Vocab Workshop 1-8 |
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Unit 1 |
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Word |
Definition |
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Antonyms |
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adulterate |
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
contaminate pollute sully |
purify purge expurgate |
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ambidextrous |
able to use both hands equally well, skillful |
deceitful, hypocritical |
versatile facile |
clumsy all thumbs maladroit |
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augment |
to make large |
enlarge, supplement, amplify |
decrease diminish |
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bereft |
deprived of, made unhappy through a loss |
bereaved |
replete well provided |
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deploy |
to position or arrange, utilize |
station organize |
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dour |
stern, unyielding, gloomy |
harsh, bleak forgiving, saturnine |
cheery inviting genial |
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fortitude |
courage in facing difficulties |
resolve steadfastness mettle |
fearfulness timidity faintheartedness |
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gape |
to stare with open mouth |
to open wide |
gawk, ogle |
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guise |
external appearance, cover, mask |
costume, semblance pretense |
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insidious |
intended to deceive or entrap, treacherous |
cunning underhanded perfidious |
frank ingenious aboveboard |
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intimation |
a hint, indirect suggestion |
clue, indication, inkling |
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opulent |
wealthy, luxurious, ample |
rich, lavish, plentiful abundant |
poverty-stricken wretched destitute |
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pliable |
easily bent, flexible, easily influenced |
supple, adaptable resilient |
rigid inflexible recalcitrant |
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reiterate |
say again, repeat |
restate, rehash, recapitulate |
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stolid |
no easily moved mentally or emotionally |
impassive, phlegmatic |
emotional oversensitive high-strung |
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tentative |
experimental in nature, uncertain |
provisional inconclusive |
definite conclusive confirmed |
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unkempt |
not combed, untidy, rude |
sloppy, disheveled, rough |
tidy, neat natty |
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verbatim |
word for word |
exact precisely |
paraphrased |
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warily |
cautiously, with great care |
carefully prudently gingerly |
recklessly heedlessly incautiously |
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Unit 2 |
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Word |
Definition |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
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adroit |
skillful |
clever, deft, dexterous |
clumsy, inept |
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amicable |
peaceable, friendly |
congenial, cordial |
hostile, antagonistic |
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averse |
having a deep-seated distaste, opposed |
disinclined, loath |
eager, keen |
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belligerent |
warlike, combative, aggressive |
one at war |
assertive, truculent, pugnacious |
peaceful, conciliatory, placid |
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benevolent |
kindly, charitable |
benign, well-meaning |
malicious, spiteful, malevolent |
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cursory |
hasty, not thorough |
quick, superficial, perfunctory |
thorough, painstaking, careful |
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duplicity |
treachery, deceitfulness |
fraud, chicanery |
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extol |
to praise extravagantly |
glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail |
criticize, belittle, disparage |
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feasible |
possible |
workable, practical, viable |
unworkable, impractical |
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grimace |
a wry face, facial distortion |
to make a wry face |
pained expression, facial contortion |
smile, grin |
beam |
holocaust |
large scale destruction especially by fire |
conflagration, devastation, annihilation |
deluge, inundation |
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impervious |
not affected or hurt by, admitting of no passage or entrance |
impenetrable, resistant |
porous, permeable, vulnerable |
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impetus |
move force, impulse, stimulus |
impulse, incentive, spur |
curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint |
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jeopardy |
danger |
risk, hazard, peril |
safety, security |
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meticulous |
extremely careful |
fastidious, painstaking, fussy |
careless, negligent, sloppy |
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nostalgia |
a longing for something past, homesickness |
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quintessence |
the purest essence or form of something |
paragon, exemplar |
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retrogress |
to move backward, return to an earlier condition |
revert, degenerate, decline |
advance, evolve, progress |
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scrutinize |
to examine closely |
inspect, pore over |
skim, scan, glance at |
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tepid |
lukewarm, unenthusiastic |
insipid, halfhearted, wishy-washy |
heated, excited, enthusiastic |
Unit 3 |
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Word |
Definition |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
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adversary |
enemy, opponent |
antagonist, rival, foe |
fried, ally, supporter, confederate |
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alienate |
to turn away, to make indifferent or hostile |
to transfer, convey |
separate, drive apart, estrange |
befriend, attract, captivate, reconcile |
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artifice |
skillful or ingenious device |
clever trick |
clever skill |
ruse, stratagem, contrivance |
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coerce |
compel, force |
pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain |
persuade, cajole |
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craven |
cowardly |
fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous |
brave, courageous, valiant |
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culinary |
of or related to cooking or the kitchen |
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delete |
to erase, wipe out, cut out |
