necromancy
- noun the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
black art; sorcery; black magic.
- noun conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
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pep
- noun liveliness and energy
peppiness; ginger.
- this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep
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conjuring
- noun calling up a spirit or devil
conjuration; conjury; invocation.
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; invoke; conjure up; bring up; call down; call forth; evoke; put forward; stir; conjure.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
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hate
- noun the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
hatred.
- verb dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
detest.
- I hate Mexican food
- She detests politicians
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conjure
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; invoke; conjure up; bring up; call down; call forth; evoke; put forward; stir.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
- verb ask for or request earnestly
beseech; bid; entreat; press; adjure.
- The prophet bid all people to become good persons
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black_magic
- noun the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
black art; sorcery; necromancy.
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rousing
- noun the act of arousing
arousal.
- the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
- verb become active
bestir; rouse.
- He finally bestirred himself
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spirit
- noun the vital principle or animating force within living things
- noun the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flavour; look; feel; tone; flavor; feeling; smell.
- the feel of the city excited him
- a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
- it had the smell of treason
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tickle
- noun a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
- noun the act of tickling
titillation; tickling.
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charge
- noun an impetuous rush toward someone or something
- the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary
- the battle began with a cavalry charge
- noun (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
complaint.
- he was arrested on a charge of larceny
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foster
- verb promote the growth of
further.
- Foster our children's well-being and education
- noun United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
Stephen Collins Foster; Stephen Foster.
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prodding
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goading; goad; spurring; prod; spur; urging.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- verb to push against gently
prod; nudge; poke at.
- She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
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enlightenment
- noun education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
- noun (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
nirvana.
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lure
- noun qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
come-on; enticement.
- noun anything that serves as an enticement
come-on; bait; sweetener; hook.
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song
- noun a short musical composition with words
vocal.
- a successful musical must have at least three good songs
- noun a distinctive or characteristic sound
- the song of bullets was in the air
- the song of the wind
- the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead
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agitating
- adjective satellite causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
provoking; agitative.
- a provoking delay at the airport
- verb try to stir up public opinion
stir up; agitate; foment.
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witching
- noun the use or practice of witchcraft
- verb cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
bewitch; hex; glamour; witch; enchant; jinx.
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felicity
- noun pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
felicitousness.
- noun state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
happiness.
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rapturous
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; enraptured; ecstatic; rapt.
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subservient
- adjective satellite compliant and obedient to authority
- editors and journalists who express opinions in print that are opposed to the interests of the rich are dismissed and replaced by subservient ones"-G. B. Shaw
- adjective satellite serving or acting as a means or aid
instrumental; implemental.
- instrumental in solving the crime
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elated
- adjective exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
- the elated winner
- felt elated and excited
- verb fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
intoxicate; uplift; elate; pick up; lift up.
- Music can uplift your spirits
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frisson
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
quiver; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
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magic
- noun any art that invokes supernatural powers
thaumaturgy.
- noun an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
thaumaturgy; legerdemain; conjuring trick; trick; deception; conjuration; magic trick; illusion.
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mesmerizing
- adjective satellite attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
spellbinding; mesmeric; hypnotic.
- read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice
- she had a warm mesmeric charm
- the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing
- a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bewitch; mesmerize; mesmerise; magnetize; magnetise; spellbind.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
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keep_going
- verb continue uninterrupted
run on.
- The disease will run on unchecked
- The party kept going until 4 A.M.
- verb suffice for a period between two points
tide over; bridge over.
- This money will keep us going for another year
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call_down
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; invoke; conjure up; bring up; call forth; evoke; put forward; stir; conjure.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
- verb censure severely or angrily
call on the carpet; rag; dress down; remonstrate; chew out; take to task; jaw; lambast; trounce; scold; chide; berate; chew up; have words; rebuke; reprimand; reproof; lecture; bawl out; lambaste.
- The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
- The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
- The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup
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damning
- adjective satellite threatening with damnation
damnatory.
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; anathemise; damn; bedamn; anathemize; maledict; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
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invigorate
- verb heighten or intensify
enliven; animate; inspire; exalt.
- These paintings exalt the imagination
- verb give life or energy to
quicken.
