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sycophant (noun)
sycophant (noun)
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer antonym: rebel sentence: The professor recognized the overly attentive student as nothing more than a sycophant.
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer antonym: rebel sentence: The professor recognized the overly attentive student as nothing more than a sycophant.
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
sycophant (noun)
sycophant (noun)
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
definition: someone who uses flattery to try to
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer antonym: rebel sentence: The professor recognized the overly attentive student as nothing more than a sycophant.
synonym: flatterer/schmoozer antonym: rebel sentence: The professor recognized the overly attentive student as nothing more than a sycophant.
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
get what he/she wants from an authority figure
pernicious (adj.)
pernicious (adj.)
definition: intending to cause harm synonym: harmful/dangerous antonym: kind/benevolent sentence: The pernicious ice storm attacked the small coastal town.
definition: intending to cause harm synonym: harmful/dangerous antonym: kind/benevolent sentence: The pernicious ice storm attacked the small coastal town.
pernicious (adj.)
pernicious (adj.)
definition: intending to cause harm synonym: harmful/dangerous antonym: kind/benevolent sentence: The pernicious ice storm attacked the small coastal town.
definition: intending to cause harm synonym: harmful/dangerous antonym: kind/benevolent sentence: The pernicious ice storm attacked the small coastal town.
ubiquitous (adj.)
ubiquitous (adj.)
definition: appearing everywhere synonym: omnipresent/pervasive antonym: scarce/rare sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous among our male student population.
definition: appearing everywhere synonym: omnipresent/pervasive antonym: scarce/rare sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous among our male student population.
ubiquitous (adj.)
ubiquitous (adj.)
definition: appearing everywhere synonym: omnipresent/pervasive antonym: scarce/rare sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous among our male student population.
definition: appearing everywhere synonym: omnipresent/pervasive antonym: scarce/rare sentence: Baseball caps are ubiquitous among our male student population.
non sequitur (noun)
non sequitur (noun)
definition: a statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow synonym: interruption antonym: support sentence: One of the kids in my group of friends is so random; he constantly drops non sequiturs into our conversations.
definition: a statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow synonym: interruption antonym: support sentence: One of the kids in my group of friends is so random; he constantly drops non sequiturs into our conversations.
non sequitur (noun)
non sequitur (noun)
definition: a statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow synonym: interruption antonym: support sentence: One of the kids in my group of friends is so random; he constantly drops non sequiturs into our conversations.
definition: a statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow synonym: interruption antonym: support sentence: One of the kids in my group of friends is so random; he constantly drops non sequiturs into our conversations.
diatribe (noun)
diatribe (noun)
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal attack synonym: rant antonym: conversation sentence: The candidate for governor lost voter approval when her diatribe about immigration was posted on YouTube.
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal attack synonym: rant antonym: conversation sentence: The candidate for governor lost voter approval when her diatribe about immigration was posted on YouTube.
diatribe (noun)
diatribe (noun)
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal attack synonym: rant antonym: conversation sentence: The candidate for governor lost voter approval when her diatribe about immigration was posted on YouTube.
definition: a forceful and bitter verbal attack synonym: rant antonym: conversation sentence: The candidate for governor lost voter approval when her diatribe about immigration was posted on YouTube.
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slipshod (adj.)
slipshod (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of care or thought synonym: botched/sloppy antonym: exact/perfect sentence: Greedy contractors ruined my aunt's house with slipshod work.
definition: showing a lack of care or thought synonym: botched/sloppy antonym: exact/perfect sentence: Greedy contractors ruined my aunt's house with slipshod work.
slipshod (adj.)
slipshod (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of care or thought synonym: botched/sloppy antonym: exact/perfect sentence: Greedy contractors ruined my aunt's house with slipshod work.
definition: showing a lack of care or thought synonym: botched/sloppy antonym: exact/perfect sentence: Greedy contractors ruined my aunt's house with slipshod work.
nefarious (adj.)
nefarious (adj.)
definition: wicked or criminal synonym: evil antonym: angelic sentence: The nefarious activities of the mafia family were caught on tape.
definition: wicked or criminal synonym: evil antonym: angelic sentence: The nefarious activities of the mafia family were caught on tape.
nefarious (adj.)
nefarious (adj.)
definition: wicked or criminal synonym: evil antonym: angelic sentence: The nefarious activities of the mafia family were caught on tape.
definition: wicked or criminal synonym: evil antonym: angelic sentence: The nefarious activities of the mafia family were caught on tape.
precursor (noun)
precursor (noun)
definition: a person or thing that comes before
definition: a person or thing that comes before
synonym: forerunner antonym: result sentence: Seedless watermelons were a precursor to a slew of new bioengineered foods.
synonym: forerunner antonym: result sentence: Seedless watermelons were a precursor to a slew of new bioengineered foods.
another of a similar kind
another of a similar kind
precursor (noun)
precursor (noun)
definition: a person or thing that comes before
definition: a person or thing that comes before
synonym: forerunner antonym: result sentence: Seedless watermelons were a precursor to a slew of new bioengineered foods.
synonym: forerunner antonym: result sentence: Seedless watermelons were a precursor to a slew of new bioengineered foods.
another of a similar kind
another of a similar kind
impregnable (adj.)
impregnable (adj.)
definition: unable to be captured or broken into synonym: secure antonym: vulnerable sentence: The castle was surrounded by an impregnable stone wall.
definition: unable to be captured or broken into synonym: secure antonym: vulnerable sentence: The castle was surrounded by an impregnable stone wall.
impregnable (adj.)
impregnable (adj.)
definition: unable to be captured or broken into synonym: secure antonym: vulnerable sentence: The castle was surrounded by an impregnable stone wall.
definition: unable to be captured or broken into synonym: secure antonym: vulnerable sentence: The castle was surrounded by an impregnable stone wall.
demure (adj.)
demure (adj.)
definition: shy or modest synonym: reserved antonym: obnoxious sentence: The demure girl blushed during the health teacher's lecture.
definition: shy or modest synonym: reserved antonym: obnoxious sentence: The demure girl blushed during the health teacher's lecture.
demure (adj.)
demure (adj.)
definition: shy or modest synonym: reserved antonym: obnoxious sentence: The demure girl blushed during the health teacher's lecture.
definition: shy or modest synonym: reserved antonym: obnoxious sentence: The demure girl blushed during the health teacher's lecture.
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jingoistic (adj.)
jingoistic (adj.)
definition: overly patriotic synonym: nationalistic antonym: unbiased sentence: The jingoistic tone of the politician's speech made the audience squirm.
definition: overly patriotic synonym: nationalistic antonym: unbiased sentence: The jingoistic tone of the politician's speech made the audience squirm.
jingoistic (adj.)
jingoistic (adj.)
definition: overly patriotic synonym: nationalistic antonym: unbiased sentence: The jingoistic tone of the politician's speech made the audience squirm.
definition: overly patriotic synonym: nationalistic antonym: unbiased sentence: The jingoistic tone of the politician's speech made the audience squirm.
implacable (adj.)
implacable (adj.)
definition: unable to be soothed synonym: relentless/unyielding antonym: merciful/yielding sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined her wedding dress, my sister was filled with implacable rage.
definition: unable to be soothed synonym: relentless/unyielding antonym: merciful/yielding sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined her wedding dress, my sister was filled with implacable rage.
implacable (adj.)
implacable (adj.)
definition: unable to be soothed synonym: relentless/unyielding antonym: merciful/yielding sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined her wedding dress, my sister was filled with implacable rage.
definition: unable to be soothed synonym: relentless/unyielding antonym: merciful/yielding sentence: After the dry cleaner ruined her wedding dress, my sister was filled with implacable rage.
