Ever After Flashcards

Question

Trundle

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verb (with reference to a wheeled vehicle or its occupants) move or cause to move slowly and heavily, typically in a noisy or uneven way. "ten vintage cars trundled past" noun an act of moving slowly or heavily.

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verb create or represent (something) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques. "sculpting human figures from ivory"

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adjective adjective: dissipated (of a person or way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. "dissipated behavior"

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verb past tense: dissipated; past participle: dissipated 1. (with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear. "the concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated" Similar: disappear vanish evaporate dissolve melt away melt into thin air be dispelled dematerialize disperse scatter drive away dispel banish quell allay check evanesce Opposite: grow develop disperse or scatter. "the cloud of smoke dissipated" 2. squander or fritter away (money, energy, or resources). "he had dissipated his entire fortune" Similar: squander fritter (away) misspend waste throw away make poor use of be prodigal with spend recklessly/freely lavish expend spend like water throw around like confetti exhaust drain deplete burn (up) use up consume run through go through lose blow splurge pour/throw down the drain blue View 1 vulgar slang word Opposite: save PHYSICS cause (energy) to be lost, typically by converting it to heat. "no power is dissipated in this sort of control element"

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noun 1. dissipated living. "a descent into drunkenness and sexual dissipation" Similar: debauchery decadence dissoluteness dissolution intemperance immoderation excess profligacy abandonment self-indulgence wildness depravity degeneracy corruption sinfulness immorality vice impurity rakishness licentiousness promiscuity lecherousness lechery libertinism libertinage wantonness lustfulness libidinousness lewdness drunkenness Opposite: asceticism restraint 2. the squandering of money, energy, or resources. "the dissipation of the country's mineral wealth"

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noun 1. a short period of intense activity of a specified kind. "occasional bouts of strenuous exercise" Similar: spell period time stretch stint turn run session round cycle fit burst flurry spurt streak sesh spot 2. a curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument.

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noun a red wine from Bordeaux, or wine of a similar character made elsewhere. "a passable bottle of claret" a deep purplish-red color.

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verb gerund or present participle: lolling sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way. "the two girls lolled in their chairs" Similar: lounge sprawl drape oneself stretch oneself lie sit flop slouch slump laze luxuriate put one's feet up lean back recline relax take it easy repose rest loaf idle vegetate hang around hang loosely; droop. "he slumped against a tree trunk, his head lolling back" stick out (one's tongue) so that it hangs loosely out of the mouth. "the boy lolled out his tongue"

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adjective lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something. "an amoral attitude to sex"

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verb 1. engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. "passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack" Similar: wrestle struggle tussle brawl fight scuffle clash combat battle close engage 2. ARCHAIC seize or hold with a grapnel. noun an act of grappling.

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noun a person who surveys, especially one whose profession is the surveying of land. a person who investigates or examines something, especially boats for seaworthiness. "a marine surveyor"

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noun 1. the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen. 2. an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something. "she answered with a faint air of boredom" Similar: expression appearance look impression aspect manner bearing mien countenance mood quality ambience aura feeling flavor tone vibe verb 3rd person present: airs 1. express (an opinion or grievance) publicly. "a meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired" Similar: express voice make public vent ventilate articulate state declare give expression to give voice to make known publicize publish disseminate circulate communicate spread promulgate broadcast reveal announce proclaim divulge submit raise moot propose discuss debate have one's say 2. BRITISH expose (a room) to the open air in order to ventilate it. "the window sashes were lifted regularly to air the room"

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noun an acquired or natural skill at performing a task. "she got the knack of it in the end" Similar: gift talent flair genius instinct faculty ability capability capacity aptitude aptness bent forte facility dexterity adroitness readiness quickness ingenuity proficiency expertness competence technique method trick skill art secret approach way skillfulness mastery expertise handiness deftness know-how the hang of something Opposite: inability a tendency to do something. "the band has a knack of warping classic soul songs"

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Unemotional

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noun 1. great delight. "his face lit up with impish glee" Similar: delight pleasure happiness joy joyfulness gladness elation euphoria exhilaration cheerfulness amusement mirth mirthfulness merriment joviality jollity jocularity excitement animation gaiety high spirits exuberance verve liveliness triumph jubilation relish satisfaction gratification schadenfreude delectation joyousness jouissance Opposite: gloom disappointment 2. a song for men's voices in three or more parts, usually unaccompanied, of a type popular especially c. 1750–1830.

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verb erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). "I’ve kind of expunged that period from my CV"

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noun the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness. "the perspicacity of her remarks"

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adjectiveFORMAL adjective: cognisant having knowledge or being aware of. "statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work"

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INFORMAL noun 1. a lump or clot of a slimy or viscous substance. "a gob of phlegm" 2. NORTH AMERICAN a lot of. "he wants to make gobs of money selling cassettes"

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adjective attractively unusual or old-fashioned. "quaint country cottages"

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verb 1. (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong. "she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs" Similar: fall (over) fall down topple over lose one's footing lose one's balance keel over pitch over take a spill collapse fall headlong fall head over heels fall end over end trip trip up stumble come a cropper measure one's length grabble 2. perform acrobatic or gymnastic exercises, typically handsprings and somersaults in the air. noun 1. a sudden or headlong fall. "I took a tumble in the nettles" Similar: fall trip spill nosedive header cropper 2. a handspring, somersault in the air, or other acrobatic feat.

