənt, ə-ˈspī-rənt\ noun : a person who tries to become something : a person who aspires to do or to be something Full Definition : one who aspires First use: 1738 Synonyms: applicant, applier, candidate, campaigner, contender, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker Antonyms: noncandidate ``` 2aspirant adjective : seeking to attain a desired position or status First use: 1800 Synonyms: applicant, applier, candidate, campaigner, contender, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker Antonyms: noncandidate

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dreg\ˈdreg\ noun 1 : sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated from it : lees — usually used in plural 2 : the most undesirable part — usually used in plural 3 : the last remaining part : vestige — usually used in plural dreg·gy \ˈdre-gē\ adjective Origin: Middle English, from Old Norse dregg; perhaps akin to Latin fraces dregs of oil. First use: 14th century

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fren·zy\ˈfren-zē\ noun : great and often wild or uncontrolled activity Full Definition 1 a : a temporary madness b : a violent mental or emotional agitation 2 : intense usually wild and often disorderly compulsive or agitated activity Other forms: plural frenzies Origin: Middle English frenesie, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin phrenesia, alteration of Latin phrenesis, from phreneticus. First use: 14th century Synonyms: agitation, deliriousness, delirium, distraction, fever, feverishness, flap, furor, furore, fury, hysteria, rage, rampage, uproar ``` 2frenzy transitive verb : to affect with frenzy Other forms: fren·zied; fren·zy·ing First use: 1791 Synonyms: agitation, deliriousness, delirium, distraction, fever, feverishness, flap, furor, furore, fury, hysteria, rage, rampage, uproar ```

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eth·ic\ˈe-thik\ noun : rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad : an area of study that deals with ideas about what is good and bad behavior : a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong : a belief that something is very important Full Definition 1 plural but sing or plural in constr : the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation 2 a : a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values — often used in plural but singular or plural in construction b plural but sing or plural in constr : the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group c : a guiding philosophy d : a consciousness of moral importance 3 plural : a set of moral issues or aspects (as rightness) Origin: Middle English ethik, from Middle French ethique, from Latin ethice, from Greek ēthikē, from ēthikos. First use: 14th century

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clan·des·tine\klan-ˈdes-tən also -ˌtīn or -ˌtēn or ˈklan-dəs-\ adjective : done in a private place or way : done secretly Full Definition : marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious synonyms see secret clan·des·tine·ly adverb clan·des·tine·ness noun clan·des·tin·i·ty \ˌklan-də-ˈsti-nə-tē, -des-ˈti-\ noun Examples I took a clandestine peek at the price tag on the diamond necklace Origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French clandestin, from Latin clandestinus, from clam secretly; akin to Latin celare to hide — more at hell. First use: circa 1528 Synonyms: backstairs, behind-the-scenes, secret, covert, furtive, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, private, privy, sneak, sneaking, sneaky, stealth, stealthy, surreptitious, undercover, underground, underhand, underhanded Antonyms: open, overt, public

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ram·pant\ˈram-pənt also -ˌpant\ adjective —used to describe something that is very common or that is spreading very quickly and in a way that is difficult to control : growing quickly and in a way that is difficult to control Full Definition 1 a : rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended b : standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile — used of a heraldic animal 2 a : marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint b : profusely widespread ram·pant·ly adverb Examples the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city try to avoid the patch of rampant poison ivy near the resting spot on the trail Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, present participle of ramper. First use: 14th century Synonyms: abandoned, intemperate, raw, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained Antonyms: bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate

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con·cur\kən-ˈkər, kän-\ : to agree with someone or something Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : to act together to a common end or single effect 2 a : approve b : to express agreement 3 obsolete : to come together : meet 4 : to happen together : coincide synonyms see agree Other forms: con·curred; con·cur·ring Examples I concur with your assessment of the political situation the lively 1960s, a decade in which the Cold War, the race to the moon, the Vietnam War, and the civil rights movement all concurred all sides concurred to pass the reform legislation on campaign financing Origin: Middle English concurren, from Latin concurrere, from com- + currere to run — more at car. First use: 15th century Synonyms: coincide, agree Antonyms: differ, disagree

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``` inane\i-ˈnān\ adjective : very silly or stupid Full Definition 1 : empty, insubstantial 2 : lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly synonyms see insipid Other forms: inan·er; inan·est inane·ly adverb inane·ness \-ˈnān-nəs\ noun Origin: Latin inanis. First use: 1662 Synonyms: empty, meaningless, pointless, senseless Antonyms: meaningful, significant ``` ``` 2inane\i-ˈnān\ noun : void or empty space Origin: (see 1inane ). First use: 1677 Synonyms: empty, meaningless, pointless, senseless Antonyms: meaningful, significant ```

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ad·mon·ish\ad-ˈmä-nish\ : to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism : to tell or urge (someone) to do something Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to indicate duties or obligations to b : to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner 2 : to give friendly earnest advice or encouragement to synonyms see reprove ad·mon·ish·er noun ad·mon·ish·ing·ly \-ni-shiŋ-lē\ adverb ad·mon·ish·ment \-mənt\ noun Examples admonished her for littering my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods Origin: Middle English admonesten, from Anglo-French amonester, from Vulgar Latin *admonestare, alteration of Latin admonēre to warn, from ad- + monēre to warn — more at mind. First use: 14th century Synonyms: rebuke, chide, reprimand, reproach, reprove, tick off

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du·ress\du̇-ˈres also dyu̇-\ noun : force or threats meant to make someone do something Full Definition 1 : forcible restraint or restriction 2 : compulsion by threat; specifically : unlawful constraint Examples complied with the order only under duress Origin: Middle English duresse, from Anglo-French duresce hardness, severity, from Latin duritia, from durus. First use: 15th century Synonyms: arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, force, pressure

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fla·grant\ˈflā-grənt also ˈfla-\ adjective : very bad : too bad to be ignored Full Definition 1 archaic : fiery hot : burning 2 : conspicuously offensive ; especially : so obviously inconsistent with what is right or proper as to appear to be a flouting of law or morality fla·grant·ly adverb Examples that was a flagrant violation of the rules Origin: Latin flagrant-, flagrans, present participle of flagrare to burn — more at black. First use: 1513 Synonyms: blatant, conspicuous, egregious, glaring, gross, obvious, patent, pronounced, rank, striking

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cul·prit\ˈkəl-prət, -ˌprit\ noun : a person who has committed a crime or done something wrong Full Definition 1 : one accused of or charged with a crime 2 : one guilty of a crime or a fault 3 : the source or cause of a problem Examples the police caught the culprit a mere two blocks from the scene of the crime Origin: Anglo-French cul. (abbreviation of culpable guilty) + prest, prit ready (i.e., to prove it), from Latin praestus — more at presto. First use: 1678 Synonyms: crook, criminal, felon, lawbreaker, malefactor, miscreant, offender

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in·ex·o·ra·ble\(ˌ)i-ˈneks-rə-bəl, -ˈnek-sə-, -ˈneg-zə-rə-\ adjective : not able to be stopped or changed Full Definition : not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless in·ex·o·ra·bil·i·ty \(ˌ)i-ˌneks-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌnek-sə-, -ˌneg-zə-\ noun in·ex·o·ra·ble·ness \-ˈneks-rə-bəl-nəs, -ˈnek-sə-, -ˈneg-zə-\ noun in·ex·o·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb Origin: Latin inexorabilis, from in- + exorabilis pliant, from exorare to prevail upon, from ex- + orare to speak — more at oration. First use: 1542

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du·plic·i·ty\du̇-ˈpli-sə-tē also dyu̇-\ noun : dishonest behavior that is meant to trick someone Full Definition 1 : contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action; especially : the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action 2 : the quality or state of being double or twofold 3 : the technically incorrect use of two or more distinct items (as claims, charges, or defenses) in a single legal action Other forms: plural du·plic·i·ties Examples we were lucky not to be taken in by his duplicity Origin: Middle English duplicite, from Middle French, from Late Latin duplicitat-, duplicitas, from Latin duplex. First use: 15th century Synonyms: artifice, cheating, cozenage, craft, craftiness, crookedness, crookery, cunning, cunningness, deceitfulness, deception, deceptiveness, dishonesty, dissembling, dissimulation, double-dealing, dupery, deceit, fakery, foxiness, fraud, guile, guilefulness, wiliness Antonyms: artlessness, forthrightness, good faith, guilelessness, ingenuousness, sincerity

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``` ac·ri·mo·ni·ous\ˌa-krə-ˈmō-nē-əs\ adjective : angry and bitter Full Definition : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ness noun Examples an acrimonious parting between the two former friends Origin: (see acrimony ). First use: 1659 Synonyms: acrid, bitter, embittered, hard, rancorous, resentful, sore Antonyms: unbitter ```

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pau·ci·ty\ˈpȯ-sə-tē\ noun : a small amount ofsomething : an amount that is less than what is needed or wanted Full Definition 1 : smallness of number : fewness 2 : smallness of quantity : dearth Examples a paucity of useful answers to the problem of traffic congestion at rush hour Origin: Middle English paucite, from Latin paucitat-, paucitas, from paucus little — more at few. First use: 15th century Synonyms: crunch, dearth, deficit, drought (also drouth), failure, famine, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, lack, lacuna, deficiency, pinch, poverty, scantiness, scarceness, scarcity, shortage, undersupply, want Antonyms: abundance, adequacy, amplitude, opulence, plenitude, plenty, sufficiency, wealth