affinity (noun)
affinity (noun)
definition: a natural skill synonym: talent antonym: weakness sentence: With her affinity for performing, it was no surprise that Julia won the lead in the school musical.
definition: a natural skill synonym: talent antonym: weakness sentence: With her affinity for performing, it was no surprise that Julia won the lead in the school musical.
affinity (noun)
affinity (noun)
definition: a natural skill synonym: talent antonym: weakness sentence: With her affinity for performing, it was no surprise that Julia won the lead in the school musical.
definition: a natural skill synonym: talent antonym: weakness sentence: With her affinity for performing, it was no surprise that Julia won the lead in the school musical.
coquette (noun)
coquette (noun)
definition: a woman who flirts to get what she wants synonym: tease/vamp antonym: prude sentence: The girl coquettishly batted her eyelashes and giggled as the boy told a lame story.
definition: a woman who flirts to get what she wants synonym: tease/vamp antonym: prude sentence: The girl coquettishly batted her eyelashes and giggled as the boy told a lame story.
coquette (noun)
coquette (noun)
definition: a woman who flirts to get what she wants synonym: tease/vamp antonym: prude sentence: The girl coquettishly batted her eyelashes and giggled as the boy told a lame story.
definition: a woman who flirts to get what she wants synonym: tease/vamp antonym: prude sentence: The girl coquettishly batted her eyelashes and giggled as the boy told a lame story.
harangue (verb)
harangue (verb)
definition: lecture at length in an aggressive way synonym: accost/rant antonym: discuss sentence: My cousin is the type of guy who will harangue strangers about smoking in public.
definition: lecture at length in an aggressive way synonym: accost/rant antonym: discuss sentence: My cousin is the type of guy who will harangue strangers about smoking in public.
harangue (verb)
harangue (verb)
definition: lecture at length in an aggressive way synonym: accost/rant antonym: discuss sentence: My cousin is the type of guy who will harangue strangers about smoking in public.
definition: lecture at length in an aggressive way synonym: accost/rant antonym: discuss sentence: My cousin is the type of guy who will harangue strangers about smoking in public.
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bemoan (verb)
bemoan (verb)
definition: express discontent or sorrow over synonym: lament/complain antonym: celebrate/enjoy sentence: My single friends often bemoan the lack of high-quality people on the dating scene.
definition: express discontent or sorrow over synonym: lament/complain antonym: celebrate/enjoy sentence: My single friends often bemoan the lack of high-quality people on the dating scene.
bemoan (verb)
bemoan (verb)
definition: express discontent or sorrow over synonym: lament/complain antonym: celebrate/enjoy sentence: My single friends often bemoan the lack of high-quality people on the dating scene.
definition: express discontent or sorrow over synonym: lament/complain antonym: celebrate/enjoy sentence: My single friends often bemoan the lack of high-quality people on the dating scene.
misogynist (noun)
misogynist (noun)
definition: someone who hates women synonym: chauvinist antonym: feminist sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
definition: someone who hates women synonym: chauvinist antonym: feminist sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
misogynist (noun)
misogynist (noun)
definition: someone who hates women synonym: chauvinist antonym: feminist sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
definition: someone who hates women synonym: chauvinist antonym: feminist sentence: The supervisor's misogynistic attitude led to an expensive lawsuit.
abhor (verb)
abhor (verb)
definition: hate synonym: loathe antonym: love sentence: Professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.
definition: hate synonym: loathe antonym: love sentence: Professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.
abhor (verb)
abhor (verb)
definition: hate synonym: loathe antonym: love sentence: Professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.
definition: hate synonym: loathe antonym: love sentence: Professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.
talisman (noun)
talisman (noun)
definition: an object with magical powers to bring good luck synonym: charm antonym: jinx sentence: In many quest stories, an unlikely hero must deliver a talisman to its rightful owner.
definition: an object with magical powers to bring good luck synonym: charm antonym: jinx sentence: In many quest stories, an unlikely hero must deliver a talisman to its rightful owner.
talisman (noun)
talisman (noun)
definition: an object with magical powers to bring good luck synonym: charm antonym: jinx sentence: In many quest stories, an unlikely hero must deliver a talisman to its rightful owner.
definition: an object with magical powers to bring good luck synonym: charm antonym: jinx sentence: In many quest stories, an unlikely hero must deliver a talisman to its rightful owner.
placid (adj.)
placid (adj.)
definition: not easily upset or excited synonym: calm antonym: agitated sentence: The yoga teacher's placid demeanor was soothing to the class.
definition: not easily upset or excited synonym: calm antonym: agitated sentence: The yoga teacher's placid demeanor was soothing to the class.
placid (adj.)
placid (adj.)
definition: not easily upset or excited synonym: calm antonym: agitated sentence: The yoga teacher's placid demeanor was soothing to the class.
definition: not easily upset or excited synonym: calm antonym: agitated sentence: The yoga teacher's placid demeanor was soothing to the class.
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bovine (adj.)
bovine (adj.)
definition: in the manner of a cow synonym: slow/dim antonym: quick/bright sentence: He stared at me with a dull, bovine expression.
definition: in the manner of a cow synonym: slow/dim antonym: quick/bright sentence: He stared at me with a dull, bovine expression.
bovine (adj.)
bovine (adj.)
definition: in the manner of a cow synonym: slow/dim antonym: quick/bright sentence: He stared at me with a dull, bovine expression.
definition: in the manner of a cow synonym: slow/dim antonym: quick/bright sentence: He stared at me with a dull, bovine expression.
facetious (adj.)
facetious (adj.)
definition: treating serious issues with inappropriate humor synonym: flippant antonym: respectful sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious manner made her unpopular with both her peers and adults.
definition: treating serious issues with inappropriate humor synonym: flippant antonym: respectful sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious manner made her unpopular with both her peers and adults.
facetious (adj.)
facetious (adj.)
definition: treating serious issues with inappropriate humor synonym: flippant antonym: respectful sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious manner made her unpopular with both her peers and adults.
definition: treating serious issues with inappropriate humor synonym: flippant antonym: respectful sentence: The girl's snarky, facetious manner made her unpopular with both her peers and adults.
contrite (adj.)
contrite (adj.)
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad action synonym: apologetic antonym: unrepentant sentence: The contrite boy offered all of his birthday money to fix the window he broke.
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad action synonym: apologetic antonym: unrepentant sentence: The contrite boy offered all of his birthday money to fix the window he broke.
contrite (adj.)
contrite (adj.)
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad action synonym: apologetic antonym: unrepentant sentence: The contrite boy offered all of his birthday money to fix the window he broke.
definition: deeply remorseful for a bad action synonym: apologetic antonym: unrepentant sentence: The contrite boy offered all of his birthday money to fix the window he broke.
erudite (adj.)
erudite (adj.)
definition: showing great knowledge or learning synonym: intelligent antonym: dumb/bovine sentence: The erudite philosopher's lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
definition: showing great knowledge or learning synonym: intelligent antonym: dumb/bovine sentence: The erudite philosopher's lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
erudite (adj.)
erudite (adj.)
definition: showing great knowledge or learning synonym: intelligent antonym: dumb/bovine sentence: The erudite philosopher's lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
definition: showing great knowledge or learning synonym: intelligent antonym: dumb/bovine sentence: The erudite philosopher's lecture drew a large crowd of deepthinking students.
anomaly (noun)
anomaly (noun)
definition: something that deviates from what is expected or normal synonym: exception/outlier antonym: norm sentence: It was a complete anomaly when Caroline, a freshman, won the title of Homecoming Queen, an honor usually reserved only for senior girls.
definition: something that deviates from what is expected or normal synonym: exception/outlier antonym: norm sentence: It was a complete anomaly when Caroline, a freshman, won the title of Homecoming Queen, an honor usually reserved only for senior girls.
anomaly (noun)
anomaly (noun)
definition: something that deviates from what is expected or normal synonym: exception/outlier antonym: norm sentence: It was a complete anomaly when Caroline, a freshman, won the title of Homecoming Queen, an honor usually reserved only for senior girls.
definition: something that deviates from what is expected or normal synonym: exception/outlier antonym: norm sentence: It was a complete anomaly when Caroline, a freshman, won the title of Homecoming Queen, an honor usually reserved only for senior girls.