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verb recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation. "he spent eight months convalescing after the stroke"

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adjective 1. gentle and kindly. "his benign but firm manner" Similar: kindly kind warmhearted good-natured friendly warm affectionate agreeable amiable good-humored genial congenial cordial approachable tender tenderhearted softhearted gentle sympathetic compassionate caring considerate thoughtful helpful well disposed obliging accommodating generous big-hearted unselfish benevolent gracious liberal indulgent benignant Opposite: unfriendly hostile 2. MEDICINE (of a disease) not harmful in effect. "a benign condition"

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noun 1. a worker or sports player who is reliable but not outstanding. "a solid journeyman professional" 2. HISTORICAL a trained worker who is employed by someone else. "a journeyman carpenter"

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adjective lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. "a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion" Similar: casual halfhearted lukewarm cursory superficial token perfunctory passing incidental sketchy haphazard random aimless rambling erratic unmethodical unsystematic automatic unthinking capricious mechanical offhand chaotic inconsistent irregular intermittent occasional sporadic inconstant fitful Opposite: keen systematic lasting (of conversation or speech) going constantly from one subject to another in a halfhearted way; unfocused. "the desultory conversation faded" occurring randomly or occasionally. "desultory passengers were appearing"

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noun noun: disposition; plural noun: dispositions 1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character. "your sunny disposition has a way of rubbing off on those around you" Similar: temperament nature character constitution makeup grain humor temper mentality turn of mind kidney an inclination or tendency. "the judge's disposition toward clemency" Similar: inclination tendency proneness propensity proclivity leaning orientation bias bent predilection Opposite: disinclination 2. the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things. "the plan need not be accurate so long as it shows the disposition of the rooms" Similar: arrangement arranging disposal ordering positioning placement lining up setting up organization configuration setup lineup layout array marshaling mustering grouping gathering dressing the action of arranging or ordering people or things in a particular way. "the prerogative gives the state widespread powers regarding the disposition and control of the armed forces" military preparations, in particular the stationing of troops ready for attack or defense. "the new strategic dispositions of our forces" 3. LAW the action of distributing or transferring property or money to someone, in particular by bequest. "this is a tax that affects the disposition of assets on death" Similar: distribution disposal allocation transfer transference conveyance making over bestowal bequest sale auction 4. the power to deal with something as one pleases. "if Napoleon had had railroads at his disposition, he would have been invincible" Similar: at the disposal of for use by in reserve for in the hands of in the possession of within the reach of within easy reach of at someone's fingertips ARCHAIC the determination of events by divine power.

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noun 1. the ability or tendency to float in water or air or some other fluid. Similar: ability to float tendency to float lightness floatability 2. an optimistic and cheerful disposition. "the happiness and buoyancy of his nature"

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adjective lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous. "humdrum routine work" Similar: mundane dull dreary boring tedious monotonous banal ho-hum tiresome wearisome prosaic unexciting uninteresting uneventful unvarying unvaried unremarkable repetitive repetitious routine ordinary everyday day-to-day quotidian run-of-the-mill commonplace common workaday usual pedestrian customary regular normal garden variety typical vanilla plain vanilla common or garden banausic Opposite: remarkable exciting noun dullness; monotony. "an escape from the humdrum of his life"

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noun a person who makes or sells women's hats. "Alison got a local milliner to make her a stunning hat"

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noun a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. "there was a brief hiatus in the war with France" Similar: pause break interval interruption suspension intermission interlude gap lacuna lull rest respite breathing space time out recess breather letup surcease PROSODY•GRAMMAR a break between two vowels coming together but not in the same syllable, as in the ear and cooperate.

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feeling or expressing great happiness, especially because of a success: The fans were jubilant at/about/over their team's victory.

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noun 1. a final point in space or time; an end or extremity. "the exhibition's terminus is 1962" 2. BRITISH the end of a railroad or other transportation route, or a station at such a point; a terminal.

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noun 1. an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display of such information. "a fuel gauge" Similar: measuring instrument measuring device meter measure indicator dial scale index display 2. the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure. Similar: size measure extent degree scope capacity magnitude width breadth area thickness span depth height bore caliber diameter verb 1. estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of. "astronomers can gauge the star's intrinsic brightness" Similar: measure calculate compute work out determine ascertain count weigh quantify put a figure on 2. measure the dimensions of (an object) with a gauge. "when dry, the assemblies can be gauged exactly and planed to width"

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noun the commercial transport of goods. "road haulage" a charge for commercial transport of goods.

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verb gerund or present participle: hurtling move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner. "a runaway car hurtled toward them"

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noun a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe. "repairing stereos and making contraptions out of spare electronic bits"

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more verb 1. (of a liquid) flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly. "William watched the murky liquid gushing out" Similar: surge burst spout spurt jet stream rush pour spill well out cascade flood flow run issue emanate sloosh disembogue 2. speak or write with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm. "a nice old lady reporter who covers the art openings and gushes about everything" Similar: enthuse over-enthuse be enthusiastic be effusive effuse rave rhapsodize go into raptures wax lyrical effervesce bubble over get carried away make too much of overstate the case praise to the skies go mad go crazy go wild get all worked up go over the top big something up ballyhoo cry something up noun 1. a rapid and plentiful stream or burst of something. "a gush of blood" Similar: surge stream spurt jet spout outpouring outflow burst rush cascade flood torrent sweep flux efflux 2. exaggerated effusiveness or enthusiasm.

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noun 1. a claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey. "the mouse wouldn't have stood much chance against the peregrine's talons" 2. the part of a bolt against which the key presses to slide it in a lock.