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elic·it\i-ˈli-sət\ : to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) 2 : to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) synonyms see educe elic·i·ta·tion \i-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən, ˌē-\ noun elic·i·tor \i-ˈli-sə-tər\ noun Examples the role elicited the actress's flair for comedy that previous directors had overlooked Origin: Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere, from e- + lacere to allure. First use: 1605 Synonyms: educe, evoke, inspire, raise

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per·ni·cious\pər-ˈni-shəs\ adjective : causing great harm or damage often in a way that is not easily seen or noticed Full Definition 1 : highly injurious or destructive : deadly 2 archaic : wicked per·ni·cious·ly adverb per·ni·cious·ness noun Examples the pernicious effects of illegal narcotics on society Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin perniciosus, from pernicies destruction, from per- + nec-, nex violent death — more at noxious. First use: 15th century Synonyms: adverse, bad, baleful, baneful, damaging, dangerous, deleterious, detrimental, evil, hurtful, ill, injurious, mischievous, nocuous, noxious, harmful, prejudicial, wicked Antonyms: anodyne, benign, harmless, hurtless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive, safe Synonym discussion: pernicious baneful noxious deleterious detrimental mean exceedingly harmful. pernicious implies irreparable harm done through evil or insidious corrupting or undermining . baneful implies injury through poisoning or destroying . noxious applies to what is both offensive and injurious to the health of a body or mind . deleterious applies to what has an often unsuspected harmful effect . detrimental implies obvious harmfulness to something specified .

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im·pu·ni·ty\im-ˈpyü-nə-tē\ noun : freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Full Definition : exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss Examples she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity Origin: Middle French or Latin; Middle French impunité, from Latin impunitat-, impunitas, from impune without punishment, from in- + poena punishment — more at pain. First use: 1532 Synonyms: exemption, immunity

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tol·er·ate\ˈtä-lə-ˌrāt\ transitive verb : to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done : to experience (something harmful or unpleasant) without being harmed : to accept the feelings, behavior, or beliefs of (someone) Full Definition 1 : to endure or resist the action of (as a drug or food) without serious side effects or discomfort : exhibit physiological tolerance for 2 a : to allow to be or to be done without prohibition, hindrance, or contradiction b : to put up with synonyms see bear Other forms: tol·er·at·ed; tol·er·at·ing tol·er·a·tive \-ˌrā-tiv\ adjective tol·er·a·tor \-ˌrā-tər\ noun Examples my boss simply doesn't tolerate tardiness suffering a terrible headache, the poor woman couldn't tolerate all the noise the neighbors were making Origin: Latin toleratus, past participle of tolerare to endure, put up with; akin to Old English tholian to bear, Latin tollere to lift up, latus carried (suppletive past participle of ferre), Greek tlēnai to bear. First use: 1524 Synonyms: let, permit, suffer, allow Antonyms: bar, block, constrain, prevent

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con·ster·na·tion\ˌkän(t)-stər-ˈnā-shən\ noun : a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion Full Definition : amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion Origin: French or Latin; French, from Latin consternation-, consternatio, from consternare to throw into confusion, from com- + -sternare, probably from sternere to spread, strike down — more at strew. First use: 1604

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af·flu·ent\ˈa-(ˌ)flü-ənt also a-ˈflü- or ə-\ adjective : having a large amount of money and owning many expensive things Full Definition 1 : flowing in abundance 2 : having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions synonyms see rich af·flu·ent·ly adverb Origin: Middle English, from Latin affluent-, affluens, present participle of affluere to flow to, flow abundantly, from ad- + fluere to flow — more at fluid. First use: 15th century Synonyms: rich, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do Antonyms: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken Synonyms: tributary, bayou, branch, confluent, feeder, influent Antonyms: distributary, effluent 2af·flu·ent\ˈa-(ˌ)flü-ənt also a-ˈflü- or ə-\ noun 1 : a tributary stream 2 : a wealthy or affluent person Origin: (see 1affluent ). First use: 1818 Synonyms: rich, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do Antonyms: destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken Synonyms: tributary, bayou, branch, confluent, feeder, influent Antonyms: distributary, effluent

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fea·si·ble\ˈfē-zə-bəl\ adjective : possible to do Full Definition 1 : capable of being done or carried out 2 : capable of being used or dealt with successfully : suitable 3 : reasonable, likely synonyms see possible fea·si·bil·i·ty \ˌfē-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun fea·si·bly \ˈfē-zə-blē\ adverb Examples would it be feasible to build a cabin in so short a time? Origin: Middle English faisible, from Anglo-French faisable, from fais-, stem of faire to make, do, from Latin facere — more at do. First use: 15th century Synonyms: achievable, attainable, doable, possible, practicable, realizable, viable, workable Antonyms: hopeless, impossible, impracticable, infeasible, nonviable, unattainable, undoable, unfeasible, unrealizable, unviable, unworkable

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dis·cern\di-ˈsərn, -ˈzərn\ transitive verb 1 a : to detect with the eyes b : to detect with senses other than vision 2 : to recognize or identify as separate and distinct : discriminate 3 : to come to know or recognize mentally intransitive verb : to see or understand the difference dis·cern·er noun dis·cern·ible also dis·cern·able \-ˈsər-nə-bəl, -ˈzər-\ adjective dis·cern·ibly \-blē\ adverb Examples barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist too young to discern between right and wrong we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark Origin: Middle English, from Middle French discerner, from Latin discernere to separate, distinguish between, from dis- apart + cernere to sift — more at dis-, certain. First use: 14th century Synonyms: behold, catch, descry, see, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, remark, sight, spot, spy, view, witness Antonyms: confuse, mistake, mix (up)

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sal·ly\ˈsa-lē\ noun : a clever and funny remark : a sudden attack in which a group of soldiers rush forward against an enemy Full Definition 1 : an action of rushing or bursting forth; especially : a sortie of troops from a defensive position to attack the enemy 2 a : a brief outbreak : outburst b : a witty or imaginative saying : quip 3 : a venture or excursion usually off the beaten track : jaunt Other forms: plural sallies Origin: Middle French saillie, from Old French, from saillir to rush forward, from Latin salire to leap; akin to Greek hallesthai to leap. First use: 1560 Synonyms: jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, excursion, sashay, sortie, spin 2sally intransitive verb 1 : to leap out or burst forth suddenly 2 : set out, depart — often used with forth Other forms: sal·lied; sal·ly·ing Examples After having breakfast and packing our bags, we sallied forth on the next leg of our trip. First use: 1560 Synonyms: jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, excursion, sashay, sortie, spin

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per·verse\(ˌ)pər-ˈvərs, ˈpər-ˌ\ adjective : wrong or different in a way that others feel is strange or offensive Full Definition 1 a : turned away from what is right or good : corrupt b : improper, incorrect c : contrary to the evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of law 2 a : obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted : wrongheaded b : arising from or indicative of stubbornness or obstinacy 3 : marked by peevishness or petulance : cranky 4 : marked by perversion synonyms see contrary per·verse·ly adverb per·verse·ness noun per·ver·si·ty \pər-ˈvər-sə-tē, -stē\ noun Examples how can you be so cheerful one day, and so perverse the next? social conservatives who believe that Hollywood is a perverse world that exerts an unhealthy influence on the young a fact so self-evident that not even the most perverse of opponents could deny it Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French purvers, pervers, from Latin perversus, from past participle of pervertere. First use: 14th century Synonyms: choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety, fiery, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, peevish, irritable, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stuffy, testy, waspish Antonyms: pure, uncorrupt, uncorrupted

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per·func·to·ry\pər-ˈfəŋ(k)-t(ə-)rē\ adjective —used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected Full Definition 1 : characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical 2 : lacking in interest or enthusiasm per·func·to·ri·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb per·func·to·ri·ness \-t(ə-)rē-nəs\ noun Examples the violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for Origin: Late Latin perfunctorius, from Latin perfungi to accomplish, get through with, from per- through + fungi to perform — more at per-, function. First use: 1593 Synonyms: apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, incurious, insensible, insouciant, nonchalant, indifferent, pococurante, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested Antonyms: concerned, interested

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cha·grin\shə-ˈgrin\ noun : a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment Full Definition : disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure Origin: French, from chagrin sad. First use: circa 1681 2cha·grin\shə-ˈgrin\ transitive verb : to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating Other forms: cha·grined \-ˈgrind\; cha·grin·ing \-ˈgri-niŋ\ Origin: (see 1chagrin ). First use: 1733

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pre·co·cious\pri-ˈkō-shəs\ adjective of a child : having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age Full Definition 1 : exceptionally early in development or occurrence 2 : exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age pre·co·cious·ly adverb pre·co·cious·ness noun pre·coc·i·ty \pri-ˈkä-sə-tē\ noun Examples a precocious baldness makes him look older than he really is Origin: Latin praecoc-, praecox early ripening, precocious, from prae- + coquere to cook — more at cook. First use: 1650 Synonyms: inopportune, early, premature, unseasonable, untimely Antonyms: late

