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Abetment encourage or assist to do something

wrong.

accede Verb

Assent or agree to a demand, request, or

treaty.

Assume an office or position.

Synonyms

assent - agree - consent - comply -

accept - acquiesce

accord give or grant someone

ado trouble , difficulty , fuss

adversary Noun

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or

dispute.

The Devil.

Synonyms

opponent - antagonist - enemy - foe -

rival - competitor

akin Adjective

Of similar character: "genius and

madness are akin".

Related by blood.

Synonyms

related - kindred - similar - cognate -

affined - alike
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ambush Noun

A surprise attack by people lying in wait

in a concealed position.

Verb

Make a surprise attack on (someone)

from a concealed position.

Synonymsnoun. ambuscade - wait - trap - snare

verb. waylay - ambuscade

amenities Noun

A desirable or useful feature or facility of

a building or place.

The pleasantness of a place or a person.

amiss Not quite right; inappropriate or out of

place.

anathema Noun

Something or someone that one

vehemently dislikes.

A formal curse by a pope or a council of

the Church, excommunicating a person

or denouncing a doctrine.

Synonyms

curse - malediction - imprecation -

malison - ban

antecedent A thing or event that existed before or

logically precedes another

apartheid Noun

(in South Africa) A policy or system of

segregation or discrimination on grounds

of race.Segregation in other contexts.

apathy Noun

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Synonyms

indifference - unconcern - torpor -

listlessness

apex reaching a high point or climax

appeasement pacify or placate (relieve or satisfy ) by

acceding to their demands


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apprehend Verb

Arrest (someone) for a crime.

Understand or perceive.

Apprehension Anxiety or fear that something bad or

unpleasant will happen

appurtenances an accessory or other items associatedwith a particular activity or style of living

arbitrary Adjective

Based on random choice or personal

whim, rather than any reason or system.

(of power or a ruling body) Unrestrained

and autocratic in the use of authority.

Synonyms

high-handed

armistice Noun

An agreement made by opposing sides in

a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a

truce.

Synonyms

truce - cease-fire

arson Noun

The criminal act of deliberately setting

fire to property: "police are treating the

fire as arson".

Synonyms

incendiarism - fire-raising

assailants a person who physically attacks another.

atrocities Noun

An extremely wicked or cruel act: "waratrocities".

A highly unpleasant or distasteful object:

"the house was a split-level atrocity".


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attrition Noun

The action or process of gradually

reducing the strength or effectiveness of

someone or something through sustained

attack or pressure.

The gradual reduction of a workforce by

employees' leaving and not beingreplaced rather than by their being laid

off.

Synonyms

abrasion - wear - friction

augment increase

autocratic Adjective

Of or relating to a ruler who has absolute

power.

Taking no account of other people's

wishes or opinions; domineering.

Synonyms

autocratical - despotic

autonomy Noun

(of a country or region) The right or

condition of self-government, esp. in a

particular sphere.

A self-governing country or region.

Synonyms

self-government - independence

avert turn away

avowdely by open declaration

banalities Fees which a feudal lord imposed on his

serfs for the use of his mill, oven, wine

press, or similar facilities

behove be appropriate or necassary

besieged Verb

Surround (a place) with armed forces in

order to capture it or force its surrender;

lay siege to.

Crowd around oppressively; surroundand harass: "she spent the whole day

besieged by newsmen"


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blasphemy Noun

The act or offense of speaking

sacrilegiously about God or sacred

things; profane talk.

Synonyms

profanity

blaze A very large or fiercely burning fire

blitzkrieg An intense military campaign intended to

bring about a swift victory.

brinksmanship the practice of pushing dangerous events

to the verge of disaster in order to

achieve the most advantageous outcome.

broached raise a sensitive topic for discussion

callous Adjective

Showing or having an insensitive and

cruel disregard for others.

