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3008 lines
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{
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"apathy":{
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"a lack of emotion or emotional expressiveness":{
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"antonyms":[
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"emotion",
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"feeling",
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"sensibility"
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],
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"examples":[
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"the apathy of the people of that war-torn country comes from their having seen too many horrors"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"compassion",
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"empathy",
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"pity",
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"sympathy",
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"receptiveness",
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"receptivity",
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"responsiveness",
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"sensitivity",
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"solicitude",
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"tenderness",
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"understanding",
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"warmth",
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"hand-wringing",
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"histrionics",
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"hysteria",
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"hysterics",
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"melodrama",
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"vehemence"
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],
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"related":[
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"bloodlessness",
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"callosity",
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"callousness",
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"coldness",
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"coolness",
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"halfheartedness",
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"hard-heartedness",
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"hardness",
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"heartlessness",
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"imperturbability",
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"insensitivity",
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"obduracy",
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"blankness",
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"deadness",
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"emptiness",
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"vacancy",
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"aloofness",
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"detachment",
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"indifference",
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"unconcern",
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"stiffness",
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"woodenness"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"affectlessness",
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"emotionlessness",
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"impassiveness",
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"impassivity",
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"insensibility",
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"numbness",
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"phlegm"
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]
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},
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"lack of interest or concern":{
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"antonyms":[
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"concern",
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"interest",
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"regard"
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],
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"examples":[
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"her poor grades are proof enough of her apathy concerning all matters academic"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"attention",
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"attentiveness",
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"awareness",
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"conscientiousness",
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"curiosity",
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"heedfulness",
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"keenness",
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"sensitivity",
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"warmheartedness",
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"bias",
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"partiality",
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"prejudice",
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"ardor",
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"desire",
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"fervency",
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"passion",
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"vehemence",
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"warmth",
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"zeal"
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],
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"related":[
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"halfheartedness",
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"lukewarmness",
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"tepidity",
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"tepidness",
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"carelessness",
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"heedlessness",
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"recklessness",
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"unawareness",
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"lethargy",
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"listlessness",
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"aloofness",
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"coldness",
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"cool",
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"detachment",
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"dispassion",
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"callosity",
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"callousness",
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"hard-heartedness",
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"hardness",
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"insensitivity",
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"bloodlessness",
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"impassiveness",
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"impassivity",
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"phlegm",
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"stoicism",
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"stolidity"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"casualness",
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"complacence",
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"disinterestedness",
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"disregard",
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"incuriosity",
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"incuriousness",
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"indifference",
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"insouciance",
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"nonchalance",
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"torpor",
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"unconcern"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"appearance":{
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"outward and often deceptive indication":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"air",
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"effect",
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"impression",
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"hint",
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"implication",
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"insinuation",
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"resemblance",
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"suggestion",
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"affectation",
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"demonstration",
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"display",
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"fiction",
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"image",
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"imitation",
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"imposture",
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"likeness",
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"make-believe",
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"make-belief",
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"pose",
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"pretense",
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"pretence",
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"representation",
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"simulation",
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"cloak",
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"disguise",
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"exterior",
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"facade",
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"fa\u00e7ade",
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"front",
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"gloss",
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"mask",
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"masquerade",
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"patina",
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"Potemkin village",
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"shape",
