Learn Synonyms #1 Flashcards

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Disgusting

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extremely unpleasant

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Obnoxious

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extremely unpleasant

mem : noxious (poisonous) ob( towards)

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Depressing

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making one feel sad and dull

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arrogant

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behaving in unpleasant way, thimiru max

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filthy

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disgustingly dirty, to an extreme level.

Example : Filthy rich , such a filthy liar

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Contract

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An official written agreement

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Covenant

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an agreement, a legal contract

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Coupon

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A small piece of printed paper that can be exchanged to for something or a cheaper price

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Settlement

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An official agreement that ends an argument between two people or groups.

mem : settlement panni, compromise pannidalam

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Respect

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A feeling of admiration for somebody because of their behavior or achievement.

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Deference

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Behavior that shows you respect someone/ something

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Indifference

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A lack of interest , feeling or reaction towards somebody/ something.

root : In ( not ) + different –> not differentiating , being neither positive or negative towards it.

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Sympathy

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The feeling of being sorry for somebody, that u understand their problem

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Flattery

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Praise that is not sincere.

Mem : Kaaka pidi kaaka pidi..nallaa kaaaka pidi :P

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Repeal

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revoke or annul a law. If government repeals a law, then that law is no longer valid.

root : re + appeal (to call)

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Abrogate

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to officially end a law, an agreement etc

root: ab (away) + rogate (propose a law)

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Destroy

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to damage something so badly that it no longer exists

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Delay

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A period of time when somebody / something has to wait , make something slow or late

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Dismiss

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To decide that something/ somebody is not important and not worth thinking , let it go

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Fearless

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not afraid

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Intrepid ..u k

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very brave, not afraid of danger or difficulties

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ambitious

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that one wants to do or achieve very much ,( ambitious)

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Determined

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one has to make a firm decision to do it and no on can stop/ prevent.

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Talkative

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Loquacious

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Magnificence
quality of extremely attractive and impressive
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Grandeur
the quality of being great and impressive in appearance , splendid mem : Grand ah irukumugoo
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Admiration
A feeling of respect for somebody/ something.
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Happiness
happy happy happy
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awe
a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder., he was awe-struck
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Beginning
the time when something starts
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inception
the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
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initiative
A new plan for dealing with a particular problem or achieving a particular purpose
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initial
Happening at the beginning
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origin
the point from something starts
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Enormous
extremely large in size or amount
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famous
known about by many people
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vigorous
very active, full of energy
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energetic
having lot of energy
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Puzzle
a game , something that is difficult to understand or explain
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Paradox
a situation that has two opposite features and seems strange. mem : predestination , initial time line paradox
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Paradise
heavenly , a perfect place where people are said to do when they die, Mem; Paradise resort from pubg :P
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Challenge
A new or difficult task that tests somebody's ability and skill
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Reproduce
produce something again
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Proliferate
to increase rapidly in number or amount
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progression
the process of developing gradually from one stage to another.
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Prohibit
to stop something from being done or used , especially by law
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Stipulate
to state clearly and firmly that something must be done or how it must be done ; stipulated time
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censure
to criticize somebody severely often publicly
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industrious
working hard
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diligent
showing care and effort in work or duties
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contemplation
the act of thinking deeply about something
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deliberation
the process of carefully considering or discussing something
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speculation
the act of forming opinions about what has happened or what might happen without knowing all the facts
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tremble
to shake in a way that you cannot control
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quiver
to shake slightly
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waver
to be or become weak or unsteady ; hesitate
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alluring
attractive n exciting in a mysterious way alluring women
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momentous
very important or serious , especially cause there may be important results , historic
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fleeting
lasting only for a short time
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monumental
very important and having a great influence , especially as the result of years of work, historic
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compassion
a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help
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consignee
A person who is designated as the receiver of goods
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delegate
a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of group of people .vote n make decisions for them
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wanderer
a person who keeps travelling from place to place
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tramp
a person with no home or job, who travels from place to place .usually asking people for food or money
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pilgrim
a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons
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nominee
a person who has formally suggested a job, prize