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agaitation |
(n) a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm syn- disquiet ant- peace of mind |
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blurt |
(v) to say suddenenly or without thinking syn- blab |
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chronological |
(adj) arranged in order of time of occurance syn- in time sequence |
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countenance |
(n) a face, facial expression; (v) to tolerate or approve syn- supprt ant- disapprove of |
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diminish |
(v) to make or become smaller, reduce in size syn- lessen ant- increase |
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enchant |
(v) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell syn- delight ant- bore |
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fluctuate |
(v) to change continually; to move up and down syn- waver ant- stay put |
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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 |
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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 |
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handicraft |
(n) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill syn- handiwork |
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hilarious |
(adj) extremely funny, causing loud amusement syn- highly amusing ant- boring |
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ignite |
(v) to set fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite syn- inflame ant- quench |
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magnitude |
(n) the great size or importantance of something syn- extent ant- smallness |
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massive |
(adj) large and heavy; great in size or scope syn- bulky ant- flimsy |
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maternal |
(adj) of or like a mother syn- motherly ant- fatherly |
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pall |
(v) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness, to become tiresome; (n) a dark covering, something that conceals syn- bore ant- intrigue |
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reputable |
(adj) well thought of, having a good reputation syn- reliable ant- shady |
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revere |
(v) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly syn- admire ant- scorn |
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saga |
(n) a narrative of herioc exploits; a long, detailed account syn- herioc tale |
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stodgy |
(adj) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick syn- stuffy ant- foward-looking |
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