abate (v) 1
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Abate (V) 1. To make less in amount, degree, etc. to subside, become less; to deduct S-diminish, decrease, subside, let up A-intensify, increase, magnify. Absolve (V) 2. To clear from blame, responsibility or guilt S- acquit, exonerate, vindicate, excuse, pardon - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ABATE (V) 1
To make less in amount, degree, etc. to subside, become less; to deduct
S-diminish, decrease, subside, let upA-intensify, increase, magnify
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Absolve (V) 2 To clear from blame, responsibility or guilt
S- acquit, exonerate, vindicate, excuse, pardon
A-condemn, convict, incriminate, inculpate
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Accrue (V) 3 To grow or accumulate over time, to
happen as a natural result.
S- collect, accumulate, proceed from A-dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen
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Acrimonious(adj.) 4
Stinging, bitter in temper or tone
Synonyms: biting, rancorous, hostile, peevish
Antonyms: gentle, warm, mild, cordial
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Adulation(n.) 5
Praise or flattery that is excessive
Synonyms: adoration, idolization, hero-worship
Antonyms: ridicule, derision, odium
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Affable(adj.) 6
Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to
Synonyms: genial, amicable, cordial
Antonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable
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Aggrandize 7
• Verb• Definition: To increase in greatness, power, or
wealth; to build up or intensify; to make appear greater.
• Synonyms: Augment, Amplify, Enhance, Exalt
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Amorphous 8
• Adjective• Definition: Shapeless, without definite form;
of no particular type or character; without organization, unity or cohesion
• Synonym: Formless, Unstructured, Inchoate
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Anathema 9
• Noun• Definition: an object of intense dislike; a curse
or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)
• Synonym: Malediction, Imprecation, Abomination
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Annotation(N) 10
A Critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work.
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Assuage(V) 11
To make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm;To put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench
Syn: Mitigate, slake, allayAnt: intensify, aggravate, exacerbate
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Avarice(N) 12
A greedy desire, particularly for wealth
Syn: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness
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Bedlam 13
(n.) A state or scene of uproar and confusionSynonyms: Commotion, Pandemonium, Chaos, AnarchyAntonyms: Peace and Quiet, Order, Tranquility
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Bizarre 14
(adj.) Extremely strange, unusual, atypicalSynonyms: Grotesque, Fantastic, OutlandishAntonyms: Normal, Typical, Ordinary, Expected
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Bulwark 15
(n.) A strong defense or pret4ection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; (v.) to provide such defense or protection.Synonyms: Bastion, RampartAntonym: Breach
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Caricature 16
Noun- Representation, such as a drawing,
that exaggerates a characteristics features. To present something or someone in a deliberately distort way.
- Syn-cartoon
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Carousal 17
• Noun• Noisy, revelry, or merrymaking. (often with the
suggestion of heavy drinking)• Syn- binge
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Castigate 18
• Verb • To punish severely, to criticize severely• Syn- chastise• Ant- honor, praise
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Caveat 19
(n.) a warning or caution to prevent misunderstand or discourage behavior
Synonyms: admonition, word to the wise
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Clangor 20
(n.) a loud ringing sound; (v.) to make a loud ringing noise
Synonym: (n.) din, clamor, uproarAntonyms: (n.) silence, stillness
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Collate 21
(v.) to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, ect.; to arrange in
order for some specific purpose
Synonyms: sort out, cross-check
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To prepare by combining ingredients To make up (as a dish) Devise, invent, fabricate
Synonyms- create, fashion, rustle up
Concoct (V) 22
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An expert One who is well qualified to pass critical
judgments, especially in one of the fine arts
Synonyms- savant, pundit Antonyms- ignoramus, philistine
Connoisseur (N) 23
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Dismay, confusion
Synonyms-shock, amazement, bewilderment, dismay
Antonyms- calm, composure, aplomb
Consternation (N) 24
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Contraband (n)(adj) 25
• (n) Illegal traffic, smuggled goods
• (adj) illegal, prohibited
• Synonyms: Bootleg, Unlawful
• Antonyms: Legal, Lawful, Licit
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Contrive (v) 26 To plan with ingenuity; to bring about
through a plan Synonyms: Think up, Concoct, Fabricate
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Corpulent (adj) 27 Fat; having a large, bulky body Synonyms: Overweight, Heavy, Obese,
Stout Antonyms: Slender, Lea, Spare, Gaunt
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Corroborate (verb) 28 To confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify.
Antonyms: refute, contradict, undermine, discredit.
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Crass (adj) 29 Coarse, unfeeling; stupid Synonyms: crude, tasteless, oafish,
obtuse. Antonyms: refined, elegant, tasteful,
polished, brilliant.