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noxious (adj.)
noxious (adj.)
definition: very harmful synonym: poisonous/dangerous antonym: healthful/beneficial sentence: The victims were overcome by noxious fumes.
definition: very harmful synonym: poisonous/dangerous antonym: healthful/beneficial sentence: The victims were overcome by noxious fumes.
noxious (adj.)
noxious (adj.)
definition: very harmful synonym: poisonous/dangerous antonym: healthful/beneficial sentence: The victims were overcome by noxious fumes.
definition: very harmful synonym: poisonous/dangerous antonym: healthful/beneficial sentence: The victims were overcome by noxious fumes.
bilk (verb)
bilk (verb)
definition: to cheat someone out of money synonym: scam antonym: earn sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.
definition: to cheat someone out of money synonym: scam antonym: earn sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.
bilk (verb)
bilk (verb)
definition: to cheat someone out of money synonym: scam antonym: earn sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.
definition: to cheat someone out of money synonym: scam antonym: earn sentence: Bernie Madoff bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.
replete (adj.)
replete (adj.)
definition: well-supplied with something synonym: full antonym: empty sentence: The novel, replete with humor and drama, rocketed up the best-sellers' charts.
definition: well-supplied with something synonym: full antonym: empty sentence: The novel, replete with humor and drama, rocketed up the best-sellers' charts.
replete (adj.)
replete (adj.)
definition: well-supplied with something synonym: full antonym: empty sentence: The novel, replete with humor and drama, rocketed up the best-sellers' charts.
definition: well-supplied with something synonym: full antonym: empty sentence: The novel, replete with humor and drama, rocketed up the best-sellers' charts.
blasphemy (noun)
blasphemy (noun)
definition: profane talk about holy or sacred things synonym: heresy/sacrilege antonym: piety/reverence sentence: The protesters screamed vile blasphemies during the Pope's speech.
definition: profane talk about holy or sacred things synonym: heresy/sacrilege antonym: piety/reverence sentence: The protesters screamed vile blasphemies during the Pope's speech.
blasphemy (noun)
blasphemy (noun)
definition: profane talk about holy or sacred things synonym: heresy/sacrilege antonym: piety/reverence sentence: The protesters screamed vile blasphemies during the Pope's speech.
definition: profane talk about holy or sacred things synonym: heresy/sacrilege antonym: piety/reverence sentence: The protesters screamed vile blasphemies during the Pope's speech.
absolution (noun)
absolution (noun)
definition: formal release from guilt or punishment synonym: forgiveness antonym: condemnation sentence: The priest administered absolutions to the sinners.
definition: formal release from guilt or punishment synonym: forgiveness antonym: condemnation sentence: The priest administered absolutions to the sinners.
absolution (noun)
absolution (noun)
definition: formal release from guilt or punishment synonym: forgiveness antonym: condemnation sentence: The priest administered absolutions to the sinners.
definition: formal release from guilt or punishment synonym: forgiveness antonym: condemnation sentence: The priest administered absolutions to the sinners.
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cantankerous (adj.)
cantankerous (adj.)
definition: argumentative and uncooperative synonym: bad-tempered antonym: kind/happy sentence: The crusty, cantankerous old man bellowed at the children as they walked past his house.
definition: argumentative and uncooperative synonym: bad-tempered antonym: kind/happy sentence: The crusty, cantankerous old man bellowed at the children as they walked past his house.
cantankerous (adj.)
cantankerous (adj.)
definition: argumentative and uncooperative synonym: bad-tempered antonym: kind/happy sentence: The crusty, cantankerous old man bellowed at the children as they walked past his house.
definition: argumentative and uncooperative synonym: bad-tempered antonym: kind/happy sentence: The crusty, cantankerous old man bellowed at the children as they walked past his house.
deride (verb)
deride (verb)
definition: to verbally rip apart synonym: mock/insult antonym: compliment sentence: The professor derided my essay as a clumsy attempt at literary analysis.
definition: to verbally rip apart synonym: mock/insult antonym: compliment sentence: The professor derided my essay as a clumsy attempt at literary analysis.
deride (verb)
deride (verb)
definition: to verbally rip apart synonym: mock/insult antonym: compliment sentence: The professor derided my essay as a clumsy attempt at literary analysis.
definition: to verbally rip apart synonym: mock/insult antonym: compliment sentence: The professor derided my essay as a clumsy attempt at literary analysis.
debacle (noun)
debacle (noun)
definition: a disaster synonym: failure antonym: success sentence: The mortgage industry's financial debacle has wounded the entire nation's economy.
definition: a disaster synonym: failure antonym: success sentence: The mortgage industry's financial debacle has wounded the entire nation's economy.
debacle (noun)
debacle (noun)
definition: a disaster synonym: failure antonym: success sentence: The mortgage industry's financial debacle has wounded the entire nation's economy.
definition: a disaster synonym: failure antonym: success sentence: The mortgage industry's financial debacle has wounded the entire nation's economy.
temerity (noun)
temerity (noun)
definition: excessive or foolish boldness synonym: nerve/rashness antonym: caution sentence: She had the temerity to illegally jaywalk right in front of the police officer's car.
definition: excessive or foolish boldness synonym: nerve/rashness antonym: caution sentence: She had the temerity to illegally jaywalk right in front of the police officer's car.
temerity (noun)
temerity (noun)
definition: excessive or foolish boldness synonym: nerve/rashness antonym: caution sentence: She had the temerity to illegally jaywalk right in front of the police officer's car.
definition: excessive or foolish boldness synonym: nerve/rashness antonym: caution sentence: She had the temerity to illegally jaywalk right in front of the police officer's car.
ennui (noun)
ennui (noun)
definition: dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom synonym: fatigue antonym: enthusiasm sentence: Facing staggering piles of homework with no hope for relief, a heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
definition: dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom synonym: fatigue antonym: enthusiasm sentence: Facing staggering piles of homework with no hope for relief, a heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
ennui (noun)
ennui (noun)
definition: dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom synonym: fatigue antonym: enthusiasm sentence: Facing staggering piles of homework with no hope for relief, a heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
definition: dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom synonym: fatigue antonym: enthusiasm sentence: Facing staggering piles of homework with no hope for relief, a heavy sense of ennui filled my soul.