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verb past tense: enthralled; past participle: enthralled capture the fascinated attention of. "she had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold" Similar: captivate charm enchant bewitch fascinate beguile entrance enrapture delight attract allure lure win ensnare dazzle absorb engross rivet grip transfix root someone to the spot transport carry away hypnotize mesmerize intrigue spellbind hold spellbound get under someone's skin fascinating entrancing enchanting bewitching captivating charming beguiling enrapturing delightful attractive alluring winning dazzling absorbing engrossing memorable compelling riveting readable gripping exciting transfixing transporting hypnotic mesmerizing intriguing spellbinding unputdownable Opposite: bore repel boring dull ARCHAIC enslave. verb: inthrall

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verb 1. admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. "I had to concede that I'd overreacted" Similar: admit acknowledge accept allow grant recognize own confess agree take on board Opposite: deny 2. surrender or yield (something that one possesses). "to concede all the territory he'd won"

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verb use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. "they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down"

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nounFORMAL a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.

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verb attribute something to (a cause). "he ascribed Jane's short temper to her upset stomach" Similar: attribute assign put down set down accredit credit give the credit for chalk up impute lay on pin on blame on lay at the door of connect with associate with attribute (a text, quotation, or work of art) to a particular person or period. "a quotation ascribed to Thomas Cooper" regard a quality as belonging to. "tough-mindedness is a quality commonly ascribed to top bosses"

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adjective not genuine or true; fake. "a bogus insurance claim"

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verb past tense: baffled; past participle: baffled 1. totally bewilder or perplex. "an unexplained occurrence that baffled everyone" Similar: perplex puzzle bewilder mystify bemuse confuse confound nonplus disconcert throw set someone thinking flummox discombobulate faze stump beat fox be all Greek to floor fog buffalo wilder gravel maze cause to be at a stand pose obfuscate puzzling bewildering perplexing mystifying bemusing confusing unclear difficult/hard to understand beyond one above one's head mysterious enigmatic obscure abstruse unfathomable inexplicable incomprehensible impenetrable cryptic opaque wildering Opposite: enlighten clear comprehensible 2. restrain or regulate (a fluid, sound, etc.). "to baffle the noise further, I pad the gunwales"

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adjective covered with or full of small pieces of rock. "rough stony paths" Similar: rocky rock-strewn pebbly gravelly shingly gritty rough hard rugged Opposite: smooth made of or resembling stone. "stony steps" not having or showing feeling or sympathy. "Lorenzo's hard, stony eyes"

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verb gerund or present participle: usurping take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. "Richard usurped the throne" Similar: seize take over expropriate take possession of take appropriate steal wrest arrogate commandeer annex assume lay claim to take the place of (someone in a position of power) illegally; supplant. "the Hanoverian dynasty had usurped the Stuarts" Similar: oust overthrow remove topple unseat depose dethrone eject dispel succeed come after step into the shoes of supplant replace fill someone's boots crowd out defenestrate deprive ARCHAIC encroach or infringe upon (someone's rights). "the Church had usurped upon the domain of the state"

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adjective not able to be pacified, placated, or satisfied. "divine, unappeasable justice"

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noun 1. a short period of intense activity of a specified kind. "occasional bouts of strenuous exercise" Similar: spell period time stretch stint turn run session round cycle fit burst flurry spurt streak sesh spot 2. a curve in the side of a violin, guitar, or other musical instrument.

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adjective contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. "a preposterous suggestion"

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noun the start or beginning of something. "the project was flawed from the outset"

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preposition in spite of. "notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict" Similar: in spite of despite regardless of for all adverb nevertheless; in spite of this. "I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm" Similar: nevertheless nonetheless even so all the same in spite of this/that despite this/that after everything however still yet be that as it may having said that that said for all that just the same anyway in any event at any rate at all events when all is said and done withal howbeit conjunction although; in spite of the fact that. "notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently"

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adjective extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring. "she was spoiled outrageously by her doting father"

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noun noun: harbour a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures. "they enjoyed fishing in the harbor" Similar: port dock haven marina dockyard boatyard mooring anchorage roads waterfront jetty quay pier slipway wharf landing stage harborage moorage roadstead hithe verb verb: harbour 1. keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly. "she started to harbor doubts about the wisdom of their journey" Similar: bear nurse nurture cherish entertain foster feel secretly hold onto cling to possess maintain retain 2. shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person). "he was suspected of harboring an escaped prisoner"

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noun a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists. "the last vestiges of colonialism" Similar: remnant remainder fragment relic echo indication sign trace mark print imprint impression legacy reminder memento souvenir token trophy remains leftovers leavings evidence residue memorandum memory remembrancer the smallest amount (used to emphasize the absence of something). "he waited patiently, but without a vestige of sympathy" Similar: trace scrap touch tinge hint suggestion suspicion soupçon inkling whisper scintilla whit spark glimmer flicker atom speck bit ounce drop dash jot iota shred crumb morsel fragment grain spot mite modicum smidgen smidge tad stim scantling scruple BIOLOGY a part or organ of an organism that has become reduced or functionless in the course of evolution.

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noun understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed. "with hindsight, I should never have gone"

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noun noun: defiance open resistance; bold disobedience. "the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings"

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adjective 1. emitting light as a result of being heated. "plumes of incandescent liquid rock" Similar: white-hot intensely hot red-hot burning fiery on fire blazing ablaze aflame glowing aglow radiant bright brilliant dazzling shining luminous gleaming glowy fervid ardent rutilant lucent candescent fervent 2. full of strong emotion; passionate. "Mravinsky's incandescent performance of Siegfried's Funeral March"

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noun the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time. "the product was the culmination of 13 years of research" Similar: climax pinnacle peak high point highest point height high water mark top summit crest zenith crowning moment apotheosis apex apogee vertex finale denouement consummation completion finish conclusion close termination high noon Opposite: nadir ASTRONOMY•ASTROLOGY the reaching of the meridian by a celestial body.

