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What is the primary meaning of ‘craven’?

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Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

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List synonyms for ‘craven’.

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  • Cowardly
  • Timid
  • Spineless
  • Fearful
  • Fainthearted
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What is the primary meaning of ‘candor’?

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The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

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List synonyms for ‘candor’.

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  • Honesty
  • Frankness
  • Openness
  • Sincerity
  • Truthfulness
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What is the primary meaning of ‘rampant’?

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(Especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.

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List synonyms for ‘rampant’.

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  • Uncontrolled
  • Widespread
  • Rife
  • Prevalent
  • Unrestrained
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What is the primary meaning of ‘grouchy’?

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Irritable and bad-tempered; grumpy.

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List synonyms for ‘grouchy’.

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  • Grumpy
  • Irritable
  • Crabby
  • Cranky
  • Cantankerous
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What is the primary meaning of ‘blunt’?

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(Of a cutting tool) not having a sharp edge or point.

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Provide a secondary meaning of ‘blunt’.

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Uncompromisingly forthright.

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List synonyms for ‘blunt’.

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  • Dull
  • Unsharpened
  • Straightforward
  • Direct
  • Abrupt
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What is the primary meaning of ‘opportunism’?

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The taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle.

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List synonyms for ‘opportunism’.

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  • Exploitativeness
  • Self-interest
  • Self-seeking
  • Pragmatism
  • Advantagism
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What is the primary meaning of ‘subvert’?

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Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

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List synonyms for ‘subvert’.

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  • Undermine
  • Overthrow
  • Destabilize
  • Disrupt
  • Sabotage
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What is the primary meaning of ‘ruinous’?

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Disastrous or destructive.

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List synonyms for ‘ruinous’.

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  • Destructive
  • Devastating
  • Damaging
  • Dilapidated
  • Decaying
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What is the primary meaning of ‘tantamount’?

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Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

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List synonyms for ‘tantamount’.

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  • Equivalent
  • Equal
  • Comparable
  • Similar
  • Akin
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What is the primary meaning of ‘obsequious’?

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Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

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List synonyms for ‘obsequious’.

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  • Servile
  • Subservient
  • Groveling
  • Sycophantic
  • Fawning
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What is the primary meaning of ‘embellish’?

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Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

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Provide a secondary meaning of ‘embellish’.

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Make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue.

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List synonyms for ‘embellish’.