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de·ride\di-ˈrīd, dē-\ : to talk or write about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way : to say that (someone or something) is ridiculous or has no value Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to laugh at contemptuously 2 : to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule synonyms see ridicule Other forms: de·rid·ed; de·rid·ing de·rid·er noun de·rid·ing·ly \-ˈrī-diŋ-lē\ adverb Examples my brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place Origin: Latin deridēre, from de- + ridēre to laugh. First use: circa 1526 Synonyms: ridicule, gibe (or jibe), jeer, laugh (at), mock, scout, shoot down, skewer

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dis·par·age\di-ˈsper-ij, -ˈspa-rij\ : to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to lower in rank or reputation : degrade 2 : to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about synonyms see decry Other forms: dis·par·aged; dis·par·ag·ing dis·par·age·ment \-ij-mənt\ noun dis·par·ag·er noun dis·par·ag·ing adjective dis·par·ag·ing·ly \-ij-iŋ-lē\ adverb Examples disparaged polo as a sport for the idle rich Origin: Middle English, to degrade by marriage below one's class, disparage, from Anglo-French desparager to marry below one's class, from des- dis- + parage equality, lineage, from per peer. First use: 14th century Synonyms: bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, decry, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off Antonyms: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise

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mas·ti·cate\ˈmas-tə-ˌkāt\ : to chew (food) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew 2 : to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneadingintransitive verb : chew Other forms: mas·ti·cat·ed; mas·ti·cat·ing mas·ti·ca·tion \ˌmas-tə-ˈkā-shən\ noun mas·ti·ca·tor \ˈmas-tə-ˌkā-tər\ noun Examples mindlessly masticated peanuts while watching the baseball game on TV Origin: Late Latin masticatus, past participle of masticare, from Greek mastichan to gnash the teeth; akin to Greek masasthai to chew — more at mandible. First use: 1562 Synonyms: champ, chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), bite (on), nibble

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``` laud·able\ˈlȯ-də-bəl\ adjective : deserving praise Full Definition : worthy of praise : commendable laud·able·ness \ˈlȯ-də-bəl-nəs\ noun laud·ably \-blē\ adverb Examples you showed laudable restraint in dealing with that ridiculously demanding customer First use: 15th century Synonyms: applaudable, commendable, creditable, estimable, admirable, meritorious, praiseworthy Antonyms: censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible ```

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fi·as·co\fē-ˈas-(ˌ)kō also -ˈäs-\ noun : a complete failure Other forms: plural fi·as·coes Origin: French, from Italian, from fare fiasco, literally, to make a bottle. First use: circa 1854 2fi·as·co\fē-ˈäs-(ˌ)kō, -ˈas-\ noun : bottle, flask; especially : a bulbous long-necked straw-covered bottle for wine Other forms: plural fi·as·coes also fi·as·chi \-(ˌ)kē\ Origin: Italian, from Late Latin flasco bottle — more at flask. First use: 1887

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con·fi·dant\ˈkän-fə-ˌdänt also -ˌdant, -dənt\ noun : a trusted friend you can talk to about personal and private things Full Definition : one to whom secrets are entrusted; especially : intimate Examples she's my confidant; I tell her everything without reservation Origin: French confident, from Italian confidente, from confidente confident, trustworthy, from Latin confident-, confidens. First use: 1646 Synonyms: alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, friend, confidante, crony, familiar, intimate, mate [chiefly British], musketeer, pal Antonyms: enemy, foe

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``` vol·u·ble\ˈväl-yə-bəl\ adjective : talking a lot in an energetic and rapid way Full Definition 1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating 2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent synonyms see talkative vol·u·bil·i·ty \ˌväl-yə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun vol·u·ble·ness \ˈväl-yə-bəl-nəs\ noun vol·u·bly \-blē\ adverb Origin: Middle English, from Latin volubilis, from volvere to roll; akin to Old English wealwian to roll, Greek eilyein to roll, wrap. First use: 15th century ```

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quell\ˈkwel\ : to end or stop (something) usually by using force : to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity 2 : quiet, pacify quell·er noun Origin: Middle English, to kill, quell, from Old English cwellan to kill; akin to Old High German quellen to torture, kill, quāla torment, Lithuanian gelti to hurt. First use: 13th century Synonyms: clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress, sit on 2quell noun 1 obsolete : slaughter 2 archaic : the power of quelling Origin: Middle English, from quellen to kill. First use: 15th century Synonyms: clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, repress, silence, slap down, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress, sit on

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ob·so·les·cence\-ˈle-sən(t)s\ noun : the condition of no longer being used or useful : the condition of being obsolete Full Definition : the process of becoming obsolete or the condition of being nearly obsolete First use: circa 1828

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du·bi·ous\ˈdü-bē-əs also dyü-\ adjective : unsure or uncertain : feeling doubt about something : causing doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion : likely to be bad or wrong —used ironically in phrases like and to describe something bad or undesirable as if it were an honor or achievement Full Definition 1 : giving rise to uncertainty: as a : of doubtful promise or outcome b : questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality 2 : unsettled in opinion : doubtful synonyms see doubtful du·bi·ous·ly adverb du·bi·ous·ness noun Examples any letter bearing the signature of Geronimo would be of dubious authenticity, to say the least I'm dubious about our plan to go hang gliding without having had any training made the dubious claim of being of royal blood Origin: Latin dubius, from dubare to vacillate; akin to Latin duo two — more at two. First use: 1548 Synonyms: debatable, disputable, dodgy [chiefly British], doubtable, doubtful, dubitable, equivocal, fishy, problematic (also problematical), queer, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, suspicious Antonyms: certain, hands-down, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unproblematic, unquestionable

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skir·mish\ˈskər-mish\ noun : a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war : a minor or brief argument or disagreement Full Definition 1 : a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements 2 a : a brisk preliminary verbal conflict b : a minor dispute or contest between opposing parties Origin: Middle English skyrmissh, alteration (influenced by Anglo-French eskermir to fence (with swords), protect, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German scirmen to protect, scirm shield) of skarmuch, from Anglo-French escarmuche, from Old Italian scaramuccia — more at screen. First use: 14th century Synonyms: brush, hassle, run-in, scrape, encounter 2skirmish intransitive verb : to be involved in a skirmish Full Definition 1 : to engage in a skirmish 2 : to search about (as for supplies) : scout around skir·mish·er noun Examples Rebel groups are skirmishing with military forces. The presidential candidates skirmished over their economic plans. First use: 14th century Synonyms: brush, hassle, run-in, scrape, encounter

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im·pla·ca·ble\(ˌ)im-ˈpla-kə-bəl, -ˈplā-\ adjective : opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed Full Definition : not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated im·pla·ca·bil·i·ty \-ˌpla-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌplā-\ noun im·pla·ca·bly \-ˈpla-kə-blē, -ˈplā-\ adverb Examples an implacable judge who knew in his bones that the cover-up extended to the highest levels of government an implacable dedication to the proposition that everyone is entitled to a quality education Origin: Middle English, from Latin implacabilis, from in- + placabilis placable. First use: 15th century Synonyms: adamant, adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hardened, hardheaded, hard-nosed, headstrong, immovable, obstinate, inconvincible, inflexible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, opinionated, ossified, pat, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-opinionated, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful (or wilful) Antonyms: acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding

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par·ox·ysm\ˈpa-rək-ˌsi-zəm also pə-ˈräk-\ noun medical : a sudden attack or increase of symptoms of a disease (such as pain, coughing, shaking, etc.) that often occurs again and again : a sudden strong feeling or expression of emotion that cannot be controlled Full Definition 1 : a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion 2 : a sudden violent emotion or action : outburst par·ox·ys·mal \ˌpa-rək-ˈsiz-məl also pə-ˌräk-\ adjective Examples a paroxysm of laughter greeted the pratfall Darwin's introduction of the theory of evolution created paroxysms in both religion and science that are still being felt today Origin: Middle English paroxism, from Medieval Latin paroxysmus, from Greek paroxysmos, from paroxynein to stimulate, from para- + oxynein to provoke, from oxys sharp — more at oxygen. First use: 15th century Synonyms: agony, blaze, burst, ebullition, eruption, explosion, fit, flare, flare-up, flash, flush, gale, gush, gust, outburst, spasm, storm

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ju·ris·dic·tion\ˌju̇r-əs-ˈdik-shən\ noun : the power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc. : the power or right to govern an area : an area within which a particular system of laws is used Full Definition 1 : the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law 2 a : the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate b : the power or right to exercise authority : control 3 : the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised synonyms see power ju·ris·dic·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective ju·ris·dic·tion·al·ly adverb Examples the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba Origin: Middle English jurisdiccioun, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French jurisdiction, from Latin jurisdiction-, jurisdictio, from juris + diction-, dictio act of saying — more at diction. First use: 14th century Synonyms: administration, authority, governance, government, rule, regime (also régime), regimen

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rep·re·hen·si·ble\ˌre-pri-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl\ adjective : very bad : deserving very strong criticism Full Definition : worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable rep·re·hen·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌhen(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun rep·re·hen·si·ble·ness \-ˈhen(t)-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun rep·re·hen·si·bly \-blē\ adverb Examples a reprehensible tyrant, who oppressed his country for decades, has finally been brought to justice your behavior towards the other team was truly reprehensible, so you're being suspended from the next three games First use: 14th century Synonyms: blamable, censurable, culpable, blameworthy, reproachable Antonyms: blameless, faultless, impeccable, irreproachable

