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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/severe">severe</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stern">stern</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/austere">austere</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ascetic">ascetic</a> mean given to or marked by strict discipline and firm restraint.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/severe">severe</a> implies standards enforced without indulgence or laxity and may suggest harshness.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">severe</em> military discipline</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stern">stern</a> stresses inflexibility and inexorability of temper or character.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">stern</em> arbiters of public morality</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/austere">austere</a> stresses absence of warmth, color, or feeling and may apply to rigorous restraint, simplicity, or self-denial.</p> </div>
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living an <em class="mw_t_it">austere</em> life in the country </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ascetic">ascetic</a> implies abstention from pleasure and comfort or self-indulgence as spiritual discipline.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">ascetic</em> life of the monks </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inconstant">inconstant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fickle">fickle</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/capricious">capricious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mercurial">mercurial</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unstable">unstable</a> mean lacking firmness or steadiness (as in purpose or devotion).</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inconstant">inconstant</a> implies an incapacity for steadiness and an inherent tendency to change.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fickle">fickle</a> suggests unreliability because of perverse changeability and incapacity for steadfastness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/capricious">capricious</a> suggests motivation by sudden whim or fancy and stresses unpredictability.</p> </div>
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an utterly <em class="mw_t_it">capricious</em> critic </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mercurial">mercurial</a> implies a rapid changeability in mood.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unstable">unstable</a> implies an incapacity for remaining in a fixed position or steady course and applies especially to a lack of emotional balance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/noticeable">noticeable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/remarkable">remarkable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prominent">prominent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/outstanding">outstanding</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/conspicuous">conspicuous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/salient">salient</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/striking">striking</a> mean attracting notice or attention.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/noticeable">noticeable</a> applies to something unlikely to escape observation.</p> </div>
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a piano recital with no <em class="mw_t_it">noticeable</em> errors </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/remarkable">remarkable</a> applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prominent">prominent</a> applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/outstanding">outstanding</a> applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/conspicuous">conspicuous</a> applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">conspicuous</em> bureaucratic waste</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/salient">salient</a> applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">salient</em> points of the speech </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/striking">striking</a> applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision.</p> </div>
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the region's <em class="mw_t_it">striking</em> poverty </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/superficial">superficial</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/shallow">shallow</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cursory">cursory</a> mean lacking in depth or solidity.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/superficial">superficial</a> implies a concern only with surface aspects or obvious features.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/shallow">shallow</a> is more generally derogatory in implying lack of depth in knowledge, reasoning, emotions, or character.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cursory">cursory</a> suggests a lack of thoroughness or a neglect of details.</p> </div>
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gave the letter only a <em class="mw_t_it">cursory</em> reading </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/possible">possible</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/practicable">practicable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/feasible">feasible</a> mean capable of being realized.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/possible">possible</a> implies that a thing may certainly exist or occur given the proper conditions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/practicable">practicable</a> implies that something may be effected by available means or under current conditions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/feasible">feasible</a> applies to what is likely to work or be useful in attaining the end desired.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/scoff">scoff</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/jeer">jeer</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gibe">gibe</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fleer">fleer</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sneer">sneer</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/flout">flout</a> mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/scoff">scoff</a> stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/jeer">jeer</a> suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gibe">gibe</a> implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision.</p> </div>
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hooted and <em class="mw_t_it">gibed</em> at the umpire </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fleer">fleer</a> suggests grinning or grimacing derisively.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sneer">sneer</a> stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/flout">flout</a> stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/jejune">jejune</a> suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/banal">banal</a> stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/talkative">talkative</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/loquacious">loquacious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/garrulous">garrulous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/voluble">voluble</a> mean given to talk or talking.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/talkative">talkative</a> may imply a readiness to engage in talk or a disposition to enjoy conversation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/garrulous">garrulous</a> implies prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/voluble">voluble</a> suggests a free, easy, and unending loquacity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cynical">cynical</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/misanthropic">misanthropic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pessimistic">pessimistic</a> mean deeply distrustful.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cynical">cynical</a> implies having a sneering disbelief in sincerity or integrity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/misanthropic">misanthropic</a> suggests a rooted distrust and dislike of human beings and their society.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pessimistic">pessimistic</a> implies having a gloomy, distrustful view of life.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/negligent">negligent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/neglectful">neglectful</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lax">lax</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/slack">slack</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/remiss">remiss</a> mean culpably careless or indicative of such carelessness.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/negligent">negligent</a> implies inattention to one's duty or business.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/neglectful">neglectful</a> adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lax">lax</a> implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision.</p> </div>
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a reporter <em class="mw_t_it">lax</em> about accurate quotation </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/slack">slack</a> implies want of due or necessary diligence or care.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">slack</em> workmanship</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/remiss">remiss</a> implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pacify">pacify</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/appease">appease</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/placate">placate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mollify">mollify</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/propitiate">propitiate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/conciliate">conciliate</a> mean to ease the anger or disturbance of.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pacify">pacify</a> suggests a soothing or calming.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/appease">appease</a> implies quieting insistent demands by making concessions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/placate">placate</a> suggests changing resentment or bitterness to goodwill.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mollify">mollify</a> implies soothing hurt feelings or rising anger.</p> </div>