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abstain (verb)
abstain (verb)
definition: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something synonym: refrain antonym: indulge sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to abstain from junk food for one year.
definition: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something synonym: refrain antonym: indulge sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to abstain from junk food for one year.
abstain (verb)
abstain (verb)
definition: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something synonym: refrain antonym: indulge sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to abstain from junk food for one year.
definition: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something synonym: refrain antonym: indulge sentence: To win a bet, he agreed to abstain from junk food for one year.
haughty (adj.)
haughty (adj.)
definition: arrogantly superior synonym: snobbish/snooty antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental sentence: When the boy belched at the dinner table, a look of haughty disdain crossed the hostess' face.
definition: arrogantly superior synonym: snobbish/snooty antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental sentence: When the boy belched at the dinner table, a look of haughty disdain crossed the hostess' face.
haughty (adj.)
haughty (adj.)
definition: arrogantly superior synonym: snobbish/snooty antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental sentence: When the boy belched at the dinner table, a look of haughty disdain crossed the hostess' face.
definition: arrogantly superior synonym: snobbish/snooty antonym: accepting/nonjudgmental sentence: When the boy belched at the dinner table, a look of haughty disdain crossed the hostess' face.
tenacious (adj.)
tenacious (adj.)
definition: not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear synonym: relentless/adamant antonym: weak/surrendering sentence: With tenacious determination, the hobbled runner crawled across the marathon's finish line.
definition: not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear synonym: relentless/adamant antonym: weak/surrendering sentence: With tenacious determination, the hobbled runner crawled across the marathon's finish line.
tenacious (adj.)
tenacious (adj.)
definition: not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear synonym: relentless/adamant antonym: weak/surrendering sentence: With tenacious determination, the hobbled runner crawled across the marathon's finish line.
definition: not letting go of or giving up on something one holds dear synonym: relentless/adamant antonym: weak/surrendering sentence: With tenacious determination, the hobbled runner crawled across the marathon's finish line.
acquiesce (verb)
acquiesce (verb)
definition: accept something reluctantly, but without protest synonym: agree/cave antonym: disagree/refuse sentence: The exhausted mother acquiesced to her toddler's demands for a new toy.
definition: accept something reluctantly, but without protest synonym: agree/cave antonym: disagree/refuse sentence: The exhausted mother acquiesced to her toddler's demands for a new toy.
acquiesce (verb)
acquiesce (verb)
definition: accept something reluctantly, but without protest synonym: agree/cave antonym: disagree/refuse sentence: The exhausted mother acquiesced to her toddler's demands for a new toy.
definition: accept something reluctantly, but without protest synonym: agree/cave antonym: disagree/refuse sentence: The exhausted mother acquiesced to her toddler's demands for a new toy.
lampoon (verb)
lampoon (verb)
definition: publicly ridicule synonym: mock antonym: revere sentence: Jon Stewart has made a career of lampooning politicians.
definition: publicly ridicule synonym: mock antonym: revere sentence: Jon Stewart has made a career of lampooning politicians.
lampoon (verb)
lampoon (verb)
definition: publicly ridicule synonym: mock antonym: revere sentence: Jon Stewart has made a career of lampooning politicians.
definition: publicly ridicule synonym: mock antonym: revere sentence: Jon Stewart has made a career of lampooning politicians.
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curmudgeon (noun) definition: a bad-tempered person synonym: crab/grouch antonym: angel sentence: The complaining man who works in the next cubicle is nothing but a tired, old curmudgeon.
curmudgeon (noun) definition: a bad-tempered person synonym: crab/grouch antonym: angel sentence: The complaining man who works in the next cubicle is nothing but a tired, old curmudgeon.
curmudgeon (noun) definition: a bad-tempered person synonym: crab/grouch antonym: angel sentence: The complaining man who works in the next cubicle is nothing but a tired, old curmudgeon.
curmudgeon (noun) definition: a bad-tempered person synonym: crab/grouch antonym: angel sentence: The complaining man who works in the next cubicle is nothing but a tired, old curmudgeon.
sojourn (noun)
sojourn (noun)
definition: a temporary stay synonym: journey antonym: relocation sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theater made my sojourn to England complete.
definition: a temporary stay synonym: journey antonym: relocation sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theater made my sojourn to England complete.
sojourn (noun)
sojourn (noun)
definition: a temporary stay synonym: journey antonym: relocation sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theater made my sojourn to England complete.
definition: a temporary stay synonym: journey antonym: relocation sentence: A visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theater made my sojourn to England complete.
gregarious (adj.)
gregarious (adj.)
definition: fond of company synonym: outgoing/social antonym: shy/anti-social sentence: My gregarious neighbors are the most popular couple on the block.
definition: fond of company synonym: outgoing/social antonym: shy/anti-social sentence: My gregarious neighbors are the most popular couple on the block.
gregarious (adj.)
gregarious (adj.)
definition: fond of company synonym: outgoing/social antonym: shy/anti-social sentence: My gregarious neighbors are the most popular couple on the block.
definition: fond of company synonym: outgoing/social antonym: shy/anti-social sentence: My gregarious neighbors are the most popular couple on the block.
augment (verb)
augment (verb)
definition: to increase synonym: add/enlarge antonym: reduce sentence: The professor augments his salary by moonlighting as a book editor.
definition: to increase synonym: add/enlarge antonym: reduce sentence: The professor augments his salary by moonlighting as a book editor.
augment (verb)
augment (verb)
definition: to increase synonym: add/enlarge antonym: reduce sentence: The professor augments his salary by moonlighting as a book editor.
definition: to increase synonym: add/enlarge antonym: reduce sentence: The professor augments his salary by moonlighting as a book editor.
insidious (adj.)
insidious (adj.)
definition: advancing in a gradual way to cause harm synonym: treacherous/crafty antonym: benign/harmless sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little creatures; you don't know they're there until it's too late.
definition: advancing in a gradual way to cause harm synonym: treacherous/crafty antonym: benign/harmless sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little creatures; you don't know they're there until it's too late.
insidious (adj.)
insidious (adj.)
definition: advancing in a gradual way to cause harm synonym: treacherous/crafty antonym: benign/harmless sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little creatures; you don't know they're there until it's too late.
definition: advancing in a gradual way to cause harm synonym: treacherous/crafty antonym: benign/harmless sentence: Bed bugs are insidious little creatures; you don't know they're there until it's too late.
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engender (verb)
engender (verb)
definition: to cause or give rise to synonym: create/produce antonym: destroy/ruin sentence: Hoping to engender confidence in the economy, the Senate approved the tax cut.
definition: to cause or give rise to synonym: create/produce antonym: destroy/ruin sentence: Hoping to engender confidence in the economy, the Senate approved the tax cut.
engender (verb)
engender (verb)
definition: to cause or give rise to synonym: create/produce antonym: destroy/ruin sentence: Hoping to engender confidence in the economy, the Senate approved the tax cut.
definition: to cause or give rise to synonym: create/produce antonym: destroy/ruin sentence: Hoping to engender confidence in the economy, the Senate approved the tax cut.
nuance (noun)
nuance (noun)
definition: a subtle difference synonym: shade/distinction antonym: opposite/separation sentence: Experts on lying can read subtle nuances of facial expressions to determine a suspect's truthfulness.
definition: a subtle difference synonym: shade/distinction antonym: opposite/separation sentence: Experts on lying can read subtle nuances of facial expressions to determine a suspect's truthfulness.
nuance (noun)
nuance (noun)
definition: a subtle difference synonym: shade/distinction antonym: opposite/separation sentence: Experts on lying can read subtle nuances of facial expressions to determine a suspect's truthfulness.
definition: a subtle difference synonym: shade/distinction antonym: opposite/separation sentence: Experts on lying can read subtle nuances of facial expressions to determine a suspect's truthfulness.
covert (adj.)
covert (adj.)
definition: not openly displayed synonym: secret/hidden antonym: overt/open sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a covert operation.
definition: not openly displayed synonym: secret/hidden antonym: overt/open sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a covert operation.
covert (adj.)
covert (adj.)
definition: not openly displayed synonym: secret/hidden antonym: overt/open sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a covert operation.
definition: not openly displayed synonym: secret/hidden antonym: overt/open sentence: The F.B.I. agent was sent on a covert operation.
renown (noun)
renown (noun)
definition: the state of being known and celebrated by many synonym: honor/glory antonym: disgrace/ridicule sentence: Many writers of great renown fill the shelves of the school's library.
definition: the state of being known and celebrated by many synonym: honor/glory antonym: disgrace/ridicule sentence: Many writers of great renown fill the shelves of the school's library.
renown (noun)
renown (noun)
definition: the state of being known and celebrated by many synonym: honor/glory antonym: disgrace/ridicule sentence: Many writers of great renown fill the shelves of the school's library.
definition: the state of being known and celebrated by many synonym: honor/glory antonym: disgrace/ridicule sentence: Many writers of great renown fill the shelves of the school's library.
tangent (noun)
tangent (noun)
definition: a completely different line of thought synonym: non sequitur/digression antonym: point sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents during her lectures.
definition: a completely different line of thought synonym: non sequitur/digression antonym: point sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents during her lectures.
tangent (noun)
tangent (noun)
definition: a completely different line of thought synonym: non sequitur/digression antonym: point sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents during her lectures.
definition: a completely different line of thought synonym: non sequitur/digression antonym: point sentence: My French teacher is wellknown for going off on tangents during her lectures.
