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shallow
not deep, not showing much thought
swift
fast, rapid, speedy, ready
certain
uncertain, unsure, indefinite
passage
example
The passage from England to India took many days by boat.
glance (v or n)
(v) I will glance at my watch from time to time to make sure my speech isn't too long,
(n) One glance told me we would be close friends.
SYNONYMS: glimpse, peek
ANTONYMS: stare
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fierce
violent; wild or savage
gloomy
unhappy, miserable
bitter
sweet, mild
mild
example
The doctor spoke to the yung child in a mild tone of voice.
gentle, not harsh
SYNONYMS: calm, warm
ANTONYM: strong
patient (n or adj)
(n) a person getting medical care
(adj) able to stay calm when faced with pain, trouble, or a long wait
ANTONYM: impatient, anxious
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prefer
to like better than others, to tend to choose
superb
excellent, wonderful, splendid, marvelous, magnificent
harsh
smooth, pleasant, kind
insist
example
I continued to insist I did my homework even though I did not have it with me.
trace (n or v)
(n) a small amount left behind showing that something was there
(v) to copy over by following over the lines of something as seen through a sheet of paper
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exclaim
to speak with strong feelings or emotions, to cry out
ruin
break, wreck, spoil
active
slow, lazy, passive
wander
example
Did you see the deer wander into our backyard?
faint (v or adj)
(v) to pass out
(adj) not clear, weak
SYNONYMS: unclear, slight, faded
ANTONYMS: clear, strong
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endure
to put up with; to continue in the same way for a long time
goal
target, plan, aim
pause
continue, proceed
unite
example
The team's players need to unite during a game.
clasp (v or n)
(n) a device that hold parts together, a strong hold
SYNONYMS: buckle, grasp
(v) to hook something up; to hold tightly
SYNONYMS: fasten, grasp, seize
ANTONYMS:undo, loosen, unfasten
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