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Credulous (adj) 30 Too ready to believe, easily deceived. Synonyms: Gullible, Trusting. Antonyms: Dubious, Skeptical.
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Cupidity (n.) 31
• An eager desire for something; greed• Synonyms: avarice, rapacity, craving, lust• Antonyms: contentment, satiety, gratification
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Debase (v.) 32
• To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate
• Synonyms: cheapen, corrupt, demean, depreciate
• Antonyms: elevate, uplift, improve, enhance
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Deleterious (adj.) 33
• Harmful, injurious• Synonyms: detriments, destructive,
pernicious, damaging• Antonyms: helpful, beneficial, harmless,
innocuous
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Denizen ( N.) 34
Definition: An inhabitant, resident; on who frequents a place
Synonyms: dweller, habituéAntonyms: alien, outsider, foreigner
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Desecrate (V.)35
Definition: To commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
Synonyms: profane, defile, violateAntonyms: revere, venerate, consecrate
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Dilatory (ADJ.) 36
Definition: Tending to delay or procrastinate; not prompt; intend to delay or postpone
Synonyms: stalling, slow, tardy, laggardAntonyms: prompt, punctual, speedy, expeditious
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Disavow (v.) 37 • To deny responsibility for or connection withs. disclaim, retract, abjurea. Acknowledge, admit, grant , certify
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Dispassionate(adj.) 38 • Impartial; calm, free from emotions. unbiased, disinterested, cool, detacheda. committed, engaged, partial, biased
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Disseminated (v.) 39• To scatter or spread widely s. disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulatea. Bring together, concentrate, muster, conceal, hide
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Dissension (noun) 40
• Disagreement, sharp difference of opinion • Synonyms: strife, discord, contention• Antonyms: agreement, accord, harmony
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Dun (verb, noun & adjective) 41
• (v) to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt
• (n) a creditor • (adj) dark, dull, drab, dingy• Synonyms: (v) hound, harass, nag • Antonyms: none
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Elicit (verb) 42
• To draw forth, bring out from some source• Synonyms: evoke, extract, educe• Antonyms: repress, quash, squelch, stifle
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Enhance (verb) 43
• To raise to a higher degree; to increase the value or desirability of
• Synonyms:– Improve, elevate
• Antonyms:– Diminish, degrade
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Enthrall (verb) 44
• To captivate, charm, hold spellbound; to enslave; to imprison
• Synonyms:– Fascinate, attract
• Antonyms:– Bore to tears, repel
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Equanimity (noun) 45
• Calmness, composure, refusal to panic• Synonyms:
– Tranquility, imperturbability • Antonyms:
– Excitability, flappability, agitation
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Equivocate 46
• to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone
Synonyms-palter,hedgeAntonym-to speak ones mind plainly
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Expurgate 47
• remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from
• Synonym- Bleep Bowdlerize cleansestar Decontaminate Lustrate purge
• Antonym-dirty Open Allow permit
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Extenuate 48
• make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable
• Synonym- palliate Minimize Excuse Qualify Decrease Diminish downplay
• Antonym- Enlarge Grow Increase Expand Extend Raise develop
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ExtricateVerb49
free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.
Syn unlock releaseAnt lock away
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Fetter 50
• Noun
• a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.– Synoum chain – Ant unlock
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Filch 51
• pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way. Verb
• Syn theft steal• Ant give back free
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FLOUT 52
V. -To mock, to treat with contempt
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FACTIOUS 53
• ADJ. – tending to be troublesome; quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable.
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GIST 54
• N. – the essential part, main point, or essence.
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Heinous (adj)
Definition: Very wicked, offensive, hateful
Synonyms: Evil, Odious, OutrageousAntonyms: Excellent, wonderful, splendid
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Immutable 57
adjective not mutable; unchangeable; changeless.
