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ameliorate
A hot meal can ameliorate the discomforts of even the coldest day.
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ameliorate
(v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
synonyms: amend, better
antonyms: worsen, aggravate, exacerbate
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callow
They entered the army as callow recruits.
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callow
(adj.) Without experience; immature synonyms: green, raw, unfledged
antonyms: mature, grown-up
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drivel
Knowing that his time was nearly up, we kept silence and let him drivel on.
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drivel
(n.) saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; aimless talking or thinking; nonsense; (v) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense; to waste away foolishly
synonyms: balderdash, hogwash
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exhort
With dramatic gestures, our fans vigorously exhort the team to play harder.
“text short”
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exhort
(v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestly
synonyms: entreat, implore
antonyms: discourage, advise against
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infringe
If you continue to infringe on my responsibilities, will you also take the blame for any mistakes?
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infringe
(v.) to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds
synonyms: encroach, impinge, intrude
antonyms: stay in bounds
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ingratiate
It’s not a good idea to ingratiate oneself by paying cloying compliments.
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ingratiate
(v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor by others
synonyms: cozy up to, curry favor with
antonyms: alienate, humiliate oneself
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interloper
The crowd was so eager to see the band perform that they resented the opening singer as an interloper.
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interloper
(n.) one who moves in where he is not wanted
synonyms: trespasser, meddler
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intrinsic
It had been my father’s favorite book when he was my age, but for me it held little intrinsic interest.
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intrinsic
(v.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent
synonyms: immanent, organic
antonyms: extrinsic, external, outward
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lassitude
On some days I am overcome by lassitude at the thought of so many years of schooling.
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lassitude
(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
synonyms: fatigue, lethargy, languor
antonyms: energy, vitality, animation
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occult
One need not rely on occult knowledge to grasp why things disappear in a house where two cats live.
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occult
(adj.) mysterious, magical, supernatural (v.) to hide, conceal (n.) matters involving the supernatural
synonym: supernatural, esoteric
antonym: mundane, common, public
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precipitate
Scholars often disagree over which event or events precipitate an historic moment.
I admit that my outburst was precipitate.
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precipitate
(v.) to fall as moisture; to cause about suddenly; to hurl down from great height (adj.) characterized by excessive haste (n.) moisture
synonyms: (v.) provoke, produce; (adj.) reckless , impetuous
antonyms: wary, cautious
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stringent
Some argue that more stringent laws against speeding will make our streets safer.
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stringent
(adj.) strict, severe; sharp or bitter to the taste
synonyms: stern, rigorous, tough
antonyms: lenient, mild, lax
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surmise
I cannot be sure, but I surmise that she wouldn’t accept my apology, even if I made it on bended knee.
The police had no proof, nothing to go on but a suspicion, a mere surmise.
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surmise
(v) to think or believe without supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proofSynonyms: (v.) infer, gather; (n.) inference, presumption