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clean

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Synonym :

neat , scrubbed , unstained , sterile ,

hygienic , sanitary

Antonym :

dirty , unclean , unfairly , stained ,

grubby , smirched

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cease

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Synonym :

stop , finish , discontinue , quit , lay off

Antonym :

begin , continue , commence ,

persevere , carry on , initiate

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seize

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Synonym :

grab , take over , capture , take captive ,

grip , grasp

Antonym :

give , free , unfasten , liberate , loose ,

forfeit

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conceal

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Synonym :

hide , cover , veil , keep secret , suppress

Antonym :

disregard , uncover , unwrap , lay bare ,

expose , show

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mane

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lions hair

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commence

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Synonym :

begin , start , open , kick off , start up

Antonym :

close , conclude , cease , stop , complete

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proximity

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Synonym :

closeness , nearness , vicinity ,

propinquity , adjacency

Antonym :

distance

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worried

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Synonym :

concerned , anxious , distressed , upset ,

Perturbed , tense , tormented , disturbed

Antonym :

Calm , comforted , undisturbed ,

unworried , untroubled

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enthusiastic

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Synonym :

eager , keen , avid , excited , passionate ,

rabid , vigorous , zealous

Antonym :

apathetic , disinterested , dispassionate ,

frigid , impotent , lethargic , uncaring ,

unenthusiastic , unwilling , unworried ,

pessimistic , weary

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afraid

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Synonym :

scared , frightened , terrified , fearful ,

loath , suspicious , apprehensive , timid ,

hesitant

Antonym :

Composed , courageous , undaunted ,

undismayed , valiant , venturesome ,

intrepid , valiant

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confused

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Synonym :

puzzled , baffle , flurry , stump , faze

Antonym :

clearheaded

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irritated

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Synonym :

annoyed , angry , inflame , aggravate ,

bother , troubled

Antonym :

calm , collected , untroubled

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reluctant

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Synonym :

hesitant , unwilling , unenthusiastic ,

loth , resistant , circumspect

Antonym :

indiscreet , incautious , heedless , eager ,

enthusiastic

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doubtful

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Synonym :

dubious , unlikely , in doubt , uncertain ,

unsure , precarious

Antonym :

Certain , definite , trustworthy ,

undoubted , unquestionable ,

determined , indubious

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compare

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Synonym :

similarities , equivalence , comparison ,

Correlate , equal

Antonym :

imbalance , disregard , desegregate ,

disconnect

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contrast

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Synonym :

differences , variation , opposite ,

divergence , contradiction , distinction ,

diversity , contradict , diverge

Antonym :

likeness , harmony , sameness ,

homogeneousness , uniformity , unity ,

harmonize , coincide , concur , conform

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Signpost

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clue , guidebook , manual , emblem ,

placard , ( sth to led you answer or direct

to somewhere else.)

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summarise

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Synonym :

conclude , abstract , digest , sketch ,

review , abridge , condense , outline ,

make a summary , sum up

Antonym :

elaborate , elongate , extend , lengthen ,

prolong , protract , amplify , enlarge

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impose

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synonym :

enforce , institute , promulgate , force

Antonym :

disorder , displace , forget , overlook ,

prevent

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tempt

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Synonym :

persuade , allure , convince , appeal to ,

charm , captivate , charm , fascinate ,

stimulate

Antonym :

bore , discourage , hinder , repulse ,

deter , dishearten , halt , dull

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crawl

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synonym :

creep , delay , slow , lag , dawdle , drag ,

plod , squirm , wriggle

Antonym :

run

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diligent

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Synonym :

hardworking , industrious , rigorous ,

assiduous , attentive , studious , tireless ,

persistent

Antonym :

inattentive , disinterested ,

unenthusiastic , unconcerned ,

unscrupulous , weary , lethargic , languid

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drowsy

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Synonym :

sleepy , dozy , tired , exhausted , snoozy ,

lethargic , dazed

Antonym :

alert , awake , lively

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destitute

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Synonym :

