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+Opposite of to arrange or place something in a certain spot or position
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+“Please remove your bag from the belt and be on your way.”
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+Opposite of to lay in surrounding matter
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+“Charlie just stared at the beast, afraid that he would dislodge the metal pole from the ground.”
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+Opposite of to decide on and announce
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+“Passengers will be allowed to change or cancel the date of travel without penalty up until 24 hours prior to travel.”
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+Opposite of to harden into a solid or semi-solid state
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+“When the stone has started to liquefy, the lead flows out through some small cavities, and the copper remains within.”
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+(of the sun) Opposite of to dip below the horizon
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+“I love to watch the sun rise above the horizon as it spreads its rays across the land.”
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+Opposite of to adjust or calibrate (the settings of) a device
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+“Only the all-too-common tape warbles manage to desynchronize the duo's clockwork timing.”
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+Opposite of to ornament, usually through the placement or embedding of jewelry
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+“We would remove the gemstones from the tiara, replace them with our fakes then sew them into the ceremonial flag.”
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+Opposite of to put into order or make ready
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+“Some librarians, chiefly from a defect in their system, wish to disturb the arrangement of their books by placing newly acquired volumes among the old.”
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+Opposite of to allot, or assign, something (as a task)
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+“Maximillion would withdraw her from the mission if he knew what she planned to do, but she couldn't wait another moment while Lucey suffered in Carcere.”
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+Opposite of to concentrate one's attention or effort
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+“The simple progression of numbers helped her focus more quickly so nothing would distract her mind from the efficiency of the movement.”
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+Opposite of to enter a program or instructions into a (usually electronic or digital) device
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+“You can cancel the timer or wait until it runs out.”
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+(set off) Opposite of to start or incite
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+“The military was called in to help end the violence unfolding across the state.”
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+(of an object) Opposite of to put in a particular position or location
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+“Please remove the dishes from the dining table once the guests have left.”
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+Opposite of to state explicitly
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+Opposite of to fix or hold securely in place
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+Opposite of to place or position someone or something
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+Opposite of to estimate the value of something
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+Opposite of to give an authoritative or decisive command or order
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+Opposite of to regulate the speed or amount of something given or administered
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+“Do not rush the amount of information that you provide to the learner at any one time.”
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+Opposite of to place, lay or set firmly in surrounding matter
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+Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty
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+Opposite of a collection of props used for a particular scene in a play or film
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+“It wasn't a bad story and the actors were terrific, but somehow I couldn't bring it all together.”
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+Opposite of a group of people with common interests or occupations or of similar social status
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+“Each individual has to become more aware of each other, in the sense of their role and part in the situation.”
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+Opposite of a group working together to advance its interests
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+“Use pictures as a show-and-tell vehicle for your young one to help bring family elders to life.”
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+Opposite of a group or collection of things that belong together or that are related in some way
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+“I have found one of the books you wanted.”
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+Opposite of a unit into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
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+“It would appear that the world as a whole is sinking deeper into poverty.”
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+Opposite of a group of pupils or students who are taught together
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+“They embody the avatars of a group of high schoolers who have been placed in detention for bad behavior.”
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+Opposite of a container containing a collection of the same item
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+“I just bought one of the kitchen knives since I didn't need a whole block.”
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+Opposite of a collection of things, typically considered as a unit
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+Opposite of an assembly of people with a common interest
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+“The young girl was made a social pariah after a few controversial comments that drew widespread condemnation.”
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+Opposite of a group or faction within a political party or other organization
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+Opposite of a unit, grouping or configuration of things
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+Opposite of a set of different things of the same general type
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+Opposite of a sequence of items of the same type forming a line
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+Opposite of a range of things from which a choice may be made
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+Opposite of a formally constituted political group
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+“From that time, there was a division amongst them, and they were split into two parties.”
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+Opposite of fixed or arranged in advance
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+“They may trap you for several years on a variable rate which could prove expensive in the long run.”
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+Opposite of not able to be changed
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+“I remained undecided on where I wanted to eat for dinner.”
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+Opposite of distinct or special to a specific individual, thing or circumstance
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+“He must learn programming scripts that allow a generic program to be tailored to a specific purpose.”
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+Opposite of ready, prepared, or likely to do something
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+“I left all my studying to the last minute, and consequently, I was unprepared for the exam.”
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+Opposite of conforming to the standard variety
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+“Many regarded it as a promising start to his writing career and felt that the script was fresh and delightfully new.”
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+Opposite of firmly fixed in place
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+“Apparently, jumping from a precarious rock to a raised edge is all part of the game.”
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+(set on) Opposite of fully committed to an idea or goal
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+“Uncertain of his career choice, he majored in English language and literature. with classical and romantic languages as his minor subjects.”
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+(of material for study) Opposite of prescribed as part of a course
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+“Extra information may be added, but the teacher is accountable for failing to complete the coverage of the text and is not expected to rate pupils on unprescribed material.”
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+(set against) Opposite of firmly opposed to
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+“I'm pro suggestions that might help end the dispute.”
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+Opposite of hardened in texture
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+“Crush the biscuits into a crumb texture, add the melted butter and mix together.”
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+Opposite of done with full awareness of what one is doing
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+“He's delighted with the result and says he's glad to be back and no longer facing an unintentional early retirement.”
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+Opposite of fixed or not subject to alteration
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+Opposite of of the most normal, frequent, or regular type
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+Opposite of having been arranged, decided, or agreed on in advance
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+Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
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+“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
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+Opposite of making strict requirements
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+Opposite of stubborn or persistent in nature
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+Opposite of repeated often to the point of being stale or commonplace
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+Opposite of having or displaying resolve
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+“I have my doubts that you are going to succeed because you seem like a very weak-willed person.”
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+Opposite of securely fixed or rooted to a position or point
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+Opposite of unable to be disproved or argued against
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+Opposite of well-known or long established
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+“The obscure reference to a bygone era was as mysterious as it was intriguing.”
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+Opposite of firmly fixed in place or shut
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+(of a rule or discipline) Opposite of rigidly enforced, typically demanding total obedience or observance
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+“There seems to be a flexible regulation of speed limits on these wide and open roads.”
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+Opposite of unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
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