remove, cancel, expunge |
insert, add, retain, include |
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demise |
death, especially of a person in a lofty position |
decease, passing away |
birth, beginning, commencement |
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exhilarate |
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to |
stimulate, excite, gladden |
discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit |
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fallow |
plowed but not seeded, inactive, |
reddish-yellow |
unproductive, inert, dormant |
productive, fertile, prolific |
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harass |
to disturb, worry, trouble by repeated attacks |
annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer |
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inclement |
stormy, harsh, sever in attitude or action |
blustery, tempestuous, implacable |
mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil |
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muse |
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder |
meditate, contemplate, daydream |
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negligible |
so unimportant that it can be disregarded |
trivial, inconsequential, insignificant |
significant, crucial, momentous |
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perpetuate |
to make permanent or long lasting |
continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely |
discontinue, abolish, abandon |
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precedent |
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action |
guide, tradition, model |
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punitive |
inflicting or aiming at punishment |
penalizing, retaliatory |
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redress |
to set right, remedy |
relief from wrong or injury |
rectify, correct, mitigate |
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sojourn |
temporary stay |
to stay for a time |
visit, stopover, brief stay |
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urbane |
refined in manner or style, suave |
elegant |
crude, uncouth, boorish |
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Unit 4 |
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Word |
Definition |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
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affiliated |
associated, connected |
attached, related, joined |
dissociated, unconnected |
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ascertain |
to find out |
discover, determine, establish |
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attainment |
an accomplishment, the act of achieving |
achievement, fulfillment |
failure, defeat, frustration |
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bequeath |
to give or pass on as inheritance |
transmit, bestow, hand down |
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cogent |
forceful, convincing, relevant, to the point |
persuasive, compelling |
weak, unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevant |
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converge |
to move toward one point, approach nearer together |
meet, unite, intersect, merge |
diverge, separate |
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disperse |
to scatter, spread far and wide |
break up, dispel |
collect, congregate, assemble, muster |
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esteem |
to regard highly |
highly favorable opinion or judgment |
respect, admire, honor, revere |
disdain, scorn, contempt |
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expunge |
to erase, obliterate, destroy |
delete, efface, annihilate |
insert, mark, imprint, impress |
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finite |
having limits |
bounded, measurable |
unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting, eternal |
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invulnerable |
not able to be wounded or hurt, shielded against attack |
impregnable, impervious, immune |
exposed, unprotected, defenseless |
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malevolent |
spiteful, showing ill will |
malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant |
kind, benevolent, compassionate |
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nonchalant |
cool and confident, unconcerned |
composed, unruffled, indifferent, blas� |
perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed |
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omniscient |
knowing everything, having unlimited awareness or understanding |
wise, all-knowing |
ignorant, unknowing |
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panacea |
remedy for all ills, cure all |
universal cure, easy solution |
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scrupulous |
having high standards |
exact, careful |
painstaking, meticulous, conscientious |
careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest |
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skulk |
to move about stealthily |
lurk, slink, prowl |
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supercilious |
proud and contemptuous |
showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority |
snobbish, patronizing, overbearing |
humble, meek, deferential, servile |
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uncanny |
strange, mysterious, weird |
eerie, inexplicable, spooky |
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venial |
easily excused, pardonable |
excusable, forgivable |
inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable |
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Unit 5 |
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Word |
Definition |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
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altruistic |
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
selfless |
selfish, self-centered |
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assent |
to express agreement |
concur, consent, accede |
disagree, differ, dissent |
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benefactor |
one who does good to others |
patron, humanitarian |
misanthrope, malefactor |
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chivalrous |
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage |
knightly |
gallant, civil, valiant |
crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish |
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clemency |
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness |
leniency, forbearance, gentleness |
harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility |
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dearth |
lack, scarcity, inadequate supply |
insufficiency, want, paucity |
surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance |
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diffident |
shy, lacking self-confidence, modest |
timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn |
bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty |
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discrepancy |
