Definition: an open or intentional insult; a slight; (v.) to
insult to ones face; to face in defiance confront Synonyms: (n.)
offense; (v.) offend Antonyms: (n., v.) compliment, praise
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Definition: (n.) a false rumor, fabricated story Synonym:
hoax
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Definition: (adj.) excessively ready to find fault; given to
petty criticism; intended to trap, confuse, or show up Synonyms:
faultfinding, carping Antonym: uncritical
Definition: (adj.) regretful for some misdeed or sin; plagued
by a sense of guilt; thoroughly penitent Synonyms: remorseful,
rueful Antonyms: unapologetic, impenitent
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Definition: (n.) the center of attraction attention, or
interest; something that serves to guide or direct Synonym:
focus
Definition: (v.) to think it appropriate or suitable to ones
dignity to do something; to condescend Synonym: deem
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Definition: (adj., part.) thoroughly dried out; divested of
spirit or vitality; arid and uninteresting Synonyms: dehydrated,
shriveled Antonyms: sodden, waterlogged, drenched
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Definition: (n.) the power to produce a desired result
Synonyms: effectiveness, potency, reliability Antonym:
impotence
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Definition: (v.) to bring into essence, give rise to, produce;
to come into existence, assume form Synonyms: generate, cause, form
Antonyms: stop, deter
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Definition: (adj.) light, airy, delicate; highly refined;
suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound) Synonyms:
heavenly, celestial, gossamer Antonyms: infernal, hellish, thick,
heavy
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Definition: (n.) the front or face of a building; a surface
appearance (as opposed to what may lie behind) Synonyms: exterior,
surface, mask Antonym: interior
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Definition: (adj.) revolting in an unnatural or morbid way;
suggestive of someone who robs graves or otherwise preys on the
dead Synonyms: barbarous, monstrous
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Definition: (adj.) not in keeping, unsuitable, incompatible
Synonym: discordant Antonyms: compatible, harmonious,
consistent
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Definition: (n.) a crafty, scheming, or underhanded action
designed to accomplish some (usually evil) end Synonyms: plot,
maneuver
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Definition: (v.) to hypnotize, entrance; to fascinate,
enthrall, bewitch
