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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abut(V.)-To join at one end or be next to;to support;prop up. Synonyms:Border on,bolster. Antonyms:N/A | |
| Attire(N.)-Clothes ,apparel ,garb;(V.)To dress, adorn ,or bedeck .Synonyms:(N.)clothing Antonyms:N/A | |
| Avail(N.)-To be of use or benefit to;to make use of;to take advantage of;to profit or benefit ;(N.)Use benefit , or value . Synonyms:N/A Antonyms:N/A | |
| Crony(N.)-A very close friend , pail,chum,buddy. Synonyms:N/A Antonyms:Enemy, rival | |
| Cryptic(Adj.)-Puzzling ,mystifying, or enigmatic.Synonyms: N/A Antonyms:Crystal clear,unambigous | |
| Divergent(Adj.)-Going in different directions;different from each other;departing from convention,deviant.Synonyms: Not in agreement ,differing ,unorthodox,unconventional Antonyms:Merging ,intersecting ,converging,orthodox ,conventional. | |
| Enmity(N.)-Hatred , ill-will. Synonyms: Hostility,animosity, Antagonism. Antonyms: Friendship,Amity | |
| Ferment(Adj.)-Very earnest ,emotional ,passionate ;extremely Hot. Synonyms:enthusiastic, ardent,burning ,blazing , scortching | |
| Gaunt (Adj.)-Thin & bony , starved looking; bare, barren. Synonyms: Lean,scrawny, lanky ,all skin and bones. Antonyms: Plump,chubby,stout,corplet. | |
| Infiltrate(V.)-To pass through or gain entrance to gradually or stealthily. Synonyms: Slip into,creep into,penetrate. Antonyms: N/A | |
| Nullify(V.)-To make of no value or consequence, cancel,wipe out. Synonyms:Invalidate, annul Antonyms: Confirm,endorse ,ratify, sanction. | |
| Perceptible(Adj.)-Capable of being grasped by the senses or mind . Synonyms: Noticible,discernible, obserable. Antonyms: Invisable,unnoticeable, indiscennible . | |
| Plummet(V.)-To plunge straight down;(n.)A weight fastened to a line .Synonyms: (V.)Take a nosedive Antonyms: (V.)Soar,skyrocket | |
| Proclaim(V.)-To declare publicly or officially . Synonyms :Announce,Promulgate . Antonyms: Conceal,cover up. | |
| Proxy(N.)-An agent , substitute; a written permission allowing a person to act in another's place .Synonyms: Deputy,representative. Antonyms: N/A | |
| Rankle(V.)-To cause anger ,irritation or bitterness (with the SL that pain grows worse with time)Synonyms: Irritate,vex,nettle,irk,gall. Antonyms: Please,delight,gratify. | |
| Scavenger(N.)-A person who collects or removes usable items from materials ; an animal that feeds on refuse or dead body(s). Synonyms: Rummager Antonyms: N/A | |
| Stint(V.)-To limit ,be sparing or frugal sparing or frugal;(n.)a limit or restriction share of work or duty ;a period of activity. Synonyms: (v.)restrict,scrimp,,economize. Antonyms: (v.)splurge,squander, lavish. | |
| Stoical(Adj.)-Self-controlled ,not showing feeling in response pleasure or pain.Synonyms: Unresponsive ,impassive Antonyms: excitable,emotional,hot headed | |
| Unflagging(V.)-Tireless,continuing with vigor . Synonyms: Steady,undiminished, unremitting. Antonyms: diminishing |