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"shell",
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"surface",
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"veneer"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"face",
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"guise",
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"name",
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"outward",
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"seeming",
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"semblance",
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"show"
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]
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},
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"the act of coming upon a scene":{
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"antonyms":[
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"decamping",
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"decampment",
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"departing",
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"departure",
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"disappearance",
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"exit",
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"exiting",
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"farewell",
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"going",
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"leave-taking",
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"parting",
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"quitting"
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],
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"examples":[
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"his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"dissipation",
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"dissolution",
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"evaporation",
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"fadeaway",
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"fading",
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"melting",
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"passing",
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"vanishing",
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"clearing out",
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"egress",
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"leaving",
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"retirement",
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"retreat",
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"withdrawal",
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"emigration",
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"evacuation",
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"exodus"
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],
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"related":[
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"approach",
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"entrance",
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"ingress",
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"beginning",
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"birth",
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"commencement",
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"dawn",
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"dawning",
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"debut",
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"d\u00e9but",
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"genesis",
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"inception",
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"morning",
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"onset",
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"start"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"advent",
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"arrival",
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"coming",
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"incoming"
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]
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},
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"the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"the dignified appearance of this church leader",
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"the country club's manicured lawns and well-groomed appearance in general"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"air",
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"attitude",
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"bearing",
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"behavior",
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"comportment",
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"demeanor",
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"deportment",
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"manner",
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"poise",
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"pose",
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"carriage",
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"posture",
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"stance",
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"cast",
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"mold",
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"shape",
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"turn",
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"color",
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"coloring",
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"complexion",
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"countenance",
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"face",
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"features",
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"habit",
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"habitus",
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"person",
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"physiognomy",
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"superficies",
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"visage"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"aspect",
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"dress",
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"figure",
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"garb",
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"look",
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"mien",
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"outside",
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"presence",
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"regard"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"appeared":{
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"to come into existence":{
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"antonyms":[
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"ceased",
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"ended",
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"stopped"
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],
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"examples":[
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"the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"concluded",
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"desisted",
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"discontinued",
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"finished",
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"halted",
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"quit",
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"quitted",
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"terminated",
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"disappeared",
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"dissolved",
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"evaporated",
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"vanished",
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"departed",
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"died",
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"expired",
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"passed away",
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"perished"
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],
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"related":[
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"breathed",
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"existed",
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"lived",
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"subsisted",
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"was",
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"arrived",
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"came on",
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"emerged",
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"coalesced",
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"cohered",
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"shaped (up)",
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"continued",
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"endured",
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"lasted",
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"persisted",
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"survived"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"actualized",
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"arose",
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"began",
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"broke",
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"commenced",
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"dawned",
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"engendered",
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"formed",
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"materialized",
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"originated",
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"set in",
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"sprang",
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"sprung",
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"started"
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]
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},
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"to come into view":{
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"antonyms":[
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"cleared",