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a speech that <em class="mw_t_it">mollified</em> the demonstrators </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/propitiate">propitiate</a> implies averting anger or malevolence especially of a superior being.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/conciliate">conciliate</a> suggests ending an estrangement by persuasion, concession, or settling of differences.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">conciliating</em> the belligerent nations</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/leaning">leaning</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/propensity">propensity</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/proclivity">proclivity</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/penchant">penchant</a> mean a strong instinct or liking for something.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/leaning">leaning</a> suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/propensity">propensity</a> implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/proclivity">proclivity</a> suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/penchant">penchant</a> implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/imaginary">imaginary</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fanciful">fanciful</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/visionary">visionary</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fantastic">fantastic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chimerical">chimerical</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/quixotic">quixotic</a> mean unreal or unbelievable.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/imaginary">imaginary</a> applies to something which is fictitious and purely the product of one's imagination.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fanciful">fanciful</a> suggests the free play of the imagination.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/visionary">visionary</a> stresses impracticality or incapability of realization.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fantastic">fantastic</a> implies incredibility or strangeness beyond belief.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chimerical">chimerical</a> combines the implication of <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/visionary">visionary</a> and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fantastic">fantastic</a>.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">chimerical</em> dreams of future progress</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/quixotic">quixotic</a> implies a devotion to romantic or chivalrous ideals unrestrained by ordinary prudence and common sense.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/silent">silent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/taciturn">taciturn</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reticent">reticent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reserved">reserved</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/secretive">secretive</a> mean showing restraint in speaking.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/silent">silent</a> implies a habit of saying no more than is needed.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/taciturn">taciturn</a> implies a temperamental disinclination to speech and usually connotes unsociability.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">taciturn</em> villagers</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reticent">reticent</a> implies a reluctance to speak out or at length, especially about one's own affairs.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reserved">reserved</a> implies reticence and suggests the restraining influence of caution or formality in checking easy informal conversational exchange.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cautious">cautious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/circumspect">circumspect</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/wary">wary</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chary">chary</a> mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cautious">cautious</a> implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/circumspect">circumspect</a> suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/wary">wary</a> emphasizes suspiciousness and alertness in watching for danger and cunning in escaping it.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chary">chary</a> implies a cautious reluctance to give, act, or speak freely.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hate">hate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/detest">detest</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abhor">abhor</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abominate">abominate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/loathe">loathe</a> mean to feel strong aversion or intense dislike for.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hate">hate</a> implies an emotional aversion often coupled with enmity or malice.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/detest">detest</a> suggests violent antipathy.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abhor">abhor</a> implies a deep often shuddering repugnance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abominate">abominate</a> suggests strong detestation and often moral condemnation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/loathe">loathe</a> implies utter disgust and intolerance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vociferous">vociferous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/clamorous">clamorous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/blatant">blatant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/strident">strident</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/boisterous">boisterous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/obstreperous">obstreperous</a> mean so loud or insistent as to compel attention.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vociferous">vociferous</a> implies a vehement shouting or calling out.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/clamorous">clamorous</a> may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">clamorous</em> demands for prison reforms</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/blatant">blatant</a> implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/strident">strident</a> suggests harsh and discordant noise.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/boisterous">boisterous</a> suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">boisterous</em> crowd of party goers </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/obstreperous">obstreperous</a> suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">obstreperous</em> demonstrators were arrested </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/civil">civil</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/polite">polite</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/courteous">courteous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gallant">gallant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chivalrous">chivalrous</a> mean observant of the forms required by good breeding.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/civil">civil</a> often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/polite">polite</a> commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/courteous">courteous</a> implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gallant">gallant</a> and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chivalrous">chivalrous</a> imply courteous attentiveness especially to women.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gallant">gallant</a> suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chivalrous">chivalrous</a> suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/boorish">boorish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/churlish">churlish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/loutish">loutish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/clownish">clownish</a> mean uncouth in manners or appearance.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/boorish">boorish</a> implies rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/churlish">churlish</a> suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">churlish</em> remarks</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/loutish">loutish</a> implies bodily awkwardness together with stupidity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/clownish">clownish</a> suggests ill-bred awkwardness, ignorance or stupidity, ungainliness, and often a propensity for absurd antics.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/covert">covert</a> stresses the fact of not being open or declared.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/furtive">furtive</a> implies a sly or cautious stealthiness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/underhanded">underhanded</a> stresses fraud or deception.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/think">think</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cogitate">cogitate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reflect">reflect</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reason">reason</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/speculate">speculate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deliberate">deliberate</a> mean to use one's powers of conception, judgment, or inference.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/think">think</a> is general and may apply to any mental activity, but used alone often suggests attainment of clear ideas or conclusions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reflect">reflect</a> suggests unhurried consideration of something recalled to the mind.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reason">reason</a> stresses consecutive logical thinking.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/speculate">speculate</a> implies reasoning about things theoretical or problematic.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deliberate">deliberate</a> suggests slow or careful reasoning before forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion or decision.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/voluntary">voluntary</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/intentional">intentional</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deliberate">deliberate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/willing">willing</a> mean done or brought about of one's own will.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/voluntary">voluntary</a> implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/intentional">intentional</a> stresses an awareness of an end to be achieved.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deliberate">deliberate</a> implies full consciousness of the nature of one's act and its consequences.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/willing">willing</a> implies a readiness and eagerness to accede to or anticipate the wishes of another.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/strange">strange</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/singular">singular</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unique">unique</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/peculiar">peculiar</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/eccentric">eccentric</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/erratic">erratic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/odd">odd</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/quaint">quaint</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/outlandish">outlandish</a> mean departing from what is ordinary, usual, or to be expected.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/strange">strange</a> stresses unfamiliarity and may apply to the foreign, the unnatural, the unaccountable.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/singular">singular</a> suggests individuality or puzzling strangeness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unique">unique</a> implies singularity and the fact of being without a known parallel.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/peculiar">peculiar</a> implies a marked distinctiveness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/eccentric">eccentric</a> suggests a wide divergence from the usual or normal especially in behavior.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/erratic">erratic</a> stresses a capricious and unpredictable wandering or deviating.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/odd">odd</a> applies to a departure from the regular or expected.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/quaint">quaint</a> suggests an old-fashioned but pleasant oddness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/outlandish">outlandish</a> applies to what is uncouth, bizarre, or barbaric.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/clear">clear</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/transparent">transparent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/translucent">translucent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/limpid">limpid</a> mean capable of being seen through.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/clear">clear</a> implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/transparent">transparent</a> implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/translucent">translucent</a> implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/limpid">limpid</a> suggests the soft clearness of pure water.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/showy">showy</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pretentious">pretentious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ostentatious">ostentatious</a> mean given to excessive outward display.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/showy">showy</a> implies an imposing or striking appearance but usually suggests cheapness or poor taste.