Poor , penniless , needy , indigent ,

devoid , strapped , insolvent ,

impoverished

Antonym :

affluent , rich , solvent , wealthy ,

prosperous

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moist

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Synonym :

damp , steamy , humid , muggy , soggy

Antonym :

arid , dehydrated , dry

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disperse

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Synonym :

scatter , sprinkle , leave , split up , spread

Antonym :

accumulate , bunch , cluster , flock ,

throng , teem , muster , roundup

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gloomy

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Synonym :

dull , depressing , disappointing , bad ,

grim , sulky , pessimistic , murky ,

dismal , dim , overcast , somber

Antonym :

bright , cheerful , happy , joyful ,

luminous , pleasant , exhilarating ,

sparkling , uplifting , vivacious

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dusk

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Synonym :

twilight , sunset , sundown , fall , nightfall

Antonym :

daybreak , sunrise , brightness , dawn ,

light

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dumb

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Synonym :

speechless , mute , silent , stupid , dull ,

foolish

Antonym :

speaking , bright , intelligent , smart

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fatal

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Synonym :

deadly , lethal , incurable , catastrophic ,

grievous , malignant , inevitable ,

disastrous , cataclysmic , calamitous ,

ruinous , virulent

Antonym :

fortunate , blessed , harmless ,

healthful , nourishing

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dear

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Synonym :

expensive , costly , pricey , beloved ,

adored , precious , valuable

Antonym :

Unfriendly , cheap , despised , low-

priced , valueless , moderate , foe ,

enemy

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desire

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to wish for sth , wish , want , impulse ,

longing , aspiration , fancy , trust , hope

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swamped

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Synonym :

flood , inundate , deluge , immerse , soak , drench , saturate

Antonym :

drain , dry , parch , dehydrate

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sorrowful

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Synonym :

very sad , unhappy , regretful , glum ,

gloomy , miserable

Antonym :

Joyful , buoyant , glad , jubilant ,

delighted , cheerful

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frail

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Synonym :

very weak , delicate , fragile , breakable ,

fallible , feeble , faint

Antonym :

robust , strong , powerful , stout ,

stalwart

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timid

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Synonym :

apprehensive , fearful , afraid , shy ,

timorous , nervous

Antonym :

bold , brave , daring , adventurous ,

venturous

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deter

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Synonym :

to stop , discourage , prevent , block ,

stave off , fend off , dissuade

Antonym :

persuade , encourage , urge ,

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cast out

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Synonym :

throw out , put away , toss , dispose ,

discard

Antonym :

accept , admit , receive , take , take in ,

welcome , entertain , ( harbor , house ,

lodge , shelter )

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levy

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Synonym :

fine , penalty , tariff , charge , exact ,

exaction , excise , burden , raise , duty

Antonym :

give , displace , exonerate , disapprove ,

veto

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scalding

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Synonym :

burning , blistering , searing , sizzling ,

whip , extremely hot , charring ,

parching , harming , hurting

Antonym :

freezing , chilling , cooling , refrigerating ,

frosting , curing , healing , mending ,

remedying

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blunt

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42
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overwhelming

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43
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astonish

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Synonym :

amaze , surprise , stagger , astound ,

shock , bewilder , daze , startle

Antonym :

clear up , expect , calm , explain

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baffle

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Synonym :

puzzle , bewilder , mystify , confuse ,

confound , regulate , elude , faze ,

disconcert , stump

Antonym :

nurture , forward , promote , advance ,

cultivate

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correspond

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Synonym :

be compatible with , be equivalent ,

equate , match , conform , correlate ,

resemble

Antonym :

disagree (with) , differ (from) , deviate ,

mismatch , disconnect

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dug

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Synonym :

stab , poke , excavate , dig up , dig out ,

hollow , find , search , gouge

Antonym :

cover , fill , not get , dissuade ,

misunderstand

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fraction

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Synonym :

part , subdivision , portion , ratio ,

segment , proportion , percentage

Antonym :

multiply , whole , entirely

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grant

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Synonym :

endowment , award , donation ,

handout , scholarship , allot

Antonym :

deny , refusal , disallow , reject ,

disavow , dissent , refrain , repudiate

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hesitate

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50
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indigenous

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51
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joy

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52
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knock out

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53
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leap

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faith

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mandatory

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naughty

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outcome

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58
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privilege

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quest

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60
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quote

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