Synonyms

unfeeling - insensitive - heartless - hard

capricious Adjective

Given to sudden and unaccountable

changes of mood or behavior.Synonyms

whimsical - wayward - fickle - freakish -

crotchety

cauldron A situation characterized by instability

and strong emotions.

caveat Noun

A warning or proviso of specific

stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

A notice, esp. in a probate, that certain

actions may not be taken without

informing the person who gave the

notice.

Synonyms

warning - caution

censure express severe disapproval of,

expression of formal disapproval


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chasity Noun

The state or practice of refraining from

sexual intercourse.

Synonyms

purity - virtue

chauvinism exaggerated or aggressive patroitism

chid Verb

Scold or rebuke: "she chided him for not

replying".

clamorous blatant (done openly and unshamedly),

conspicously & offensively loud

clout Noun

A heavy blow with the hand or a hard

object.

Verb

Hit hard with the hand or a hard object.

Synonyms

noun. rag - patch

verb. strike - hit

cognisance awareness: having knowledge of

commemorate VerbRecall and show respect for (someone

or something) in a ceremony.

Serve as a memorial to.

Synonyms

celebrate - solemnize - remember

concoct create or devise (esp a story or plan)

congregation Noun

A group of people assembled for

religious worship.

A group of people regularly attending a

particular place of worship.

connivance Noun

Willingness to secretly allow or be

involved in an immoral or illegal act.

Synonyms

indulgence - sufferance


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consensus Noun

General agreement.

Synonyms

accord - agreement - unanimity

consession a thing that is granted

consonance NounAgreement or compatibility between

opinions or actions.

The recurrence of similar sounds, esp.

consonants, in close proximity (chiefly as

used in prosody).

Synonyms

harmony - accord - concord - unison -

concordance

conspicuous Standing out so as to be clearly visible ,

; prominent - noticeable

contemporary living or occuring at the same time.

contention Noun

Heated disagreement.

An assertion, esp. one maintained in

argument.

Synonyms

quarrel - strife - dispute - argument -

contest

contentious controversial, involving heated argument

contigents Possible, or liable, but not certain, to

occur; incidental; casual ;

subject to chance

contraband goods that are been imported or

exported illegally.


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contrary Adjective

Opposite in nature, direction, or

meaning.

Noun

The opposite.

Synonyms

adjective. opposite - adverse - reverse -opposed - converse

noun. opposite - reverse - converse -

contrast - antithesis

contretemps Noun

An unexpected and unfortunate

occurrence.

A minor dispute or disagreement.

convoy Noun

A group of ships or vehicles traveling

together, typically accompanied by

armed troops, warships, or other

vehicles for protection.

Verb

(of a warship or armed troops)

Accompany (a group of ships or

vehicles) for protection.

copious Adjective

Abundant in supply or quantity.

Synonyms

abundant - plentiful - profuse - ample -

rich - generous

corollary Noun

A proposition that follows from (and is

often appended to) one already proved.

Adjective

Forming a proposition that follows from

one already proved.

Synonyms

consequence - conclusion - inference

corrigendum Noun

A thing to be corrected, typically an

error in a printed book.

Synonyms

misprint - erratum - literal


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credence Noun

Acceptance of something as true:

"psychoanalysis finds little credence

among laymen".

The likelihood of being true; plausibility:

"being called upon as an expert lends

credence to one's opinions".Synonyms

belief - trust - faith - credit - confidence

- reliance

cynical beleiving that people are motivated by

self interest

debase Verb

Reduce (something) in quality or value;

degrade.

Lower the moral character of (someone):

"war debases people".

Synonyms

degrade - abase - demean - humiliate -

deteriorate

debris scattered fragments , typically of

something wrecked or destroyed

decennial Adjective

Recurring every ten years.

Lasting for or relating to a period of ten

years.

decry publically denounce , declare`

defamation a false accusation of an offense or a

malicious misrepresentation of someone's

words or actions

defy Verb

Openly resist or refuse to obey: "a

woman who defies convention".