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pretentious">pretentious</a> implies an appearance of importance not justified by the thing's value or the person's standing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ostentatious">ostentatious</a> stresses vainglorious display or parade.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dangerous">dangerous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hazardous">hazardous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/precarious">precarious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/perilous">perilous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/risky">risky</a> mean bringing or involving the chance of loss or injury.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dangerous">dangerous</a> applies to something that may cause harm or loss unless dealt with carefully.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hazardous">hazardous</a> implies great and continuous risk of harm or failure.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/precarious">precarious</a> suggests both insecurity and uncertainty.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/perilous">perilous</a> strongly implies the immediacy of danger.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/predilection">predilection</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prepossession">prepossession</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prejudice">prejudice</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/bias">bias</a> mean an attitude of mind that predisposes one to favor something.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/predilection">predilection</a> implies a strong liking deriving from one's temperament or experience.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prepossession">prepossession</a> suggests a fixed conception likely to preclude objective judgment of anything counter to it.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prejudice">prejudice</a> usually implies an unfavorable prepossession and connotes a feeling rooted in suspicion, fear, or intolerance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/bias">bias</a> implies an unreasoned and unfair distortion of judgment in favor of or against a person or thing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/voracious">voracious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gluttonous">gluttonous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ravenous">ravenous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/rapacious">rapacious</a> mean excessively greedy.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/voracious">voracious</a> applies especially to habitual gorging with food or drink.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gluttonous">gluttonous</a> applies to one who delights in eating or acquiring things especially beyond the point of necessity or satiety.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ravenous">ravenous</a> implies excessive hunger and suggests violent or grasping methods of dealing with food or with whatever satisfies an appetite.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/rapacious">rapacious</a> often suggests excessive and utterly selfish acquisitiveness or avarice.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sarcastic">sarcastic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/satiric">satiric</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ironic">ironic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sardonic">sardonic</a> mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sarcastic">sarcastic</a> implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/satiric">satiric</a> implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ironic">ironic</a> implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant.</p> </div>
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made the <em class="mw_t_it">ironic</em> observation that the government could always be trusted </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sardonic">sardonic</a> implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression.</p> </div>
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surveyed the scene with a <em class="mw_t_it">sardonic</em> smile </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/imposture">imposture</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fraud">fraud</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sham">sham</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fake">fake</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/humbug">humbug</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/counterfeit">counterfeit</a> mean a thing made to seem other than it is.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/imposture">imposture</a> applies to any situation in which a spurious object or performance is passed off as genuine.</p> </div>
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their claim of environmental concern is an <em class="mw_t_it">imposture</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fraud">fraud</a> usually implies a deliberate perversion of the truth.</p> </div>
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the diary was exposed as a <em class="mw_t_it">fraud</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sham">sham</a> applies to fraudulent imitation of a real thing or action.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fake">fake</a> implies an imitation of or substitution for the genuine but does not necessarily imply dishonesty.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/humbug">humbug</a> suggests elaborate pretense usually so flagrant as to be transparent.</p> </div>
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creating publicity by foisting <em class="mw_t_it">humbugs</em> on a gullible public </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/counterfeit">counterfeit</a> applies especially to the close imitation of something valuable.</p> </div>
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20-dollar bills that were <em class="mw_t_it">counterfeits</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/assume">assume</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/affect">affect</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pretend">pretend</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/simulate">simulate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/feign">feign</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/counterfeit">counterfeit</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sham">sham</a> mean to put on a false or deceptive appearance.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/assume">assume</a> often implies a justifiable motive rather than an intent to deceive.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/affect">affect</a> implies making a false show of possessing, using, or feeling.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pretend">pretend</a> implies an overt and sustained false appearance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/simulate">simulate</a> suggests a close imitation of the appearance of something.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/feign">feign</a> implies more artful invention than <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pretend">pretend</a>, less specific mimicry than <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/simulate">simulate</a>.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/counterfeit">counterfeit</a> implies achieving the highest degree of verisimilitude of any of these words.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sham">sham</a> implies an obvious falseness that fools only the gullible.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ignoble">ignoble</a> suggests a loss or lack of some essential high quality of mind or spirit.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abject">abject</a> may imply degradation, debasement, or servility.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/animosity">animosity</a> suggests intense ill will and vindictiveness that threaten to kindle hostility.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/delusion">delusion</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/illusion">illusion</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hallucination">hallucination</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mirage">mirage</a> mean something that is believed to be true or real but that is actually false or unreal.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/delusion">delusion</a> implies an inability to distinguish between what is real and what only seems to be real, often as the result of a disordered state of mind.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/illusion">illusion</a> implies a false ascribing of reality based on what one sees or imagines.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/distribute">distribute</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dispense">dispense</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/divide">divide</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deal">deal</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dole+out">dole out</a> mean to give out, usually in shares, to each member of a group.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/distribute">distribute</a> implies an apportioning by separation of something into parts, units, or amounts.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dispense">dispense</a> suggests the giving of a carefully weighed or measured portion to each of a group according to due or need.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">dispensed</em> wisdom to the students</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/divide">divide</a> stresses the separation of a whole into parts and implies that the parts are equal.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deal">deal</a> emphasizes the allotment of something piece by piece.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dole+out">dole out</a> implies a carefully measured portion of something that is often in short supply.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/exterminate">exterminate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/extirpate">extirpate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/eradicate">eradicate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/uproot">uproot</a> mean to effect the destruction or abolition of something.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/exterminate">exterminate</a> implies complete and immediate extinction by killing off all individuals.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">exterminate</em> cockroaches</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/extirpate">extirpate</a> implies extinction of a race, family, species, or sometimes an idea or doctrine by destruction or removal of its means of propagation.</p> </div>
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many species have been <em class="mw_t_it">extirpated</em> from the area </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/eradicate">eradicate</a> implies the driving out or elimination of something that has established itself.</p> </div>
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a campaign to <em class="mw_t_it">eradicate</em> illiteracy </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/uproot">uproot</a> implies a forcible or violent removal and stresses displacement or dislodgment rather than immediate destruction.</p> </div>