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kismet (noun)
kismet (noun)
definition: destiny synonym: fate/serendipity antonym: coincidence sentence: When the pretty girl he'd noticed on the bus sat next to him in economics class, the smitten boy knew it was kismet.
definition: destiny synonym: fate/serendipity antonym: coincidence sentence: When the pretty girl he'd noticed on the bus sat next to him in economics class, the smitten boy knew it was kismet.
kismet (noun)
kismet (noun)
definition: destiny synonym: fate/serendipity antonym: coincidence sentence: When the pretty girl he'd noticed on the bus sat next to him in economics class, the smitten boy knew it was kismet.
definition: destiny synonym: fate/serendipity antonym: coincidence sentence: When the pretty girl he'd noticed on the bus sat next to him in economics class, the smitten boy knew it was kismet.
exonerate (verb)
exonerate (verb)
definition: remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing synonym: clear/erase antonym: condemn/convict sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was used to show that the suspect was never at the crime scene, he was exonerated and released from prison.
definition: remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing synonym: clear/erase antonym: condemn/convict sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was used to show that the suspect was never at the crime scene, he was exonerated and released from prison.
exonerate (verb)
exonerate (verb)
definition: remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing synonym: clear/erase antonym: condemn/convict sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was used to show that the suspect was never at the crime scene, he was exonerated and released from prison.
definition: remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing synonym: clear/erase antonym: condemn/convict sentence: After D.N.A. evidence was used to show that the suspect was never at the crime scene, he was exonerated and released from prison.
altruism (noun)
altruism (noun)
definition: a selfless act synonym: philanthropy antonym: greed sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an anonymous donor paid the college expenses of the entire senior class.
definition: a selfless act synonym: philanthropy antonym: greed sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an anonymous donor paid the college expenses of the entire senior class.
altruism (noun)
altruism (noun)
definition: a selfless act synonym: philanthropy antonym: greed sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an anonymous donor paid the college expenses of the entire senior class.
definition: a selfless act synonym: philanthropy antonym: greed sentence: In an act of pure altruism, an anonymous donor paid the college expenses of the entire senior class.
myopic (adj.)
myopic (adj.)
definition: so focused on one small thing that
definition: so focused on one small thing that
synonym: shortsighted antonym: thoughtful/wise sentence: Historians have been criticized for their myopic viewpoint that most medical advancements came from Europe.
synonym: shortsighted antonym: thoughtful/wise sentence: Historians have been criticized for their myopic viewpoint that most medical advancements came from Europe.
the whole picture can't be seen
the whole picture can't be seen
myopic (adj.)
myopic (adj.)
definition: so focused on one small thing that
definition: so focused on one small thing that
synonym: shortsighted antonym: thoughtful/wise sentence: Historians have been criticized for their myopic viewpoint that most medical advancements came from Europe.
synonym: shortsighted antonym: thoughtful/wise sentence: Historians have been criticized for their myopic viewpoint that most medical advancements came from Europe.
the whole picture can't be seen
the whole picture can't be seen
galvanize (verb)
galvanize (verb)
definition: shock or excite, typically into taking action synonym: jolt/inspire antonym: depress/deter sentence: The candidate's speech galvanized the young voters to work to change the unjust law.
definition: shock or excite, typically into taking action synonym: jolt/inspire antonym: depress/deter sentence: The candidate's speech galvanized the young voters to work to change the unjust law.
galvanize (verb)
galvanize (verb)
definition: shock or excite, typically into taking action synonym: jolt/inspire antonym: depress/deter sentence: The candidate's speech galvanized the young voters to work to change the unjust law.
definition: shock or excite, typically into taking action synonym: jolt/inspire antonym: depress/deter sentence: The candidate's speech galvanized the young voters to work to change the unjust law.
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gauche (adj.)
gauche (adj.)
definition: lacking social grace synonym: unsophisticated antonym: classy/refined sentence: My mother-in-law's formal manners always make me feel gauche.
definition: lacking social grace synonym: unsophisticated antonym: classy/refined sentence: My mother-in-law's formal manners always make me feel gauche.
gauche (adj.)
gauche (adj.)
definition: lacking social grace synonym: unsophisticated antonym: classy/refined sentence: My mother-in-law's formal manners always make me feel gauche.
definition: lacking social grace synonym: unsophisticated antonym: classy/refined sentence: My mother-in-law's formal manners always make me feel gauche.
zenith (noun)
zenith (noun)
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
point
point
synonym: peak/apex antonym: low/bottom sentence: The missile reached its zenith and then fell on its target.
synonym: peak/apex antonym: low/bottom sentence: The missile reached its zenith and then fell on its target.
zenith (noun)
zenith (noun)
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
definition: the top of a trajectory; the highest
point
point
synonym: peak/apex antonym: low/bottom sentence: The missile reached its zenith and then fell on its target.
synonym: peak/apex antonym: low/bottom sentence: The missile reached its zenith and then fell on its target.
futile (adj.)
futile (adj.)
definition: incapable of producing any result synonym: useless antonym: effective sentence: With a 17 percent in the class, any efforts to pass the final exam would be futile.
definition: incapable of producing any result synonym: useless antonym: effective sentence: With a 17 percent in the class, any efforts to pass the final exam would be futile.
futile (adj.)
futile (adj.)
definition: incapable of producing any result synonym: useless antonym: effective sentence: With a 17 percent in the class, any efforts to pass the final exam would be futile.
definition: incapable of producing any result synonym: useless antonym: effective sentence: With a 17 percent in the class, any efforts to pass the final exam would be futile.
ruminate (verb)
ruminate (verb)
definition: to think deeply synonym: ponder antonym: ignore sentence: The professor asked us to ruminate on the nature of human existence.
definition: to think deeply synonym: ponder antonym: ignore sentence: The professor asked us to ruminate on the nature of human existence.
ruminate (verb)
ruminate (verb)
definition: to think deeply synonym: ponder antonym: ignore sentence: The professor asked us to ruminate on the nature of human existence.
definition: to think deeply synonym: ponder antonym: ignore sentence: The professor asked us to ruminate on the nature of human existence.
acrimony (noun)
acrimony (noun)
definition: tense bitterness in a relationship synonym: tension/drama antonym: harmony/peace sentence: The acrimony of my parents' divorce was impossible to hide.
definition: tense bitterness in a relationship synonym: tension/drama antonym: harmony/peace sentence: The acrimony of my parents' divorce was impossible to hide.
acrimony (noun)
acrimony (noun)
definition: tense bitterness in a relationship synonym: tension/drama antonym: harmony/peace sentence: The acrimony of my parents' divorce was impossible to hide.
definition: tense bitterness in a relationship synonym: tension/drama antonym: harmony/peace sentence: The acrimony of my parents' divorce was impossible to hide.