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ar·bi·trary\ˈär-bə-ˌtrer-ē, -ˌtre-rē\ adjective : not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence : done without concern for what is fair or right Full Definition 1 : depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by law 2 a : not restrained or limited in the exercise of power : ruling by absolute authority b : marked by or resulting from the unrestrained and often tyrannical exercise of power 3 a : based on or determined by individual preference or convenience rather than by necessity or the intrinsic nature of something b : existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will ar·bi·trari·ly \ˌär-bə-ˈtrer-ə-lē, -ˈtre-rə-\ adverb ar·bi·trar·i·ness \ˈär-bə-ˌtrer-ē-nəs, -ˌtre-rē-\ noun Examples an arbitrary piano teacher who makes all her students do the same exercises over and over again the order of the names of the 10 semifinalists is entirely arbitrary a nation with no tradition of democracy, only a long history of arbitrary rulers Origin: (see 1arbitrage ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: dictatorial, high-handed, imperious, peremptory, willful (or wilful) Antonyms: methodical (also methodic), nonrandom, orderly, organized, regular, systematic, systematized

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fray\ˈfrā\ transitive verb archaic : scare; also : to frighten away Origin: Middle English fraien, short for affraien to affray. First use: 14th century 2fray noun : a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute First use: 14th century 3fray transitive verb 1 a : to wear (as an edge of cloth) by or as if by rubbing : fret b : to separate the threads at the edge of 2 : strain, irritate intransitive verb 1 : to wear out or into shreds 2 : to show signs of strain Origin: Middle English fraien, from Anglo-French freier, froier to rub, from Latin fricare — more at friction. First use: 15th century 4fray noun : a raveled place or worn spot (as on fabric) First use: 1630

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mono·lith·ic\ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thik\ adjective 1 a : of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge, massive b (1) : formed from a single crystal (2) : produced in or on a monolithic chip 2 a : cast as a single piece b : formed or composed of material without joints or seams c : consisting of or constituting a single unit 3 a : constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole b : exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity mono·lith·i·cal·ly \-thi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb First use: 1825

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in·di·gent\ˈin-di-jənt\ adjective : lacking money : very poor Full Definition 1 : suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished 2 a archaic : deficient b archaic : totally lacking in something specified indigent noun Examples indigent people who require some outside assistance Origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from Latin indigent-, indigens, present participle of indigēre to need, from Old Latin indu + Latin egēre to need; perhaps akin to Old High German echerode poor. First use: 15th century Synonyms: beggared, beggarly, broke, destitute, dirt-poor, down-and-out, famished, hard up, impecunious, impoverished, poor, necessitous, needful, needy, pauperized, penniless, penurious, poverty-stricken, skint [chiefly British], threadbare Antonyms: affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, moneyed (also monied), opulent, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

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ha·rass\hə-ˈras; ˈher-əs, ˈha-rəs\ : to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way : to make repeated attacks against (an enemy) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : exhaust, fatigue b (1) : to annoy persistently (2) : to create an unpleasant or hostile situation for especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct 2 : to worry and impede by repeated raids synonyms see worry ha·rass·er noun ha·rass·ment \-mənt\ noun Examples had been visibly harassed by the demands of the presidency Origin: French harasser, from Middle French, from harer to set a dog on, from Old French hare, interjection used to incite dogs, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German hier here — more at here. First use: 1617 Synonyms: break, burn out, bust, do in, do up, drain, fag, fatigue, frazzle, exhaust, kill, knock out, outwear, tire, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, weary

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tur·bu·lent\-lənt\ adjective : moving in an irregular or violent way : full of confusion, violence, or disorder : not stable or steady Full Definition 1 : causing unrest, violence, or disturbance 2 a : characterized by agitation or tumult : tempestuous b : exhibiting physical turbulence tur·bu·lent·ly adverb Examples the turbulent struggle for civil rights that shook up American society in the 1960s the turbulent rapids of the river were certainly daunting to those of us who were new to river rafting expect turbulent weather as the cold front brings rain and sleet Origin: Latin turbulentus, from turba confusion, crowd — more at turbid. First use: 1538 Synonyms: bang-bang, blood-and-guts, convulsive, cyclonic, explosive, ferocious, fierce, furious, hammer-and-tongs, hot, knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out), paroxysmal, rabid, rough, stormy, tempestuous, tumultuous, violent, volcanic Antonyms: nonviolent, peaceable, peaceful

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ef·fi·gy\ˈe-fə-jē\ noun : an image of a person Full Definition : an image or representation especially of a person; especially : a crude figure representing a hated person Other forms: plural ef·fi·gies in effigy : publicly in the form of an effigy Origin: Middle French effigie, from Latin effigies, from effingere to form, from ex- + fingere to shape — more at dough. First use: 1539

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``` flout\ˈflau̇t\ : to break or ignore (a law, rule, etc.) without hiding what you are doing or showing fear or shame Full Definition transitive verb : to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn intransitive verb : to indulge in scornful behavior synonyms see scoff usage see flaunt flout·er noun Origin: probably from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from floute flute. First use: 1551 Synonyms: despise, disregard, scorn ```

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oust\ˈau̇st\ : to cause or force (someone or something) to leave a position of power, a competition, etc. : to take the place of (someone or something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity b : to take away (as a right or authority) : bar, remove 2 : to take the place of : supplant synonyms see eject Examples The rebels ousted the dictator from power. He was ousted as chairman. The team was ousted from the tournament in the first round of the play-offs. Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French oster, ouster to take off, remove, oust, from Late Latin obstare to ward off, from Latin, to stand in the way, from ob- in the way + stare to stand — more at ob-, stand. First use: 15th century Synonyms: banish, boot (out), bounce, cast out, chase, dismiss, drum (out), expel, extrude, kick out, eject, out, rout, run off, throw out, turf (out) [chiefly British], turn out Antonyms: crown, enthrone, throne

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ex·ac·er·bate\ig-ˈza-sər-ˌbāt\ : to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse Full Definition transitive verb : to make more violent, bitter, or severe Other forms: ex·ac·er·bat·ed; ex·ac·er·bat·ing ex·ac·er·ba·tion \-ˌza-sər-ˈbā-shən\ noun Examples a misconceived plan that only exacerbated the city's traffic problem Origin: Latin exacerbatus, past participle of exacerbare, from ex- + acerbus harsh, bitter, from acer sharp — more at edge. First use: 1660 Synonyms: aggravate, complicate, worsen Antonyms: allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, relieve

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``` forth·with\(ˌ)fȯrth-ˈwith also -ˈwith\ adverb : without delay Full Definition : immediately Examples if the fire alarm rings, leave the building forthwith First use: 14th century Synonyms: bang, directly, immediately, headlong, incontinently, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, now, PDQ, plumb, presently, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straight off, straightway ```

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re·vert\ri-ˈvərt\ intransitive verb 1 : to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) 2 : to return to the proprietor or his or her heirs at the end of a reversion 3 : to return to an ancestral type re·vert·er noun re·vert·ible \-ˈvər-tə-bəl\ adjective Examples after the national emergency had passed, the political parties abandoned their shotgun unity and reverted to their partisan squabbling Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French revertir, from Latin revertere, v.t., to turn back & reverti, v.i., to return, come back, from re- + vertere, verti to turn — more at worth. First use: 15th century Synonyms: retrogress, return, regress Antonyms: advance, develop, evolve, progress

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ter·mi·nate\ˈtər-mə-nət\ adjective : coming to an end or capable of ending Origin: Middle English, from Latin terminatus, past participle of terminare, from terminus. First use: 15th century Synonyms: close out, complete, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), close, wind up, wrap up Antonyms: begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start 2ter·mi·nate\ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt\ : to end in a particular way or at a particular place : to cause (something) to end : to take a job away from (someone) Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : to extend only to a limit (as a point or line); especially : to reach a terminus 2 : to form an ending 3 : to come to an end in timetransitive verb 1 a : to bring to an end : close b : to form the conclusion of c : to discontinue the employment of 2 : to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of 3 : assassinate, kill synonyms see close Other forms: ter·mi·nat·ed; ter·mi·nat·ing First use: 15th century Synonyms: close out, complete, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), close, wind up, wrap up Antonyms: begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start

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sty·mie\ˈstī-mē\ transitive verb : to stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening Full Definition : to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of Other forms: sty·mied; sty·mie·ing Examples the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers Origin: Scots stimie, stymie to obstruct a golf shot by interposition of the opponent's ball. First use: 1902 Synonyms: clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, hamper, tie up, trammel Antonyms: aid, assist, facilitate, help

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cog·ni·zant\ˈkäg-nə-zənt\ adjective : aware of something Full Definition : knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience; also : mindful synonyms see aware Examples not fully cognizant of the details of the trade agreement Origin: (see cognizance ). First use: 1820 Synonyms: alive, apprehensive, aware, conscious, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware, witting Antonyms: insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting