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the war <em class="mw_t_it">uprooted</em> thousands </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/accidental">accidental</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fortuitous">fortuitous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/casual">casual</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/contingent">contingent</a> mean not amenable to planning or prediction.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/accidental">accidental</a> stresses chance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fortuitous">fortuitous</a> so strongly suggests chance that it often connotes entire absence of cause.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/casual">casual</a> stresses lack of real or apparent premeditation or intent.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/contingent">contingent</a> suggests possibility of happening but stresses uncertainty and dependence on other future events for existence or occurrence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/motive">motive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/impulse">impulse</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/incentive">incentive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inducement">inducement</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/spur">spur</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/goad">goad</a> mean a stimulus to action.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/motive">motive</a> implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/impulse">impulse</a> suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/incentive">incentive</a> applies to an external influence (such as an expected reward) inciting to action.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/spur">spur</a> applies to a motive that stimulates the faculties or increases energy or ardor.</p> </div>
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open <em class="mw_t_it">rebellion</em> against the officers </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/uprising">uprising</a> implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/elastic">elastic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/resilient">resilient</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/springy">springy</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/flexible">flexible</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/supple">supple</a> mean able to endure strain without being permanently injured.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/elastic">elastic</a> implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/resilient">resilient</a> implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/springy">springy</a> stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/flexible">flexible</a> applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/supple">supple</a> applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/faithful">faithful</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/loyal">loyal</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/constant">constant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/staunch">staunch</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/steadfast">steadfast</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/resolute">resolute</a> mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/faithful">faithful</a> implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/constant">constant</a> stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/staunch">staunch</a> suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/steadfast">steadfast</a> implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/resolute">resolute</a> implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/nullify">nullify</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/negate">negate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/annul">annul</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abrogate">abrogate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/invalidate">invalidate</a> mean to deprive of effective or continued existence.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/nullify">nullify</a> implies counteracting completely the force, effectiveness, or value of something.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/negate">negate</a> implies the destruction or canceling out of each of two things by the other.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/annul">annul</a> suggests making ineffective or nonexistent often by legal or official action.</p> </div>
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the treaty <em class="mw_t_it">annuls</em> all previous agreements </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abrogate">abrogate</a> is like <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/annul">annul</a> but more definitely implies a legal or official act.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/invalidate">invalidate</a> implies making something powerless or unacceptable by declaration of its logical or moral or legal unsoundness.</p> </div>
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the court <em class="mw_t_it">invalidated</em> the statute </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inform">inform</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/acquaint">acquaint</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/apprise">apprise</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/notify">notify</a> mean to make one aware of something.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inform">inform</a> implies the imparting of knowledge especially of facts or occurrences.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/acquaint">acquaint</a> lays stress on introducing to or familiarizing with.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/apprise">apprise</a> implies communicating something of special interest or importance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/notify">notify</a> implies sending notice of something requiring attention or demanding action.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deceive">deceive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mislead">mislead</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/delude">delude</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beguile">beguile</a> mean to lead astray or frustrate usually by underhandedness.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deceive">deceive</a> implies imposing a false idea or belief that causes ignorance, bewilderment, or helplessness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mislead">mislead</a> implies a leading astray that may or may not be intentional.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/delude">delude</a> implies deceiving so thoroughly as to obscure the truth.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beguile">beguile</a> stresses the use of charm and persuasion in deceiving.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/shrewd">shrewd</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sagacious">sagacious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/perspicacious">perspicacious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/astute">astute</a> mean acute in perception and sound in judgment.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/shrewd">shrewd</a> stresses practical, hardheaded cleverness and judgment.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/perspicacious">perspicacious</a> implies unusual power to see through and understand what is puzzling or hidden.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/astute">astute</a> suggests shrewdness, perspicacity, and diplomatic skill.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reciprocate">reciprocate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/retaliate">retaliate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/requite">requite</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/return">return</a> mean to give back usually in kind or in quantity.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reciprocate">reciprocate</a> implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/requite">requite</a> implies a paying back according to one's preference and often not equivalently.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/return">return</a> implies a paying or giving back.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/surfeit">surfeit</a> implies a nauseating repletion.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/glut">glut</a> implies excess in feeding or supplying.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/support">support</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/uphold">uphold</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/advocate">advocate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/back">back</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/champion">champion</a> mean to favor actively one that meets opposition.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/support">support</a> is least explicit about the nature of the assistance given.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/uphold">uphold</a> implies extended support given to something attacked.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/advocate">advocate</a> stresses urging or pleading.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/back">back</a> suggests supporting by lending assistance to one failing or falling.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">championed</em> the rights of children</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/improve">improve</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/better">better</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/help">help</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ameliorate">ameliorate</a> mean to make more acceptable or to bring nearer a standard.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/improve">improve</a> and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/better">better</a> are general and interchangeable and apply to what can be made better whether it is good or bad.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ameliorate">ameliorate</a> implies making more tolerable or acceptable conditions that are hard to endure.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/responsible">responsible</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/answerable">answerable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/accountable">accountable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/amenable">amenable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/liable">liable</a> mean subject to being held to account.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/responsible">responsible</a> implies holding a specific office, duty, or trust.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/answerable">answerable</a> suggests a relation between one having a moral or legal obligation and a court or other authority charged with oversight of its observance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/accountable">accountable</a> suggests imminence of retribution for unfulfilled trust or violated obligation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/amenable">amenable</a> and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/liable">liable</a> stress the fact of subjection to review, censure, or control by a designated authority under certain conditions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/obedient">obedient</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/docile">docile</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tractable">tractable</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/amenable">amenable</a> mean submissive to the will of another.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/obedient">obedient</a> implies compliance with the demands or requests of one in authority.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/docile">docile</a> implies a predisposition to submit readily to control or guidance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tractable">tractable</a> suggests having a character that permits easy handling or managing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/amenable">amenable</a> suggests a willingness to yield or cooperate because of a desire to be agreeable or because of a natural open-mindedness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/greedy">greedy</a> stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/acquisitive">acquisitive</a> implies both eagerness to possess and ability to acquire and keep.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/avaricious">avaricious</a> implies obsessive acquisitiveness especially of money and strongly suggests stinginess.