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 Intrepid (adj.) |
Definition: brave and adventurous
Synonyms: bold, courageous Antonyms: timid, meek |
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Balk (v.)
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Definition: to be unwilling to accept an idea or request
Synonyms: resist, refuse Antonym: accept |
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Gaunt (adj.)
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Definition: too thin, as in suffering from hunger or illness
Synonym: bony Antonym: fat |
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Persnickety (adj.)
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Definition: placing too much emphasis on minor or unimportant details
Synonym: nitpicky Antonyms: sloppy, careless |
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Whet (v.)
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Definition: to sharpen the point of something
Synonym: hone Antonyms: dull, weaken |
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Egalitarian (adj.)
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Definition: relating to the idea of all people deserving equal rights
Synonyms: fair, even Antonyms: unfair, eletist |
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Palpable (adj.)
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Definition: able to be touched or felt
Synonym: tangible Antonyms: intangible, elusive |
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Charlatan (n.)
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Definition: person falsely claiming to have special talents or skills
Synonyms: conman, scammer Antonyms: samaratin, prodigy |
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Atrophy (v.)
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Definition: to gradually decline or fade away
Synonyms: decompose, rot, weather Antonyms: strengthen, grow |
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Quaff (v.)
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Definition: to drink heartily
Synonyms: chug, gulp Antonyms: sip, savor |
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Fracas (n.)
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Definition: a noisy disturbance
Synonyms: ruckus, commotion Antonym: peace |
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Foible (n.)
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Definition: a small flaw
Snynonyms: quirk, imperfection Antonym: strength |
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Vacuous (adj.)
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Definition: showing a lack of thought or intelligence
Synonyms: blank, bovine, empty, dull Antonyms: sharp, erudite |
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Reticent (adj.)
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Definition: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings easily
Synonyms: introverted, shy Antonyms: open, gregarious |
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Farcical (adj.)
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Definition: in a ridiculous manner
Synonyms: goofy, foolish Antonyms: serious, appropriate |