(of a thing) Make (an action or quality)

almost impossible: "his actions defy

belief".

Synonyms

challenge - dare - brave


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deprive Verb

Deny (a person or place) the possession

or use of something.

Synonyms

divest - bereave - rob - strip -

dispossess

depute appoint or delegate , authorize

despair Noun

The complete loss or absence of hope.

Verb

Lose or be without hope: "to despair of

ever knowing".

Synonyms

noun. desperation - hopelessness -

despondency

verb. despond

destitute Adjective

Without the basic necessities of life.

Not having.

Synonyms

needy - indigent - poor - necessitous -

penurious

detente the easing of tensions or strained

relations (especially between nations)

deterrence disincentive: a negative motivational

influence.

detractors Noun

A person who disparages someone or

something.

detrimental Adjective

Tending to cause harm.

Synonyms

harmful - injurious - prejudicial -

deleterious - noisome

dilineate describe or portray something precisely

dilly dallying to waste time . esp. in decision making


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discursive Adjective

Digressing from subject to subject.

(of a style of speech or writing) Fluent

and expansive rather than formulaic or

abbreviated.

disdain consider to be unworthy of one's

consideration

disgressing Verb

Leave the main subject temporarily in

speech or writing.

dismal depressing or dreary

disparage Verb

Regard or represent as being of little

worth.

Synonyms

depreciate - belittle - decry -

underestimate

dissent hold or express opinions that are at

variance with those previously,

commonly or officiallly expressed.

doctrine NounA belief or set of beliefs held and taught

by a church, political party, or other

group.

A stated principle of government policy,

mainly in foreign or military affairs: "the

Monroe Doctrine".

Synonyms

tenet - ism - teaching - dogma

ecclesiatical of or relating to the christian church or its

clergy

echelon a level or rank in an organisation , a

profession or society


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effacing Verb

Erase (a mark) from a surface: "words

effaced by frost and rain"; "his anger was

effaced when he stepped into the open

air".

Make oneself appear insignificant or

inconspicuous.

egalitarian of , relating to or believing in the principle

that all people are equal and deserve

equal rights and oppurtunities

elitism Noun

The advocacy or existence of an elite as

a dominating element in a system or

society.

The attitude or behavior of a person or

group who regard themselves as

belonging to an elite.

elusive Adjective

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Difficult to remember or recall.

Synonyms

evasive - elusory

embrace hold someone closely in one's arms sign

of affection (hug)

enact put into practise

encroach intrude on ( a person's territory)

advance gradually and in a way that

causes damage

entrench VerbEstablish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so

firmly that change is very difficult or

unlikely.

Establish (a person or authority) in a

position of great strength or security.

Synonyms

intrench

envisage form a mental picture of something notyet known or existing


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envoy Noun

A messenger or representative, esp. one

on a diplomatic mission.

Synonyms

emissary - messenger - legate -

ambassador - deputy

epithet Noun

An adjective or descriptive phrase

expressing a quality regarded as

characteristic of the person or thing

mentioned.

Such a word or phrase as a term of

abuse.

erradicate Verb

Put an end to; destroy.

Synonyms

extirpate - uproot - exterminate - root

out - destroy

erroneously mistakenly: in a mistaken manner; "he

mistakenly believed it".

eulogy a speech or peace of writings that

praises someone or something highly ,typically who has just died

evade escape or avoid

eventually Adverb

In the end, esp. after a long delay,

dispute, or series of problems:

"eventually, after midnight, I arrived at

the hotel".

Synonyms

finally - at last - ultimately - in the end -

lastly

exaggerate represent something as being larger ,

greater , better or worse that it really is

exemplary serving as desirable model

exgratia done with a sense of moral obligation

rather than because of any legal

requirement(esp. with reference to

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exhort Verb

Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to

do something.

Synonyms

admonish - urge - advise

facet Noun

One side of something many-sided, esp.

of a cut gem.