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tran·quil\ˈtraŋ-kwəl, ˈtran-\ adjective : quiet and peaceful Full Definition 1 a : free from agitation of mind or spirit b : free from disturbance or turmoil 2 : unvarying in aspect : steady, stable synonyms see calm tran·quil·ly \-kwə-lē\ adverb tran·quil·ness noun Examples the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship drifting dreamily through tranquil seas Origin: Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus. First use: 15th century Synonyms: arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, restful, serene, still, stilly, quiet Antonyms: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly (also wooly)

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ema·ci·ate\i-ˈmā-shē-ˌāt\ intransitive verb : to waste away physicallytransitive verb 1 : to cause to lose flesh so as to become very thin 2 : to make feeble Other forms: ema·ci·at·ed; ema·ci·at·ing ema·ci·a·tion \-ˌmā-s(h)ē-ˈā-shən\ noun Examples without adequate medical supplies, doctors could only look on helplessly as cholera victims continued to emaciate Origin: Latin emaciatus, past participle of emaciare, from e- + macies leanness, from macer lean — more at meager. First use: 1646 Synonyms: decay, droop, weaken, fade, fail, flag, go, lag, languish, sag, sink, waste (away), wilt, wither

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surge\ˈsərj\ : to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction : to suddenly increase to an unusually high level Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : to rise and fall actively : toss 2 : to rise and move in waves or billows : swell 3 : to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts — used especially of a rope 4 : to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value 5 : to move with a surge or in surges transitive verb : to let go or slacken gradually (as a rope) Other forms: surged; surg·ing Examples We all surged toward the door. She surged past the other runners. Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind. Origin: earlier, to ride (at anchor) probably in part from Middle French sourgir to cast anchor, land, from Catalan surgir to heave, cast anchor, from Latin surgere to rise, spring up; from sub- up + regere to lead straight; in part from Latin surgere — more at sub-, right. First use: 1511 Synonyms: billow, wave, swell

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sanc·tu·ary\ˈsaŋ(k)-chə-ˌwer-ē\ noun : a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter : the protection that is provided by a safe place : the room inside a church, synagogue, etc., where religious services are held Full Definition 1 : a consecrated place: as a : the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies b (1) : the most sacred part of a religious building (as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed) (2) : the room in which general worship services are held (3) : a place (as a church or a temple) for worship 2 a (1) : a place of refuge and protection (2) : a refuge for wildlife where predators are controlled and hunting is illegal b : the immunity from law attached to a sanctuary Other forms: plural sanc·tu·ar·ies Examples by law, anyone who sought refuge in a religious sanctuary was safe from arrest by the civil authorities the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast Origin: Middle English seintuarie, sanctuarie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanctuarium, from Latin sanctus. First use: 14th century Synonyms: shrine, sanctum

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as·cend\ə-ˈsend\ : to go up : to rise or move toward the sky : to slope or lead upward : to rise toa higher or more powerful position in a government, company, etc. Full Definition intransitive verb 1 a : to move upward b : to slope upward 2 a : to rise from a lower level or degree b : to go back in time or in order of genealogical successiontransitive verb 1 : to go or move up 2 : to succeed to : occupy as·cend·able or as·cend·ible \-ˈsen-də-bəl\ adjective Examples the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees Origin: Middle English, from Latin ascendere, from ad- + scandere to climb — more at scan. First use: 14th century Synonyms: arise, aspire, climb, lift, mount, rise, soar, thrust, up, uprise, upthrust, upturn Antonyms: decline, descend, dip, drop, fall (off), plunge

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mal·nu·tri·tion\ˌmal-nu̇-ˈtri-shən, -nyu̇-\ noun : the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food : poor nutrition Full Definition : faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization First use: 1862

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pri·va·tion\prī-ˈvā-shən\ noun : a lack or loss of the basic things that people need to live properly Full Definition 1 : an act or instance of depriving : deprivation 2 : the state of being deprived; especially : lack of what is needed for existence Examples the constant privation of sleep was starting to affect my work Origin: Middle English privacion, from Anglo-French, from Latin privation-, privatio, from privare to deprive. First use: 14th century Synonyms: deprivation, loss

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af·flict\ə-ˈflikt\ : to cause pain or suffering to (someone or something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 obsolete a : humble b : overthrow 2 a : to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish b : trouble, injure Examples the South was afflicted by a severe drought he's been afflicted by nightmares ever since the accident Origin: Middle English, from Latin afflictus, past participle of affligere to cast down, from ad- + fligere to strike — more at profligate. First use: 14th century Synonyms: agonize, anguish, bedevil, beset, besiege, curse, excruciate, harrow, persecute, plague, rack, torment, torture Synonym discussion: afflict try torment torture rack mean to inflict on a person something that is hard to bear. afflict is a general term and applies to the causing of pain or suffering or of acute annoyance, embarrassment, or any distress . try suggests imposing something that strains the powers of endurance or of self-control . torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance . torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering . rack stresses straining or wrenching .

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be·siege\bi-ˈsēj, bē-\ : to surround a city, building, etc., with soldiers and try to take control of it : to gather around (someone) in a way that is aggressive, annoying, etc. : to overwhelm (someone) withtoo many questions or requests for things Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to surround with armed forces 2 a : to press with requests : importune b : to cause worry or distress to : beset Other forms: be·sieged; be·sieg·ing be·sieg·er noun Examples armies besieged the city for six months before it finally surrendered a family besieged by worries about the faltering economy bereaved parents continued to besiege the president with pleas to end the war First use: 14th century Synonyms: beleaguer, blockade, invest, leaguer [archaic], lay siege to

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sin·is·ter\ˈsi-nəs-tər, archaic sə-ˈnis-\ adjective : having an evil appearance : looking likely to cause something bad, harmful, or dangerous to happen Full Definition 1 archaic : unfavorable, unlucky 2 archaic : fraudulent 3 : singularly evil or productive of evil 4 a : of, relating to, or situated to the left or on the left side of something; especially : being or relating to the side of a heraldic shield at the left of the person bearing it b : of ill omen by reason of being on the left 5 : presaging ill fortune or trouble 6 : accompanied by or leading to disaster sin·is·ter·ly adverb sin·is·ter·ness noun Examples the movie relies too much on sinister background music to create the suspense that the plot sorely lacks Origin: Middle English sinistre, from Anglo-French senestre on the left, from Latin sinistr-, sinister on the left side, unlucky, inauspicious. First use: 15th century Synonyms: baleful, dire, direful, doomy, foreboding, ill, ill-boding, inauspicious, menacing, minatory, portentous, ominous, threatening Antonyms: unthreatening Synonym discussion: sinister baleful malign mean seriously threatening evil or disaster. sinister suggests a general or vague feeling of fear or apprehension on the part of the observer . baleful imputes perniciousness or destructiveness to something whether working openly or covertly . malign applies to what is inherently evil or harmful .

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ubiq·ui·tous\yü-ˈbi-kwə-təs\ adjective : seeming to be seen everywhere Full Definition : existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread ubiq·ui·tous·ly adverb ubiq·ui·tous·ness noun Examples by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one was weary of the ubiquitous noise of the big city and longed for the quiet of the country Origin: (see ubiquity ). First use: 1830 Synonyms: common or garden [chiefly British], commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety, household, ordinary, quotidian, routine, common, usual Antonyms: extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual

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re·mote\ri-ˈmōt\ adjective : far away : far away from other people, houses, cities, etc. : far away in time : happening a long time ago or far into the future Full Definition 1 : separated by an interval or space greater than usual 2 : far removed in space, time, or relation : divergent 3 : out-of-the-way, secluded 4 : acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance ; also : relating to the acquisition of information about a distant object (as by radar or photography) without coming into physical contact with it 5 : not arising from a primary or proximate action 6 : small in degree : slight 7 : distant in manner : aloof Other forms: re·mot·er; re·mot·est re·mote·ly adverb re·mote·ness noun Origin: Middle English, from Latin remotus, from past participle of removēre to remove. First use: 15th century Synonyms: fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim, small Antonyms: good 2remote noun 1 : a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio 2 : remote control 2 First use: 1937 Synonyms: fragile, frail, negligible, off, outside, slight, slim, small Antonyms: good

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har·bin·ger\ˈhär-bən-jər\ noun : something that shows what is coming Full Definition 1 archaic : a person sent ahead to provide lodgings 2 a : one that pioneers in or initiates a major change : precursor b : one that presages or foreshadows what is to come synonyms see forerunner Origin: Middle English herbergere, from Anglo-French, host, from herberge camp, lodgings, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heriberga. First use: 14th century Synonyms: angel, foregoer, forerunner, herald, outrider, precursor Synonyms: adumbrate, forerun, foreshadow, herald, prefigure 2harbinger transitive verb : to be a harbinger of : presage First use: 1646 Synonyms: angel, foregoer, forerunner, herald, outrider, precursor Synonyms: adumbrate, forerun, foreshadow, herald, prefigure

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ma·lig·nant\mə-ˈlig-nənt\ adjective medical : very serious and dangerous : tending or likely to grow and spread in a rapid and uncontrolled way that can cause death : very evil Full Definition 1 a obsolete : malcontent, disaffected b : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious c : passionately and relentlessly malevolent : aggressively malicious 2 : tending to produce death or deterioration ; especially : tending to infiltrate, metastasize, and terminate fatally ma·lig·nant·ly adverb Examples a malignant wish to lash out at everyone who was smarter, richer, or better-looking than he was Origin: Late Latin malignant-, malignans, present participle of malignari. First use: circa 1545 Synonyms: bad [slang], bitchy, catty, cruel, despiteful, malevolent, malicious, malign, hateful, mean, nasty, spiteful, vicious, virulent Antonyms: benevolent, benign, benignant, loving, unmalicious