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solace (noun)
solace (noun)
definition: comfort in a time of stress or sadness synonym: succor/aid antonym: agitation/stressor sentence: When times are tough, many people seek solace in religion.
definition: comfort in a time of stress or sadness synonym: succor/aid antonym: agitation/stressor sentence: When times are tough, many people seek solace in religion.
solace (noun)
solace (noun)
definition: comfort in a time of stress or sadness synonym: succor/aid antonym: agitation/stressor sentence: When times are tough, many people seek solace in religion.
definition: comfort in a time of stress or sadness synonym: succor/aid antonym: agitation/stressor sentence: When times are tough, many people seek solace in religion.
insipid (adj.)
insipid (adj.)
definition: lacking taste or class synonym: dumb/trashy antonym: intelligent/sophisticated sentence: Many of today's pop songs are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
definition: lacking taste or class synonym: dumb/trashy antonym: intelligent/sophisticated sentence: Many of today's pop songs are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
insipid (adj.)
insipid (adj.)
definition: lacking taste or class synonym: dumb/trashy antonym: intelligent/sophisticated sentence: Many of today's pop songs are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
definition: lacking taste or class synonym: dumb/trashy antonym: intelligent/sophisticated sentence: Many of today's pop songs are filled with shallow, insipid lyrics.
pedestrian (adj.)
pedestrian (adj.)
definition: lacking inspiration synonym: common/flat antonym: unique/refined sentence: His pedestrian tastes were satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese and frozen pizza.
definition: lacking inspiration synonym: common/flat antonym: unique/refined sentence: His pedestrian tastes were satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese and frozen pizza.
pedestrian (adj.)
pedestrian (adj.)
definition: lacking inspiration synonym: common/flat antonym: unique/refined sentence: His pedestrian tastes were satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese and frozen pizza.
definition: lacking inspiration synonym: common/flat antonym: unique/refined sentence: His pedestrian tastes were satisfied with a diet of mac-n-cheese and frozen pizza.
visceral (adj.)
visceral (adj.)
definition: from the gut synonym: animalistic/emotional antonym: logical sentence: The voters' visceral fear of change led to the election of the status-quo candidate.
definition: from the gut synonym: animalistic/emotional antonym: logical sentence: The voters' visceral fear of change led to the election of the status-quo candidate.
visceral (adj.)
visceral (adj.)
definition: from the gut synonym: animalistic/emotional antonym: logical sentence: The voters' visceral fear of change led to the election of the status-quo candidate.
definition: from the gut synonym: animalistic/emotional antonym: logical sentence: The voters' visceral fear of change led to the election of the status-quo candidate.
inept (adj.)
inept (adj.)
definition: having or showing no skill synonym: clumsy/unskilled antonym: astute/keen sentence: His inept handling of the employees' complaints led to a lawsuit.
definition: having or showing no skill synonym: clumsy/unskilled antonym: astute/keen sentence: His inept handling of the employees' complaints led to a lawsuit.
inept (adj.)
inept (adj.)
definition: having or showing no skill synonym: clumsy/unskilled antonym: astute/keen sentence: His inept handling of the employees' complaints led to a lawsuit.
definition: having or showing no skill synonym: clumsy/unskilled antonym: astute/keen sentence: His inept handling of the employees' complaints led to a lawsuit.
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mitigate (verb)
mitigate (verb)
definition: to make less severe, serious, or painful synonym: ease/soften antonym: enflame/worsen sentence: She wanted to mitigate misery in the world.
definition: to make less severe, serious, or painful synonym: ease/soften antonym: enflame/worsen sentence: She wanted to mitigate misery in the world.
mitigate (verb)
mitigate (verb)
definition: to make less severe, serious, or painful synonym: ease/soften antonym: enflame/worsen sentence: She wanted to mitigate misery in the world.
definition: to make less severe, serious, or painful synonym: ease/soften antonym: enflame/worsen sentence: She wanted to mitigate misery in the world.
anodyne (noun)
anodyne (noun)
definition: something that kills pain synonym: soother antonym: stressor sentence: The best anodyne for a broken heart is a new love.
definition: something that kills pain synonym: soother antonym: stressor sentence: The best anodyne for a broken heart is a new love.
anodyne (noun)
anodyne (noun)
definition: something that kills pain synonym: soother antonym: stressor sentence: The best anodyne for a broken heart is a new love.
definition: something that kills pain synonym: soother antonym: stressor sentence: The best anodyne for a broken heart is a new love.
vacillate (verb)
vacillate (verb)
definition: to alternate indecisively between two choices synonym: waver antonym: decide sentence: Early in his career, he vacillated between journalism and engineering.
definition: to alternate indecisively between two choices synonym: waver antonym: decide sentence: Early in his career, he vacillated between journalism and engineering.
vacillate (verb)
vacillate (verb)
definition: to alternate indecisively between two choices synonym: waver antonym: decide sentence: Early in his career, he vacillated between journalism and engineering.
definition: to alternate indecisively between two choices synonym: waver antonym: decide sentence: Early in his career, he vacillated between journalism and engineering.
incendiary (adj.)
incendiary (adj.)
definition: designed to start fires or conflict synonym: inflammatory antonym: calming sentence: The girl's incendiary lies required a response.
definition: designed to start fires or conflict synonym: inflammatory antonym: calming sentence: The girl's incendiary lies required a response.
incendiary (adj.)
incendiary (adj.)
definition: designed to start fires or conflict synonym: inflammatory antonym: calming sentence: The girl's incendiary lies required a response.
definition: designed to start fires or conflict synonym: inflammatory antonym: calming sentence: The girl's incendiary lies required a response.
depravity (noun)
depravity (noun)
definition: moral corruption synonym: wickedness/evil antonym: benevolence/good sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales are filled with depravity.
definition: moral corruption synonym: wickedness/evil antonym: benevolence/good sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales are filled with depravity.
depravity (noun)
depravity (noun)
definition: moral corruption synonym: wickedness/evil antonym: benevolence/good sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales are filled with depravity.
definition: moral corruption synonym: wickedness/evil antonym: benevolence/good sentence: Edgar Allan Poe's gothic tales are filled with depravity.
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bulwark (noun)
bulwark (noun)
definition: a defensive wall synonym: shield/fortress antonym: doorway/entrance sentence: Well-trained police forces are a bulwark against the breakdown of society.
definition: a defensive wall synonym: shield/fortress antonym: doorway/entrance sentence: Well-trained police forces are a bulwark against the breakdown of society.
bulwark (noun)
bulwark (noun)
definition: a defensive wall synonym: shield/fortress antonym: doorway/entrance sentence: Well-trained police forces are a bulwark against the breakdown of society.
definition: a defensive wall synonym: shield/fortress antonym: doorway/entrance sentence: Well-trained police forces are a bulwark against the breakdown of society.
cajole (verb)
cajole (verb)
definition: persuade by flattering or gently teasing synonym: coax antonym: demand sentence: He tried to cajole his girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
definition: persuade by flattering or gently teasing synonym: coax antonym: demand sentence: He tried to cajole his girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
cajole (verb)
cajole (verb)
definition: persuade by flattering or gently teasing synonym: coax antonym: demand sentence: He tried to cajole his girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
definition: persuade by flattering or gently teasing synonym: coax antonym: demand sentence: He tried to cajole his girlfriend into breaking her curfew.
harbinger (noun)
harbinger (noun)
definition: something that marks the approach of something else synonym: forerunner antonym: effect sentence: The storm clouds on the horizon were a harbinger of doom.
definition: something that marks the approach of something else synonym: forerunner antonym: effect sentence: The storm clouds on the horizon were a harbinger of doom.
