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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
paying of money
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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
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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
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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