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clean

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Synonym :

neat , scrubbed , unstained , sterile ,

hygienic , sanitary

Antonym :

dirty , unclean , unfairly , stained ,

grubby , smirched

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cease

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Synonym :

stop , finish , discontinue , quit , lay off

Antonym :

begin , continue , commence ,

persevere , carry on , initiate

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seize

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Synonym :

grab , take over , capture , take captive ,

grip , grasp

Antonym :

give , free , unfasten , liberate , loose ,

forfeit

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conceal

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Synonym :

hide , cover , veil , keep secret , suppress

Antonym :

disregard , uncover , unwrap , lay bare ,

expose , show

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mane

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lions hair

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commence

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Synonym :

begin , start , open , kick off , start up

Antonym :

close , conclude , cease , stop , complete

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proximity

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Synonym :

closeness , nearness , vicinity ,

propinquity , adjacency

Antonym :

distance

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worried

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Synonym :

concerned , anxious , distressed , upset ,

Perturbed , tense , tormented , disturbed

Antonym :

Calm , comforted , undisturbed ,

unworried , untroubled

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enthusiastic

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Synonym :

eager , keen , avid , excited , passionate ,

rabid , vigorous , zealous

Antonym :

apathetic , disinterested , dispassionate ,

frigid , impotent , lethargic , uncaring ,

unenthusiastic , unwilling , unworried ,

pessimistic , weary

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afraid

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Synonym :

scared , frightened , terrified , fearful ,

loath , suspicious , apprehensive , timid ,

hesitant

Antonym :

Composed , courageous , undaunted ,

undismayed , valiant , venturesome ,

intrepid , valiant

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confused

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Synonym :

puzzled , baffle , flurry , stump , faze

Antonym :

clearheaded

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irritated

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Synonym :

annoyed , angry , inflame , aggravate ,

bother , troubled

Antonym :

calm , collected , untroubled

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reluctant

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Synonym :

hesitant , unwilling , unenthusiastic ,

loth , resistant , circumspect

Antonym :

indiscreet , incautious , heedless , eager ,

enthusiastic

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doubtful

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Synonym :

dubious , unlikely , in doubt , uncertain ,

unsure , precarious

Antonym :

Certain , definite , trustworthy ,

undoubted , unquestionable ,

determined , indubious

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compare

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Synonym :

similarities , equivalence , comparison ,

Correlate , equal

Antonym :

imbalance , disregard , desegregate ,

disconnect

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contrast

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Synonym :

differences , variation , opposite ,

divergence , contradiction , distinction ,

diversity , contradict , diverge

Antonym :

likeness , harmony , sameness ,

homogeneousness , uniformity , unity ,

harmonize , coincide , concur , conform

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Signpost

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clue , guidebook , manual , emblem ,

placard , ( sth to led you answer or direct

to somewhere else.)

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summarise

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Synonym :

conclude , abstract , digest , sketch ,

review , abridge , condense , outline ,

make a summary , sum up

Antonym :

elaborate , elongate , extend , lengthen ,

prolong , protract , amplify , enlarge

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impose

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synonym :

enforce , institute , promulgate , force

Antonym :

disorder , displace , forget , overlook ,

prevent

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tempt

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Synonym :

persuade , allure , convince , appeal to ,

charm , captivate , charm , fascinate ,

stimulate

Antonym :

bore , discourage , hinder , repulse ,

deter , dishearten , halt , dull

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crawl

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synonym :

creep , delay , slow , lag , dawdle , drag ,

plod , squirm , wriggle

Antonym :

run

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diligent

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Synonym :

hardworking , industrious , rigorous ,

assiduous , attentive , studious , tireless ,

persistent

Antonym :

inattentive , disinterested ,

unenthusiastic , unconcerned ,

unscrupulous , weary , lethargic , languid

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drowsy

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Synonym :

sleepy , dozy , tired , exhausted , snoozy ,

lethargic , dazed

Antonym :

alert , awake , lively

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destitute

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Synonym :