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thwart\ˈthwȯrt\ transitive verb : to prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening Full Definition 1 a : to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle : contravene b : to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of 2 : to pass through or across synonyms see frustrate thwart·er noun Origin: Middle English thwerten, from thwert, adverb. First use: 13th century Synonyms: baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote 2thwart\ˈthwȯrt, nautical often ˈthȯrt\ adverb : athwart Origin: Middle English thwert, from Old Norse thvert, from neuter of thverr transverse, oblique; akin to Old High German dwerah transverse, oblique. First use: 14th century Synonyms: baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote 3thwart adjective : situated or placed across something else : transverse thwart·ly adverb First use: 14th century Synonyms: baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote 4thwart noun : a seat extending athwart a boat Origin: alteration of obsolete thought, thoft, from Middle English thoft, from Old English thofte; akin to Old High German dofta rower's seat. First use: circa 1736 Synonyms: baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote

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``` fret·ful\ˈfret-fəl\ adjective : upset and worried : not relaxing or restful Full Definition : disposed to fret : irritable, restless fret·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb fret·ful·ness noun First use: 1594 ```

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re·spite\ˈres-pət also ri-ˈspīt, British usually ˈres-ˌpīt\ noun : a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed Full Definition 1 : a period of temporary delay 2 : an interval of rest or relief Origin: Middle English respit, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin respectus, from Latin, act of looking back — more at respect. First use: 13th century 2re·spite\ˈres-pət also ri-ˈspīt, British usually ˈres-ˌpīt\ transitive verb 1 : to grant a temporary period of relief to : grant a respite to 2 : put off, delay Other forms: re·spit·ed; re·spit·ing Origin: (see 1respite ). First use: 14th century 3re·spite\ˈres-pət also ri-ˈspīt, British usually ˈres-ˌpīt\ adjective : providing or being temporary care in relief of a primary caregiver Origin: (see 1respite ). First use: 1978

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excruciating adjective : very painful : causing great mental or physical pain : very severe : extreme or excessive Full Definition 1 : causing great pain or anguish : agonizing adverb Examples those who publicly disagreed with the government were subjected to excruciating torture the excruciating heat that the settlers faced as they crossed the deserts of the Southwest most excruciating of all was the endless wait for news of any survivors of the plane crash First use: 1599 Synonyms: agonizing, harrowing, racking, raging, tormenting, torturing, torturous, wrenching Antonyms: easy, light, soft

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re·ver·ber·ate\-bə-ˌrāt\ : to continue in a series of quickly repeated sounds that bounce off a surface (such as a wall) : to become filled with a sound Full Definition transitive verb 1 : reflect 2 : repel 3 : echo intransitive verb 1 a : to become driven back b : to become reflected 2 : to continue in or as if in a series of echoes : resound Other forms: re·ver·ber·at·ed; re·ver·ber·at·ing Origin: Latin reverberatus, past participle of reverberare, from re- + verberare to lash, from verber rod — more at vervain. First use: 15th century Synonyms: echo, reecho, resonate, resound, sound 2re·ver·ber·ate\-b(ə-)rət\ adjective : reverberant First use: 1603 Synonyms: echo, reecho, resonate, resound, sound

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suc·cumb\sə-ˈkəm\ intransitive verb : to stop trying to resist something : to die Full Definition 1 : to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire 2 : to be brought to an end (as death) by the effect of destructive or disruptive forces synonyms see yield Examples he finally succumbed and let his wife get rid of his dilapidated easy chair refused to succumb to her fears and defiantly walked through the dark cemetery the patient lay so still and pale that everyone thought he had succumbed, and then he opened his eyes Origin: French & Latin; French succomber, from Latin succumbere, from sub- + -cumbere to lie down; akin to Latin cubare to lie. First use: 1604 Synonyms: blink, bow, budge, capitulate, concede, give in, knuckle under, quit, relent, submit, yield, surrender Antonyms: resist

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ex·tor·tion\ik-ˈstȯr-shən\ noun : the crime of getting money from someone by the use of force or threats Full Definition 1 : the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property; especially : the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice 2 : something extorted; especially : a gross overcharge ex·tor·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun ex·tor·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun Examples six dollars for a cup of coffee is just plain extortion First use: 14th century Synonyms: fleecing, gouging, highway robbery, overcharging

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ad·verse\ad-ˈvərs, ˈad-ˌ\ adjective : bad or unfavorable : not good Full Definition 1 : acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile 2 a : opposed to one's interests ; especially : unfavorable b : causing harm : harmful 3 archaic : opposite in position ad·verse·ly adverb ad·verse·ness noun Examples all the adverse publicity really caused the movie star's popularity to suffer the adverse effects of the drug are too severe to allow it to be marketed Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French advers, from Latin adversus, past participle of advertere. First use: 14th century Synonyms: counter, disadvantageous, hostile, inimical, negative, prejudicial, unfavorable, unfriendly, unsympathetic, untoward Antonyms: advantageous, favorable, friendly, positive, supportive, sympathetic, well-disposed

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im·pre·sa·rio\ˌim-prə-ˈsär-ē-ˌō, -ˈser-, -ˈzär-\ noun : a person who manages a performance (such as a concert or play) Full Definition 1 : the promoter, manager, or conductor of an opera or concert company 2 : a person who puts on or sponsors an entertainment (as a television show or sports event) 3 : manager, director Other forms: plural im·pre·sa·ri·os Origin: Italian, from impresa undertaking, from imprendere to undertake, from Vulgar Latin *imprehendere — more at emprise. First use: 1746

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big·ot\ˈbi-gət\ noun : a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person ; especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group) Full Definition : a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance big·ot·ed \-gə-təd\ adjective big·ot·ed·ly adverb Examples an incorrigible bigot who hasn't entertained a new thought in years Origin: French, hypocrite, bigot. First use: 1660 Synonyms: dogmatist, dogmatizer, partisan (also partizan), sectarian

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as·set\ˈa-ˌset also -sət\ noun : a valuable person or thing : something that is owned by a person, company, etc. Full Definition 1 plural a : the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies b : the entire property of a person, association, corporation, or estate applicable or subject to the payment of debts 2 : advantage, resource 3 a : an item of value owned b plural : the items on a balance sheet showing the book value of property owned 4 : something useful in an effort to foil or defeat an enemy: as a : a piece of military equipment b : spy Examples rumors persisted that CIA assets were behind the coup d'état the team's strong pitching staff has become a real asset in its pursuit of a pennant as a result of the booming economy, the college's assets grew dramatically over the course of the decade Origin: back-formation from assets, singular, sufficient property to pay debts and legacies, from Anglo-French assetz, from asez enough, from Vulgar Latin *ad satis, from Latin ad to + satis enough — more at at, sad. First use: 1531 Synonyms: agent, spy, emissary, intelligencer, mole, operative, spook, undercover Antonyms: disadvantage, drawback, encumbrance, hindrance, impediment, minus

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spew\ˈspyü\ : to flow out of something in a fast and forceful way : to cause (something) to flow out in a fast and forceful way Full Definition intransitive verb 1 : vomit 2 : to come forth in a flood or gush 3 : to ooze out as if under pressure : exude transitive verb 1 : vomit 2 : to send or cast forth with vigor or violence or in great quantity — often used with out spew·er noun Origin: Middle English, from Old English spīwan; akin to Old High German spīwan to spit, Latin spuere, Greek ptyein. First use: before 12th century Synonyms: jet, pour, rush, gush, spout, spurt, squirt, swoosh Antonyms: dribble, drip, drop, trickle 2spew noun 1 : matter that is vomited : vomit 2 : material that exudes or is extruded First use: 15th century Synonyms: jet, pour, rush, gush, spout, spurt, squirt, swoosh Antonyms: dribble, drip, drop, trickle

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en·tou·rage\ˌän-tu̇-ˈräzh\ noun : a group of people who go with and assist an important person Full Definition 1 : one's attendants or associates 2 : surroundings Examples the gaggle of hangers-on that passes for the rock star's entourage Origin: French, from Middle French, from entourer to surround, from entour around, from en in (from Latin in) + tour circuit — more at turn. First use: circa 1834 Synonyms: cortege, following, posse, retinue, suite, tail, train

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ven·om\ˈve-nəm\ noun : poison that is produced by an animal (such as a snake) and used to kill or injure another animal usually through biting or stinging : a very strong feeling of anger or hatred Full Definition 1 : poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals (as snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging; broadly : material that is poisonous 2 : ill will, malevolence Origin: Middle English venim, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *venimen, alteration of Latin venenum magic charm, drug, poison; akin to Latin venus love, charm — more at win. First use: 13th century Synonyms: bane, toxic, toxin, poison 2venom transitive verb : envenom First use: 14th century