difference, lack of agreement |
disagreement, divergence, inconsistency |
agreement, convergence, consistency |
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embark |
to go aboard, to make a start, to invest |
commence, launch, begin, board |
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facile |
easily attained, superficial, ready, fluent |
effortless, assured, poised, specious |
labored, awkward, halting |
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indomitable |
unconquerable, refusing to yield |
unbeatable, invincible, unyielding |
surrendering, submissive, yielding |
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infallible |
free from error, absolutely dependable |
unerring, certain |
imperfect |
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plod |
to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly |
lumber, trudge |
scamper, skip, prance |
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pungent |
causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting |
sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy |
bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid |
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remiss |
neglectful in performance of one�s duty, careless |
negligent, lax, slack |
scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious |
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repose |
to rest, lie, place |
relaxation |
sleep, tranquility, respite |
exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado |
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temerity |
rashness, boldness |
recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery |
timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility |
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truculent |
fierce and cruel, aggressive |
brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic |
gentle, mild, meek |
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unfeigned |
since, real, without pretense |
genuine, heartfelt |
insincere, phony |
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virulent |
extremely poisonous, malice |
venomous, noxious, baneful |
innocuous, harmless, benign |
Unit 6 |
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Word |
Definition |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
accede |
to yield to, to assume |
consent, concur, comply, assent |
demur, balk at |
brandish |
to wave or flourish in a menacing fashion |
swing, shake |
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comprise |
to include or contain |
compose, constitute, encompass |
exclude |
deft |
skillful, nimble |
dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever |
clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
destitute |
deprived of the necessities of life |
wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless |
rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
explicit |
definite |
distinct, forthright, unambiguous |
vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit |
extirpate |
to tear up by the roots, to destroy |
uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise |
implant, sow, foster, nourish |
inopportune |
coming at a bad time |
ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate |
timely, convenient, felicitous |
ironic |
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens |
incongruous, satiric, sardonic |
straightforward, unequivocal |
musty |
stale, moldy, out of date |
hackneyed, antiquated |
fresh, sweet smelling |
officious |
meddling, excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority |
meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive |
reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
ominous |
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen |
unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous |
promising |
pinnacle |
high peak or point |
apex, acme, summit, apogee |
nadir, perigee, low point |
premeditated |
considered beforehand, deliberately planned |
preplanned, rehearsed, calculated |
unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
rampant |
growing without check, running wild |
widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent |
controlled, restrained |
solace |
comfort, relief |
soothe, reassure, cheer up |
vex, aggravate, upset |
stately |
dignified, majestic |
grand, magnificent, imposing |
low, humble, servile, abject |
supple |
bending easily |
flexible, limber, pliable, pliant |
stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound |
suppress |
to stop by force, put down |
subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence |
provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |
venal |
open to or marked by bribery or corruption |
dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary |
honest, incorruptible, venal |
Unit 7 |
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Word |
Definition |
Synonyms |
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abhor |
to regard with horror or loathing |
detest, despise, abominate |
admire, cherish, respect, relish |
amend |
to change in a formal way |
modify, improve, correct |
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buffet |
to slap or cuff, strike repeatedly |
batter, sock, thump, pummel |
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chaos |
great confusion, disorder |
anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium |
order, regularity |
commodious |
roomy, spacious |
comfortable, ample, capacious |
cramped claustrophobic, insufficient |
corrosive |
eating away gradually, acid like |
caustic, mordant, acidulous, spiteful |
bland, mild, benign, amiable |
discern |
to see clearly, recognize |
perceive, detect |
overlook |
extant |
still existing |
surviving, in existence |
extinct, defunct, vanished |
implicate |
to involve in, connect |
incriminate, entangle |
absolve, exculpate |
inter |
to bury |
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unearth, exhume |
martinet |
strict disciplinarian, stickler for rules |
taskmaster, slave drive |
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obviate |
to anticipate and prevent, to remove, dispose of |
preclude, forestall, ward off |
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renegade |
one who leaves a group, traitorous |
turncoat, defector, heretic |
loyalist, patriot |
reprehensible |
deserving blame or punishment |
objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious |
commendable, blameless, meritorious |
somber |
dark, gloomy, depressed in sprit |
mournful, dismal |
bright, sunny, lighthearted |
squalid |
filthy, wretched, debased |
dingy, sordid, foul, vile |
neat, spruce, exalted, lofty |
turbulent |
disorderly, riotous, violent |
tumultuous, unruly, agitated |
calm, placid, tranquil, still |
vociferous |
loud and noisy, compelling attention |
clamorous, uproarious, blustering |
quiet, soft-spoken, muted, subdued |
voluminous |
of great size, numerous, writing or speaking at great length |
bulky, massive, copious, plentiful |
scant, meager, brief, succinct |
waive |
to do without, give up voluntarily, defer |
decline, relinquish, forgot |
claim, accept |
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