A particular aspect or feature of

something.

Synonyms

aspect - side

fauxpas Noun

An embarrassing or tactless act or

remark in a social situation.

Synonyms

gaffe - error - misstep - blunder

fiat decree , a formal authorization

flurry a small swirling mass of something

forays Noun

A sudden attack or incursion into enemy

territory, esp. to obtain something; a raid:

"the garrison made a foray against

Richard's camp".

Verb

Make or go on a foray: "the place into

which they were forbidden to foray"

forge Verb

Make or shape (a metal object) by

heating it in a fire or furnace and beating

or hammering it.

Move forward gradually or steadily.

Noun

A blacksmith's workshop; a smithy.

Synonyms

verb. counterfeit - falsify - fake -

fabricate

noun. smithy


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forgery the action of forging or producing a copy

of a document , signature , (counterfeit) ,

fake

falsification

fracas Noun

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

Synonyms

hubbub - ruction - row - uproar - din

frantically madly , in an uncontrolled manner

frills a thing resembling such a ship in

appearance or function

fringes Noun

An ornamental border of threads left

loose or formed into tassels or twists,

used to edge clothing or material.

Verb

Decorate (clothing or material) with a

fringe.

futile Adjective

Incapable of producing any useful result;

pointless.

Synonyms

vain - useless - unavailing - fruitless - idle

- nugatory

garner Verb

Gather or collect (something, esp.

information or approval): "garner

evidence".

Synonyms

store - collect - hoard - gather -

accumulate - stock

genocide Noun

The deliberate killing of a large group of

people, esp. those of a particular ethnic

group or nation.


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gloom Noun

Partial or total darkness.

A state of depression or despondency:

"economic gloom".

Synonyms

darkness - gloominess - obscurity - dark

- murk

grotesque Adjective

Comically or repulsively ugly or

distorted.

Noun

A very ugly or comically distorted figure,

creature, or image.

Synonyms

preposterous - ludicrous - fantastic -fantastical

haphazard lacking any obvious principle of

organisation

heckle Verb

Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive

or aggressive comments or abuse.

Noun

A heckling comment.

Synonyms

hackle - comb

hegemony Noun

Leadership or dominance, esp. by one

country or social group.

helm steering wheel , a position of leadership

or control

heralds an offcial messenger of news

hilt Noun

The handle of a weapon or tool, esp. a

sword, dagger, or knife.

Synonyms

handle - haft - grip

hitch a temporary problem or interuption


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improvise create or perform spontaneously without

any preparation

impunity Noun

Exemption from punishment or freedom

from the injurious consequences of an

action.

incarceration captivity: the state of being imprisoned;

"he was held in captivity until he died";

"the imprisonment of captured..

incongruous Adjective

Not in harmony or keeping with the

surroundings or other aspects of

something; not in place.

Synonymsinappropriate - improper - unsuitable -

inep

incumbent Adjective

Necessary for or resting on (someone)

as a duty or responsibility.

Noun

The holder of an office or post.

Synonymsofficial

indigenous Adjective

Originating or occurring naturally in a

particular place; native: "the indigenous

peoples of Siberia".

Synonyms

native - aboriginal - native-born

iniquitous characterized by iniquity; wicked

because it is believed to be a sin;

"iniquitous deeds"; "he said it was sinful

to wear.

insightful exhibiting insight or clear and deep

perception; "an insightful parent"; "the

chapter is insightful and suggestive of

new...


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insurgency an organized rebellion aimed at

overthrowing a constituted government

through the use of subversion and armed

conflict

intervention Noun

The action or process of intervening.

Interference by a country in another's

affairs.

Synonyms

interference - interposition - mediation -

intercession

intrusion the action of intruding , interference

irritants Noun

A substance that causes slightinflammation or other discomfort to the

body.

A thing that is continually annoying or

distracting.

itinerary Noun

A planned route or journey.

A travel document recording these.