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bla·tant\ˈblā-tənt\ adjective : very obvious and offensive Full Definition 1 : noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous 2 : completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : brazen synonyms see vociferous bla·tant·ly adverb Examples a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor I take off points for blatant spelling errors Origin: perhaps from Latin blatire to chatter. First use: 1596 Synonyms: vociferous, caterwauling, clamant, clamorous, obstreperous, squawking, vociferant, vociferating, yawping (or yauping), yowling

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vir·u·lent\ˈvir-ə-lənt, ˈvir-yə-\ adjective : full of hate or anger : extremely or excessively harsh or strong : extremely dangerous and deadly and usually spreading very quickly Full Definition 1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic 2 : extremely poisonous or venomous 3 : full of malice : malignant 4 : objectionably harsh or strong vir·u·lent·ly adverb Examples the virulent look on her face warned me that she was about to say something unkind Origin: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison. First use: 14th century Synonyms: bad [slang], bitchy, catty, cruel, despiteful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, vicious, hateful Antonyms: benevolent, benign, benignant, loving, unmalicious

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loath adjective : not wanting or willing to dosomething Full Definition : unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant synonyms see disinclined loath·ness noun Examples She was loath to admit her mistakes. He was loath to reveal his secrets. Variants: also loth \ˈlōth, ˈlōth\ or loathe \ˈlōth, ˈlōth\ Origin: Middle English loth loathsome, from Old English lāth; akin to Old High German leid loathsome, Old Irish lius loathing. First use: 12th century Synonyms: cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, indisposed, hesitant (also loth or loathe), reluctant, reticent Antonyms: disposed, inclined

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so·lic·it\sə-ˈli-sət\ : to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc. : to ask (a person or group) for money, help, etc. : to offer to have sex with (someone) in return for money Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to make petition to : entreat b : to approach with a request or plea 2 : to urge (as one's cause) strongly 3 a : to entice or lure especially into evil b : to proposition (someone) especially as or in the character of a prostitute 4 : to try to obtain by usually urgent requests or pleas intransitive verb 1 : to make solicitation : importune 2 of a prostitute : to offer to have sexual relations with someone for money synonyms see ask Examples solicited several opinions about which job he should accept always ready to solicit donations for a charity solicited him to join the team Origin: Middle English, to disturb, promote, from Anglo-French solliciter, from Latin sollicitare to disturb, from sollicitus anxious, from sollus whole (from Oscan; akin to Greek holos whole) + citus, past participle of ciēre to move — more at safe, -kinesis. First use: 15th century Synonyms: interview, poll, canvass, survey

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in·ef·fec·tu·al\ˌi-nə-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l, -ˈfeksh-wəl\ adjective : not producing or able to produce the effect you want Full Definition 1 : not producing the proper or intended effect : futile 2 : ineffective 2 in·ef·fec·tu·al·i·ty \-ˌfek-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē\ noun in·ef·fec·tu·al·ly \-ˈfek-chə(-wə)-lē, -ˈfek-shwə-\ adverb in·ef·fec·tu·al·ness noun Examples an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon another ineffectual plan to lose weight without dieting or exercising First use: 15th century Synonyms: counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffective, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedient Antonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient

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as·tute\ə-ˈstüt, a-, -ˈstyüt\ adjective : having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever Full Definition : having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity ; also : crafty, wily synonyms see shrewd as·tute·ly adverb as·tute·ness noun Examples a police detective known to be an astute judge of character Origin: Latin astutus, from astus craft. First use: 1565 Synonyms: shrewd, canny, clear-eyed, clear-sighted, hard-boiled, hardheaded, heady, knowing, savvy, sharp, sharp-witted, smart Antonyms: unknowing

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ad·vo·cate\ˈad-və-kət, -ˌkāt\ noun : a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy : a person who works for a cause or group : a person who argues for the cause of another person in a court of law Full Definition 1 : one that pleads the cause of another; specifically : one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court 2 : one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal 3 : one that supports or promotes the interests of another Origin: Middle English advocat, from Anglo-French, from Latin advocatus, from past participle of advocare to summon, from ad- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice. First use: 14th century Synonyms: exponent, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, opponent Synonyms: support, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, plump (for), plunk (for) or plonk (for) 2ad·vo·cate\ˈad-və-ˌkāt\ : to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.) Full Definition transitive verb : to plead in favor of synonyms see support Other forms: ad·vo·cat·ed; ad·vo·cat·ing ad·vo·ca·tion \ˌad-və-ˈkā-shən\ noun ad·vo·ca·tive \ˈad-və-ˌkā-tiv\ adjective ad·vo·ca·tor \-ˌkā-tər\ noun Origin: (see 1advocate ). First use: 1599 Synonyms: exponent, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, opponent Synonyms: support, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, plump (for), plunk (for) or plonk (for)

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mal·a·dy\ˈma-lə-dē\ noun : a disease or illness Full Definition 1 : a disease or disorder of the animal body 2 : an unwholesome or disordered condition Other forms: plural mal·a·dies Examples in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady Origin: Middle English maladie, from Anglo-French, from malade sick, from Latin male habitus in bad condition. First use: 13th century Synonyms: affection, ail, ailment, bug, complaint, complication, condition, disorder, distemper, distemperature, fever, ill, illness, infirmity, disease, sickness, trouble Antonyms: health, wellness

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am·i·ca·ble\ˈa-mi-kə-bəl\ adjective : showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement and argument Full Definition : characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable am·i·ca·bil·i·ty \ˌa-mi-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun am·i·ca·ble·ness \ˈa-mi-kə-bəl-nəs\ noun am·i·ca·bly \-blē\ adverb Examples the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin amicabilis (see amiable ). First use: 15th century Synonyms: agreeable, harmonious, compatible, congenial, frictionless, kindred, unanimous, united Antonyms: disagreeable, discordant, disharmonious, disunited, incompatible, inharmonious, uncongenial Synonym discussion: amicable neighborly friendly mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism. amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel . neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle . friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations .

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ne·far·i·ous\ni-ˈfer-ē-əs\ adjective : evil or immoral Full Definition : flagrantly wicked or impious : evil synonyms see vicious ne·far·i·ous·ly adverb Examples the chaste heroines and nefarious villains of old-time melodramas Origin: Latin nefarius, from nefas crime, from ne- not + fas right, divine law; perhaps akin to Greek themis law, tithenai to place — more at do. First use: circa 1609 Synonyms: black, dark, evil, immoral, iniquitous, bad, rotten, sinful, unethical, unlawful, unrighteous, unsavory, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked, wrong Antonyms: decent, ethical, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, right, righteous, sublime, upright, virtuous

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scru·ti·nize\ˈskrü-tə-ˌnīz\ : to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way Full Definition transitive verb : to examine closely and minutelyintransitive verb : to make a scrutiny Other forms: scru·ti·nized; scru·ti·niz·ing scru·ti·niz·er noun Examples the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected First use: 1671 Synonyms: audit, check (out), con, examine, overlook, oversee, review, scan, inspect, survey, view Synonym discussion: scrutinize scan inspect examine mean to look at or over. scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail . scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation . inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects . examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing .

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vex·a·tious\-shəs\ adjective 1 a : causing vexation : distressing b : intended to harass 2 : full of disorder or stress : troubled vex·a·tious·ly adverb vex·a·tious·ness noun Examples those vexatious phone calls from telemarketers during the dinner hour First use: 1534 Synonyms: abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, annoying, vexing

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``` de·sist\di-ˈsist, -ˈzist, dē-\ : to stop doing something Full Definition intransitive verb : to cease to proceed or act synonyms see stop de·sis·tance \-ˈsis-tən(t)s, -ˈzis-\ noun Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French desister, from Latin desistere, from de- + sistere to stand, stop; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand. First use: 15th century ```

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pre·mo·ni·tion\ˌprē-mə-ˈni-shən, ˌpre-\ noun : a feeling or belief that something is going to happen when there is no definite reason to believe it will Full Definition 1 : previous notice or warning : forewarning 2 : anticipation of an event without conscious reason : presentiment Examples she had a premonition that her cat would somehow get hurt that day Origin: Middle English premunition, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin premunition-, premunitio, alteration of Late Latin praemonitio, from Latin praemonēre to warn in advance, from prae- + monēre to warn — more at mind. First use: 15th century Synonyms: foreboding, presage, presentiment, prognostication

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pe·ruse\pə-ˈrüz\ : to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way : to examine or read (something) in a very careful way Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study b : to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner 2 : read; especially : to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner Other forms: pe·rused; pe·rus·ing pe·rus·al \-ˈrü-zəl\ noun pe·rus·er noun Examples perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors Origin: Middle English, to use up, deal with in sequence, from Latin per- thoroughly + Middle English usen to use. First use: 1532 Synonyms: read, pore (over)