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verb past tense: bandied; past participle: bandied pass on or discuss (an idea or rumor) in a casual or uninformed way. "$40,000 is the figure that has been bandied about"

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noun adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. "the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration"

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noun noun: adroitness cleverness or skill. "he lacks political adroitness"

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adjective failing to perceive something. "he was impercipient of this last manifestation of Abyssinia's traditional pageantry"

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verb past tense: alluded; past participle: alluded suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at. "she had a way of alluding to Jean but never saying her name" Similar: refer to suggest hint at imply mention touch on mention in passing mention en passant speak briefly of make an allusion to cite advert to mention without discussing at length. "we will allude briefly to the main points" (of an artist or a work of art) recall (an earlier work or style) in such a way as to suggest a relationship with it. "the photographs allude to Italian Baroque painting"

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adjective of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified. "her regal bearing"

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adjective (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite. "hackneyed old sayings"

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adjective adjective: trite; comparative adjective: triter; superlative adjective: tritest (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness. "this point may now seem obvious and trite"

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noun a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind. "a flurry of snow" Similar: swirl whirl eddy billow shower gust rush burst gale squall storm verb (especially of snow or leaves) be moved in small swirling masses by sudden gusts of wind. "gusts of snow flurried through the door"

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adjective so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. "songs with banal, repeated words"

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noun 1. the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall. "the balance beam was the team's nemesis, as two gymnasts fell from the apparatus" 2. a long-standing rival; an archenemy. "will Harry Potter finally defeat his nemesis, Voldemort?"

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adjective attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. "they spent a furtive day together" Similar: secretive secret surreptitious sly sneaky wily underhand under the table clandestine hidden covert cloaked conspiratorial underground cloak and dagger hole and corner hugger-mugger stealthy sneaking skulking slinking sidelong sideways oblique indirect black hush-hush shifty Opposite: open above board suggestive of guilty nervousness. "the look in his eyes became furtive"

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verbINFORMAL 1. throw (something) carelessly or casually. "someone chucked a brick through the window" Similar: throw toss fling hurl pitch cast lob launch flip catapult shy dash project propel send bowl let fly with heave sling bung buzz whang yeet peg hoy bish 2. BRITISH give up (a job or activity). "she wanted to chuck her job" Similar: give up leave resign from abandon relinquish quit pack in jack in nounINFORMAL•BRITISH 1. a throw. 2. a dismissal or rejection. "he's still wondering why and how Mrs T got the chuck"

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adjective harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. "they were overcome by the noxious fumes"

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adjective full of or covered with a mass of small bubbles. "steaming mugs of frothy coffee" Similar: foaming foamy bubbling bubbly fizzy sparkling effervescent gassy carbonated aerated creamy yeasty sudsy spumy spumous Opposite: flat still light and entertaining but of little substance. "lots of frothy interviews"

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noun a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations. "he toured the backwoods in second-rate farces" Similar: slapstick comedy broad comedy slapstick burlesque vaudeville travesty buffoonery skit squib pasquinade Opposite: tragedy the genre of farce. "the choreographed confusion of real farce" an absurd event. "the debate turned into a drunken farce"

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noun a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations. "he toured the backwoods in second-rate farces" Similar: slapstick comedy broad comedy slapstick burlesque vaudeville travesty buffoonery skit squib pasquinade Opposite: tragedy the genre of farce. "the choreographed confusion of real farce" an absurd event. "the debate turned into a drunken farce"

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adjective genuine; sincere. "a broad smile of unfeigned delight"

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noun the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved. "the film's denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous" Similar: finale final scene final act last act epilogue coda end ending finish close culmination climax conclusion resolution solution clarification unraveling windup Opposite: beginning the climax of a chain of events, usually when something is decided or made clear. "I waited by the eighteenth green to see the denouement"

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verb past participle of strike (sense 2 of the verbsense 7 of the verb). adjective seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. "the pilot landed the stricken aircraft"

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noun 1. a thing that is helpful or beneficial. "the navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users" Similar: blessing godsend bonus good thing benefit help aid advantage gain asset privilege luxury windfall bonanza stroke of luck piece of good fortune perk plus plus point pro perquisite benison Opposite: curse disadvantage 2. ARCHAIC a favor or request. "may I have the inestimable boon of a few minutes' conversation?"

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adjective possible to do easily or conveniently. "it is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display" Similar: practicable practical workable achievable attainable realizable viable realistic sensible reasonable within reason useful suitable expedient helpful constructive doable earthly accomplishable Opposite: impractical likely; probable. "the most feasible explanation"

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adjective 1. sentimental in a feeble or sickly way. "a mawkish poem" Similar: sentimental oversentimental overemotional cloying sickly saccharine sugary syrupy sickening nauseating maudlin lachrymose banal trite twee mushy slushy sloppy schmaltzy weepy cutesy lovey-dovey gooey drippy sloshy soupy treacly cheesy corny icky sick-making toe-curling soppy cornball sappy hokey three-hanky Opposite: cool dry 2. ARCHAIC•DIALECT having a faint sickly flavor. "the mawkish smell of warm beer"

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adjective 1. resembling treacle in consistency, taste, or appearance. "a treacly black fuel" 2. excessively sentimental. "treacly melodramas"

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verb past tense: fielded; past participle: fielded 1. CRICKET•BASEBALL play as a fielder. 2. send out (a team or individual) to play in a game. "a high school that traditionally fielded mediocre teams"

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Definition of commiserative. as in compassionate. having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another the two passengers exchanged commiserative looks as another delay was announced over the loudspeaker. compassionate. sympathetic.