Poor , penniless , needy , indigent ,

devoid , strapped , insolvent ,

impoverished

Antonym :

affluent , rich , solvent , wealthy ,

prosperous

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moist
Synonym : damp , steamy , humid , muggy , soggy Antonym : arid , dehydrated , dry
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disperse
Synonym : scatter , sprinkle , leave , split up , spread Antonym : accumulate , bunch , cluster , flock , throng , teem , muster , roundup
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gloomy
Synonym : dull , depressing , disappointing , bad , grim , sulky , pessimistic , murky , dismal , dim , overcast , somber Antonym : bright , cheerful , happy , joyful , luminous , pleasant , exhilarating , sparkling , uplifting , vivacious
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dusk
Synonym : twilight , sunset , sundown , fall , nightfall Antonym : daybreak , sunrise , brightness , dawn , light
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dumb
Synonym : speechless , mute , silent , stupid , dull , foolish Antonym : speaking , bright , intelligent , smart
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fatal
Synonym : deadly , lethal , incurable , catastrophic , grievous , malignant , inevitable , disastrous , cataclysmic , calamitous , ruinous , virulent Antonym : fortunate , blessed , harmless , healthful , nourishing
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dear
Synonym : expensive , costly , pricey , beloved , adored , precious , valuable Antonym : Unfriendly , cheap , despised , low- priced , valueless , moderate , foe , enemy
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desire
to wish for sth , wish , want , impulse , longing , aspiration , fancy , trust , hope
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swamped
Synonym : flood , inundate , deluge , immerse , soak , drench , saturate Antonym : drain , dry , parch , dehydrate
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sorrowful
Synonym : very sad , unhappy , regretful , glum , gloomy , miserable Antonym : Joyful , buoyant , glad , jubilant , delighted , cheerful
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frail
Synonym : very weak , delicate , fragile , breakable , fallible , feeble , faint Antonym : robust , strong , powerful , stout , stalwart
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timid
Synonym : apprehensive , fearful , afraid , shy , timorous , nervous Antonym : bold , brave , daring , adventurous , venturous
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deter
Synonym : to stop , discourage , prevent , block , stave off , fend off , dissuade Antonym : persuade , encourage , urge ,
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cast out
Synonym : throw out , put away , toss , dispose , discard Antonym : accept , admit , receive , take , take in , welcome , entertain , ( harbor , house , lodge , shelter )
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levy
Synonym : fine , penalty , tariff , charge , exact , exaction , excise , burden , raise , duty Antonym : give , displace , exonerate , disapprove , veto
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scalding
Synonym : burning , blistering , searing , sizzling , whip , extremely hot , charring , parching , harming , hurting Antonym : freezing , chilling , cooling , refrigerating , frosting , curing , healing , mending , remedying
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blunt
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overwhelming
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astonish
Synonym : amaze , surprise , stagger , astound , shock , bewilder , daze , startle Antonym : clear up , expect , calm , explain
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baffle
Synonym : puzzle , bewilder , mystify , confuse , confound , regulate , elude , faze , disconcert , stump Antonym : nurture , forward , promote , advance , cultivate
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correspond
Synonym : be compatible with , be equivalent , equate , match , conform , correlate , resemble Antonym : disagree (with) , differ (from) , deviate , mismatch , disconnect
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dug
Synonym : stab , poke , excavate , dig up , dig out , hollow , find , search , gouge Antonym : cover , fill , not get , dissuade , misunderstand
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fraction
Synonym : part , subdivision , portion , ratio , segment , proportion , percentage Antonym : multiply , whole , entirely
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grant
Synonym : endowment , award , donation , handout , scholarship , allot Antonym : deny , refusal , disallow , reject , disavow , dissent , refrain , repudiate
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hesitate
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indigenous
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joy
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knock out
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leap
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faith
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mandatory
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naughty
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outcome
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privilege
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quest
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