Synonymsroute

jostle Verb

Push, elbow, or bump against (someone)

roughly, typically in a crowd.

Noun

The action of jostling.

Synonyms

verb. shove - push - hustle - thrustnoun. push - shove - thrust

jurisprudence Noun

The theory or philosophy of law.

A legal system.

Synonyms

law

kin one's family and relations

kingpin a main or large bolt in a central position.

lacklustre lacking brilliance or vitality;


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latter Adjective

Situated or occurring nearer to the end

of something than to the beginning.

Belonging to the final stages of

something.

Synonyms

last - final - late - ultimate - recent

laud to praise esp in a public context

laureate Noun

A person who is honored with an award

for outstanding achievement.

Adjective

Wreathed with laurel as a mark of honor.

Synonyms

prizewinner

legitimate conforming to the law or to rules

levy impose and collect

lineage Noun

Lineal descent from an ancestor;

ancestry or pedigree.

A sequence of species each of which is

considered to have evolved from its

predecessor: "the chimpanzee and gorilla

lineages".

Synonyms

pedigree - ancestry - parentage -

descent - race - origin

litigation a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial

contest to determine and enforce legal

rights.

lofty of imposing heights

mace bearer is a person who carries mace either a

real weapon or ceremonial

mangle severely mutilated , disfigure by cutting ,

tearing , crushing beyond recognition

manoeuvre Act in order to achieve a certain goal;"He maneuvered to get the

chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself

into...


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masquerading Verb

Pretend to be someone one is not

mayhem violent or damaging disorder , chaos

mea culpa Noun

An acknowledgment of one's fault or

error.

melee a confused fight

memoirs a historical account or biography written

from personal knowledge

mens rea Noun

The intention or knowledge of

wrongdoing that constitutes part of a

crime, as opposed to the action orconduct of the accused.

milieu Noun

A person's social environment

Synonyms

environment - surroundings - ambience -

setting - medium

mire Noun

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground.

Verb

Cause to be stuck in mud.

Synonyms

noun. mud - ooze - slough - sludge -

morass - bog - slime

verb. muddy

morbid Adjective

Characterized by or appealing to an

abnormal and unhealthy interest in

disturbing and unpleasant subjects, esp.

death and disease.

Of the nature of or indicative of disease.

Synonyms

unhealthy - diseased - unsound - ill -

sickly

narcissism excessive erotic interest in oneself and

one's physical apperance, extremely

selfishness , egoistic


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nonetheless Adverb

In spite of that; nevertheless.

Synonyms

nevertheless - notwithstanding - still - yet

- though

(TAB BHI, PHIR BHI)

obscurantist a person who is deliberately vague.

VAGUE meaninig (Adjective

Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear

character or meaning: "patients with

vague symptoms".

Thinking or communicating in an

unfocused or imprecise way: "he had

been vague about his activities".).

omnipotent Adjective

(of a deity) Having unlimited power; able

to do anything.

Noun

God.

Synonyms

almighty - all-powerful

onlooker Noun

A nonparticipating observer; a spectator.

Synonyms

spectator - bystander - looker-on -

viewer - beholder

oration A formal speech, esp. one given on a

ceremonial occasion.

ostensibly Adverb

Apparently or purportedly, but perhapsnot actually: "portrayed as a blue-collar

type, ostensibly a carpenter".

Synonyms

seemingly - apparently

outrage an extremely strong reaction of anger ,

shock or indignation

overture an approach or proposal made to

someone with the aim of opening

negotiations proposal , offer


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palpable able to touched or felt , so intense as to

be almost touched or felt

parole the release of prisoner temporarily

before completion of sentence.

peddling try to sell by going house to house

(illegaly drug or stolen items).

per se Adverb

By or in itself or themselves; intrinsically:

"it is not these facts per se that are

important".

perish Verb

Suffer death, typically in a violent,

sudden, or untimely way.

Suffer complete ruin or destruction.