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Inculcate (v.) 59• To impress on the mind by repetition,
teach persistently and earnestly• Syn.- instill, implant, infuse, ingrain,
imbue• Ant.- efface, extirpate, root out
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Inscrutable (adj.) 60• Incapable of being understood;
impossible to see through physically• Syn.- impenetrable,
incomprehensible, enigmatic• Ant.- comprehensible, intelligible,
penetrable
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Insular (adj.) 61• Relating to, characteristics of, or
situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience
• Syn.- narrow-minded, parochial, provincial
• Ant.- catholic, cosmopolitan, liberal
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Invective 63
• Noun and Adjective • (N) a strong denunciation or condemnation;
abusive language; (A) abusive, vituperative • Synonyms: (N) vituperation, abuse, philippic• Antonyms: (N) tribute, panegyric, encomium
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Motley 63
• Adjective and Noun• (A) showing great variety: composed of
different elements or many colors; (N) a jester’s costume; a jester
• Synonyms: (A) variegated, heterogeneous, diverse; (N) fool
• Antonyms: (A) homogeneous, monochromatic
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Nebulous (adj.) 65Cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct
Syn: hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, opaque, indeterminateAnt: definite, distinct, clear, sharply focused
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Odium (n.) 66Hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct
Syn: abhorrence, opprobrium, shame, ignominyAnt: esteem, admiration, approbation
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Penury (n.)67
Extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency
Syn: destitution, indigenceAnt: unaffected, modest
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(n.) faithlessness, treacherySynonyms: betrayal, disloyalty, treasonAntonyms: faithfulness, loyalty, steadfastness
Perfidy 68
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Pernicious 69Adjective
Extremely harmful; deadly , fatal
Synonyms : injurious, deleterious , baleful, noxious
Antonyms : harmless, innocuous , salutary, salubrious
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Pillage 70
Verb
To rob of goods by open force (as in war),plunderSyn: Ravage,Sack Ant; None
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Politic :seeming sensible and judicious
under the circumstances
Syn: Wise, sensibleAnt: Unwise, Rash Adj
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Potpourri
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: A collection of diverse or miscellaneous items; a general mixture; petals mixed with spices for scent
Synonyms: Hodgepodge, farrago, medleyAntonyms: homogeneous or uniform group
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73.Presentiment
DEFINITION • A vague sense of
approaching misfortune OR• Knowing something bad
is going to happenSYNForeboding, premotion, hunch
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PROCRASTINATE(V):POSTPONE DOING SOMETHING:
TO POSTPONE DOING SOMETHING, ESPECIALLY AS A REGULAR PRACTICE
S: DELAY, POSTPONEA: NONE
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Profligate(adj & noun)
(adj.) given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant
(n.) a person given to wild spending
Synonyms: (adj.) prodigal, improvident; (n.) spendthrift Antonyms: (adj.) penny-pinching, frugal, economical
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Provincial (Adj.) 76
• of or concerning a province of a country or empire
• Synonym: narrow-minded
• Antonym - broad
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78.Querulous DEFINE• Peevish, complaining,
fretful Or • Annoying, irritating SYNPetulant, irritable ANYUncomplaining, stoical
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Relegate (Verb)
• To send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition.
• Synonym: Downgrade• Antonym: Promotion
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ResilientAdj.
springing back; rebounding
Synonmys: elastic, flexible, springy.
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Restitution 81
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage
Synonyms: Reimbursement, Redress, Restoration
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Resuscitate
v.To revive, bring back to consciousness or existence
Syn – revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactive
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Reverberate (V.) 83
to continue in a series of quickly repeated sounds that bounce off a surface
Syn- ECHO
Ant- QUEIT
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SATIATE
(v.) to satisfy completely; to fill to excess; (adj.) full, satisfied.
Verb/adjective
Synonyms: (v.) surfeit, gorgeAntonyms: (v.) deprive entirely of
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ScintillatingAdj
Def:animated; vivacious; effervescent witty; brilliantly clever: a scintillating conversationalistSyn: Sparkling; Dazzling Ant: Dull 85
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86. sear(verb)
Definition: to make or become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden, to make unfeelingSyn: scorch, parchAnt: wet, moisten
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Sedentary87 (adj.)
Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
Syn: static, stationary Ant: active, peripathetic
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Sepulchral 88(adj.)
Funereal, typical of the tomb; extremely gloomy or dismal
Syn: lugubrious, mortuary Ant: no antonyms
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Sleazy 89(adjective)
Definition: squalid; sordid; filthy; dilapidated; thin or poor in texture, as a fabric; cheap; flimsy
Syn: cheap, flimsyant: nice, respectable
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Slovenly 90(adjective)
• Deffinition: untidy especially in personal appearance• Syn: slobbish, slobby, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy• Ant: groomed; neat, ordered, orderly, tidy; careful, fastidious
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Soporific 91Adjective/Noun
• adj: tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy; n: something that induces sleep
• syn: (n) narcotic, anesthetic; ant: (adj) stimulating, (n) stimulant, stimulus
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Squeamish (adj)
• Definition: Inclined to nausea, easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined
• Synonyms: Nauseated, queasy, delicate, oversensitive
• Antonyms: None
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Surreptitious #94
adjective 1. obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or
unauthorized: a surreptitious glance.
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Thwart 95(Verb)
To oppose successfully; To prevent, frustrate.
Syn: foil, baffle Ant: aid, assist
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97. Transmute(verb)
Definition: to change from one nature, substance or form to anothersyn: transform, convertAnt: maintain