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antithesis

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exact opposite

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analogy

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comparison highlighting a similarity between otherwise dissimilar things

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commensurate

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corresponding in size or degree

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congruence

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agreement, harmony, correspondence

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5
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deviate

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to depart from a path or course of action

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disparity

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being unequal or different

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7
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heterogeneous

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consisting of many elements or types

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homogeneous

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similar in kind or nature

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9
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nuance

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subtle/slight degree if difference

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tantamount

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equivalent in significance, effort, or value

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ineffable

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to great to be described by words

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12
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inextricable

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impossible to separate or escape from

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13
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innocuous

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harmless/inoffensive

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14
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insipid

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dull/boring

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inquisitor

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someone making an aggressive inquiry

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integral

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necessary for completeness

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intransigent

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unwilling to agree/compromise

18
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a second wind

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to have more energy after being tired or full

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play it by ear

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to improvise

20
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put something on ice

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to postpone smth

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hom-

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same

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ant-anti-

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against

23
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audi

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hearing sound