-
a collective mass; the total sum
syn: whole, entirety
aggregate
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marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
syn: vociferously, unequivocally
vehemently
-
a deviation from the common rule, something that is difficult to classify
syn:irregularity
anomaly
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disposed to fight, belligerent
syn:antagonistic, combative
truculent
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to stop the progress of; to soothe
syn:quiet, allay, still
becalm
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to replace (another) by force, to take the place of
syn:displace, supersede
supplant
-
an intense state of fear or dismay
syn:cowardice, fear
consternation
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relaxation, leisure
syn:calmness, tranquility
repose
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sharing a boundary; neighboring
syn:bordering, adjoinging
continguous
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to contradict, discredit
syn:deny
refute
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to disconcert, to make one lose one's composure
syn: embarrass, thwart the plans of
discomfit
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relating to prose (as opposed to poetry); dull, ordinary
syn: unimaginative, everday
prosaic
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individually distinct, separate
syn:unconnected, distinct
discrete
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a natural inclination or preference
syn:tendency
propensity
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unshakably clam and steady
syn: cool, unflappable
imperturbable
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the quality of being capable of chance, in form or character; susceptibility of change
syn: inconstancy, variation
mutability
-
to censure scathingly; to express strong disapproval of
syn:denoucne
excoriate
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the study of ancient texts and languages
philology
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a gentle breeze; something airy or unsubstantial
syn: breath; draft
zephyr
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total lack of inhibition
syn: exuberance, enthusiasm
abandon
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to decrease, to reduce
syn: ebb, dwindle, recede
abate
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the point of culmination; peak
syn: acme, pinnacle
zenith
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done sparingly; consuming in moderation
syn: moderate, sparing, abstinent
abstemious
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to increase gradually; to begin to be
syn: enlarge, expand
wax
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