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"disappeared",
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"dissolved",
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"evanesced",
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"evaporated",
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"faded",
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"melted (away)",
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"vanished",
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"went (away)"
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],
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"examples":[
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"a police car appeared just as I ran a red light"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"departed",
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"left",
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"retired",
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"withdrew"
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],
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"related":[
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"reappeared",
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"resurfaced",
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"bulked",
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"loomed",
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"arrived",
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"came",
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"dawned",
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"debuted",
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"arose",
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"blossomed",
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"bobbed (up)",
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"broke",
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"broke out",
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"cropped (up)",
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"emerged",
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"erupted",
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"issued",
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"outcropped",
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"rose",
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"shot (up)",
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"sprang (up)",
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"sprung (up)",
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"surfaced",
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"happened",
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"occurred",
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"reappeared",
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"rematerialized"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"came out",
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"materialized",
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"showed",
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"showed up",
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"turned up",
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"unfolded"
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]
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},
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"to get to a destination":{
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"antonyms":[
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"left",
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"went"
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],
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"examples":[
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"a friend who daily manages to appear at our door just as dinner is being served"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"checked out",
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"clocked (out)",
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"fled",
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"vamoosed"
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],
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"related":[
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"fetched",
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"hit",
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"made",
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"reached",
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"pulled in",
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"touched down",
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"debarked",
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"disembarked",
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"barged (in)",
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"blew in",
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"breezed (in)",
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"burst (in or into)",
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"bursted (in or into)",
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"waltzed (in)",
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"checked in",
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"clocked (in)"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"arrived",
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"came",
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"got in",
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"got through",
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"landed",
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"showed up",
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"turned up"
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]
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},
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"to give the impression of being":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"examples":[
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"it appears that he doesn't hear you"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"related":[
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"dissembled",
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"pretended",
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"recalled",
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"resembled",
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"suggested",
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"hinted",
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"implied",
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"insinuated"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"acted",
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"came across (as)",
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"came off (as)",
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"felt",
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"looked",
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"made",
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"seemed",
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"sounded"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"appeasing":{
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"tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility":{
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"antonyms":[
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"antagonizing"
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],
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"examples":[
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"we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"abrasive",
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"aggravating",
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"annoying",
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"chafing",
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"exasperating",
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"frustrating",
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"galling",
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"inflammatory",
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"irksome",
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"irritating",
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"maddening",
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"nagging",
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"nettlesome",
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"nettling",
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"offensive",
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"provocative",
|
||
|
"provoking",
|
||
|
"rankling",
|
||
|
"riling",
|
||
|
"vexing",
|
||
|
"engaging",
|
||
|
"incensing",
|
||
|
"infuriating",
|
||
|
"maddening",
|
||
|
"antagonistic",
|
||
|
"antipathetic",
|
||
|
"hostile",
|
||
|
"inhospitable",
|
||
|
"inimical",
|
||
|
"unfriendly",
|
||
|
"unsympathetic",
|
||
|
"aggressive",
|
||
|
"agonistic",
|
||
|
"argumentative",
|
||
|
"assertive",
|
||
|
"bellicose",
|
||
|
"belligerent",
|
||
|
"combative",
|
||
|
"confrontational",
|
||
|
"contentious",
|
||
|
"pugnacious",
|
||
|
"quarrelsome",
|
||
|
"scrappy",
|
||
|
"truculent",
|
||
|
"martial",
|
||
|
"militant",
|
||
|
"militaristic",
|
||
|
"military",
|
||
|
"warlike"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"endearing",
|
||
|
"ingratiating",
|
||
|
"winning",
|
||
|
"winsome",
|
||
|
"peaceable",
|
||
|
"peaceful",
|
||
|
"nonbelligerent",
|
||
|
"unaggressive",
|
||
|
"unassertive",
|
||
|
"calming",
|
||
|
"comforting",
|
||
|
"lulling",
|
||
|
"quieting",
|
||
|
"relaxing",
|
||
|
"soothing",
|
||
|
"tranquilizing",
|
||
|
"tranquillizing",
|
||
|
"obliging",
|
||
|
"satisfying",
|
||
|
"affable",
|
||
|
"agreeable",
|
||
|
"amiable",
|
||
|
"amicable",
|
||
|
"benevolent",
|
||
|
"genial",
|
||
|
"gentle",
|
||
|
"good-natured",
|
||
|
"good-tempered",
|
||
|
"kind",
|
||
|
"kindly",
|
||
|
"passive",
|
||
|
"submissive",
|
||
|
"surrendering",
|
||
|
"yielding"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"conciliating",
|
||
|
"conciliatory",
|
||
|
"disarming",
|
||
|
"mollifying",
|
||
|
"pacific",
|
||
|
"pacifying",
|
||
|
"peacemaking",
|
||
|
"placating",
|
||
|
"placatory",
|
||
|
"propitiatory"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to lessen the anger or agitation of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"angering",
|
||
|
"enraging",
|
||
|
"incensing",
|
||
|
"inflaming",
|
||
|
"enflaming",
|
||
|
"infuriating",
|
||
|
"iring",
|
||
|
"maddening",
|
||
|
"outraging"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a game often appeases an upset toddler"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"aggravating",
|
||
|
"annoying",
|
||
|
"antagonizing",
|
||
|
"bothering",
|
||
|
"bugging",
|
||
|
"burning (up)",
|
||
|
"chafing",
|
||
|
"crossing",
|
||
|
"exasperating",
|
||
|
"galling",
|
||
|
"getting",
|
||
|