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  • Decorate
  • Adorn
  • Enhance
  • Elaborate
  • Ornament
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What is the primary meaning of 'coherent'?
(Of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'coherent'.
United as or forming a whole.
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List synonyms for 'coherent'.
* Logical * Consistent * Clear * Lucid * Comprehensible
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What is the primary meaning of 'abhor'?
Regard with disgust and hatred.
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List synonyms for 'abhor'.
* Despise * Hate * Loathe * Detest * Abominate
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What is the primary meaning of 'headstrong'?
Self-willed and obstinate.
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List synonyms for 'headstrong'.
* Stubborn * Willful * Obstinate * Unyielding * Inflexible
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What is the primary meaning of 'inconsiderable'?
Not sufficiently large, important, or worthwhile to be worth consideration.
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List synonyms for 'inconsiderable'.
* Small * Minor * Trivial * Negligible * Insignificant
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What is the primary meaning of 'uncritical'?
Not expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art.
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List synonyms for 'uncritical'.
* Undiscriminating * Unquestioning * Nonjudgmental * Accepting * Naive
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What is the primary meaning of 'alleviate'?
Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
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List synonyms for 'alleviate'.
* Reduce * Ease * Relieve * Diminish * Mitigate
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What is the primary meaning of 'inducement'?
A thing that persuades or influences someone to do something.
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List synonyms for 'inducement'.
* Incentive * Motivation * Enticement * Persuasion * Encouragement
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What is the primary meaning of 'subtle'?
(Especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
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List synonyms for 'subtle'.
* Delicate * Fine * Nuanced * Ingenious * Crafty
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What is the primary meaning of 'vivacious'?
(Especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
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List synonyms for 'vivacious'.
* Lively * Animated * Spirited * Energetic * Exuberant
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What is the primary meaning of 'persuasive'?
Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
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List synonyms for 'persuasive'.
* Convincing * Influential * Effective * Cogent * Compelling
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What is the primary meaning of 'promulgate'?
Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).
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List synonyms for 'promulgate'.
* Publicize * Disseminate * Broadcast * Declare * Announce
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What is the primary meaning of 'discord'?
Disagreement between people.
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List synonyms for 'discord'.
* Disagreement * Conflict * Friction * Dissonance * Strife
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What is the primary meaning of 'poise'?
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.
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Provide a contextual usage of 'poise'.
'She moved with poise and grace across the room.'
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List synonyms for 'poise'.
* Composure * Grace * Elegance * Balance * Steadiness
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What is the primary meaning of 'insurmountable'?
Too great to be overcome.
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List synonyms for 'insurmountable'.
* Overwhelming * Unconquerable * Invincible * Insoluble * Impregnable
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What is the primary meaning of 'gloat'?
Contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
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List synonyms for 'gloat'.
* Revel * Exult * Relish * Triumph * Boast
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What is the primary meaning of 'redouble'?
Make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous.
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List synonyms for 'redouble'.
* Intensify * Increase * Strengthen * Amplify * Multiply
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What is the primary meaning of 'impecunious'?
Having little or no money.
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List synonyms for 'impecunious'.
* Poor * Penniless * Impoverished * Indigent * Destitute
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What is the primary meaning of 'indemnify'?
Compensate (someone) for harm or loss.
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List synonyms for 'indemnify'.
* Compensate * Reimburse * Repay * Protect * Secure
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What is the primary meaning of 'lavish'?
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
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List synonyms for 'lavish'.
* Extravagant * Opulent * Luxurious * Generous * Plentiful
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What is the primary meaning of 'prime'?
Of first importance; main.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'prime'.
Make (something) ready for use or action, in particular.
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List synonyms for 'prime'.
* Main * Chief * Key * Prepare * Ready
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What is the primary meaning of 'beholden'?
Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.
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List synonyms for 'beholden'.
* Indebted * Obligated * Grateful * Owing * Under obligation
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What is the primary meaning of 'fortuitous'?
Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'fortuitous'.
Happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.
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List synonyms for 'fortuitous'.
* Accidental * Chance * Serendipitous * Unplanned * Lucky
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What is the primary meaning of 'terse'?
Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'terse'.
Neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy.
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List synonyms for 'terse'.
* Concise * Brief * Laconic * Succinct * Curt
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What is the primary meaning of 'apt'?
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'apt'.
Having a tendency to do something.
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Provide a tertiary meaning of 'apt'.
Quick to learn.
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List synonyms for 'apt'.
* Suitable * Appropriate * Fitting * Prone * Clever
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What is the primary meaning of 'xenophobic'?
Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
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List synonyms for 'xenophobic'.
* Racist * Nationalistic * Ethnocentric * Jingoistic * Bigoted
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What is the primary meaning of 'vociferous'?
Vehement or clamorous.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'vociferous'.
(Especially of a person or speech) loud and forceful.
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List synonyms for 'vociferous'.
* Loud * Clamorous * Boisterous * Strident * Noisy
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What is the primary meaning of 'lethargy'?
A lack of energy and enthusiasm.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'lethargy'.
Pathological drowsiness or deep and prolonged sleep.
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List synonyms for 'lethargy'.
* Sluggishness * Inertia * Listlessness * Torpor * Indolence
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What is the primary meaning of 'sanctimonious'?
Making a show of being morally superior to other people.
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List synonyms for 'sanctimonious'.
* Self-righteous * Holier-than-thou * Pious * Smug * Hypocritical
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What is the primary meaning of 'animosity'?
Strong hostility.
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List synonyms for 'animosity'.
* Hostility * Antagonism * Hatred * Ill will * Enmity
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What is the primary meaning of 'portentous'?
Of or like a portent; ominously significant or indicative.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'portentous'.
Done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress.
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List synonyms for 'portentous'.
* Ominous * Foreboding * Pretentious * Pompous * Eerie
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What is the primary meaning of 'incongruous'?
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
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List synonyms for 'incongruous'.
* Out of place * Inappropriate * Unsuitable * Discrepant * Mismatched
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What is the primary meaning of 'depose'?
Remove from office suddenly and forcefully.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'depose'.
Testify to or give (evidence) on oath, typically in a written statement.
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List synonyms for 'depose'.
* Overthrow * Dethrone * Unseat * Testify * Affirm
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What is the primary meaning of 'baseness'?
Lack of moral principles; bad character.
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Provide a secondary meaning of 'baseness'.
The quality or state of being physically low; the property of being close to the ground or deeply rooted.
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List synonyms for 'baseness'.
* Depravity * Vileness * Degradation * Corruption * Immorality
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What is the primary meaning of 'sanguine'?
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
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List synonyms for 'sanguine'.
* Optimistic * Hopeful * Buoyant * Positive * Confident
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What is the primary meaning of 'astonish'?
Surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
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List synonyms for 'astonish'.
* Amaze * Astound * Impress * Startle * Shock
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What is the primary meaning of Clangor?
A continuous loud banging or ringing sound ## Footnote Synonyms include Clatter, Racket, Din, Noise, Clamor.
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What does it mean to Subsumed?
Include or absorb (something) in something else ## Footnote Synonyms include Incorporate, Include, Encompass, Absorb, Engulf.
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What is the primary meaning of Thrive?
(Of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously | Secondary meaning: Prosper; flourish. ## Footnote Synonyms: Flourish, Prosper, Bloom, Succeed, Grow
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What is the primary meaning of Hypothesis?
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation ## Footnote Secondary meaning: A proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth.
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List synonyms of Hypothesis.
* Theory * Conjecture * Supposition * Postulation * Premise ## Footnote These terms reflect different aspects of forming a hypothesis.

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