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re·coil\ri-ˈkȯi(-ə)l\ : to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting : to react to something with shock or fear of a gun : to move back suddenly when fired Full Definition intransitive verb 1 a : to fall back under pressure b : to shrink back physically or emotionally 2 : to spring back to or as if to a starting point : rebound 3 obsolete : degenerate Origin: Middle English reculen, recoilen, from Anglo-French reculer, recuiler, from re- + cul backside — more at culet. First use: 14th century Synonyms: blench, cringe, quail, flinch, shrink, squinch, wince Synonym discussion: recoil shrink flinch wince blench quail mean to draw back in fear or distaste. recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust . shrink suggests an instinctive recoil through sensitiveness, scrupulousness, or cowardice . flinch implies a failure to endure pain or face something dangerous or frightening with resolution . wince suggests a slight involuntary physical reaction (as a start or recoiling) . blench implies fainthearted flinching . quail suggests shrinking and cowering in fear . 2re·coil\ˈrē-ˌkȯi(-ə)l, ri-ˈkȯi(-ə)l\ noun : the sudden backward movement of a gun that happens when the gun is fired Full Definition 1 : the act or action of recoiling; especially : the kickback of a gun upon firing 2 : reaction First use: 14th century Synonyms: blench, cringe, quail, flinch, shrink, squinch, wince

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in·clem·ent\(ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt, ˈin-klə-\ adjective : having rain and storms Full Definition : lacking mildness: as a archaic : severe in temper or action : unmerciful b : physically severe : stormy in·clem·ent·ly adverb Examples the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather Origin: Latin inclement-, inclemens, from in- + clement-, clemens clement. First use: 1621 Synonyms: bleak, dirty, foul, nasty, raw, rough, squally, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent Antonyms: bright, clear, clement, cloudless, fair, sunny, sunshiny, unclouded

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wan\ˈwän\ adjective : looking sick or pale : having a weak quality Full Definition 1 a : suggestive of poor health : sickly, pallid b : lacking vitality : feeble 2 : dim, faint 3 : languid Other forms: wan·ner; wan·nest wan·ly adverb wan·ness \ˈwän-nəs\ noun Origin: Middle English, from Old English wann dark, livid. First use: 14th century Synonyms: ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, paled, pallid, pasty, peaked, pale Antonyms: blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine 2wan intransitive verb : to grow or become pale or sickly Other forms: wanned; wan·ning First use: 1578 Synonyms: ashen, ashy, blanched, cadaverous, doughy, livid, lurid, mealy, paled, pallid, pasty, peaked, pale Antonyms: blooming, florid, flush, full-blooded, glowing, red, rosy, rubicund, ruddy, sanguine

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mas·tiff\ˈmas-təf\ noun : a type of large, powerful dog Full Definition : any of a breed of very large massive powerful smooth-coated dogs that are apricot, fawn, or brindle and are often used as guard dogs Origin: Middle English mastif, from Medieval Latin mastivus, from Vulgar Latin *masuetivus, from Latin mansuetus tame — more at mansuetude. First use: 14th century

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per·ti·nent\ˈpər-tə-nənt, ˈpərt-nənt\ adjective : relating to the thing that is being thought about or discussed Full Definition : having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand synonyms see relevant per·ti·nent·ly adverb Examples he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin pertinent-, pertinens, present participle of pertinēre (see pertain ). First use: 14th century Synonyms: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pointed, relative, relevant, to the point Antonyms: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, pointless

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ob·sess\əb-ˈses, äb-\ : to be the only person or thing that someone thinks or talks about : to think and talk about someone or something too much Full Definition transitive verb : to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of intransitive verb : to engage in obsessive thinking : become obsessed with an idea Origin: Latin obsessus, past participle of obsidēre to frequent, besiege, from ob- against + sedēre to sit — more at ob-, sit. First use: 1531

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dole·ful\ˈdōl-fəl\ adjective : very sad Full Definition 1 : causing grief or affliction 2 : full of grief : cheerless 3 : expressing grief : sad dole·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb dole·ful·ness noun Examples a doleful expression on their faces as they said good-bye to the friends they had made over the summer the visibly doleful players, heartbroken about their loss First use: 13th century Synonyms: aching, agonized, anguished, bemoaning, bewailing, bitter, deploring, mournful, dolesome, dolorous, funeral, grieving, heartbroken, lamentable, lugubrious, plaintive, plangent, regretful, rueful, sorrowful, sorry, wailing, weeping, woeful Antonyms: blissful, buoyant, buoyed, cheerful, cheery, chipper, delighted, glad, gladdened, gladsome, gleeful, happy, joyful, joyous, jubilant, sunny, upbeat

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``` elu·sive\ē-ˈlü-siv, -ˈlü-ziv\ adjective : hard to find or capture : hard to understand, define, or remember Full Definition : tending to elude: as a : tending to evade grasp or pursuit b : hard to comprehend or define c : hard to isolate or identify elu·sive·ly adverb elu·sive·ness noun Examples the giant squid is one of the ocean's most elusive inhabitants Origin: (see elusion ). First use: 1719 Synonyms: evasive, fugitive, slippery ```

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frus·trate\ˈfrəs-ˌtrāt\ : to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something : to prevent (efforts, plans, etc.) from succeeding : to keep (someone) from doing something Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to balk or defeat in an endeavor b : to induce feelings of discouragement in 2 a (1) : to make ineffectual : bring to nothing (2) : impede, obstruct b : to make invalid or of no effect Other forms: frus·trat·ed; frus·trat·ing Origin: Middle English, from Latin frustratus, past participle of frustrare to deceive, frustrate, from frustra in error, in vain. First use: 15th century Synonyms: baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, thwart Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote 2frustrate adjective : characterized by frustration First use: 15th century Synonyms: baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, thwart Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote

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his·tri·on·ics\-niks\ noun plural but singular or plural in construction : behavior that is too emotional or dramatic : histrionic behavior Full Definition 1 : theatrical performances 2 : deliberate display of emotion for effect First use: 1864

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symp·tom·at·ic\ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈma-tik\ adjective medical : showing that a particular disease is present : relating to or showing symptoms of a disease : showing the existence of a particular problem Full Definition 1 a : being a symptom of a disease b : having the characteristics of a particular disease but arising from another cause 2 : concerned with, affecting, or having symptoms 3 : characteristic, indicative symp·tom·at·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples a fever's refusal to respond to antibiotics is symptomatic of a viral infection First use: 1698 Synonyms: classic, diagnostic (also diagnostical), discriminating, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, characteristic, typical Antonyms: atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical

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in·ter·ject\ˌin-tər-ˈjekt\ : to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.) Full Definition transitive verb : to throw in between or among other things : interpolate synonyms see introduce in·ter·jec·tor \-ˈjek-tər\ noun in·ter·jec·to·ry \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective Examples she occasionally interjected comments into the conversation Origin: Latin interjectus, past participle of intericere, from inter- + jacere to throw — more at jet. First use: 1588 Synonyms: edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, intercalate, insert, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in

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im·mi·nent\ˈi-mə-nənt\ adjective : happening very soon Full Definition : ready to take place; especially : hanging threateningly over one's head im·mi·nent·ly adverb Examples a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now an imminent development that should radically transform how we treat the disease Origin: Latin imminent-, imminens, present participle of imminēre to project, threaten, from in- + -minēre (akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain) — more at mount. First use: 1528 Synonyms: impending, looming, pending, threatening, around the corner Antonyms: late, recent

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en·gross\in-ˈgrōs, en-\ : to hold the complete interest or attention of (someone) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to copy or write in a large hand b : to prepare the usually final handwritten or printed text of (an official document) 2 [Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser, from en gros wholesale, in quantity] a : to purchase large quantities of (as for speculation) b archaic : amass, collect c : to take or engage the whole attention of : occupy completely en·gross·er noun Examples a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser to put (a legal document) in final form, from Medieval Latin ingrossare, from in grossam (put) into final form, literally, (written) in large (letter). First use: 15th century Synonyms: absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, enthrall (or enthral), enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy

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squea·mish\ˈskwē-mish\ adjective : afraid to deal with or do things that might hurt or offend people : having an unpleasantly nervous or doubtful feeling : easily shocked, offended, or disgusted by unpleasant things Full Definition 1 a : easily nauseated : queasy b : affected with nausea 2 a : excessively fastidious or scrupulous in conduct or belief b : easily offended or disgusted squea·mish·ly adverb squea·mish·ness noun Examples the rolling of the ship made her squeamish Origin: Middle English squaymisch, modification of Anglo-French escoymous. First use: 15th century Synonyms: ill, nauseated, qualmish, queasy (also queazy), queer, queerish, sick, sickish, nauseous

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``` sa·lient\ˈsā-lyənt, -lē-ənt\ adjective : very important or noticeable Full Definition 1 : moving by leaps or springs : jumping 2 : jetting upward 3 a : projecting beyond a line, surface, or level b : standing out conspicuously : prominent; especially : of notable significance synonyms see noticeable sa·lient·ly adverb Origin: Latin salient-, saliens, present participle of salire to leap — more at sally. First use: 1646 ```

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in·ert\i-ˈnərt\ adjective : unable to move : moving or acting very slowly chemistry : not able to affect other chemicals when in contact with them : not chemically reactive Full Definition 1 : lacking the power to move 2 : very slow to move or act : sluggish 3 : deficient in active properties; especially : lacking a usual or anticipated chemical or biological action synonyms see inactive inert noun in·ert·ly adverb in·ert·ness noun Examples the inert, abandoned factories that are scattered all over that dying city a sleepy, inert reptile that is no threat to people when left alone Origin: Latin inert-, iners unskilled, idle, from in- + art-, ars skill — more at arm. First use: 1647 Synonyms: dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inoperative, latent, off, unused, vacant Antonyms: active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, going, living, on, operating, operative, running, working

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