"grating",
|
||
|
"irking",
|
||
|
"irritating",
|
||
|
"nettling",
|
||
|
"peeving",
|
||
|
"piquing",
|
||
|
"putting out",
|
||
|
"rankling",
|
||
|
"riling",
|
||
|
"roiling",
|
||
|
"ruffling",
|
||
|
"vexing",
|
||
|
"provoking",
|
||
|
"rousing",
|
||
|
"harassing",
|
||
|
"harrying",
|
||
|
"persecuting",
|
||
|
"pestering",
|
||
|
"agitating",
|
||
|
"discomforting",
|
||
|
"distressing",
|
||
|
"disturbing",
|
||
|
"fretting",
|
||
|
"perturbing",
|
||
|
"unhinging",
|
||
|
"unsettling",
|
||
|
"upsetting",
|
||
|
"worrying",
|
||
|
"affronting",
|
||
|
"insulting",
|
||
|
"offending",
|
||
|
"slighting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"calming",
|
||
|
"comforting",
|
||
|
"consoling",
|
||
|
"contenting",
|
||
|
"hushing",
|
||
|
"quieting",
|
||
|
"soothing",
|
||
|
"tranquilizing",
|
||
|
"tranquillizing",
|
||
|
"endearing (to)",
|
||
|
"ingratiating",
|
||
|
"delighting",
|
||
|
"gladdening",
|
||
|
"gratifying",
|
||
|
"pleasing",
|
||
|
"adulating",
|
||
|
"blarneying",
|
||
|
"flattering",
|
||
|
"overpraising",
|
||
|
"soft-soaping",
|
||
|
"quenching",
|
||
|
"satiating",
|
||
|
"sating",
|
||
|
"satisfying",
|
||
|
"catering (to)",
|
||
|
"humoring",
|
||
|
"indulging",
|
||
|
"blandishing",
|
||
|
"cajoling",
|
||
|
"coaxing",
|
||
|
"sweet-talking",
|
||
|
"wheedling",
|
||
|
"babying",
|
||
|
"coddling",
|
||
|
"mollycoddling",
|
||
|
"pampering",
|
||
|
"spoiling",
|
||
|
"dulcifying",
|
||
|
"sweetening"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"assuaging",
|
||
|
"conciliating",
|
||
|
"disarming",
|
||
|
"gentling",
|
||
|
"mollifying",
|
||
|
"pacifying",
|
||
|
"placating",
|
||
|
"propitiating"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appended":{
|
||
|
"to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abated",
|
||
|
"bated",
|
||
|
"deducted",
|
||
|
"knocked off",
|
||
|
"removed",
|
||
|
"subtracted",
|
||
|
"took off"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"append the prefix \"un-\" to each of these words"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"detached",
|
||
|
"disconnected",
|
||
|
"disjoined",
|
||
|
"separated",
|
||
|
"unfastened",
|
||
|
"amputated",
|
||
|
"cut",
|
||
|
"excised",
|
||
|
"lopped (off)",
|
||
|
"severed",
|
||
|
"contracted",
|
||
|
"decreased",
|
||
|
"diminished",
|
||
|
"lessened",
|
||
|
"lowered",
|
||
|
"reduced",
|
||
|
"abbreviated",
|
||
|
"abridged",
|
||
|
"curtailed",
|
||
|
"shortened",
|
||
|
"compressed",
|
||
|
"condensed",
|
||
|
"constricted",
|
||
|
"cut back",
|
||
|
"retrenched"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"affixed",
|
||
|
"attached",
|
||
|
"fastened",
|
||
|
"fixed",
|
||
|
"grafted",
|
||
|
"hitched",
|
||
|
"tagged",
|
||
|
"tied",
|
||
|
"infused",
|
||
|
"injected",
|
||
|
"inserted",
|
||
|
"interfused",
|
||
|
"introduced",
|
||
|
"aggrandized",
|
||
|
"amplified",
|
||
|
"augmented",
|
||
|
"beefed (up)",
|
||
|
"boosted",
|
||
|
"compounded",
|
||
|
"enlarged",
|
||
|
"escalated",
|
||
|
"expanded",
|
||
|
"extended",
|
||
|
"increased",
|
||
|
"multiplied",
|
||
|
"raised",
|
||
|
"swelled (up)",
|
||
|
"elongated",
|
||
|
"lengthened",
|
||
|
"prolonged",
|
||
|
"protracted",
|
||
|
"enhanced",
|
||
|
"heightened",
|
||
|
"intensified",
|
||
|
"magnified",
|
||
|
"complemented",
|
||
|
"supplemented",
|
||
|
"supplied",
|
||
|
"enforced",
|
||
|
"reinforced",
|
||
|
"reenforced",
|
||
|
"strengthened",
|
||
|
"maximized"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"added",
|
||
|
"adjoined",
|
||
|
"annexed",
|
||
|
"subjoined",
|
||
|
"tacked (on)"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"applause":{
|
||
|
"enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"booing",
|
||
|
"hissing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"boo",
|
||
|
"hiss",
|
||
|
"hoot",
|
||
|
"jeer",
|
||
|
"raspberry",
|
||
|
"smirk",
|
||
|
"sneer",
|
||
|
"snicker",
|
||
|
"snigger",
|
||
|
"snort",
|
||
|
"whistle",
|
||
|
"gibe",
|
||
|
"jibe",
|
||
|
"put-down",
|
||
|
"taunt"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"clapping",
|
||
|
"bravo",
|
||
|
"hail",
|
||
|
"hallelujah",
|
||
|
"hurrah",
|
||
|
"hooray",
|
||
|
"hoorah",
|
||
|
"hosanna",
|
||
|
"huzzah",
|
||
|
"huzza",
|
||
|
"acclaim",
|
||
|
"accolade",
|
||
|
"citation",
|
||
|
"commendation",
|
||
|
"compliment",
|
||
|
"encomium",
|
||
|
"eulogy",
|
||
|
"homage",
|
||
|
"kudo",
|
||
|
"paean",
|
||
|
"panegyric",
|
||
|
"salutation",
|
||
|
"tribute",
|
||
|
"kudos",
|
||
|
"praise"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"acclamation",
|
||
|
"cheer",
|
||
|
"cheering",
|
||
|
"ovation",
|
||
|
"plaudit(s)",
|
||
|
"rave(s)",
|
||
|
"r\u00e9clame"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"celebrity",
|
||
|
"fame",
|
||
|
"renown",
|
||
|
"repute",
|
||
|
"compliment",
|
||
|
"encomium",
|
||
|
"eulogy",
|
||
|
"panegyric",
|
||
|
"toast",
|
||
|
"tribute",
|
||
|
"acclamation",
|
||
|
"ovation",
|
||
|
"plaudit",
|
||
|
"praise",
|
||
|
"rave",
|
||
|
"rhapsody",
|
||
|
"citation",
|
||
|
"commendation",
|
||
|
"kudo",
|
||
|
"note",
|
||
|
"recommendation",
|
||
|
"elevation",
|
||
|
"enshrinement",
|
||
|
"enthronement",
|
||
|
"exaltation",
|
||
|
"glorification"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"acclaim",
|
||
|
"accolade",
|
||
|
"bay(s)",
|
||
|
"credit",
|
||
|
"distinction",
|
||
|
"glory",
|
||
|
"homage",
|
||
|
"honor",
|
||
|
"kudos",
|
||
|
"laud",
|
||
|
"laurels",
|
||
|
"props",
|
||
|
"r\u00e9clame",
|
||
|
"sun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"applied%20%28oneself%29":{
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appoint":{
|
||
|
"to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"at the appointed hour we were in our places"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"adopt",
|
||
|
"assign",
|
||
|
"choose",
|
||
|
"determine",
|
||
|
"establish",
|
||
|
"opt (for)",
|
||
|
"pick",
|
||
|
"pin (down)",
|
||
|
"prefer",
|
||
|
"select",
|
||
|
"settle",
|
||
|
"single (out)",
|
||
|
"specify",
|
||
|
"arrange",
|
||
|
"coordinate",
|
||
|
"orchestrate",
|
||
|
"advertise",
|
||
|
"announce",
|
||
|
"declare",
|
||
|
"publish"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"designate",
|
||
|
"fix",
|
||
|
"name",
|
||
|
"set"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"discharge",
|
||
|
"dismiss",
|
||
|
"expel",
|
||
|
"fire"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"was appointed to the council on national security"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"blackball",
|
||
|
"depose",
|
||
|
"dethrone",
|
||
|
"displace",
|
||
|
"eject",
|
||
|
"evict",
|
||
|
"oust",
|
||
|
"overthrow",
|
||
|
"remove",
|
||
|
"throw out",
|
||
|
"uncrown",
|
||
|
"unmake",
|
||
|
"unseat"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"authorize",
|
||
|
"delegate",
|
||
|
"depute",
|
||
|
"deputize",
|
||
|
"anoint",
|
||
|
"consecrate",
|
||
|
"create",
|
||
|
"inaugurate",
|
||
|
"induct",
|
||
|
"install",
|
||
|
"instate",
|
||
|
"institute",
|
||
|
"invest",
|
||
|
"make",
|
||
|
"ordain",
|
||
|
"crown",
|
||
|
"enthrone",
|
||
|
"throne",
|
||
|
"choose",
|
||
|
"destine",
|
||
|
"draft",
|
||
|
"elect",
|
||
|
"handpick",
|
||
|
"select",
|
||
|
"single (out)",
|
||
|
"vote (in)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"assign",
|
||
|
"attach",
|
||
|
"commission",
|
||
|
"constitute",
|
||
|
"designate",
|
||
|
"detail",
|
||
|
"name",
|
||
|
"nominate",
|
||
|
"place"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"apportion":{
|
||
|
"to give as a share or portion":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"apportioned the profits according to years of service with the company"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"begrudge",
|
||
|
"deny",
|
||
|
"deprive (of)",
|
||
|
"keep",
|
||
|
"retain",
|
||
|
"stint",
|
||
|
"withhold",
|
||
|
"appropriate",
|
||
|
"arrogate",
|
||
|
"confiscate"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"admeasure",
|
||
|
"administer",
|
||
|
"deal",
|
||
|
"dispense",
|
||
|
"divide",
|
||
|
"dole out",
|
||
|
"hand out",
|
||
|
"measure",
|
||
|
"mete (out)",
|
||
|
"meter",
|
||
|
"parcel (out)",
|
||
|
"part",
|
||
|
"portion",
|
||
|
"prorate",
|
||
|
"share (out)",
|
||
|
"split",
|
||
|
"accord",
|
||
|
"award",
|
||
|
"give",
|
||
|
"grant",
|
||
|
"earmark",
|
||
|
"reserve",
|
||
|
"chip in",
|
||
|
"contribute",
|
||
|
"donate",
|
||
|
"reallocate",
|
||
|
"reapportion",
|
||
|
"reassign",
|
||
|
"redistribute"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"allocate",
|
||
|
"allot",
|
||
|
"allow",
|
||
|
"assign",
|
||
|
"distribute",
|
||
|
"lot",
|
||
|
"ration"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to give out (something) to appropriate individuals":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"misallocate"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"begrudge",
|
||
|
"decline",
|
||
|
"deny",
|
||
|
"deprive (of)",
|
||
|
"disallow",
|
||
|
"refuse",
|
||
|
"reject",
|
||
|
"withhold",
|
||
|
"niggle (out)",
|
||
|
"pinch",
|
||
|
"skimp",
|
||
|
"stint"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"admeasure",
|
||
|
"allot",
|
||
|
"allow",
|
||
|
"appropriate",
|
||
|
"assign",
|
||
|
"dish out",
|
||
|
"divide",
|
||
|
"divvy (up)",
|
||
|
"dollop (out)",
|
||
|
"lot",
|
||
|
"measure (out)",
|
||
|
"part",
|
||
|
"proportion",
|
||
|
"ration",
|
||
|
"redistribute",
|
||
|
"set",
|
||
|
"share (out)",
|
||
|
"split",
|
||
|
"bestow",
|
||
|
"disburse",
|
||
|
"furnish",
|
||
|
"issue",
|
||
|
"provide",
|
||
|
"share",
|
||
|
"supply",
|
||
|
"circulate",
|
||
|
"disperse",
|
||
|
"disseminate",
|
||
|
"scatter",
|
||
|
"spread",
|
||
|
"chip in",
|
||
|
"contribute",
|
||
|
"donate",
|
||
|
"pledge",
|
||
|
"reallocate",
|
||
|
"reapportion"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"administer",
|
||
|
"allocate",
|
||
|
"deal (out)",
|
||
|
"dispense",
|
||
|
"distribute",
|
||
|
"dole out",
|
||
|
"hand out",
|
||
|
"mete (out)",
|
||
|
"parcel (out)",
|
||
|
"portion",
|
||
|
"prorate"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appraisal":{
|
||
|
"an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"gave us a positive appraisal of his artistic talents"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"aper\u00e7u",
|
||
|
"feeling",
|
||
|
"impression",
|
||
|
"notion",
|
||
|
"perception",
|
||
|
"confidence",
|
||
|
"faith",
|
||
|
"stock",
|
||
|
"trust",
|
||
|
"belief",
|
||
|
"conviction",
|
||
|
"mind",
|
||
|
"persuasion",
|
||
|
"sentiment",
|
||
|
"view",
|
||
|
"conjecture",
|
||
|
"guess",
|
||
|
"hunch",
|
||
|
"hypothesis",
|
||
|
"surmise",
|
||
|
"theory"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"appraisement",
|
||
|
"assessment",
|
||
|
"estimate",
|
||
|
"estimation",
|
||
|
"evaluation",
|
||
|
"fix",
|
||
|
"judgment",
|
||
|
"judgement",
|
||
|
"value judgment"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the appraisal of the house's value took place yesterday"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"calculation",