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adjective 1. gentle and kindly. "his benign but firm manner" Similar: kindly kind warmhearted good-natured friendly warm affectionate agreeable amiable good-humored genial congenial cordial approachable tender tenderhearted softhearted gentle sympathetic compassionate caring considerate thoughtful helpful well disposed obliging accommodating generous big-hearted unselfish benevolent gracious liberal indulgent benignant Opposite: unfriendly hostile 2. MEDICINE (of a disease) not harmful in effect. "a benign condition"

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adjective adjective: turbulent characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm. "the country's turbulent 20-year history" Similar: tempestuous stormy unstable unsettled tumultuous explosive in turmoil full of upheavals full of conflict full of ups and downs roller-coaster chaotic full of confusion violent wild anarchic lawless Opposite: peaceful (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently. "the turbulent sea" Similar: rough stormy tempestuous storm-tossed heavy violent wild angry raging boiling seething foaming choppy bumpy agitated squally blustery roily weltering boisterous Opposite: calm quiet glassy TECHNICAL relating to or denoting flow of a fluid in which the velocity at any point fluctuates irregularly and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern.

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wel·ter1 Learn to pronounce verbLITERARY move in a turbulent fashion. "the streams foam and welter" noun a large number of items in no order; a confused mass. "there's such a welter of conflicting rules"

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noun an intervening period of time. "enjoying a lunchtime interlude" Similar: interval intermission break recess pause respite rest breathing space halt gap stop stoppage hiatus lull breather letup time out downtime smoko surcease a pause between the acts of a play. something performed during a theater intermission. "an orchestral interlude"

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noun time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation. "a period of convalescence"

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noun the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty. "this period of retrenchment will see companies shed staff" AUSTRALIAN•SOUTH AFRICAN the action of dismissing an employee from a job. "he ordered the retrenchment of 420 civil servants" FORMAL reduction in the extent or quantity of something. "the retrenchment of the welfare state"

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noun the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty. "this period of retrenchment will see companies shed staff" AUSTRALIAN•SOUTH AFRICAN the action of dismissing an employee from a job. "he ordered the retrenchment of 420 civil servants" FORMAL reduction in the extent or quantity of something. "the retrenchment of the welfare state"

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noun the reduction of costs or spending in response to economic difficulty. "this period of retrenchment will see companies shed staff" AUSTRALIAN•SOUTH AFRICAN the action of dismissing an employee from a job. "he ordered the retrenchment of 420 civil servants" FORMAL reduction in the extent or quantity of something. "the retrenchment of the welfare state"

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adjective (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. "he's an incorrigible liar" Similar: inveterate habitual confirmed hardened incurable unreformable irreformable irredeemable intractable hopeless beyond hope/redemption chronic diehard deep-dyed dyed-in-the-wool long-standing addicted hardcore impenitent uncontrite unrepentant unapologetic unashamed impossible Opposite: occasional repentant noun an incorrigible person. "all repeat offenders, but none of them real hard-case incorrigibles"

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lively, vital alive, animated. having life or vigor or spirit.

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adjective occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. "he was awarded a posthumous Military Cross" (of a child) born after the death of its father. "Newton was the posthumous son of an illiterate yeoman"

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adjective 1. nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis). "she giggled with sheer delight" Similar: utter complete absolute total pure perfect downright out-and-out thorough thoroughgoing through and through consummate patent surpassing veritable unqualified unmitigated unalloyed unadulterated unmixed stark rank plain simple mere proper fair arrant right-down 2. (especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so. "the sheer ice walls" Similar: precipitous very steep perpendicular vertical abrupt bluff sharp vertiginous acclivitous declivitous scarped Opposite: gradual adverb 1. perpendicularly. "the ridge fell sheer, in steep crags" 2. ARCHAIC completely; right. "she went sheer forward when the door was open" noun a very fine or diaphanous fabric or article. "I put up the new curtains and sheers"

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noun 1. a person's death. "Mr. Grisenthwaite's tragic demise" Similar: death dying passing passing away passing on loss of life expiry expiration end departure from life final exit decease quietus Opposite: birth 2. LAW conveyance or transfer of property or a title by demising. verbLAW convey or grant (an estate) by will or lease. "the manor and the mill were demised for twenty-one-year terms"

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adjective comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. "grotesque facial distortions" Similar: malformed deformed misshapen misproportioned distorted twisted gnarled mangled mutilated ugly unsightly monstrous hideous freakish unnatural abnormal bizarre outlandish strange odd peculiar fantastic fanciful whimsical weird freaky fugly rum huckery Opposite: ordinary normal noun 1. a very ugly or comically distorted figure, creature, or image. "the rods are carved in the form of a series of gargoyle faces and grotesques" 2. PRINTING a family of 19th-century sans serif typefaces.

