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Definitions
Synonyms and Antonyms
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Definitions Part 2
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(adj.)-knotted, twisted, lumpy
Gnarled
100
Synonyms: Compensation, reparation
Indemnity
100
In their wills many people _________ a portion of their wealth to favorite charities or educational institutions.
Allocate
100
Bitter resentment or ill-will
Rancor
100
The ________ limbs of cypresses dominate many of the landscapes painted by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.
Gnarled
200
Prone to act in a hasty matter; impudent
Brash
200
Synonyms: Lucid Antonyms: Murky, opaque
Limpid
200
Those who disagreed with the Soviet form of government were often branded as _______ and imprisoned.
Deviates
200
Arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
Spontaneous
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Under our system of justice, the mentally ill cannot be held responsible for their ______ behavior.
Deviate
300
To inflict punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
Chastise
300
Synonyms: Revel, glory Antonyms: Mope, sulk, regret, rue, lament
Exult
300
Many of the heroes of ancient myths and legends appear to be all but _________.
Omnipotent
300
To set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
Allocate
300
Successful political candidates soon learn how to handle tough questions fired at them by _______ newspapers and TV reporters.
Brash
400
Abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
Copious
400
Synonyms: Pretentious, superficial, fatuous Antonyms: Mature, judicious, knowledgeable
Sophomoric
400
The members of the winning team acknowledged the cheers of their _______ fans.
Ardent
400
Differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional
Deviate
400
The addition of some seasonings will usually make even the blandest of dishes _________.
Palatable
500
Subject to whims or passing fancies
Capricious
500
Synonyms: Heartrending, melancholy Antonyms: Unaffecting, bland, vapid, insipid, funny
Poignant
500
People who suffer from serious eating disorders may soon become woefully ________.
Emaciated
500
Persistent, attentive, diligent
Assiduous
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Workers who are conscientious in the performance of their duties are, by definition _________.
Assiduous