|
||
|
"computation",
|
||
|
"measurement",
|
||
|
"mensuration",
|
||
|
"audit",
|
||
|
"check",
|
||
|
"checkup",
|
||
|
"examination",
|
||
|
"inspection",
|
||
|
"review",
|
||
|
"scan",
|
||
|
"scrutiny",
|
||
|
"survey",
|
||
|
"reassessment",
|
||
|
"transvaluation",
|
||
|
"overestimation",
|
||
|
"overevaluation",
|
||
|
"underestimation"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"appraisement",
|
||
|
"assessment",
|
||
|
"estimate",
|
||
|
"estimation",
|
||
|
"evaluation",
|
||
|
"reckoning",
|
||
|
"valuation"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appreciable":{
|
||
|
"able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"impalpable",
|
||
|
"imperceptible",
|
||
|
"inappreciable",
|
||
|
"indistinguishable",
|
||
|
"insensible",
|
||
|
"undetectable"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"inaudible",
|
||
|
"intangible",
|
||
|
"invisible",
|
||
|
"inconspicuous",
|
||
|
"indistinct",
|
||
|
"unnoticeable",
|
||
|
"unobtrusive",
|
||
|
"faint",
|
||
|
"insignificant",
|
||
|
"slight",
|
||
|
"trivial",
|
||
|
"buried",
|
||
|
"concealed",
|
||
|
"covert",
|
||
|
"disguised",
|
||
|
"hidden",
|
||
|
"obscure",
|
||
|
"shrouded",
|
||
|
"vague"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"audible",
|
||
|
"observable",
|
||
|
"tangible",
|
||
|
"visible",
|
||
|
"clear",
|
||
|
"conspicuous",
|
||
|
"evident",
|
||
|
"eye-catching",
|
||
|
"manifest",
|
||
|
"noticeable",
|
||
|
"obvious",
|
||
|
"plain",
|
||
|
"ponderable",
|
||
|
"prominent",
|
||
|
"striking",
|
||
|
"apparent",
|
||
|
"distinct",
|
||
|
"identifiable",
|
||
|
"significant",
|
||
|
"straightforward"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"apprehensible",
|
||
|
"detectable",
|
||
|
"discernible",
|
||
|
"discernable",
|
||
|
"distinguishable",
|
||
|
"palpable",
|
||
|
"perceptible",
|
||
|
"sensible"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appreciate":{
|
||
|
"to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"contract",
|
||
|
"decrease",
|
||
|
"diminish",
|
||
|
"dwindle",
|
||
|
"lessen",
|
||
|
"recede",
|
||
|
"wane"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"the value of that antique should appreciate over time"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"jump",
|
||
|
"rocket",
|
||
|
"skyrocket",
|
||
|
"surge",
|
||
|
"heighten",
|
||
|
"intensify",
|
||
|
"redouble",
|
||
|
"blow up",
|
||
|
"bulk",
|
||
|
"distend",
|
||
|
"inflate",
|
||
|
"puff (up)",
|
||
|
"crescendo",
|
||
|
"crest",
|
||
|
"peak"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accelerate",
|
||
|
"accumulate",
|
||
|
"balloon",
|
||
|
"boom",
|
||
|
"build up",
|
||
|
"burgeon",
|
||
|
"bourgeon",
|
||
|
"climb",
|
||
|
"enlarge",
|
||
|
"escalate",
|
||
|
"expand",
|
||
|
"gain",
|
||
|
"increase",
|
||
|
"mount",
|
||
|
"multiply",
|
||
|
"mushroom",
|
||
|
"proliferate",
|
||
|
"rise",
|
||
|
"roll up",
|
||
|
"snowball",
|
||
|
"spread",
|
||
|
"swell",
|
||
|
"wax"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to have a clear idea of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"miss"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"misapprehend",
|
||
|
"misconceive",
|
||
|
"misconstrue",
|
||
|
"misinterpret",
|
||
|
"misperceive",
|
||
|
"misread",
|
||
|
"mistake",
|
||
|
"misunderstand"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"absorb",
|
||
|
"digest",
|
||
|
"take in",
|
||
|
"realize",
|
||
|
"fathom",
|
||
|
"penetrate",
|
||
|
"pierce"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"apprehend",
|
||
|
"assimilate",
|
||
|
"behold",
|
||
|
"catch",
|
||
|
"catch on (to)",
|
||
|
"cognize",
|
||
|
"compass",
|
||
|
"comprehend",
|
||
|
"conceive",
|
||
|
"cotton (to or on to)",
|
||
|
"decipher",
|
||
|
"decode",
|
||
|
"dig",
|
||
|
"discern",
|
||
|
"get",
|
||
|
"grasp",
|
||
|
"grok",
|
||
|
"intuit",
|
||
|
"know",
|
||
|
"make",
|
||
|
"make out",
|
||
|
"perceive",
|
||
|
"recognize",
|
||
|
"register",
|
||
|
"savvy",
|
||
|
"see",
|
||
|
"seize",
|
||
|
"sense",
|
||
|
"tumble (to)",
|
||
|
"twig",
|
||
|
"understand"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to hold dear":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disvalue"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I appreciate my parents more than I can express"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"undervalue",
|
||
|
"abhor",
|
||
|
"abominate",
|
||
|
"despise",
|
||
|
"detest",
|
||
|
"execrate",
|
||
|
"hate",
|
||
|
"loathe",
|
||
|
"disdain",
|
||
|
"high-hat",
|
||
|
"scorn",
|
||
|
"scout",
|
||
|
"slight",
|
||
|
"sniff (at)",
|
||
|
"snub",
|
||
|
"bad-mouth",
|
||
|
"belittle",
|
||
|
"cry down",
|
||
|
"decry",
|
||
|
"deprecate",
|
||
|
"depreciate",
|
||
|
"disparage",
|
||
|
"kiss off",
|
||
|
"minimize",
|
||
|
"put down",
|
||
|
"write off",
|
||
|
"abandon",
|
||
|
"forget",
|
||
|
"neglect"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"delight (in)",
|
||
|
"dig",
|
||
|
"enjoy",
|
||
|
"fancy",
|
||
|
"groove (on)",
|
||
|
"like",
|
||
|
"relish",
|
||
|
"revel (in)",
|
||
|
"admire",
|
||
|
"apprize",
|
||
|
"esteem",
|
||
|
"regard",
|
||
|
"respect",
|
||
|
"revere",
|
||
|
"reverence",
|
||
|
"venerate",
|
||
|
"enshrine",
|
||
|
"memorialize",
|
||
|
"adore",
|
||
|
"caress",
|
||
|
"dote (on)",
|
||
|
"idolize",
|
||
|
"worship"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"cherish",
|
||
|
"love",
|
||
|
"prize",
|
||
|
"treasure",
|
||
|
"value"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to think very highly or favorably of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abhor",
|
||
|
"abominate",
|
||
|
"despise",
|
||
|
"detest",
|
||
|
"execrate",
|
||
|
"hate",
|
||
|
"loathe",
|
||
|
"condemn",
|
||
|
"decry",
|
||
|
"deplore",
|
||
|
"disapprove",
|
||
|
"discount",
|
||
|
"discountenance",
|
||
|
"disdain",
|
||
|
"disfavor",
|
||
|
"dislike",
|
||
|
"dismiss",
|
||
|
"disregard",
|
||
|
"frown (on or upon)",
|
||
|
"kiss off",
|
||
|
"scorn",
|
||
|
"vilify"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"acclaim",
|
||
|
"accredit",
|
||
|
"applaud",
|
||
|
"approve",
|
||
|
"commend",
|
||
|
"compliment",
|
||
|
"credit",
|
||
|
"praise",
|
||
|
"delight (in)",
|
||
|
"drink (in)",
|
||
|
"enjoy",
|
||
|
"relish",
|
||
|
"revel (in)",
|
||
|
"savor",
|
||
|
"savour",
|
||
|
"dig",
|
||
|
"fancy",
|
||
|
"favor",
|
||
|
"groove (on)",
|
||
|
"like",
|
||
|
"love",
|
||
|
"adore",
|
||
|
"adulate",
|
||
|
"canonize",
|
||
|
"deify",
|
||
|
"dote (on)",
|
||
|
"hallow",
|
||
|
"idolize",
|
||
|
"revere",
|
||
|
"reverence",
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"venerate",
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"worship",
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"cherish",
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"love",
|
||
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"prize",
|
||
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"treasure",
|
||
|
"value"
|
||
|
],
|
||
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"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"admire",
|
||
|
"consider",
|
||
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"esteem",
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||
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"regard",
|
||
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"respect"
|
||
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]
|
||
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},
|
||
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"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appreciating":{
|
||
|
"to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"contracting",
|
||
|
"decreasing",
|
||
|
"diminishing",
|
||
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"dwindling",
|
||
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"lessening",
|
||
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"receding",
|
||
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"waning"
|
||
|
],
|
||
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"examples":[
|
||
|
"the value of that antique should appreciate over time"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"jumping",
|
||
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"rocketing",
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||
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"skyrocketing",
|
||
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"surging",
|
||
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"heightening",
|
||
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"intensifying",
|
||
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"redoubling",
|
||
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"blowing up",
|
||
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"bulking",
|
||
|
"distending",
|
||
|
"inflating",
|
||
|
"puffing (up)",
|
||
|
"crescendoing",
|
||
|
"cresting",
|
||
|
"peaking"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accelerating",
|
||
|
"accumulating",
|
||
|
"ballooning",
|
||
|
"booming",
|
||
|
"building up",
|
||
|
"burgeoning",
|
||
|
"bourgeoning",
|
||
|
"climbing",
|
||
|
"enlarging",
|
||
|
"escalating",
|
||
|
"expanding",
|
||
|
"gaining",
|
||
|
"increasing",
|
||
|
"mounting",
|
||
|
"multiplying",
|
||
|
"mushrooming",
|
||
|
"proliferating",
|
||
|
"rising",
|
||
|
"rolling up",
|
||
|
"snowballing",
|
||
|
"spreading",
|
||
|
"swelling",
|
||
|
"waxing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to have a clear idea of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"missing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I hope you appreciate just how much that collector's CD costs"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"misapprehending",
|
||
|
"misconceiving",
|
||
|
"misconstruing",
|
||
|
"misinterpreting",
|
||
|
"misperceiving",
|
||
|
"misreading",
|
||
|
"mistaking",
|
||
|
"misunderstanding"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"absorbing",
|
||
|
"digesting",
|
||
|
"taking in",
|
||
|
"realizing",
|
||
|
"fathoming",
|
||
|
"penetrating",
|
||
|
"piercing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"apprehending",
|
||
|
"assimilating",
|
||
|
"beholding",
|
||
|
"catching",
|
||
|
"catching on (to)",
|
||
|
"cognizing",
|
||
|
"compassing",
|
||
|
"comprehending",
|
||
|
"conceiving",
|
||
|
"cottoning (to or on to)",
|
||
|
"deciphering",
|
||
|
"decoding",
|
||
|
"digging",
|
||
|
"discerning",
|
||
|
"getting",
|
||
|
"grasping",
|
||
|
"grokking",
|
||
|
"intuiting",
|
||
|
"knowing",
|
||
|
"making",
|
||
|
"making out",
|
||
|
"perceiving",
|
||
|
"recognizing",
|
||
|
"registering",
|
||
|
"savvying",
|
||
|
"seeing",
|
||
|
"seizing",
|
||
|
"sensing",
|
||
|
"tumbling (to)",
|
||
|
"twigging",
|
||
|
"understanding"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to hold dear":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disvaluing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"I appreciate my parents more than I can express"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"undervaluing",