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/punish">punish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chastise">chastise</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/castigate">castigate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chasten">chasten</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/discipline">discipline</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/correct">correct</a> mean to inflict a penalty on in requital for wrongdoing.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/punish">punish</a> implies subjecting to a penalty for wrongdoing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chastise">chastise</a> may apply to either the infliction of corporal punishment or to verbal censure or denunciation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chasten">chasten</a> suggests any affliction or trial that leaves one humbled or subdued.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/correct">correct</a> implies punishing aimed at reforming an offender.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/caustic">caustic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mordant">mordant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/acrid">acrid</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/scathing">scathing</a> mean stingingly incisive.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/caustic">caustic</a> suggests a biting wit.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mordant">mordant</a> suggests a wit that is used with deadly effectiveness.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">mordant</em> reviews of the play</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/acrid">acrid</a> implies bitterness and often malevolence.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">acrid</em> invective</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/scathing">scathing</a> implies indignant attacks delivered with fierce severity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/desire">desire</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/wish">wish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/want">want</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/crave">crave</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/covet">covet</a> mean to have a longing for.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/desire">desire</a> stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/want">want</a> specifically suggests a felt need or lack.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/crave">crave</a> stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/covet">covet</a> implies strong envious desire.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cowardly">cowardly</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pusillanimous">pusillanimous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/craven">craven</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dastardly">dastardly</a> mean having or showing a lack of courage.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cowardly">cowardly</a> implies a weak or ignoble lack of courage.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pusillanimous">pusillanimous</a> suggests a contemptible lack of courage.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">pusillanimous</em> fear of a future full of possibility </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/craven">craven</a> suggests extreme defeatism and complete lack of resistance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dastardly">dastardly</a> often implies behavior that is both cowardly and treacherous or skulking or outrageous.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">dastardly</em> attack on unarmed civilians </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/adroit">adroit</a> implies dexterity but usually also stresses resourcefulness or artfulness or inventiveness.</p> </div>
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the magician's <em class="mw_t_it">adroit</em> response to the failure of her prop won applause </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deft">deft</a> emphasizes lightness, neatness, and sureness of touch or handling.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/qualm">qualm</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/scruple">scruple</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/compunction">compunction</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/demur">demur</a> mean a misgiving about what one is doing or going to do.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/qualm">qualm</a> implies an uneasy fear that one is not following one's conscience or better judgment.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/scruple">scruple</a> implies doubt of the rightness of an act on grounds of principle.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/compunction">compunction</a> implies a spontaneous feeling of responsibility or compassion for a potential victim.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/demur">demur</a> implies hesitation caused by objection to an outside suggestion or influence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/natural">natural</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ingenuous">ingenuous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/naive">naive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unsophisticated">unsophisticated</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/artless">artless</a> mean free from pretension or calculation.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/natural">natural</a> implies lacking artificiality and self-consciousness and having a spontaneousness suggesting the natural rather than the man-made world.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ingenuous">ingenuous</a> implies inability to disguise or conceal one's feelings or intentions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/naive">naive</a> suggests lack of worldly wisdom often connoting credulousness and unchecked innocence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unsophisticated">unsophisticated</a> implies a lack of experience and training necessary for social ease and adroitness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/artless">artless</a> suggests a naturalness resulting from unawareness of the effect one is producing on others.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">pugnacious</em> gangster </span>
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the heat made us all <em class="mw_t_it">quarrelsome</em> </span>
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wearied by his <em class="mw_t_it">contentious</em> disposition </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/decrease">decrease</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lessen">lessen</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/diminish">diminish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reduce">reduce</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abate">abate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dwindle">dwindle</a> mean to grow or make less.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/decrease">decrease</a> suggests a progressive decline in size, amount, numbers, or intensity.</p> </div>
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slowly <em class="mw_t_it">decreased</em> the amount of pressure </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/diminish">diminish</a> emphasizes a perceptible loss and implies its subtraction from a total.</p> </div>
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his visual acuity has <em class="mw_t_it">diminished</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reduce">reduce</a> implies a bringing down or lowering.</p> </div>
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you must <em class="mw_t_it">reduce</em> your caloric intake </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abate">abate</a> implies a reducing of something excessive or oppressive in force or amount.</p> </div>
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the storm <em class="mw_t_it">abated</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dwindle">dwindle</a> implies progressive lessening and is applied to things growing visibly smaller.</p> </div>
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their provisions <em class="mw_t_it">dwindled</em> slowly </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/trite">trite</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hackneyed">hackneyed</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stereotyped">stereotyped</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/threadbare">threadbare</a> mean lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/trite">trite</a> applies to a once effective phrase or idea spoiled from long familiarity.</p> </div>
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"you win some, you lose some" is a <em class="mw_t_it">trite</em> expression </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hackneyed">hackneyed</a> stresses being worn out by overuse so as to become dull and meaningless.</p> </div>
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all of the metaphors and images in the poem are <em class="mw_t_it">hackneyed</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stereotyped">stereotyped</a> implies falling invariably into the same pattern or form.</p> </div>
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views of minorities that are <em class="mw_t_it">stereotyped</em> and out-of-date </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/threadbare">threadbare</a> applies to what has been used until its possibilities of interest have been totally exhausted.</p> </div>
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a mystery novel with a <em class="mw_t_it">threadbare</em> plot </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/concise">concise</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/terse">terse</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/succinct">succinct</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/laconic">laconic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/summary">summary</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pithy">pithy</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/compendious">compendious</a> mean very brief in statement or expression.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/concise">concise</a> suggests the removal of all that is superfluous or elaborative.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">concise</em> description </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/terse">terse</a> implies pointed conciseness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/succinct">succinct</a> implies the greatest possible compression.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">succinct</em> letter of resignation </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/laconic">laconic</a> implies brevity to the point of seeming rude, indifferent, or mysterious.</p> </div>
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an aloof and <em class="mw_t_it">laconic</em> stranger </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/summary">summary</a> suggests the statement of main points with no elaboration or explanation.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">summary</em> listing of the year's main events </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pithy">pithy</a> adds to <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/succinct">succinct</a> or <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/terse">terse</a> the implication of richness of meaning or substance.</p> </div>
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a comedy sharpened by <em class="mw_t_it">pithy</em> one-liners </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/compendious">compendious</a> applies to what is at once full in scope and brief and concise in treatment.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">compendious</em> dictionary </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dictatorial">dictatorial</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/magisterial">magisterial</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dogmatic">dogmatic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/doctrinaire">doctrinaire</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/oracular">oracular</a> mean imposing one's will or opinions on others.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dictatorial">dictatorial</a> stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner.</p> </div>