harbinger (noun)
harbinger (noun)
definition: something that marks the approach of something else synonym: forerunner antonym: effect sentence: The storm clouds on the horizon were a harbinger of doom.
definition: something that marks the approach of something else synonym: forerunner antonym: effect sentence: The storm clouds on the horizon were a harbinger of doom.
impetuous (adj.)
impetuous (adj.)
definition: acting quickly without thought synonym: impulsive antonym: cautious sentence: The impetuous teen had a long history of shoplifting arrests and traffic violations.
definition: acting quickly without thought synonym: impulsive antonym: cautious sentence: The impetuous teen had a long history of shoplifting arrests and traffic violations.
impetuous (adj.)
impetuous (adj.)
definition: acting quickly without thought synonym: impulsive antonym: cautious sentence: The impetuous teen had a long history of shoplifting arrests and traffic violations.
definition: acting quickly without thought synonym: impulsive antonym: cautious sentence: The impetuous teen had a long history of shoplifting arrests and traffic violations.
extemporaneous (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
definition: spoken or done without preparation synonym: improvised antonym: rehearsed/planned sentence: The student's extemporaneous speech wowed his classmates and teacher alike.
definition: spoken or done without preparation synonym: improvised antonym: rehearsed/planned sentence: The student's extemporaneous speech wowed his classmates and teacher alike.
extemporaneous (adj.)
extemporaneous (adj.)
definition: spoken or done without preparation synonym: improvised antonym: rehearsed/planned sentence: The student's extemporaneous speech wowed his classmates and teacher alike.
definition: spoken or done without preparation synonym: improvised antonym: rehearsed/planned sentence: The student's extemporaneous speech wowed his classmates and teacher alike.
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fetid (adj.)
fetid (adj.)
definition: smelling very unpleasant synonym: rancid/putrid antonym: aromatic/perfumed sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E. uniform, which hadn't been washed in a month, was overwhelming.
definition: smelling very unpleasant synonym: rancid/putrid antonym: aromatic/perfumed sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E. uniform, which hadn't been washed in a month, was overwhelming.
fetid (adj.)
fetid (adj.)
definition: smelling very unpleasant synonym: rancid/putrid antonym: aromatic/perfumed sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E. uniform, which hadn't been washed in a month, was overwhelming.
definition: smelling very unpleasant synonym: rancid/putrid antonym: aromatic/perfumed sentence: The smell of Tom's fetid P.E. uniform, which hadn't been washed in a month, was overwhelming.
perfunctory (adj.)
perfunctory (adj.)
definition: carried out with minimum effort to satisfy the situation synonym: cursory/automatic antonym: thoughtful/concerned sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod to all of the dinner party guests at the table.
definition: carried out with minimum effort to satisfy the situation synonym: cursory/automatic antonym: thoughtful/concerned sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod to all of the dinner party guests at the table.
perfunctory (adj.)
perfunctory (adj.)
definition: carried out with minimum effort to satisfy the situation synonym: cursory/automatic antonym: thoughtful/concerned sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod to all of the dinner party guests at the table.
definition: carried out with minimum effort to satisfy the situation synonym: cursory/automatic antonym: thoughtful/concerned sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod to all of the dinner party guests at the table.
fracas (noun)
fracas (noun)
definition: a noisy disturbance synonym: ruckus antonym: peace sentence: It took two referees and all of the coaches to end the fracas on the field.
definition: a noisy disturbance synonym: ruckus antonym: peace sentence: It took two referees and all of the coaches to end the fracas on the field.
fracas (noun)
fracas (noun)
definition: a noisy disturbance synonym: ruckus antonym: peace sentence: It took two referees and all of the coaches to end the fracas on the field.
definition: a noisy disturbance synonym: ruckus antonym: peace sentence: It took two referees and all of the coaches to end the fracas on the field.
foible (noun)
foible (noun)
definition: a small flaw synonym: defect/kink antonym: strength sentence: In marriage, spouses learn to tolerate each other's little foibles.
definition: a small flaw synonym: defect/kink antonym: strength sentence: In marriage, spouses learn to tolerate each other's little foibles.
foible (noun)
foible (noun)
definition: a small flaw synonym: defect/kink antonym: strength sentence: In marriage, spouses learn to tolerate each other's little foibles.
definition: a small flaw synonym: defect/kink antonym: strength sentence: In marriage, spouses learn to tolerate each other's little foibles.
vacuous (adj.)
vacuous (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of thought or intelligence synonym: dumb/empty-headed antonym: intelligent sentence: From his vacuous expression, I could tell that he didn't know anything about the homework reading.
definition: showing a lack of thought or intelligence synonym: dumb/empty-headed antonym: intelligent sentence: From his vacuous expression, I could tell that he didn't know anything about the homework reading.
vacuous (adj.)
vacuous (adj.)
definition: showing a lack of thought or intelligence synonym: dumb/empty-headed antonym: intelligent sentence: From his vacuous expression, I could tell that he didn't know anything about the homework reading.
definition: showing a lack of thought or intelligence synonym: dumb/empty-headed antonym: intelligent sentence: From his vacuous expression, I could tell that he didn't know anything about the homework reading.
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reticent (adj.)
reticent (adj.)
definition: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings easily synonym: hesitant/shy antonym: open/unrestrained sentence: The reticent boy rarely spoke about his family.
definition: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings easily synonym: hesitant/shy antonym: open/unrestrained sentence: The reticent boy rarely spoke about his family.
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reticent (adj.)
reticent (adj.)
definition: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings easily synonym: hesitant/shy antonym: open/unrestrained sentence: The reticent boy rarely spoke about his family.
definition: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings easily synonym: hesitant/shy antonym: open/unrestrained sentence: The reticent boy rarely spoke about his family.
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farcical (adj.)
farcical (adj.)
definition: in a ridiculous manner synonym: absurd antonym: realistic/sensible sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of travel delays, the commuters were trapped for seven hours as they tried to leave the city.
definition: in a ridiculous manner synonym: absurd antonym: realistic/sensible sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of travel delays, the commuters were trapped for seven hours as they tried to leave the city. 2
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farcical (adj.)
farcical (adj.)
definition: in a ridiculous manner synonym: absurd antonym: realistic/sensible sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of travel delays, the commuters were trapped for seven hours as they tried to leave the city.
definition: in a ridiculous manner synonym: absurd antonym: realistic/sensible sentence: Facing a farcical tangle of travel delays, the commuters were trapped for seven hours as they tried to leave the city. 2
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egalitarian (adj.)
egalitarian (adj.)
definition: relating to the idea of all people deserving equal rights synonym: fair antonym: biased sentence: Our laws should promote a fair, more egalitarian society.
definition: relating to the idea of all people deserving equal rights synonym: fair antonym: biased sentence: Our laws should promote a fair, more egalitarian society.
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egalitarian (adj.)
egalitarian (adj.)
definition: relating to the idea of all people deserving equal rights synonym: fair antonym: biased sentence: Our laws should promote a fair, more egalitarian society.
definition: relating to the idea of all people deserving equal rights synonym: fair antonym: biased sentence: Our laws should promote a fair, more egalitarian society.
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palpable (adj.)
palpable (adj.)
definition: able to be touched or felt synonym: real/discernable antonym: hidden/obscure sentence: The tension between the warring couple was palpable.
definition: able to be touched or felt synonym: real/discernable antonym: hidden/obscure sentence: The tension between the warring couple was palpable.
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palpable (adj.)
palpable (adj.)
definition: able to be touched or felt synonym: real/discernable antonym: hidden/obscure sentence: The tension between the warring couple was palpable.
definition: able to be touched or felt synonym: real/discernable antonym: hidden/obscure sentence: The tension between the warring couple was palpable.