- The cold water invigorated him
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triumph
- noun a successful ending of a struggle or contest
victory.
- a narrow victory
- the general always gets credit for his army's victory
- clinched a victory
- convincing victory
- the agreement was a triumph for common sense
- noun the exultation of victory
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enjoy
- verb derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
savor; savour; bask; relish.
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory
- verb have benefit from
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enthrallment
- noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enchantment; fascination; captivation.
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agitate
- verb try to stir up public opinion
stir up; foment.
- verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
commove; turn on; excite; charge up; charge; rouse.
- The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
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jump
- noun a sudden and decisive increase
leap.
- noun an abrupt transition
leap; saltation.
- a successful leap from college to the major leagues
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talker
- noun someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
verbalizer; speaker; utterer; verbaliser.
- the speaker at commencement
- an utterer of useful maxims
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quicken
- verb move faster
speed up; speed; accelerate.
- verb make keen or more acute
whet.
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shivery
- adjective satellite cold enough to cause shivers
- felt all shivery
- shivery weather
- adjective satellite provoking fear terror
scary; shuddery; chilling; scarey.
- a scary movie
- the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge
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curse
- noun profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
swearing; swearword; expletive; cuss; oath; curse word.
- noun an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
condemnation; execration.
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scare_off
- verb cause to lose courage
scare away; frighten off; dash; pall; daunt; scare; frighten away.
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hype_up
- verb get excited or stimulated
psych up.
- The children were all psyched up after the movie
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appealingness
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
appeal; charm.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
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throb
- noun a deep pulsating type of pain
- noun an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
throbbing; pounding.
- he felt a throbbing in his head
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fetish
- noun a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
- common male fetishes are breasts, legs, hair, shoes, and underwear
- noun a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
juju; voodoo; hoodoo; fetich.
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appeal
- noun earnest or urgent request
entreaty; prayer.
- an entreaty to stop the fighting
- an appeal for help
- an appeal to the public to keep calm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
charm; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
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festive
- adjective satellite offering fun and gaiety
festal; merry; gay.
- a festive (or festal) occasion
- gay and exciting night life
- a merry evening
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magnetism
- noun attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
magnetic attraction; magnetic force.
- noun the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetics.
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witch
- noun a female sorcerer or magician
enchantress.
- noun a being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil
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tremor
- noun an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
shudder.
- noun a small earthquake
earth tremor; microseism.
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magnetise
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bewitch; mesmerize; mesmerise; magnetize; spellbind.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
- verb make magnetic
magnetize.
- The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings
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bring_up
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; invoke; conjure up; call down; call forth; evoke; put forward; stir; conjure.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
- verb bring up
parent; nurture; raise; rear.
- raise a family
- bring up children
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buck
- noun a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
vaulting horse; long horse.
- noun a piece of paper money worth one dollar
dollar bill; clam; dollar; one dollar bill.
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spite
- noun feeling a need to see others suffer
spitefulness; maliciousness; malice; venom.
- noun malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
spitefulness; cattiness; bitchiness; nastiness.
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ravish
- verb force (someone) to have sex against their will
violate; dishonor; assault; dishonour; outrage; rape.
- The woman was raped on her way home at night
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; delight; enthral; enrapture; enchant; transport.
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experience
- noun the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
- a man of experience
- experience is the best teacher
- noun the content of direct observation or participation in an event
- he had a religious experience
- he recalled the experience vividly
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pick
- noun the person or thing chosen or selected
selection; choice.
- noun the quantity of a crop that is harvested
picking.
- he sent the first picking of berries to the market
- it was the biggest peach pick in years
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intrigue
- noun a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
machination.
- noun a clandestine love affair
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call_forth
- verb evoke or provoke to appear or occur
provoke; evoke; kick up.
- Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; invoke; conjure up; bring up; call down; evoke; put forward; stir; conjure.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
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love
- noun a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
- his love for his work
- children need a lot of love
- noun any object of warm affection or devotion;
passion.
- the theater was her first love
- he has a passion for cock fighting
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hoodooism
- noun a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
voodoo; voodooism; vodoun.
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beckon
- verb signal with the hands or nod
wave.
