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machination |
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adj. an evil design or plan
Synonyms: scheme; trick; plot
Antonyms:
Ex. Once again, the superhero foiled the machinations of the evil scientist. |
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pejorative |
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adj. having a negative effect; insulting
Synonyms: rude; unpleasant; uncomplimentary
Antonyms: praising; positive; complimentary;
Ex. Lenny resigned after overhearing his coworkers' pejorative remarks. |
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harbinger |
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n. an omen or sign
Synonyms: warning; signal; portent
Antonyms:
Ex. Too many, the black cat is a harbinger of bad luck. |
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nubile |
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adj. suitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female
Synonyms: marital;
pre-wedding; spousal
Antonyms:
divorce
Ex. In six years, she grew from a skinny twelve-year-old to a nubile young woman. |
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sapient |
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adj. wise; full of knowledge
Synonyms: smart;
knowing; intelligent
Antonyms:
ignorant; stupid; unwise
Ex. Everyone sought advice from the sapient monk who lived on the mountain. |
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chimerical |
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adj. imaginary; fantastic
Synonyms: wild;
unreal; absurd; illusionary
Antonyms:
practical; plain; ordinary
Ex. Little Tina had a chimerical notion that rabbits lived in trees. |
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masochist |
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n. one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering
Synonyms: wild;
unreal; absurd; illusionary
Antonyms:
practical; plain; ordinary
Ex. Sue accused her friend of being a masochist because he refused to go to the doctor despite his broken toes. |
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finesse |
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n. diplomacy; tact; artful management
(know-how)
Synonyms: skill;
quickness; cunning
Antonyms:
ignorance; plain; ordinary
Ex. The diplomat had the finesse to deal with the troublesome nation. |
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heterogeneous |
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adj. different; dissimilar
Synonyms: assorted; varied; diverse
Antonyms:
homogeneous; similar; identical
Ex. The platoon was a heterogeneous group of young men from various backgrounds. |
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eclectic |
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adj. choosing from various sources
Synonyms: selective; varied; diverse
Antonyms:
narrow; specific; unvaried
Ex. The eclectic furnishings wee from many different nations and historical periods. |
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grandiose |
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adj. impressive; showy; magnificent
Synonyms: stately; imposing; vast
Antonyms:
humble; small;moderate
Ex. The young couple could not afford the grandiose home, so they found a smaller house. |
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raiment |
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n. clothing; garments
Synonyms: apparel; imposing; vast
Antonyms:
humble; small;moderate
Ex. The young couple could not afford the grandiose home, so they found a smaller house. |
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