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ABRASIVE(ADJ)

  • Causing irritaion
  • Chafing, grating
  • Smooth, oily
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ACCLIMATE(V)

  • To adapt to a new climate
  • Accustom, learn the ropes
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CHAGRIN(V)

  • Irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment
  • Vexation, mortification
  • Jubilation, exultation
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COMPLACENT(ADJ)

  • Self-satisfied
  • Smug, unconcerned
  • Discontented
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CONCUR

  • To express agreement
  • Agree, assent
  • Disagree, differ
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DEFAMATION(N)

  • Slander or libel
  • Calumny, vilification
  • Salute, tribute
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EXPLICATE(V)

  • To make plain or clear
  • Elucidate, untangle
  • Confuse, obscure
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FRACAS(N)

  • A noisy quarrel or brawl
  • Row, rhubarb
  • Accord, harmony
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GROTESQUE(N)

  • Unnatural
  • Fantastic, ugly
  • Appealing, comely
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PANDEMONIUM(N)

  • A wild uproar
  • Chaos, bedlam
  • Order, calm
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RAUCOUS(ADJ)

  • Disagreeably, harsh-sounding
  • Boisterous, strident
  • Placid, tranquil
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RECEPTIVE(ADJ)

  • Open and responsive to ideas
  • Tolerant, amenable
  • Intolerant, hidebound
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RENOUNCE(V)

  • To give up or resign
  • Repudiate, disown
  • Retain, secure
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REPRESS(V)

  • To hold back
  • Subdue, curb
  • Liberate, provoke
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RETICENT(ADJ)

  • Not inclined to speak
  • Taciturn, closemouthed
  • Talkative, voluble
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SAVORY(ADJ)

  • Tasty, appetizing
  • Flavorful, piquant
  • Bland, distasteful
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SOMNOLENT(ADJ)

  • Sleepy, drowsy
  • Groggy, soporific
  • Alert, lively
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VEHEMENT(ADJ)

  • Intense, forceful
  • Vigorous, emphatic
  • Apathetic, lukewarm
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VOLUBLE(ADJ)

  • Characterized by a ready flow
  • Garrulous, prolix
  • Terse, reticent
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ZEALOUS(ADJ)

  • Eager, earnest
  • Ardent, fervent
  • Averse, tepid
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