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charlatan (noun)
charlatan (noun)
definition: a person falsely claiming to have special talents or skills synonym: fraud/swindler antonym: talent/expert sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the King and the Duke are a pair of charlatans.
definition: a person falsely claiming to have special talents or skills synonym: fraud/swindler antonym: talent/expert sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the King and the Duke are a pair of charlatans. 5
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charlatan (noun)
charlatan (noun)
definition: a person falsely claiming to have special talents or skills synonym: fraud/swindler antonym: talent/expert sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the King and the Duke are a pair of charlatans.
definition: a person falsely claiming to have special talents or skills synonym: fraud/swindler antonym: talent/expert sentence: In Huckleberry Finn, the King and the Duke are a pair of charlatans. 5
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atrophy (v.)
atrophy (v.)
definition: to gradually decline or waste away synonym: deteriorate/wither antonym: grow/strengthen sentence: A child's imagination will likely atrophy if too much time is spent watching T.V.
definition: to gradually decline or waste away synonym: deteriorate/wither antonym: grow/strengthen sentence: A child's imagination will likely atrophy if too much time is spent watching T.V.
atrophy (v.)
atrophy (v.)
definition: to gradually decline or waste away synonym: deteriorate/wither antonym: grow/strengthen sentence: A child's imagination will likely atrophy if too much time is spent watching T.V.
definition: to gradually decline or waste away synonym: deteriorate/wither antonym: grow/strengthen sentence: A child's imagination will likely atrophy if too much time is spent watching T.V.
quaff (v.)
quaff (v.)
definition: to drink heartily synonym: chug antonym: sip/savor sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug of Butterbeer while dining at the Three Broomsticks.
definition: to drink heartily synonym: chug antonym: sip/savor sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug of Butterbeer while dining at the Three Broomsticks.
quaff (v.)
quaff (v.)
definition: to drink heartily synonym: chug antonym: sip/savor sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug of Butterbeer while dining at the Three Broomsticks.
definition: to drink heartily synonym: chug antonym: sip/savor sentence: Ron eagerly quaffed his mug of Butterbeer while dining at the Three Broomsticks.
collusion (n.)
collusion (n.)
definition: secret or illegal cooperation, esp. to cheat others synonym: conspiracy antonym: disinterest sentence: A shocking act of collusion between political leaders and media owners was revealed in the testimony.
definition: secret or illegal cooperation, esp. to cheat others synonym: conspiracy antonym: disinterest sentence: A shocking act of collusion between political leaders and media owners was revealed in the testimony.
collusion (n.)
collusion (n.)
definition: secret or illegal cooperation, esp. to cheat others synonym: conspiracy antonym: disinterest sentence: A shocking act of collusion between political leaders and media owners was revealed in the testimony.
definition: secret or illegal cooperation, esp. to cheat others synonym: conspiracy antonym: disinterest sentence: A shocking act of collusion between political leaders and media owners was revealed in the testimony.
drivel (n.)
drivel (n.)
definition: nonsense synonym: babble antonym: wisdom sentence: That critic's reviews are nothing but self-important drivel.
definition: nonsense synonym: babble antonym: wisdom sentence: That critic's reviews are nothing but self-important drivel.
drivel (n.)
drivel (n.)
definition: nonsense synonym: babble antonym: wisdom sentence: That critic's reviews are nothing but self-important drivel.
definition: nonsense synonym: babble antonym: wisdom sentence: That critic's reviews are nothing but self-important drivel.
stoic (adj.)
stoic (adj.)
definition: able to endure hardship without showing pain or complaining synonym: unemotional/staid antonym: weepy/wimpy sentence: The stoic soldier held his salute while his comrade was laid to rest.
definition: able to endure hardship without showing pain or complaining synonym: unemotional/staid antonym: weepy/wimpy sentence: The stoic soldier held his salute while his comrade was laid to rest.
stoic (adj.)
stoic (adj.)
definition: able to endure hardship without showing pain or complaining synonym: unemotional/staid antonym: weepy/wimpy sentence: The stoic soldier held his salute while his comrade was laid to rest.
definition: able to endure hardship without showing pain or complaining synonym: unemotional/staid antonym: weepy/wimpy sentence: The stoic soldier held his salute while his comrade was laid to rest.
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intrepid (adj.)
intrepid (adj.)
definition: brave and adventurous synonym: bold antonym: fearful/cautious sentence: The intrepid reporter eagerly accepted the assignment in the war-torn country.
definition: brave and adventurous synonym: bold antonym: fearful/cautious sentence: The intrepid reporter eagerly accepted the assignment in the war-torn country.
intrepid (adj.)
intrepid (adj.)
definition: brave and adventurous synonym: bold antonym: fearful/cautious sentence: The intrepid reporter eagerly accepted the assignment in the war-torn country.
definition: brave and adventurous synonym: bold antonym: fearful/cautious sentence: The intrepid reporter eagerly accepted the assignment in the war-torn country.
balk (v.)
balk (v.)
definition: to be unwilling to accept an idea or request synonym: refuse antonym: embrace/accept sentence: When the 12-year-old asked for an iPhone, her parents balked at the idea.
definition: to be unwilling to accept an idea or request synonym: refuse antonym: embrace/accept sentence: When the 12-year-old asked for an iPhone, her parents balked at the idea.
balk (v.)
balk (v.)
definition: to be unwilling to accept an idea or request synonym: refuse antonym: embrace/accept sentence: When the 12-year-old asked for an iPhone, her parents balked at the idea.
definition: to be unwilling to accept an idea or request synonym: refuse antonym: embrace/accept sentence: When the 12-year-old asked for an iPhone, her parents balked at the idea.
gaunt (adj.)
gaunt (adj.)
definition: too thin, as in suffering from hunger or illness synonym: bony/undernourished antonym: corpulent/fleshy sentence: The gaunt faces of District 12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
definition: too thin, as in suffering from hunger or illness synonym: bony/undernourished antonym: corpulent/fleshy sentence: The gaunt faces of District 12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
gaunt (adj.)
gaunt (adj.)
definition: too thin, as in suffering from hunger or illness synonym: bony/undernourished antonym: corpulent/fleshy sentence: The gaunt faces of District 12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
definition: too thin, as in suffering from hunger or illness synonym: bony/undernourished antonym: corpulent/fleshy sentence: The gaunt faces of District 12 haunted Katniss' dreams.
persnickety (adj.)
persnickety (adj.)
definition: placing too much emphasis on minor or unimportant details synonym: fussy antonym: unconcerned/easy-going sentence: The persnickety teacher took points from my score because I used blue ink instead of black.
definition: placing too much emphasis on minor or unimportant details synonym: fussy antonym: unconcerned/easy-going sentence: The persnickety teacher took points from my score because I used blue ink instead of black.
persnickety (adj.)
persnickety (adj.)
definition: placing too much emphasis on minor or unimportant details synonym: fussy antonym: unconcerned/easy-going sentence: The persnickety teacher took points from my score because I used blue ink instead of black.
definition: placing too much emphasis on minor or unimportant details synonym: fussy antonym: unconcerned/easy-going sentence: The persnickety teacher took points from my score because I used blue ink instead of black.
whet (v.)
whet (v.)
definition: to sharpen the point of something synonym: hone antonym: dull/weaken sentence: Allow me to whet your appetite with a description of the chef's specials.
definition: to sharpen the point of something synonym: hone antonym: dull/weaken sentence: Allow me to whet your appetite with a description of the chef's specials.
whet (v.)
whet (v.)
definition: to sharpen the point of something synonym: hone antonym: dull/weaken sentence: Allow me to whet your appetite with a description of the chef's specials.
definition: to sharpen the point of something synonym: hone antonym: dull/weaken sentence: Allow me to whet your appetite with a description of the chef's specials.