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exercised <em class="mw_t_it">dictatorial</em> control over the office </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/magisterial">magisterial</a> stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">magisterial</em> tone of his pronouncements </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dogmatic">dogmatic</a> implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/doctrinaire">doctrinaire</a> implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">doctrinaire</em> approach to improving the economy </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/oracular">oracular</a> implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism.</p> </div>
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a designer who is the <em class="mw_t_it">oracular</em> voice of fashion </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/onerous">onerous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/burdensome">burdensome</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/oppressive">oppressive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/exacting">exacting</a> mean imposing hardship.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/onerous">onerous</a> stresses being laborious and heavy especially because distasteful.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">onerous</em> task of cleaning up the mess </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/burdensome">burdensome</a> suggests causing mental as well as physical strain.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">burdensome</em> responsibilities</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/oppressive">oppressive</a> implies extreme harshness or severity in what is imposed.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">oppressive</em> tyranny of a police state </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/exacting">exacting</a> implies rigor or sternness rather than tyranny or injustice in the demands made or in the one demanding.</p> </div>
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an <em class="mw_t_it">exacting</em> employer </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stingy">stingy</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/close">close</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/niggardly">niggardly</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/parsimonious">parsimonious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/penurious">penurious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/miserly">miserly</a> mean being unwilling or showing unwillingness to share with others.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stingy">stingy</a> implies a marked lack of generosity.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">stingy</em> child, not given to sharing </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/close">close</a> suggests keeping a tight grip on one's money and possessions.</p> </div>
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folks who are very <em class="mw_t_it">close</em> when charity calls </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/niggardly">niggardly</a> implies giving or spending the very smallest amount possible.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">niggardly</em> amount budgeted for the town library </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/parsimonious">parsimonious</a> suggests a frugality so extreme as to lead to stinginess.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">parsimonious</em> lifestyle notably lacking in luxuries </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/penurious">penurious</a> implies niggardliness that gives an appearance of actual poverty.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">penurious</em> eccentric bequeathed a fortune </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/miserly">miserly</a> suggests a sordid avariciousness and a morbid pleasure in hoarding.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/forswear">forswear</a> may add an implication of perjury or betrayal.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/recant">recant</a> stresses the withdrawing or denying of something professed or taught.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/retract">retract</a> applies to the withdrawing of a promise, an offer, or an accusation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/suave">suave</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/urbane">urbane</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/diplomatic">diplomatic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/bland">bland</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/smooth">smooth</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/politic">politic</a> mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/suave">suave</a> suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/urbane">urbane</a> implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/diplomatic">diplomatic</a> stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/bland">bland</a> emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/smooth">smooth</a> suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/politic">politic</a> implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people.</p> </div>
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a cunningly <em class="mw_t_it">politic</em> manager </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/debase">debase</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vitiate">vitiate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deprave">deprave</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/corrupt">corrupt</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/debauch">debauch</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pervert">pervert</a> mean to cause deterioration or lowering in quality or character.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/debase">debase</a> implies a loss of position, worth, value, or dignity.</p> </div>
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commercialism has <em class="mw_t_it">debased</em> the holiday </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vitiate">vitiate</a> implies a destruction of purity, validity, or effectiveness by allowing entrance of a fault or defect.</p> </div>
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a foreign policy <em class="mw_t_it">vitiated</em> by partisanship </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deprave">deprave</a> implies moral deterioration by evil thoughts or influences.</p> </div>
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the claim that society is <em class="mw_t_it">depraved</em> by pornography </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/corrupt">corrupt</a> implies loss of soundness, purity, or integrity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/debauch">debauch</a> implies a debasing through sensual indulgence.</p> </div>
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the long stay on a tropical isle had <em class="mw_t_it">debauched</em> the ship's crew </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pervert">pervert</a> implies a twisting or distorting from what is natural or normal.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/adorn">adorn</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/decorate">decorate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ornament">ornament</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/embellish">embellish</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beautify">beautify</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deck">deck</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/garnish">garnish</a> mean to enhance the appearance of something by adding something unessential.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/adorn">adorn</a> implies an enhancing by something beautiful in itself.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/decorate">decorate</a> suggests relieving plainness or monotony by adding beauty of color or design.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ornament">ornament</a> and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/embellish">embellish</a> imply the adding of something extraneous, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ornament">ornament</a> stressing the heightening or setting off of the original</p> </div>
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a white house <em class="mw_t_it">ornamented</em> with green shutters </span>
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<p>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/embellish">embellish</a> often stressing the adding of superfluous or adventitious ornament.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beautify">beautify</a> adds to <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/embellish">embellish</a> a suggestion of counterbalancing plainness or ugliness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/deck">deck</a> implies the addition of something that contributes to gaiety, splendor, or showiness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/garnish">garnish</a> suggests decorating with a small final touch and is used especially in referring to the serving of food.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/absolve">absolve</a> implies a release either from an obligation that binds the conscience or from the consequences of disobeying the law or committing a sin.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/exonerate">exonerate</a> implies a complete clearance from an accusation or charge and from any attendant suspicion of blame or guilt.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/acquit">acquit</a> implies a formal decision in one's favor with respect to a definite charge.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/falter">falter</a> implies a wavering or stumbling and often connotes nervousness, lack of courage, or outright fear.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/impassioned">impassioned</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/passionate">passionate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ardent">ardent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fervent">fervent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fervid">fervid</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/perfervid">perfervid</a> mean showing intense feeling.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/impassioned">impassioned</a> implies warmth and intensity without violence and suggests fluent verbal expression.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/passionate">passionate</a> implies great vehemence and often violence and wasteful diffusion of emotion.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ardent">ardent</a> implies an intense degree of zeal, devotion, or enthusiasm.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/fervid">fervid</a> suggests warmly and spontaneously and often feverishly expressed emotion.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/perfervid">perfervid</a> implies the expression of exaggerated or overwrought feelings.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/incite">incite</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/instigate">instigate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abet">abet</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/foment">foment</a> mean to spur to action.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/incite">incite</a> stresses a stirring up and urging on, and may or may not imply initiating.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/instigate">instigate</a> definitely implies responsibility for initiating another's action and often connotes underhandedness or evil intention.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abet">abet</a> implies both assisting and encouraging.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/foment">foment</a> implies persistence in goading.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dramatic">dramatic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/theatrical">theatrical</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/histrionic">histrionic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/melodramatic">melodramatic</a> mean having a character or an effect like that of acted plays.