Synonyms

die - pass away

perpetrate Verb

Carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal,

or immoral action).

Synonyms

commit - perform - make

perpetuate Verb

Make (something, typically an

undesirable situation or an unfounded

belief) continue indefinitely.

Preserve (something valued) from

oblivion or extinction.

Synonyms

immortalize - eternize - eternalize

perquisites a thing regarded as a special right or

privilage enjoyed as a result of ones

position

pervasive Adjective

(esp. of an unwelcome influence or

physical effect) Spreading widely

throughout an area or a group of people.

Synonymspenetrating - penetrative


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pivotal Adjective

Of crucial importance in relation to the

development or success of something

else.

Fixed on or as if on a pivot.

Synonyms

central - cardinal - axial

placard Noun

A poster or sign for public display, either

fixed to a wall or carried during a

demonstration.

Verb

Cover with placards.

Synonyms

poster - bill - notice

placate Verb

Make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Synonyms

appease - pacify - soothe - propitiate -

mollify

plausible seems reasonable or probable

plunder Steal goods from, (typically using forceand in a time of war or civil disorder

populace Verb

Make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by

disturbing the sediment: "winds roil these

waters".

(of a liquid) Move in a turbulent, swirling

manner: "the sea roiled below her".

Synonymsmuddy - rile

posits Verb

Assume as a fact; put forward as a basis

of argument.

Noun

A statement made on the assumption that

it will prove to be true.

precis make a summary (of).


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precursor Noun

A person or thing that comes before

another of the same kind; a forerunner.

A substance from which another is

formed, esp. by metabolic reaction.

Synonyms

forerunner - harbinger - predecessor -herald

predominant Adjective

Present as the strongest or main element.

Having or exerting control or power.

Synonyms

prevalent - prevailing - dominant -

preponderant

premise pre requisite

presumptions failing to observe the limits of what is

permitted or aprropriate

prima facie based on first impression , accepted as

correct untill proved otherwise

proclaim Verb

Announce officially or publicly: "the

manifesto proclaimed that imperialism

would be the coalition's chief objective".

Declare something one considers

important with due emphasis.

Synonyms

declare - announce - promulgate -

publish - pronounce

profound very great or intense

profusely abundantly

propitiation the act of prpitiating or appeasing god

spirit or person

prose Noun

Written or spoken language in its

ordinary form, without metrical structure.

Verb

Talk tediously: "prosing on about female

beauty".

pugilist a professional boxer


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purport appear or claim to do something esp.

falsely

radicalisation is the process in which an individual

changes from passiveness or activism to

become more revolutionary

ransacked go hurridly through a place stealing thingsand causing damage

ratchet Noun

A device consisting of a bar or wheel

with a set of angled teeth in which a

pawl, cog, or tooth engages, allowing

motion in one directio...

Verb

Operate by means of a ratchet.Synonyms

ratchet wheel

ratify making it officially valid , approve,

sanction

rationale Noun

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a

course of action or a particular belief:

realm Noun

A kingdom: "the peers of the realm".

A field or domain of activity or interest:

"the realm of applied chemistry"; "it is

beyond the realms of possibility".

Synonyms

kingdom - region - sphere - domain -

area - field


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rebuke Verb

Express sharp disapproval or criticism of

(someone) because of their behavior or

actions.

Noun

An expression of sharp disapproval or

criticism.Synonyms

verb. reprove - reprimand - reprehend -

scold - upbraid - chide

noun. reprimand - reproof - reproach -

reprehension

reconciliations the reestablishing of cordial relations

reconnaissance preliminary surveying or research,

exploration

referendum Noun

A general vote by the electorate on a

single political question that has been

referred to them for a direct decision.

The process of referring a political

question to the electorate for this

purpose.

Synonyms

plebiscite

refrain Verb

Stop oneself from doing something.

Noun

A repeated line or number of lines in a

poem or song, typically at the end of

each verse.