|
||
|
"abhorring",
|
||
|
"abominating",
|
||
|
"despising",
|
||
|
"detesting",
|
||
|
"execrating",
|
||
|
"hating",
|
||
|
"loathing",
|
||
|
"disdaining",
|
||
|
"high-hatting",
|
||
|
"scorning",
|
||
|
"scouting",
|
||
|
"slighting",
|
||
|
"sniffing (at)",
|
||
|
"snubbing",
|
||
|
"bad-mouthing",
|
||
|
"belittling",
|
||
|
"crying down",
|
||
|
"decrying",
|
||
|
"deprecating",
|
||
|
"depreciating",
|
||
|
"disparaging",
|
||
|
"kissing off",
|
||
|
"minimizing",
|
||
|
"putting down",
|
||
|
"writing off",
|
||
|
"abandoning",
|
||
|
"forgetting",
|
||
|
"neglecting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"delighting (in)",
|
||
|
"digging",
|
||
|
"enjoying",
|
||
|
"fancying",
|
||
|
"grooving (on)",
|
||
|
"liking",
|
||
|
"relishing",
|
||
|
"reveling (in)",
|
||
|
"revelling (in)",
|
||
|
"admiring",
|
||
|
"apprizing",
|
||
|
"esteeming",
|
||
|
"regarding",
|
||
|
"respecting",
|
||
|
"reverencing",
|
||
|
"revering",
|
||
|
"venerating",
|
||
|
"enshrining",
|
||
|
"memorializing",
|
||
|
"adoring",
|
||
|
"caressing",
|
||
|
"doting (on)",
|
||
|
"idolizing",
|
||
|
"worshipping",
|
||
|
"worshiping"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"cherishing",
|
||
|
"loving",
|
||
|
"prizing",
|
||
|
"treasuring",
|
||
|
"valuing"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to think very highly or favorably of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"many great artists and musicians have not been appreciated in their own lifetimes"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"abhorring",
|
||
|
"abominating",
|
||
|
"despising",
|
||
|
"detesting",
|
||
|
"execrating",
|
||
|
"hating",
|
||
|
"loathing",
|
||
|
"condemning",
|
||
|
"decrying",
|
||
|
"deploring",
|
||
|
"disapproving",
|
||
|
"discountenancing",
|
||
|
"discounting",
|
||
|
"disdaining",
|
||
|
"disfavoring",
|
||
|
"disliking",
|
||
|
"dismissing",
|
||
|
"disregarding",
|
||
|
"frowning (on or upon)",
|
||
|
"kissing off",
|
||
|
"scorning",
|
||
|
"vilifying"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"acclaiming",
|
||
|
"accrediting",
|
||
|
"applauding",
|
||
|
"approving",
|
||
|
"commending",
|
||
|
"complimenting",
|
||
|
"crediting",
|
||
|
"praising",
|
||
|
"delighting (in)",
|
||
|
"drinking (in)",
|
||
|
"enjoying",
|
||
|
"relishing",
|
||
|
"reveling (in)",
|
||
|
"revelling (in)",
|
||
|
"savoring",
|
||
|
"savouring",
|
||
|
"digging",
|
||
|
"fancying",
|
||
|
"favoring",
|
||
|
"grooving (on)",
|
||
|
"liking",
|
||
|
"loving",
|
||
|
"adoring",
|
||
|
"adulating",
|
||
|
"canonizing",
|
||
|
"deifying",
|
||
|
"doting (on)",
|
||
|
"hallowing",
|
||
|
"idolizing",
|
||
|
"reverencing",
|
||
|
"revering",
|
||
|
"venerating",
|
||
|
"worshipping",
|
||
|
"worshiping",
|
||
|
"cherishing",
|
||
|
"loving",
|
||
|
"prizing",
|
||
|
"treasuring",
|
||
|
"valuing"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"admiring",
|
||
|
"considering",
|
||
|
"esteeming",
|
||
|
"regarding",
|
||
|
"respecting"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appreciations":{
|
||
|
"a feeling of great approval and liking":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disfavors"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"my appreciation of her great contributions to women's sports"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"condemnations",
|
||
|
"disapprovals",
|
||
|
"disdains",
|
||
|
"opprobriums",
|
||
|
"scorns",
|
||
|
"disappointments",
|
||
|
"discontents",
|
||
|
"disenchantments",
|
||
|
"disgruntlements",
|
||
|
"disillusionments",
|
||
|
"displeasures",
|
||
|
"indignations",
|
||
|
"aversions",
|
||
|
"contempts",
|
||
|
"disfavors",
|
||
|
"disgusts",
|
||
|
"disinclinations",
|
||
|
"dislikes",
|
||
|
"disregards",
|
||
|
"distastes",
|
||
|
"hates",
|
||
|
"hatreds",
|
||
|
"loathings",
|
||
|
"nauseas",
|
||
|
"repugnances",
|
||
|
"repulsions",
|
||
|
"revulsions",
|
||
|
"abominations",
|
||
|
"antipathies",
|
||
|
"detestations",
|
||
|
"deprecations",
|
||
|
"displeasures",
|
||
|
"dissatisfactions"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"appetites",
|
||
|
"fancies",
|
||
|
"likes",
|
||
|
"loves",
|
||
|
"partialities",
|
||
|
"preferences",
|
||
|
"relishes",
|
||
|
"shines",
|
||
|
"tastes",
|
||
|
"uses",
|
||
|
"acclamations",
|
||
|
"adorations",
|
||
|
"adulations",
|
||
|
"approbations",
|
||
|
"deferences",
|
||
|
"hero worships",
|
||
|
"homages",
|
||
|
"honors",
|
||
|
"idolatries",
|
||
|
"infatuations",
|
||
|
"lionizations",
|
||
|
"praises",
|
||
|
"props",
|
||
|
"reverences",
|
||
|
"venerations",
|
||
|
"worships",
|
||
|
"delights",
|
||
|
"enjoyments",
|
||
|
"amazements",
|
||
|
"awes",
|
||
|
"wonderments",
|
||
|
"wonders",
|
||
|
"enthusiasms",
|
||
|
"interests",
|
||
|
"passions",
|
||
|
"biases",
|
||
|
"prejudices",
|
||
|
"affections",
|
||
|
"attachments",
|
||
|
"devotions",
|
||
|
"passions"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accounts",
|
||
|
"admirations",
|
||
|
"esteems",
|
||
|
"estimations",
|
||
|
"favors",
|
||
|
"regards",
|
||
|
"respects"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"incomprehensions"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"a course intended to give students an appreciation of abstract art"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"misapprehensions",
|
||
|
"miscomprehensions",
|
||
|
"misinterpretations",
|
||
|
"misperceptions",
|
||
|
"misunderstandings"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"absorptions",
|
||
|
"assimilations",
|
||
|
"digestions",
|
||
|
"uptakes",
|
||
|
"conceptions",
|
||
|
"visualizations",
|
||
|
"enlightenments",
|
||
|
"realizations"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"apprehensions",
|
||
|
"comprehensions",
|
||
|
"grasps",
|
||
|
"grips",
|
||
|
"holds",
|
||
|
"perceptions",
|
||
|
"percipiences",
|
||
|
"understandings"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appreciative":{
|
||
|
"expressing approval":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"adverse",
|
||
|
"depreciative",
|
||
|
"depreciatory",
|
||
|
"derogatory",
|
||
|
"disapproving",
|
||
|
"inappreciative",
|
||
|
"negative",
|
||
|
"unappreciative",
|
||
|
"uncomplimentary",
|
||
|
"unfavorable",
|
||
|
"unflattering",
|
||
|
"unfriendly"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"his latest novel has received a number of appreciative reviews"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"captious",
|
||
|
"carping",
|
||
|
"caviling",
|
||
|
"cavilling",
|
||
|
"censuring",
|
||
|
"critical",
|
||
|
"faultfinding",
|
||
|
"hypercritical",
|
||
|
"overcritical",
|
||
|
"belittling",
|
||
|
"contemptuous",
|
||
|
"disdainful",
|
||
|
"disparaging",
|
||
|
"scornful",
|
||
|
"slighting"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"accepting",
|
||
|
"warm",
|
||
|
"encomiastic",
|
||
|
"eulogistic",
|
||
|
"flattering",
|
||
|
"hagiographic",
|
||
|
"hagiographical",
|
||
|
"laudative",
|
||
|
"laudatory",
|
||
|
"panegyrical",
|
||
|
"praiseful",
|
||
|
"respectful",
|
||
|
"supportive",
|
||
|
"sympathetic",
|
||
|
"adoring",
|
||
|
"adulatory",
|
||
|
"idolizing",
|
||
|
"worshipful",
|
||
|
"worshipping",
|
||
|
"worshiping",
|
||
|
"advisory",
|
||
|
"recommendatory"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"admiring",
|
||
|
"applauding",
|
||
|
"approbatory",
|
||
|
"approving",
|
||
|
"commendatory",
|
||
|
"complimentary",
|
||
|
"favorable",
|
||
|
"friendly",
|
||
|
"good",
|
||
|
"positive"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"feeling or expressing gratitude":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"inappreciative",
|
||
|
"thankless",
|
||
|
"unappreciative",
|
||
|
"ungrateful"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"very appreciative after we helped him change his flat tire"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"inhospitable",
|
||
|
"rude",
|
||
|
"thoughtless",
|
||
|
"ungracious"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"beholden",
|
||
|
"indebted",
|
||
|
"contented",
|
||
|
"delighted",
|
||
|
"gratified",
|
||
|
"pleased",
|
||
|
"satisfied",
|
||
|
"tickled",
|
||
|
"thanking"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"appreciatory",
|
||
|
"glad",
|
||
|
"grateful",
|
||
|
"obliged",
|
||
|
"thankful"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"apprentices":{
|
||
|
"a person who helps a more skilled person":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"decided to be an apprentice to an electrician after he graduated"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"attendants",
|
||
|
"handmaidens",
|
||
|
"handmaids",
|
||
|
"maids",
|
||
|
"maidservants",
|
||
|
"scullions",
|
||
|
"servants",
|
||
|
"auxiliaries",
|
||
|
"legmen",
|
||
|
"subordinates",
|
||
|
"underlings",
|
||
|
"employees",
|
||
|
"employes",
|
||
|
"hands",
|
||
|
"help",
|
||
|
"hirelings",
|
||
|
"laborers",
|
||
|
"swampers",
|
||
|
"workers",
|
||
|
"gal Fridays",
|
||
|
"girl Fridays",
|
||
|
"man Fridays",
|
||
|
"right hands",
|
||
|
"aides-de-camp"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"adjuncts",
|
||
|
"adjutants",
|
||
|
"aides",
|
||
|
"aids",
|
||
|
"assistants",
|
||
|
"coadjutors",
|
||
|
"deputies",
|
||
|
"helpers",
|
||
|
"helpmates",
|
||
|
"helpmeets",
|
||
|
"lieutenants",
|
||
|
"mates",
|
||
|
"sidekicks"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"a person who is just starting out in a field of activity":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"old hands",
|
||
|
"old-timers",
|
||
|
"veterans",
|
||
|
"vets"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"aware that she's only an apprentice in the medical field, she readily defers to her more experienced colleagues"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"experts",
|
||
|
"masters",
|
||
|
"professionals",
|
||
|
"pros"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"boots",
|
||
|
"amateurs",
|
||
|
"dabblers",
|
||
|
"dilettantes",
|
||
|
"dilettanti",
|
||
|
"learners",
|
||
|
"students",
|
||
|
"trainees",
|
||
|
"candidates",
|
||
|
"entrants",
|
||
|
"probationers"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"abecedarians",
|
||
|
"babes",
|
||
|
"beginners",
|
||
|
"colts",
|
||
|
"cubs",
|
||
|
"fledglings",
|
||
|
"freshmen",
|
||
|
"greenhorns",
|
||
|
"neophytes",
|
||
|
"newbies",
|
||
|
"newcomers",
|
||
|
"novices",
|
||
|
"novitiates",
|
||
|
"punks",
|
||
|
"recruits",
|
||
|
"rookies",
|
||
|
"rooks",
|
||
|
"tenderfeet",
|
||
|
"tenderfoots",
|
||
|
"tyros",
|
||
|
"virgins"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"as in":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"approachable":{
|
||
|
"easily reached, accessed, or used":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"It seemed like an approachable goal.",
|
||
|
"The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students."
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable."
