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7246150208Aegis(Noun) - a shield; protection Synonyms - backing Sentence - The arrow was blocked by the aegis of the shield.0
7246164393Rectify(Verb) - to correct; to make right Synonyms - remedy; resolve Sentence - The student quickly rectified his mistake before anyone noticed.1
7246191921Enervate(Verb) - to weaken Synonyms - devitalize; exhaust Antonyms - energize; strengthen Sentence - An arduous journey will usually enervate most people.2
7246184973Philanthropy(Noun) - act of donating money or work to those in need Synonyms - altruism; charity Antonyms - selfishness; egotism Sentence - In a philanthropic act, the father donated food to the soup kitchen.3
7246200575Boor(Noun) - a rude of impolite person Synonyms - buffoon; clown Antonyms - sophisticate Sentence - Many of the people attending the gathering disliked the boor for his insults.4
7246208166Fervent(Adjective) - eager; earnest Synonyms - burning; passionate Antonyms - apathetic Sentence - The team of scientists fervently worked to find the cure to the epidemic.5
7246213216Besiege(Verb) - to overwhelm; to surround and attack Synonyms - surround, attack Sentence - The new colony was besieged by the infamous pirate faction.6
7246216636Carrion(Noun) - decaying flesh Sentence - The hyenas howled as they found their share of carrion.7
7246225704Ignoble(Adjective) - dishonorable; shameful Synonyms - despicable; base Antonyms - noble; glorious Sentence - The celebrity denied any claim that he committed the ignoble act8
7246231540Amorphous(Adjective) - shapeless, formless; vague Synonyms - structureless Sentence - The question was avoided through the use of an amorphous answer.9
7246239255Factious(Adjective) - causing disagreement Synonyms - belligerent; contentious Antonyms - cooperative; united Sentence - A factious decision made by the president of the club caused several members to leave.10
7246243884Ephemeral(Adjective) - lasting only a brief time; short-lived Synonyms - transient; fleeting Antonyms - permanent Sentence - The boy would experience great but ephemeral joy, not knowing news that would spoil his mood soon.11
7246259913Perspicacity(Noun) - keenness of judgement Synonyms - perceptiveness Antonyms - stupidity; ignorance Sentence - Old in age, the woman had a certain perspicacity gained through experience.12
7246266171Gregarious(Adjective) - sociable Synonyms - genial; friendly Antonyms - reclusive Sentence - As an extroverted person, he often described himself as the most gregarious in his family.13
7246270210Opulent(Adjective) - rich, luxurious; wealthy Synonyms - grandiose Sentence - Accustomed to an opulent lifestyle, his sudden homelessness came as a shock.14

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