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dramatic">dramatic</a> applies to situations in life and literature that stir the imagination and emotions deeply.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/theatrical">theatrical</a> implies a crude appeal through artificiality or exaggeration in gesture or vocal expression.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/histrionic">histrionic</a> applies to tones, gestures, and motions and suggests a deliberate affectation or staginess.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">histrionic</em> show of grief </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/melodramatic">melodramatic</a> suggests an exaggerated emotionalism or an inappropriate theatricalism.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/obstinate">obstinate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dogged">dogged</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stubborn">stubborn</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pertinacious">pertinacious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mulish">mulish</a> mean fixed and unyielding in course or purpose.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/obstinate">obstinate</a> implies usually an unreasonable persistence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dogged">dogged</a> suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stubborn">stubborn</a> implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pertinacious">pertinacious</a> suggests an annoying or irksome persistence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mulish">mulish</a> implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/impassive">impassive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stoic">stoic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/phlegmatic">phlegmatic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/apathetic">apathetic</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stolid">stolid</a> mean unresponsive to something that might normally excite interest or emotion.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/impassive">impassive</a> stresses the absence of any external sign of emotion in action or facial expression.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stoic">stoic</a> implies an apparent indifference to pleasure or especially to pain often as a matter of principle or self-discipline.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/phlegmatic">phlegmatic</a> implies a temperament or constitution hard to arouse.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/apathetic">apathetic</a> may imply a puzzling or deplorable indifference or inertness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stolid">stolid</a> implies a habitual absence of interest, responsiveness, or curiosity.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/monstrous">monstrous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prodigious">prodigious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tremendous">tremendous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stupendous">stupendous</a> mean extremely impressive.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/monstrous">monstrous</a> implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prodigious">prodigious</a> suggests a marvelousness exceeding belief, usually in something felt as going far beyond a previous maximum (as of goodness, greatness, intensity, or size).</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stupendous">stupendous</a> implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, complexity, or greatness beyond description.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/task">task</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/duty">duty</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/job">job</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chore">chore</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stint">stint</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/assignment">assignment</a> mean a piece of work to be done.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/task">task</a> implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/duty">duty</a> implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/job">job</a> applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.</p> </div>
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every child was assigned <em class="mw_t_it">chores</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/stint">stint</a> implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/assignment">assignment</a> implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/disposition">disposition</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/temperament">temperament</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/temper">temper</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/character">character</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/personality">personality</a> mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/disposition">disposition</a> implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/temperament">temperament</a> implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/temper">temper</a> implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/character">character</a> applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/personality">personality</a> applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.</p> </div>
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a somber <em class="mw_t_it">personality</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lively">lively</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/animated">animated</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vivacious">vivacious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sprightly">sprightly</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gay">gay</a> mean keenly alive and spirited.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lively">lively</a> suggests briskness, alertness, or energy.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">lively</em> debate on the issues </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/animated">animated</a> applies to what is spirited and active.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vivacious">vivacious</a> suggests an activeness of gesture and wit, often playful or alluring.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">vivacious</em> party host </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/sprightly">sprightly</a> suggests lightness and spirited vigor of manner or wit.</p> </div>
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a tuneful, <em class="mw_t_it">sprightly</em> musical </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gay">gay</a> stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">gay</em> spirit of Paris in the 1920s </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/caricature">caricature</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/burlesque">burlesque</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/parody">parody</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/travesty">travesty</a> mean a comic or grotesque imitation.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/caricature">caricature</a> implies ludicrous exaggeration of the characteristic features of a subject.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">caricatures</em> of politicians in cartoons</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/burlesque">burlesque</a> implies mockery especially through giving a serious or lofty subject a frivolous treatment.</p> </div>
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a nightclub <em class="mw_t_it">burlesque</em> of a trial in court </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/parody">parody</a> applies especially to treatment of a trivial or ludicrous subject in the exactly imitated style of a well-known author or work.</p> </div>
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a witty <em class="mw_t_it">parody</em> of a popular novel </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/travesty">travesty</a> implies that the subject remains unchanged but that the style is extravagant or absurd.</p> </div>
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this production is a <em class="mw_t_it">travesty</em> of the opera </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/amateur">amateur</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dilettante">dilettante</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dabbler">dabbler</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tyro">tyro</a> mean a person who follows a pursuit without attaining proficiency or professional status.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/amateur">amateur</a> often applies to one practicing an art without mastery of its essentials</p> </div>
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a painting obviously done by an <em class="mw_t_it">amateur</em> </span>
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<p>; in sports it may also suggest not so much lack of skill but avoidance of direct remuneration.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dilettante">dilettante</a> may apply to the lover of an art rather than its skilled practitioner but usually implies elegant trifling in the arts and an absence of serious commitment.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/dabbler">dabbler</a> suggests desultory habits of work and lack of persistence.</p> </div>
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a <em class="mw_t_it">dabbler</em> who started novels but never finished them </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tyro">tyro</a> implies inexperience often combined with audacity with resulting crudeness or blundering.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/temerity">temerity</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/audacity">audacity</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hardihood">hardihood</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/effrontery">effrontery</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/nerve">nerve</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cheek">cheek</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gall">gall</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chutzpah">chutzpah</a> mean conspicuous or flagrant boldness.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/temerity">temerity</a> suggests boldness arising from rashness and contempt of danger.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/audacity">audacity</a> implies a disregard of restraints commonly imposed by convention or prudence.</p> </div>
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an entrepreneur with <em class="mw_t_it">audacity</em> and vision </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/effrontery">effrontery</a> implies shameless, insolent disregard of propriety or courtesy.</p> </div>
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outraged at his <em class="mw_t_it">effrontery</em> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/nerve">nerve</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/cheek">cheek</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/gall">gall</a>, and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/chutzpah">chutzpah</a> are informal equivalents for <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/effrontery">effrontery</a>.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">nerve</em> of that guy </span>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">chutzpah</em> needed for a career in show business </span>
