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| 8594853563 | Acumen | Definition: the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain POS: N Synonyms: acuity, sharpness, cleverness, awareness, penetration, shrewdness, discerness Antonyms: ignorance, insensitivity, stupidity, misinterpretation, density | 0 | |
| 8594853564 | Arcane | Definition: understood by few, mysterious POS: adj Synonyms: secret, hidden, obscure, eerie, kabbalistic, esoteric Antonyms: common, known, understandable, apprehensable, knowable | 1 | |
| 8594853565 | Beatific | Definition: blissfully happy; bestowing bliss, blessing, or joy (expression on face) POS: adj Synonyms: rapturous, joyful, ecstatic, seraphic, blissful, serene Antonyms: dark, demonic, devilish, miserable, sorrowful, hellish | 2 | |
| 8594853566 | Bereft | Definition: deprived of or lacking something (that is needed, wanted, or expected), especially a nonmaterial asset (such as a relative) POS: adj Synonyms: beggared, deprived, destitute, devoid, dispossessed *bereaved | 3 | |
| 8594853567 | Blandishment | Definition: a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something; something that tends to coax or cajole (candy from a stranger) POS: N Synonyms: flattery, cajolery, persuasion, palaver, blarney, allurement Antonyms: deterrent, rebuke | 4 | |
| 8594853568 | Embellish | Definition: make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features POS: V Synonyms: decorate, adorn, ornament, enhance, garnish, exaggerate, embroider Antonyms: decrease, harm, lessen, reduce, deface, disfigure, bare, denude, strip, divest | 5 | |
| 8594853569 | Expiate | Definition: atone for guilt or sin; extinguish the guilt or to put an end to it; make amends for something POS: V Synonyms: absolve, amend, appease, atone, compensate, correct, rectify, redress, remedy Antonyms: blame, charge, damage, forfeit, harm, injure | 6 | |
| 8594853570 | Impecunious | Definition: having little or no money POS: adj Synonyms: penniless, poor, indigent, insolvent, destitute, broke, impoverished, penurious Antonyms: wealthy, affluent, rich | 7 | |
| 8594853571 | Lapidary | Definition: (1) the art of engraving on stone and therefore elegant and concise; (2) a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems or stones POS: (1) adj; (2) N Synonyms: engraver, jeweler | 8 | |
| 8594853572 | Maelstrom | Definition: a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river POS: N Synonyms: whirlpool, vortex, swirl, turbulence, whirl Antonyms: calm, harmony, order, peace, method, organization, still | 9 | |
| 8594853573 | Mundane | Definition: lacking interest or excitement; earthly matters POS: adj Synonyms: dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, ordinary, practical, commonplace, terrestrial, banal, materialistic, prosaic , earthly Antonyms: extraordinary, imaginative, celestial, eternal | 10 | |
| 8594853574 | Palliative | Definition: reduces but doesn't cure; relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause; reducing violence within moderated intensity POS: adj Synonyms: disciplinary, remedial Antonyms: damaging, harmful, injurious, hurtful Sentence: The woman sat in a _________ care ward while she slowly died. | 11 | |
| 8594853575 | Podium | Definition: a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra POS: N Synonyms: platform, stage dais, rostrum, stand, soapbox, lectern Sentence: The winners of the gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Olympics stand on a ________ while their flags are raised. | 12 | |
| 8594853576 | Preclude | Definition: prevent from happening; make impossible by necessary consequence POS: V Synonyms: prevent, stop, prohibit, debar, bar, hinder, impede, inhibit, exclude, deter, discontinue Antonyms: add, advance, aid, allow, assist, encourage, facilitate, forward, promote, initiate, instigate | 13 | |
| 8594853577 | Raucous | Definition: making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise POS: adj Synonyms: harsh, strident, piercing, shrill, grating, discordant, dissonant, boisterous, rambunctious, fustian Antonyms: soft, dulcet, restrained, quiet, peaceful | 14 | |
| 8594853578 | Sartorial | Definition: of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress; well-tailored clothes POS: adj Synonyms: elegant, flashy, impeccable, sharp Antonyms: dumpy, frumpy | 15 |