Synonyms

verb. abstain - forbear - hold back -

restrain

noun. chorus - burden - tag - undersong

rendition Noun

A performance or interpretation, esp. of

a dramatic role or piece of music.

A visual representation or reproduction.

Synonyms

rendering - translation - interpretation -

performance


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reneging Verb

Go back on a promise, undertaking, or

contract.

repeal Verb

Revoke or annul (a law or congressional

act).

Noun

The action of revoking or annulling a law

or congressional act.

Synonyms

verb. annul - revoke - rescind - cancel -

abrogate - abolish

noun. revocation - cancellation -

annulment - abrogation

repreive Verb

Cancel or postpone the punishment of

(someone, esp. someone condemned to

death).

Noun

A cancellation or postponement of a

punishment.

Synonyms

verb. respitenoun. respite - postponement

resurgent Adjective

Increasing or reviving after a period of

little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Synonyms

renascent

retract draw , pull , withdraw

revelations an enlightening or astonishing disclosure

revive restore to life , resurrect, regain life

revocation the state of being cancelled or annulled.

rhetoric the art of effective or persuasive

speaking or writing ,

using language effectively to please or

persuade


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rupture Verb

(esp. of a pipe, a vessel, or a bodily part

such as an organ or membrane) Break or

burst suddenly.

Noun

An instance of breaking or bursting

suddenly and completely: "a small hairlinecrack could develop into a rupture".

Synonyms

verb. break - sever - snap - burst -

crack - tear

noun. break - hernia - breaking - breach

- fracture - split

sabotage Deliberately destroy, damage, or

obstruct (something).

scampering run quickly with light steps due to fear or

excitement.

scavenger Noun

An animal that feeds on carrion, dead

plant material, or refuse.

A person who searches for and collects

discarded items.

Synonyms

dustman - sweeper

shrill high pitch and piercing voice /sound

skirmish an episode of irregular or premedidated

fighting

slack off abate: become less in amount or intensity

slain VerbKill (a person or animal) in a violent way.

Murder (someone).

sloppy careless and unsystematic

sluggish Slow-moving or inactive., slow , lazy.


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snub Verb

Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully: "he

snubbed faculty members and students

alike".

Noun

An act of showing disdain or a lack of

cordiality by rebuffing or ignoringsomeone or something.

Adjective

(of a person's or animal's nose) Short

and turned up at the end: "snub-nosed".

Synonyms

retrousse

solidarity Noun

Unity or agreement of feeling or action,esp. among individuals with a common

interest; mutual support within a group.

An independent trade union movement in

Poland that developed into a mass

campaign for political change and

inspired popular opposition...

Synonyms

unity

sparring make the motions of boxing without

landing heavy blows as a form of

training(boxing).

stagnate Verb

(of water or air) Cease to flow or move;

become stagnant.

Cease developing; become inactive or

dull.

stalemate Noun

A position counting as a draw, in which a

player is not in check but cannot move

except into check.

Verb

Bring to or cause to reach stalemate: "the

currently stalemated peace talks".

Synonymsdeadlock - impasse - dead end - cul-de-

sac


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strident Adjective

Loud and harsh; grating.

Presenting a point of view, esp. a

controversial one, in an excessively and

unpleasantly forceful way.

Synonyms

sharp - grating

stultify cause to lose enthusiasm and initiation

subsequently following in time and order ( BAAD

MEIN)

subtle Adjective

(esp. of a change or distinction) So

delicate or precise as to be difficult to

analyze or describe.(of a mixture or effect) Delicately

complex and understated.

Synonyms

subtile - fine - delicate - nice - sharp

suffregette Noun

A woman seeking the right to vote

through organized protest.

sworn testimony given under oath

tantamount Adjective

Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the

same as: "the resignations were

tantamount to an admission of guilt".

Synonyms

equivalent - equal

tarnish lose or cause to lose luster

tenuous Adjective

Very weak or slight: "the tenuous link

between interest rates and investment".