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hunters <em class="mw_t_it">trespassing</em> on farmland </span>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">encroaching</em> settlers displacing the native peoples </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/invade">invade</a> implies a hostile and injurious entry into the territory or sphere of another.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beg">beg</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/entreat">entreat</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beseech">beseech</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/implore">implore</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/supplicate">supplicate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/adjure">adjure</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/importune">importune</a> mean to ask urgently.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beg">beg</a> suggests earnestness or insistence in the asking.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/entreat">entreat</a> implies an effort to persuade or to overcome resistance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/beseech">beseech</a> and <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/implore">implore</a> imply a deeply felt anxiety.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/supplicate">supplicate</a> suggests a posture of humility.</p> </div>
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with bowed heads they <em class="mw_t_it">supplicated</em> their Lord </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/adjure">adjure</a> implies advising as well as pleading.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/importune">importune</a> suggests an annoying persistence in trying to break down resistance to a request.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/curious">curious</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inquisitive">inquisitive</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prying">prying</a> mean interested in what is not one's personal or proper concern.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/curious">curious</a>, a neutral term, basically connotes an active desire to learn or to know.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/inquisitive">inquisitive</a> suggests impertinent and habitual curiosity and persistent quizzing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/prying">prying</a> implies busy meddling and officiousness.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">prying</em> neighbors who refuse to mind their own business</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/interpose">interpose</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/interfere">interfere</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/intervene">intervene</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mediate">mediate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/intercede">intercede</a> mean to come or go between.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/interpose">interpose</a> often implies no more than this.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/interfere">interfere</a> implies hindering.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/intervene">intervene</a> may imply an occurring in space or time between two things or a stepping in to stop a conflict.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mediate">mediate</a> implies intervening between hostile factions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/intercede">intercede</a> implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pungent">pungent</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/piquant">piquant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/poignant">poignant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/racy">racy</a> mean sharp and stimulating to the mind or the senses.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/pungent">pungent</a> implies a sharp, stinging, or biting quality especially of odors.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/piquant">piquant</a> suggests a power to whet the appetite or interest through tartness or mild pungency.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/poignant">poignant</a> suggests something is sharply or piercingly effective in stirring one's emotions.</p> </div>
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felt a <em class="mw_t_it">poignant</em> sense of loss </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/racy">racy</a> implies having a strongly characteristic natural quality fresh and unimpaired.</p> </div>
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spontaneous, <em class="mw_t_it">racy</em> prose </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/criticize">criticize</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reprehend">reprehend</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/censure">censure</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reprobate">reprobate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/condemn">condemn</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/denounce">denounce</a> mean to find fault with openly.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/criticize">criticize</a> implies finding fault especially with methods or policies or intentions.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reprehend">reprehend</a> implies both criticism and severe rebuking.</p> </div>
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<span class="mw_t_sp"><em class="mw_t_it">reprehends</em> the self-centeredness of today's students</span> </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/censure">censure</a> carries a strong suggestion of authority and of reprimanding.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reprobate">reprobate</a> implies strong disapproval or firm refusal to sanction.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/condemn">condemn</a> usually suggests an unqualified and final unfavorable judgment.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/denounce">denounce</a> adds to <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/condemn">condemn</a> the implication of a public declaration.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/empty">empty</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vacant">vacant</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/blank">blank</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/void">void</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vacuous">vacuous</a> mean lacking contents which could or should be present.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/empty">empty</a> suggests a complete absence of contents.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vacant">vacant</a> suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/blank">blank</a> stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/void">void</a> suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/vacuous">vacuous</a> suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abate">abate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/subside">subside</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/wane">wane</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ebb">ebb</a> mean to die down in force or intensity.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/abate">abate</a> stresses the idea of progressive diminishing.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/subside">subside</a> implies the ceasing of turbulence or agitation.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/wane">wane</a> suggests the fading or weakening of something good or impressive.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/ebb">ebb</a> suggests the receding of something (such as the tide) that commonly comes and goes.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/irregular">irregular</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/anomalous">anomalous</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unnatural">unnatural</a> mean not conforming to rule, law, or custom.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/irregular">irregular</a> implies not conforming to a law or regulation imposed for the sake of uniformity in method, practice, or conduct.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/anomalous">anomalous</a> implies not conforming to what might be expected because of the class or type to which it belongs or the laws that govern its existence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/unnatural">unnatural</a> suggests what is contrary to nature or to principles or standards felt to be essential to the well-being of civilized society.</p> </div>
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prisoners treated with <em class="mw_t_it">unnatural</em> cruelty </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hard">hard</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/difficult">difficult</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/arduous">arduous</a> mean demanding great exertion or effort.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/hard">hard</a> implies the opposite of all that is easy.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/difficult">difficult</a> implies the presence of obstacles to be surmounted or puzzles to be resolved and suggests the need of skill or courage.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">difficult</em> ascent of the mountain </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/arduous">arduous</a> stresses the need of laborious and persevering exertion.</p> </div>
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the <em class="mw_t_it">arduous</em> task of rebuilding </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/relieve">relieve</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/alleviate">alleviate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lighten">lighten</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/assuage">assuage</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mitigate">mitigate</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/allay">allay</a> mean to make something less grievous.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/relieve">relieve</a> implies a lifting of enough of a burden to make it tolerable.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/alleviate">alleviate</a> implies temporary or partial lessening of pain or distress.</p> </div>
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the lotion <em class="mw_t_it">alleviated</em> the itching </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/lighten">lighten</a> implies reducing a burdensome or depressing weight.</p> </div>
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good news would <em class="mw_t_it">lighten</em> our worries </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/assuage">assuage</a> implies softening or sweetening what is harsh or disagreeable.</p> </div>
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ocean breezes <em class="mw_t_it">assuaged</em> the intense heat </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/mitigate">mitigate</a> suggests a moderating or countering of the effect of something violent or painful.</p> </div>
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the need to <em class="mw_t_it">mitigate</em> barbaric laws </span>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/allay">allay</a> implies an effective calming or soothing of fears or alarms.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reveal">reveal</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/disclose">disclose</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/divulge">divulge</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tell">tell</a>, <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/betray">betray</a> mean to make known what has been or should be concealed.</p><p class="mt-5"> <a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/reveal">reveal</a> may apply to supernatural or inspired revelation of truths beyond the range of ordinary human vision or reason.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/disclose">disclose</a> may imply a discovering but more often an imparting of information previously kept secret.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/divulge">divulge</a> implies a disclosure involving some impropriety or breach of confidence.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/tell">tell</a> implies an imparting of necessary or useful information.</p> </div>
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<p><a class="mw_t_sc" href="/dictionary/betray">betray</a> implies a divulging that represents a breach of faith or an involuntary or unconscious disclosure.</p> </div>
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