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adjective most extreme; greatest. "a matter of the utmost importance" Similar: greatest maximum greatest possible highest most most extreme greatest amount of uttermost maximal extreme supreme paramount superlative enormous major Opposite: least possible very little noun the greatest or most extreme extent or amount. "a plot that stretches credulity to the utmost"

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noun grass or other green fodder compacted and stored in airtight conditions, typically in a silo, without first being dried, and used as animal feed in the winter. verb preserve (grass and other green fodder) as silage. "fields of grass and clover that had recently been silaged"

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verb past tense: glinted; past participle: glinted give out or reflect small flashes of light. "her glasses were glinting in the firelight" Similar: shine gleam catch the light glitter sparkle twinkle blink wink glimmer shimmer glow flicker glisten flash reflect light glister coruscate scintillate fulgurate effulge luminesce incandesce phosphoresce (of a person's eyes) shine with a particular emotion. "his eyes glinted angrily"

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noun: euphemism; plural noun: euphemisms a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. "“downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts"

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adjective 1. (of a person's face) having a healthy red color. "a cheerful pipe-smoking man of ruddy complexion" 2. INFORMAL•BRITISH used as a euphemism for “bloody.”. Similar: complete total utter damn damned blasted blessed flaming confounded blithering flipping blinking blooming bloody bleeding effing chuffing goddam doggone plurry bally View 3 vulgar slang words verb make ruddy in color. "a red flash ruddied the belly of a cloud"

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nounLAW a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.

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nounLAW a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, such as a death.

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verb gerund or present participle: sprouting (of a plant) put forth shoots. "the weeds begin to sprout" Similar: germinate put forth shoots bud burgeon vegetate pullulate grow (plant shoots or hair). "many black cats sprout a few white hairs" Similar: grow develop send forth put forth (of a plant, flower, or hair) start to grow; spring up. "crocuses sprouted up from the grass"

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adjective admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. "she was resolute and unswerving"

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woo1 verb gerund or present participle: wooing 1. seek the favor, support, or custom of. "pop stars are being wooed by film companies eager to sign them up" Similar: seek the support of seek the favor of try to win try to attract try to cultivate chase pursue try to ingratiate oneself with curry favor with 2. DATED try to gain the love of (someone), especially with a view to marriage. "he wooed her with quotes from Shakespeare"

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verb squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it. "she wrung the cloth out in the sink" Similar: twist squeeze screw scrunch knead press mangle dry squeeze dry screw the water out of noun an act of squeezing or twisting something.

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noun 1. a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc. "I wanted to offer you a small token of my appreciation" Similar: symbol sign emblem badge representation indication mark index manifestation expression pledge demonstration recognition evidence attestation proof memento souvenir keepsake reminder record trophy relic remembrance memorial memorandum 2. a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a gift or offered as part of a promotional offer. "redeem this token for a free dessert" Similar: voucher coupon chit docket stamp order credit note IOU chitty adjective done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture. "cases like these often bring just token fines from the courts"

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noun exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. "he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles"

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noun an official who investigates violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths. HISTORICAL in England, an official responsible for safeguarding the private property of the Crown.

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nounSCOTTISH•NORTHERN ENGLISH a girl or young woman. "he married a lass from Yorkshire"

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adjective 1. appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. "an apt description of her nature" Similar: suitable fitting appropriate befitting relevant felicitous congruous fit applicable judicious apposite apropos to the purpose to the point perfect ideal right just right made to order tailor-made convenient expedient useful timely spot on Opposite: inappropriate 2. having a tendency to do something. "she was apt to confuse the past with the present"

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adjective having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature. "she had a sly personality" Similar: cunning crafty clever wily artful guileful tricky conniving scheming devious designing deceitful duplicitous dishonest disingenuous underhand sneaky untrustworthy manipulative calculating Machiavellian foxy shifty fly shonky slim subtle carny Opposite: honest artless (of a remark, glance, or facial expression) showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing. "he gave a sly grin" Similar: roguish mischievous impish puckish playful teasing naughty wicked waggish arch knowing pawky (of an action) surreptitious. "a sly sip of water" Similar: surreptitious furtive stealthy

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noun a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning. "the royal palace (some pedants would say the ex-royal palace)"

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noun the action of scanning a line of verse to determine its rhythm. "the verse defies easy scansion" the rhythm of a line of verse. "triple scansion"

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sake1 noun 1. for the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve. "the couple moved to the coast for the sake of her health" Similar: cause purpose reason aim end objective object goal motive for purposes of for in the interests of in the cause of in the furtherance of in order to achieve with something in mind 2. out of consideration for or in order to help someone. "I have to make an effort for John's sake"

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adjective (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable. "a plausible explanation" Similar: credible reasonable believable likely feasible probable tenable possible conceivable imaginable convincing persuasive cogent sound rational logical acceptable thinkable smooth-talking smooth-tongued smooth glib specious verisimilar colorable Opposite: unlikely improbable (of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive. "a plausible liar"

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adjective mentally disorganized or confused. "a muddle-headed idealist with utopian views"

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verb 1. (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case. "they should exonerate these men from this crime" Similar: absolve clear acquit declare innocent find innocent pronounce not guilty discharge vindicate exculpate Opposite: charge convict 2. release someone from (a duty or obligation). "Pope Clement V exonerated the king from his oath to the barons"

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noun the state of being abnormally thin or weak. "thin to the point of emaciation"

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noun a fine-grained stone used for sharpening cutting tools.

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noun plural noun: faculties 1. an inherent mental or physical power. "her critical faculties" Similar: power capability capacity facility potential potentiality propensity wherewithal means preparedness senses wits reason intelligence 2. a group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge. "the Faculty of Arts and Sciences"

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noun the production of offspring; reproduction. "in general animals copulate purely for the purpose of procreation"

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noun promotion or appointment to a position or office. "after ordination, preferment was fast"

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verb gerund or present participle: chafing 1. (of something restrictive or too tight) make (a part of the body) sore by rubbing against it. "the collar chafed his neck" Similar: abrade graze grate rub against rub painfully gall skin scrape scratch rasp inflame excoriate 2. rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation. "I chafed her feet and wrapped the blanket around her"

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adjective willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. "he took a venturesome approach to the standard operas"

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adjective willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. "he took a venturesome approach to the standard operas"

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adjective willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. "he took a venturesome approach to the standard operas"

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verb (of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something. "a ruthless killer still lurked in the darkness" Similar: skulk loiter lie in wait lie low hide conceal oneself take cover keep out of sight sneak sidle slink prowl steal move furtively move with stealth (of an unpleasant quality) be present in a latent or barely discernible state, although still presenting a threat. "fear lurks beneath the surface" INFORMAL read the postings in an internet forum without actively contributing.