Very slender or fine; insubstantial: "a

tenuous cloud".

Synonyms

thin - slender - slight - weak - flimsy -

delicate - fine

Thwart Prevent (someone) from accomplishing

something


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toil work extremely hard or

incessantly

transgress Verb

Infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a

moral principle or other established

standard of behavior).

(of the sea) Spread over (an area of

land).

Synonyms

infringe - contravene - violate - exceed -

sin - trespass

truce Noun

An agreement between enemies or

opponents to stop fighting or arguing for

a certain time: "the guerrillas called a

three-day truce".

Synonyms

armistice - respite - cease-fire

turbulence Noun

Violent or unsteady movement of air or

water, or of some other fluid.

Conflict; confusion: "political turbulence".

Synonyms

turmoil - unrest - disturbance -

commotion

ubiquitous present , appearing or found everywhere

, omnipresent

unbridled uncontrolled

undercut offer goods or services at a lower prices

than a competitor

undermine dig or excarvate beneath(a building) so

as to make it collapse .

unequivocal Adjective

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous: "an

unequivocal answer".

Synonyms

unambiguous - definite - clear - distinct -explicit

unleash Release from a leash or restraint ,release


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unravell Undo (twisted, knitted, or woven

threads).

(of twisted, knitted, or woven threads)

Become undone.

Synonyms

disentangle - untangle - ravel - undo -

solve

uphill Adverb

In an ascending direction up a hill or

slope: "follow the track uphill".

Adjective

Sloping upward; ascending.

Noun

An upward slope.

Synonymsadverb. upward

adjective. difficult - hard - arduous -

toilsome - laborious

noun. ascent - upgrade - rise - acclivity

uphold Verb

Confirm or support (something that has

been questioned): "the court upheld his

claim for damages".Maintain (a custom or practice).

veneer Noun

A thin decorative covering of fine wood

applied to a coarser wood or other

material.

Verb

Cover (something) with a decorative

layer of fine wood.Synonyms

varnish - plywood

veracity conformity to facts , accuracy

veritable Adjective

Used as an intensifier, often to qualify a

metaphor: "a veritable price explosion".

Synonyms

real - true - actual - genuine - very -

authentic


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veterans Noun

A person who has had long experience

in a particular field, esp. military service:

"a veteran of two world wars".

vicinity the area near or surrounding a particular

place

vicious deliberately cruel or violent

vigorous Adjective

(of a person) Strong, healthy, and full of

energy.

Characterized by or involving physical

strength, effort, or energy: "vigorous

aerobic exercise".

Synonymsstrong - energetic - robust - forceful -

powerful

vile Adjective

Extremely unpleasant.

Morally bad; wicked: "as vile a rogue as

ever lived".

Synonyms

mean - base - villainous - nasty - foul -scurvy - sordid

vitriolic acerb , harsh or corrosive in tone

vociferous Adjective

(esp. of a person or speech) Vehement

or clamorous.

Synonyms

noisy - loud - clamorous - uproarious -

obstreperous

Vulnerable Adjective

Exposed to the possibility of being

attacked or harmed, either physically or

emotionally: "we were in a vulnerable

position".

(of a partnership) Liable to higher

penalties, either by convention or through

having won one game toward a rubber.


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whim Noun

A sudden desire or change of mind, esp.

one that is unusual or unexplained.

A windlass for raising ore or water from

a mine.

Synonyms

caprice - fancy - vagary - whimsy -quirk - fad

wither Verb

(of a plant) Become dry and shriveled.

(of a person, limb, or the skin) Become

shrunken or wrinkled from age or

disease.

Synonyms

fade - wilt - sear - languish - droop -shrivel

woes Noun

Great sorrow or distress.

Things that cause sorrow or distress;

troubles.

Synonyms

misery

worrisome Adjective

Causing anxiety or concern.

Synonyms

troublesome - worrying - anxious -

uneasy

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