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Allure | N. The power to attract our charm. S. Lure, appeal. A. Repel. |
Antiquity | 1. N. The ancient world, especially before the middle ages. S. Ancient, old. A. New, modern 2. The quality of great age. S. Valuable. A. Invaluable. |
Appraise | 1. V. Asses the value or quality of. S. Evaluate, Judge. A. Not to judge. 2.( Of an official or expert) set price on: Value. S. Price. A. Trade |
Cleave | 1. V. Split or sever (something), Especially along a natural line or grain. S. Hack. A. Blend. 2. Split( a molecule) by breaking a particular chemical bond. 3. Make way through (something) forcefully, as if by splitting it apart. S. Plow. A. Smoothen |
Depreciate | 1. V. Diminish in value over a period of time. S. Decrease price. A. Appreciate. 2. Disparage or belittle. S. Underestimated. A. Overestimated |
Facet | N. 1. One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem. S. Side. A. Interior 2. A particular aspect or feature of something. S. detail. A. imparticular. |
Facsimile | N. 1. An exact copy, especially of written or printed material. S. Copy. A. Original V. 2. Make a copy of. |
Impervious | Adj. 1. Not allowing fluid to pass through. S. Impervious. A. Breakable 2. Unable to be affected. S. Uneffected by. A. Affected by. |
Nondescript | Adj. 1. Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics. S. Unremarkable. A. Remarkable. N. 2. A nondescript person or thing. S. Ordinary. A. Extra-ordinary. |
Quandary | N. 1. A state or perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. S. Awkward situation. A. Proper situation. 2. A difficult situation: a practical dilemma. |
Repose | N. 1. A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility. V. 2. Be lying, situated, or kept in particular place. |
Scintillate | V. Emit flashes of light: sparkle. |
Scrutinize | V. Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. |
Synthetic | A. 1. A substance made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. 2. Proposition having truth or fasity determinable by recourse to experience. |
Transmute | V. 1. Change in form, nature, or substance. 2. subject metals to alchemical transmutation. |