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"approbate":{
|
||
|
"to give official acceptance of as satisfactory":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"decline",
|
||
|
"deny",
|
||
|
"disallow",
|
||
|
"disapprove",
|
||
|
"negative",
|
||
|
"reject",
|
||
|
"turn down",
|
||
|
"veto"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"Congress must approbate the President's nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"ban",
|
||
|
"enjoin",
|
||
|
"forbid",
|
||
|
"illegalize",
|
||
|
"interdict",
|
||
|
"prohibit",
|
||
|
"proscribe",
|
||
|
"disregard",
|
||
|
"ignore",
|
||
|
"neglect",
|
||
|
"overlook",
|
||
|
"rebuff",
|
||
|
"rebut",
|
||
|
"refuse",
|
||
|
"spurn"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"accept",
|
||
|
"acknowledge",
|
||
|
"affirm",
|
||
|
"certify",
|
||
|
"endorse",
|
||
|
"indorse",
|
||
|
"validate",
|
||
|
"bless",
|
||
|
"canonize",
|
||
|
"sanctify",
|
||
|
"initial",
|
||
|
"rubber-stamp",
|
||
|
"sign",
|
||
|
"sign off (on)",
|
||
|
"allow",
|
||
|
"enable",
|
||
|
"legalize",
|
||
|
"license",
|
||
|
"licence",
|
||
|
"pass",
|
||
|
"permit",
|
||
|
"reapprove"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accredit",
|
||
|
"approve",
|
||
|
"authorize",
|
||
|
"clear",
|
||
|
"confirm",
|
||
|
"finalize",
|
||
|
"formalize",
|
||
|
"homologate",
|
||
|
"OK",
|
||
|
"okay",
|
||
|
"ratify",
|
||
|
"sanction",
|
||
|
"warrant"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"appropriated":{
|
||
|
"to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"you can't just appropriate somebody's term paper and put your name on it!"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"bought",
|
||
|
"purchased",
|
||
|
"bestowed",
|
||
|
"contributed",
|
||
|
"donated",
|
||
|
"gave",
|
||
|
"handed over",
|
||
|
"presented"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"burglarized",
|
||
|
"knocked over",
|
||
|
"robbed",
|
||
|
"looted",
|
||
|
"pillaged",
|
||
|
"plundered",
|
||
|
"sacked",
|
||
|
"carjacked",
|
||
|
"hijacked",
|
||
|
"highjacked",
|
||
|
"picked",
|
||
|
"rifled",
|
||
|
"poached",
|
||
|
"rustled",
|
||
|
"shoplifted",
|
||
|
"collared",
|
||
|
"grabbed",
|
||
|
"grasped",
|
||
|
"nailed",
|
||
|
"seized",
|
||
|
"snatched",
|
||
|
"took",
|
||
|
"mooched",
|
||
|
"sponged",
|
||
|
"abducted",
|
||
|
"kidnapped",
|
||
|
"kidnaped",
|
||
|
"shanghaied",
|
||
|
"spirited"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"boosted",
|
||
|
"filched",
|
||
|
"heisted",
|
||
|
"hooked",
|
||
|
"lifted",
|
||
|
"misappropriated",
|
||
|
"nicked",
|
||
|
"nipped",
|
||
|
"pilfered",
|
||
|
"pinched",
|
||
|
"pocketed",
|
||
|
"purloined",
|
||
|
"ripped off",
|
||
|
"snitched",
|
||
|
"stole",
|
||
|
"swiped",
|
||
|
"thieved"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"archaeologists wrongfully appropriated artifacts excavated at ancient sites for their museums"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"annexed",
|
||
|
"attached",
|
||
|
"claimed",
|
||
|
"confiscated",
|
||
|
"impounded",
|
||
|
"repossessed",
|
||
|
"sequestered",
|
||
|
"assumed",
|
||
|
"collared",
|
||
|
"grabbed",
|
||
|
"grasped",
|
||
|
"snatched",
|
||
|
"stole",
|
||
|
"wrenched",
|
||
|
"wrested",
|
||
|
"despoiled",
|
||
|
"looted",
|
||
|
"pillaged",
|
||
|
"encroached",
|
||
|
"infringed",
|
||
|
"invaded",
|
||
|
"occupied",
|
||
|
"preoccupied",
|
||
|
"trespassed",
|
||
|
"embezzled",
|
||
|
"misapplied",
|
||
|
"misappropriated",
|
||
|
"misused",
|
||
|
"peculated"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"arrogated",
|
||
|
"commandeered",
|
||
|
"converted",
|
||
|
"expropriated",
|
||
|
"pirated",
|
||
|
"preempted",
|
||
|
"pressed",
|
||
|
"seized",
|
||
|
"took over",
|
||
|
"usurped"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"approval":{
|
||
|
"an acceptance of something as satisfactory":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disapprobation",
|
||
|
"disapproval",
|
||
|
"disfavor"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval ?"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"refusal",
|
||
|
"rejection",
|
||
|
"repudiation",
|
||
|
"dislike",
|
||
|
"dissatisfaction",
|
||
|
"censure",
|
||
|
"condemnation",
|
||
|
"criticism",
|
||
|
"denunciation",
|
||
|
"deprecation",
|
||
|
"depreciation",
|
||
|
"disparagement",
|
||
|
"opprobrium",
|
||
|
"reprehension",
|
||
|
"reproach",
|
||
|
"reprobation"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"backing",
|
||
|
"cachet",
|
||
|
"endorsement",
|
||
|
"indorsement",
|
||
|
"finalization",
|
||
|
"formalization",
|
||
|
"homologation",
|
||
|
"nod",
|
||
|
"ratification",
|
||
|
"rubber stamp",
|
||
|
"sanction",
|
||
|
"support",
|
||
|
"thumbs-up",
|
||
|
"vote",
|
||
|
"benediction",
|
||
|
"goodwill",
|
||
|
"acceptation",
|
||
|
"accession",
|
||
|
"agreement",
|
||
|
"assent",
|
||
|
"concurrence",
|
||
|
"consent",
|
||
|
"countenance",
|
||
|
"liking",
|
||
|
"satisfaction"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"approbation",
|
||
|
"blessing",
|
||
|
"favor",
|
||
|
"imprimatur",
|
||
|
"OK",
|
||
|
"okay"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"approve":{
|
||
|
"to give official acceptance of as satisfactory":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"decline",
|
||
|
"deny",
|
||
|
"disallow",
|
||
|
"disapprove",
|
||
|
"negative",
|
||
|
"reject",
|
||
|
"turn down",
|
||
|
"veto"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"as soon as the pond project was approved , the bulldozers were at the site"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"ban",
|
||
|
"enjoin",
|
||
|
"forbid",
|
||
|
"illegalize",
|
||
|
"interdict",
|
||
|
"prohibit",
|
||
|
"proscribe",
|
||
|
"disregard",
|
||
|
"ignore",
|
||
|
"neglect",
|
||
|
"overlook",
|
||
|
"rebuff",
|
||
|
"rebut",
|
||
|
"refuse",
|
||
|
"spurn"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"accept",
|
||
|
"acknowledge",
|
||
|
"affirm",
|
||
|
"certify",
|
||
|
"endorse",
|
||
|
"indorse",
|
||
|
"validate",
|
||
|
"bless",
|
||
|
"canonize",
|
||
|
"sanctify",
|
||
|
"initial",
|
||
|
"rubber-stamp",
|
||
|
"sign",
|
||
|
"sign off (on)",
|
||
|
"allow",
|
||
|
"enable",
|
||
|
"legalize",
|
||
|
"license",
|
||
|
"licence",
|
||
|
"pass",
|
||
|
"permit",
|
||
|
"reapprove"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"accredit",
|
||
|
"approbate",
|
||
|
"authorize",
|
||
|
"clear",
|
||
|
"confirm",
|
||
|
"finalize",
|
||
|
"formalize",
|
||
|
"homologate",
|
||
|
"OK",
|
||
|
"okay",
|
||
|
"ratify",
|
||
|
"sanction",
|
||
|
"warrant"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"approve (of)":{
|
||
|
"to have a favorable opinion of":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disapprove (of)",
|
||
|
"discountenance",
|
||
|
"disfavor",
|
||
|
"frown (on or upon)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"we don't approve of people who stand in the \"12 items or less\" lane with 13 items"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"blacklist",
|
||
|
"censure",
|
||
|
"condemn",
|
||
|
"criticize",
|
||
|
"damn",
|
||
|
"denounce",
|
||
|
"deprecate",
|
||
|
"depreciate",
|
||
|
"disparage",
|
||
|
"reprehend",
|
||
|
"reprobate",
|
||
|
"dislike",
|
||
|
"mind",
|
||
|
"detest",
|
||
|
"hate",
|
||
|
"loathe",
|
||
|
"dissent (from)",
|
||
|
"object (to)",
|
||
|
"oppose"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"acclaim",
|
||
|
"applaud",
|
||
|
"laud",
|
||
|
"praise",
|
||
|
"salute",
|
||
|
"back (up)",
|
||
|
"concur (in)",
|
||
|
"stand by",
|
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"support",
|
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"sustain",
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"uphold",
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"bear",
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||
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"endure",
|
||
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"tolerate",
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||
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"assent (to)",
|
||
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"consent (to)",
|
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"commend",
|
||
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"recommend",
