- agaitation: (n) a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm syn- disquiet ant- peace of mind
- blurt: (v) to say suddenenly or without thinking syn- blab
- chronological: (adj) arranged in order of time of occurance syn- in time sequence
- countenance: (n) a face, facial expression; (v) to tolerate or approve syn- supprt ant- disapprove of
- diminish: (v) to make or become smaller, reduce in size syn- lessen ant- increase
- enchant: (v) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell syn- delight ant- bore
- fluctuate: (v) to change continually; to move up and down syn- waver ant- stay put
- foster: (v) to bring up, give care to ; to promote, encourage; (adj) in the same family but not related by birth syn- nurture ant- stifle
- grovel: (v) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and sevile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy syn- crouch
- handicraft: (n) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill syn- handiwork
- hilarious: (adj) extremely funny, causing loud amusement syn- highly amusing ant- boring
- ignite: (v) to set fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite syn- inflame ant- quench
- magnitude: (n) the great size or importantance of something syn- extent ant- smallness
- massive: (adj) large and heavy; great in size or scope syn- bulky ant- flimsy
- maternal: (adj) of or like a mother syn- motherly ant- fatherly
- pall: (v) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness, to become tiresome; (n) a dark covering, something that conceals syn- bore ant- intrigue
- reputable: (adj) well thought of, having a good reputation syn- reliable ant- shady
- revere: (v) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly syn- admire ant- scorn
- saga: (n) a narrative of herioc exploits; a long, detailed account syn- herioc tale
- stodgy: (adj) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick syn- stuffy ant- foward-looking
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