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adjective adjective: latent (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. "discovering her latent talent for diplomacy" Similar: dormant quiescent inactive untapped unused undiscovered hidden unrevealed unexpressed concealed unapparent indiscernible imperceptible invisible inert covert unseen veiled masked lurking undeveloped unrealized unfulfilled potential not activated inoperative in abeyance suppressed repressed possible likely underlying inherent innermost immanent inchoate unacknowledged subconscious unconscious sleeping Opposite: manifest obvious active BIOLOGY (of a bud, resting stage, etc.) lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation. "axillary buds or eyes in the leaf axils are latent growth buds" Similar: dormant quiescent inactive untapped unused undiscovered hidden unrevealed unexpressed concealed unapparent indiscernible imperceptible invisible inert covert unseen veiled masked lurking undeveloped unrealized unfulfilled potential not activated inoperative in abeyance suppressed repressed possible likely underlying inherent innermost immanent inchoate unacknowledged subconscious unconscious sleeping Opposite: manifest obvious active (of a disease) in which the usual symptoms are not yet manifest. "diabetes may be latent for some years before diagnosis" Similar: dormant quiescent inactive untapped unused undiscovered hidden unrevealed unexpressed concealed unapparent indiscernible imperceptible invisible inert covert unseen veiled masked lurking undeveloped unrealized unfulfilled potential not activated inoperative in abeyance suppressed repressed possible likely underlying inherent innermost immanent inchoate unacknowledged subconscious unconscious sleeping Opposite: manifest obvious active PHYSIOLOGY (of a microorganism, especially a virus) present in the body without causing disease, but capable of doing so at a later stage, or when transmitted to another body.

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adjective (of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. "parents who have had easy babies and amenable children" Similar: compliant acquiescent biddable manageable controllable governable persuadable tractable responsive pliant flexible malleable complaisant accommodating docile submissive obedient tame meek easily handled persuasible Opposite: uncooperative (of a thing) capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible to. "the patients had cardiac failure not amenable to medical treatment"

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husk1 Learn to pronounce noun the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds. "the fibrous husk of the coconut" Similar: shell hull pod case casing covering seed case rind skin peel chaff bran shuck pericarp capsule legume integument verb remove the husk or husks from. "they set up mills to husk the rice" noun noun: husk 1. bronchitis in cattle, sheep, or pigs caused by parasitic infestation, typically marked by a husky cough. 2. huskiness. "the husk in her voice" verb verb: husk; 3rd person present: husks; past tense: husked; past participle: husked; gerund or present participle: husking say something in a husky voice. "“Help me,” husked Miles"

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adjective strong, healthy, and full of energy. "a tall, vigorous, and muscular man" Similar: robust healthy in good health hale and hearty strong strong as an ox/horse/lion sturdy fine fit in good condition in tip-top condition in good shape in good trim in good kilter hardy tough athletic strapping able-bodied bouncing thriving flourishing blooming energetic lively active spry sprightly perky playful jaunty vivacious animated spirited high-spirited dynamic vibrant full of life vital sparkling effervescent zestful buoyant tireless indefatigable go-getting zippy peppy bouncy upbeat full of vim full of beans raring to go bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the pink fit as a fiddle wick chipper Opposite: frail weak characterized by or involving physical strength, effort, or energy. "vigorous aerobic exercise" (of language) forceful. "a vigorous denial"

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verb past tense: berated; past participle: berated scold or criticize (someone) angrily. "his mother came out and berated me for raising my voice"

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noun a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority. Similar: petitioner pleader beseecher supplicant beggar appellant suitor applicant claimant adjective making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority. "their faces were suppliant"

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noun: plea; plural noun: pleas 1. a request made in an urgent and emotional manner. "he made a dramatic plea for disarmament" Similar: appeal entreaty supplication petition prayer request call solicitation invocation suit imploration adjuration a claim that a circumstance means that one should not be blamed for or should not be forced to do something. "her plea of a headache was not entirely false" Similar: claim explanation defense justification vindication excuse pretext 2. LAW a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, offering an allegation of fact, or claiming that a point of law should apply. "he changed his plea to not guilty"

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noun a violent or sudden change or disruption to something. "major upheavals in the financial markets" Similar: disruption upset disturbance trouble turbulence disorder disorganization confusion turmoil pandemonium bedlam furor uproar disarray chaos mayhem cataclysm revolution violent change sudden change Opposite: stability tranquility an upward displacement of part of the earth's crust.

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noun absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case. "the question may never be answered with certitude" Similar: certainty confidence sureness positiveness conviction reliability assuredness assurance Opposite: doubt something that someone firmly believes is true. plural noun: certitudes "his certitude that “we're number one.”"

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noun a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.