|
||
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"enjoy",
|
||
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"like"
|
||
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],
|
||
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"synonyms":[
|
||
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"accept",
|
||
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"care (for)",
|
||
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"countenance",
|
||
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"favor",
|
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"OK",
|
||
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"okay",
|
||
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"subscribe (to)"
|
||
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]
|
||
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},
|
||
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"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
||
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]
|
||
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},
|
||
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"approximate":{
|
||
|
"being such only when compared to something else":{
|
||
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"antonyms":[
|
||
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"absolute",
|
||
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"complete",
|
||
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"downright",
|
||
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"out-and-out",
|
||
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"outright",
|
||
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"perfect",
|
||
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"pure",
|
||
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"unqualified"
|
||
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],
|
||
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"examples":[
|
||
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"the movie's an approximate success, if you can overlook the overblown publicity that preceded it"
|
||
|
],
|
||
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"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"genuine",
|
||
|
"real",
|
||
|
"true"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"alike",
|
||
|
"comparable",
|
||
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"similar",
|
||
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"equal",
|
||
|
"equivalent"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"almost",
|
||
|
"comparative",
|
||
|
"near",
|
||
|
"relative"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"not precisely correct":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
"accurate",
|
||
|
"dead",
|
||
|
"dead-on",
|
||
|
"exact",
|
||
|
"precise",
|
||
|
"ultraprecise",
|
||
|
"veracious"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"police could only give us an approximate count of the number of people who attended the air show"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"certain",
|
||
|
"incontestable",
|
||
|
"indubitable",
|
||
|
"positive",
|
||
|
"sure",
|
||
|
"undeniable",
|
||
|
"unquestionable",
|
||
|
"correct",
|
||
|
"errorless",
|
||
|
"factual",
|
||
|
"right",
|
||
|
"sound",
|
||
|
"true",
|
||
|
"valid",
|
||
|
"clear-cut",
|
||
|
"decisive",
|
||
|
"definable",
|
||
|
"defined",
|
||
|
"definite",
|
||
|
"incontrovertible",
|
||
|
"indisputable",
|
||
|
"irrefutable",
|
||
|
"absolute",
|
||
|
"unqualified",
|
||
|
"confirmed",
|
||
|
"corroborated",
|
||
|
"determined",
|
||
|
"established",
|
||
|
"substantiated",
|
||
|
"supported",
|
||
|
"validated"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"erroneous",
|
||
|
"false",
|
||
|
"incorrect",
|
||
|
"off",
|
||
|
"wrong",
|
||
|
"general",
|
||
|
"indefinable",
|
||
|
"indefinite",
|
||
|
"indeterminate",
|
||
|
"indistinct",
|
||
|
"mushy",
|
||
|
"undefined",
|
||
|
"undetermined",
|
||
|
"unsettled",
|
||
|
"vague",
|
||
|
"faulty",
|
||
|
"flawed",
|
||
|
"mistaken",
|
||
|
"specious",
|
||
|
"distorted",
|
||
|
"fallacious",
|
||
|
"misleading",
|
||
|
"doubtful",
|
||
|
"dubious",
|
||
|
"questionable",
|
||
|
"uncertain",
|
||
|
"inconclusive",
|
||
|
"indecisive",
|
||
|
"debatable",
|
||
|
"disputable",
|
||
|
"invalidated",
|
||
|
"unconfirmed",
|
||
|
"unsubstantiated",
|
||
|
"unsupported"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"approximative",
|
||
|
"ballpark",
|
||
|
"imprecise",
|
||
|
"inaccurate",
|
||
|
"inexact",
|
||
|
"loose",
|
||
|
"squishy"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"to come near or nearer to in character or quality":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"add up (to)",
|
||
|
"amount (to)",
|
||
|
"come (to)",
|
||
|
"duplicate",
|
||
|
"equal",
|
||
|
"match",
|
||
|
"mirror",
|
||
|
"parallel",
|
||
|
"reflect",
|
||
|
"border (on)",
|
||
|
"touch (on)",
|
||
|
"verge (on)"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"approach",
|
||
|
"compare (with)",
|
||
|
"measure up (to)",
|
||
|
"stack up (against or with)"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
"verb"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"aptitude":{
|
||
|
"a habitual attraction to some activity or thing":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"allergy",
|
||
|
"averseness",
|
||
|
"aversion",
|
||
|
"disfavor",
|
||
|
"disinclination",
|
||
|
"dislike",
|
||
|
"disliking",
|
||
|
"disrelish",
|
||
|
"distaste",
|
||
|
"detachment",
|
||
|
"impartiality",
|
||
|
"neutrality",
|
||
|
"objectivity",
|
||
|
"apathy",
|
||
|
"disinterestedness",
|
||
|
"indifference",
|
||
|
"insouciance",
|
||
|
"nonchalance",
|
||
|
"unconcern"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"favor",
|
||
|
"one-sidedness",
|
||
|
"partisanship",
|
||
|
"prejudice",
|
||
|
"endowment",
|
||
|
"faculty",
|
||
|
"flair",
|
||
|
"gift",
|
||
|
"knack",
|
||
|
"talent",
|
||
|
"addiction",
|
||
|
"appetite",
|
||
|
"fancy",
|
||
|
"fondness",
|
||
|
"like",
|
||
|
"liking",
|
||
|
"preference",
|
||
|
"taste",
|
||
|
"forte",
|
||
|
"speciality",
|
||
|
"specialty",
|
||
|
"convention",
|
||
|
"custom",
|
||
|
"habit",
|
||
|
"pattern",
|
||
|
"practice",
|
||
|
"practise",
|
||
|
"routine",
|
||
|
"trick",
|
||
|
"way",
|
||
|
"wont",
|
||
|
"eccentricity",
|
||
|
"idiosyncrasy",
|
||
|
"kink",
|
||
|
"oddity",
|
||
|
"peculiarity",
|
||
|
"quirk",
|
||
|
"singularity"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"affection",
|
||
|
"affinity",
|
||
|
"bent",
|
||
|
"bias",
|
||
|
"bone",
|
||
|
"devices",
|
||
|
"disposition",
|
||
|
"genius",
|
||
|
"habitude",
|
||
|
"impulse",
|
||
|
"inclination",
|
||
|
"leaning",
|
||
|
"partiality",
|
||
|
"penchant",
|
||
|
"predilection",
|
||
|
"predisposition",
|
||
|
"proclivity",
|
||
|
"propensity",
|
||
|
"tendency",
|
||
|
"turn"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"a special and usually inborn ability":{
|
||
|
"antonyms":[],
|
||
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
"has an aptitude for math"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
"disability",
|
||
|
"handicap",
|
||
|
"inability",
|
||
|
"incapacity",
|
||
|
"shortcoming",
|
||
|
"weakness"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"related":[
|
||
|
"affinity",
|
||
|
"bias",
|
||
|
"disposition",
|
||
|
"habitude",
|
||
|
"impulse",
|
||
|
"inclination",
|
||
|
"leaning",
|
||
|
"partiality",
|
||
|
"penchant",
|
||
|
"predilection",
|
||
|
"predisposition",
|
||
|
"proclivity",
|
||
|
"propensity",
|
||
|
"tendency",
|
||
|
"turn",
|
||
|
"ear",
|
||
|
"eye",
|
||
|
"mind",
|
||
|
"nose",
|
||
|
"feel",
|
||
|
"hang",
|
||
|
"instinct",
|
||
|
"touch",
|
||
|
"way",
|
||
|
"capability",
|
||
|
"competence",
|
||
|
"facility",
|
||
|
"proficiency",
|
||
|
"skill",
|
||
|
"capacity",
|
||
|
"potential",
|
||
|
"power",
|
||
|
"forte",
|
||
|
"specialism",
|
||
|
"speciality",
|
||
|
"specialty"
|
||
|
],
|
||
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
"bent",
|
||
|
"endowment",
|
||
|
"faculty",
|
||
|
"flair",
|
||
|
"genius",
|
||
|
"gift",
|
||
|
"head",
|
||
|
"knack",
|
||
|
"talent"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
},
|
||
|
"type":[
|
||
|
"noun"
|
||
|
]
|
||
|
}
|
||
|
}
|