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noun an excessively abundant supply of something. "there is a glut of cars on the market" Similar: surplus excess surfeit superfluity overabundance superabundance oversupply mountain too many too much more than enough plethora nimiety Opposite: dearth scarcity verb supply or fill to excess. "the factories for recycling paper are glutted"

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adjective believing something that is not true. "the poor deluded creature"

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verb gerund or present participle: sparring make the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training. "one contestant broke his nose while sparring" engage in argument, typically of a kind that is prolonged or repeated but not violent. "mother and daughter spar regularly over drink, drugs, and career"

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noun a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. "he turned to confront his antagonist" Similar: adversary opponent enemy foe nemesis rival competitor contender opposition competition the other side corrival Opposite: ally friend supporter BIOCHEMISTRY a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another. ANATOMY a muscle whose action counteracts that of another specified muscle

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adjective reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman). "a demure young lady" Similar: modest unassuming meek mild reserved retiring quiet shy bashful diffident reticent timid timorous shrinking coy decorous decent seemly ladylike respectable proper virtuous pure innocent maidenly virginal chaste sober sedate staid prim prim and proper priggish prissy prudish goody-goody strait-laced puritanical old-maidish straight starchy uptight square retired Opposite: brazen shameless (of clothing) giving a modest appearance. "a demure knee-length skirt"

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adjective adjective: straitlaced having or showing very strict moral attitudes. "his strait-laced parents were horrified"

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verb past tense: propagated; past participle: propagated 1. breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock. "try propagating your own houseplants from cuttings" Similar: breed grow cultivate generate layer pipe 2. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. "the French propagated the idea that the English were violent and gluttonous drunkards"

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adjective very crowded and lively; teeming. "the towers of our pullulating megalopolis" spreading or multiplying prolifically or rapidly. adjective: pullulating "his face was covered with pullulating boils"

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adjective attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. "they spent a furtive day together" Similar: secretive secret surreptitious sly sneaky wily underhand under the table clandestine hidden covert cloaked conspiratorial underground cloak and dagger hole and corner hugger-mugger stealthy sneaking skulking slinking sidelong sideways oblique indirect black hush-hush shifty Opposite: open above board suggestive of guilty nervousness. "the look in his eyes became furtive"

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verb past tense: larded; past participle: larded 1. insert strips of fat or bacon in (meat) before cooking. 2. embellish (talk or writing) with a variety of expressions. "his conversation is larded with quotations from Coleridge"

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noun a strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring. verb make or cause to make a twang. "a spring twanged beneath him"

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noun a strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring. verb make or cause to make a twang. "a spring twanged beneath him"

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noun a servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant. Similar: servant flunkey footman manservant valet liveried servant steward butler equerry retainer vassal page attendant houseboy domestic drudge factotum skivvy scullion verbARCHAIC behave in a servile way toward (someone). "he had lacqueyed and flattered Walpole"

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adjective adjective: servile 1. having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. "he bowed his head in a servile manner" Similar: obsequious sycophantic excessively deferential subservient fawning toadying ingratiating unctuous oily oleaginous greasy groveling cringing toadyish slavish abject craven humble Uriah Heepish self-abasing slimy bootlicking smarmy sucky cringey soapy forelock-tugging brown-nosing apple-polishing View 4 vulgar slang words Opposite: bossy assertive 2. of or characteristic of a slave or slaves. "the servile condition of the peasants"

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noun a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling. Similar: warren tunnel hole lair set den earth retreat excavation cave dugout hollow scrape verb (of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling. "moles burrowing away underground"

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verb put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. "extra police were called to quell the disturbance" Similar: put an end to stamp out put a stop to end finish get rid of crush put down check crack down on curb nip in the bud thwart frustrate squash quash subdue suppress repress quench extinguish stifle abolish terminate beat overcome defeat rout destroy demolish annihilate wipe out extirpate squelch put the kibosh on clobber Opposite: bring about prompt subdue or silence someone. "Connor quelled him with a look" suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one). "he spoke up again to quell any panic among the assembled youngsters"

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noun a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something. "we have misgivings about the way the campaign is being run"

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noun noun: apprehension; plural noun: apprehensions 1. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. "he felt sick with apprehension" Similar: anxiety angst alarm worry uneasiness unease nervousness misgiving disquiet concern agitation restlessness edginess fidgetiness nerves tension trepidation perturbation consternation panic fearfulness dread fear shock horror terror foreboding presentiment butterflies in the stomach the willies the heebie-jeebies Opposite: confidence 2. understanding; grasp. "the pure apprehension of the work of art" Similar: understanding grasp comprehension realization recognition appreciation discernment perception awareness cognizance consciousness penetration 3. the action of arresting someone. "they acted with intent to prevent lawful apprehension" Similar: arrest capture seizure

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verb 1. surround and have or hold within. "a vast halo encompassing the Milky Way galaxy" Similar: surround enclose ring encircle circumscribe skirt bound border fringe close in shut in fence in wall in hedge in hem in confine gird girdle engird compass environ 2. ARCHAIC cause (something) to take place. "an act designed to encompass the death of the king"

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noun a vein of metal ore in the earth. "the tin oxide was very thinly scattered within the lode" a rich source of something. "a rich lode of scandal and alleged crime"

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adjective not so great or important as the other or the rest. "he was convicted of a lesser assault charge" Similar: less important minor secondary subsidiary marginal ancillary auxiliary supplementary supplemental peripheral inferior slighter insignificant unimportant petty lower lower-level lower-grade second-rate Opposite: greater primary lower in terms of rank or quality. "you're looking down your nose at us lesser mortals" Similar: subordinate minor inferior second-class subservient lowly humble servile menial mean junior Opposite: superior used in names of animals and plants which are smaller than similar kinds, e.g. lesser spotted woodpecker, lesser celandine.

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