- She waved to her friends
- He waved his hand hospitably
- verb appear inviting
- The shop window decorations beckoned
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cloud
- noun any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
- noun a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
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sympathetic
- adjective of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
- sympathetic neurons
- sympathetic stimulation
- adjective expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward
- sympathetic to the students' cause
- a sympathetic observer
- a sympathetic gesture
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injure
- verb cause injuries or bodily harm to
wound.
- verb hurt the feelings of
spite; wound; bruise; hurt; offend.
- She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests
- This remark really bruised my ego
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enliven
- verb heighten or intensify
invigorate; animate; inspire; exalt.
- These paintings exalt the imagination
- verb make lively
liven; animate; liven up; invigorate.
- let's liven up this room a bit
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captivate
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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exhort
- verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
urge; inspire; barrack; cheer; urge on; root on; pep up.
- The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
- verb force or impel in an indicated direction
press; urge; urge on.
- I urged him to finish his studies
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call
- noun a telephone connection
telephone call; phone call.
- she reported several anonymous calls
- he placed a phone call to London
- he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call
- noun a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course
- he was disappointed that he had not heard the Call
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strike
- noun a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
work stoppage.
- the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled
- noun an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
- the strike was scheduled to begin at dawn
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turn_on
- verb cause to operate by flipping a switch
switch on.
- switch on the light
- turn on the stereo
- verb be contingent on
hinge upon; depend on; devolve on; ride; hinge on; depend upon.
- The outcomes rides on the results of the election
- Your grade will depends on your homework
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possession
- noun the act of having and controlling property
ownership.
- noun anything owned or possessed
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entrance
- noun something that provides access (to get in or get out)
entryway; entree; entranceway; entry.
- they waited at the entrance to the garden
- beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral
- noun a movement into or inward
entering.
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flap
- noun any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
- he wrote on the flap of the envelope
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; fuss; dither.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
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root_on
- verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
urge; inspire; exhort; barrack; cheer; urge on; pep up.
- The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
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mesmerize
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bewitch; mesmerise; magnetize; magnetise; spellbind.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
- verb induce hypnosis in
hypnotize; mesmerise; hypnotise.
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mismatch
- noun a bad or unsuitable match
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
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charming
- adjective satellite pleasing or delighting
- endowed with charming manners
- a charming little cottage
- a charming personality
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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hold
- noun the act of grasping
grip; clutches; clutch; clench; grasp; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grasp; appreciation.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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pleasing
- noun the act of one who pleases
- verb give pleasure to or be pleasing to
delight; please.
- These colors please the senses
- a pleasing sensation
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shame
- noun a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
- noun a state of dishonor
disgrace; ignominy.
- one mistake brought shame to all his family
- suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
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work
- noun activity directed toward making or doing something
- she checked several points needing further work
- noun a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
piece of work.
- it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works
- the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work
- he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey
- the work of an active imagination
- erosion is the work of wind or water over time
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elicit
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
draw out; extract; educe; evoke.
- We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
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exhilaration
- noun the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
excitement.
- he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed
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nine
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
IX; niner; Nina from Carolina; ennead; 9.
- noun a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
club; baseball club; ball club.
- each club played six home games with teams in its own division
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nurture
- noun the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
rearing; raising.
- noun helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
fostering; upbringing; bringing up; rearing; fosterage; breeding; raising.
- they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
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root
- noun (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
- noun the place where something begins, where it springs into being
origin; beginning; rootage; source.
- the Italian beginning of the Renaissance
- Jupiter was the origin of the radiation
- Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River
- communism's Russian root
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dither
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; fuss; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- verb act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain
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heart
- noun the locus of feelings and intuitions
bosom.
- in your heart you know it is true
- her story would melt your bosom
- noun the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
pump; ticker.
- he stood still, his heart thumping wildly
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quiver
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a shaky motion
quivering; vibration; palpitation; trembling; shakiness; shaking.
- the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
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joyous
- adjective full of or characterized by joy
- felt a joyous abandon
- joyous laughter
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rapt
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; enraptured; ecstatic.
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provoke
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb evoke or provoke to appear or occur
evoke; call forth; kick up.
- Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple
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attract
- verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
pull; pull in; draw in; draw.
- Her good looks attract the stares of many men
- The ad pulled in many potential customers
- This pianist pulls huge crowds
- The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
- verb be attractive to
appeal.
- The idea of a vacation appeals to me
- The beautiful garden attracted many people
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enchantress
- noun a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
temptress; Delilah; femme fatale; siren.
- noun a female sorcerer or magician
witch.
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pink
- noun a light shade of red
- noun any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers
garden pink.
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siren
- noun a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
temptress; Delilah; enchantress; femme fatale.
- noun a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
- Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears so they would not hear the Siren's fatal song
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turn
- noun a circular segment of a curve
twist; crook; bend.
- a bend in the road
- a crook in the path
- noun the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
turning.
- he took a turn to the right
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comfort
- noun a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
comfortableness.
- he is a man who enjoys his comfort
- she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair
- noun a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
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goad
- noun a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
prod.
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goading; spurring; prodding; prod; spur; urging.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
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patronize
- verb assume sponsorship of
patronise; sponsor.
- verb do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
shop; buy at; patronise; sponsor; shop at; frequent.
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titillation
- noun a tingling feeling of excitement (as from teasing or tickling)
- noun an agreeable arousal
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animal
- noun a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
animate being; brute; beast; fauna; creature.
- adjective satellite marked by the appetites and passions of the body
fleshly; carnal; sensual.
- animal instincts
- carnal knowledge
- fleshly desire
- a sensual delight in eating
- music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
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exaltation
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapture; ecstasy; raptus; transport.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
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titillate
- verb touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
tickle; vellicate.
- verb excite pleasurably or erotically
- A titillating story appeared in the usually conservative magazine
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panic
- noun an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
terror; affright.
- noun sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
scare.
- panic in the stock market
- a war scare
- a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building
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light
- noun (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
visible light; visible radiation.
- the light was filtered through a soft glass window
- noun any device serving as a source of illumination
light source.
- he stopped the car and turned off the lights
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serve_well
- verb promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
serve.
- Art serves commerce
- Their interests are served
- The lake serves recreation
- The President's wisdom has served the country well
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patronise
- verb do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
shop; buy at; patronize; sponsor; shop at; frequent.
- verb assume sponsorship of
sponsor; patronize.
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offend
- verb cause to feel resentment or indignation
pique.
- Her tactless remark offended me
- verb act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
go against; infract; violate; break; breach; transgress.
- offend all laws of humanity
- violate the basic laws or human civilization
- break a law
- break a promise
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wind
- noun air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
air current; current of air.
- trees bent under the fierce winds
- when there is no wind, row
- the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere
- noun a tendency or force that influences events
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ignite
- verb cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
light.
- Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
- Light a cigarette
- verb start to burn or burst into flames
catch fire; take fire; combust; erupt; conflagrate.
- Marsh gases ignited suddenly
- The oily rags combusted spontaneously
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repair
- noun the act of putting something in working order again
reparation; fixing; fix; mending; fixture; mend.
- noun a formal way of referring to the condition of something
- the building was in good repair
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over
- noun (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
- adjective satellite having come or been brought to a conclusion
concluded; terminated; complete; ended; all over.
- the harvesting was complete
- the affair is over, ended, finished
- the abruptly terminated interview
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bewitching
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
captivating; fascinating; entrancing; enthralling; enchanting.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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thrall
- noun the state of being under the control of another person
thraldom; thralldom; slavery; bondage.
- noun someone held in bondage
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beguile
- verb influence by slyness
juggle; hoodwink.
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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shuddery
- adjective satellite provoking fear terror
scary; shivery; chilling; scarey.
- a scary movie
- the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge
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shake
- noun building material used as siding or roofing
shingle.
- noun frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
milk shake; milkshake.
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pull_in
- verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
pull; draw in; attract; draw.
- Her good looks attract the stares of many men
- The ad pulled in many potential customers
- This pianist pulls huge crowds
- The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
- verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
earn; bring in; clear; take in; gain; realise; realize; make.
- How much do you make a month in your new job?
- She earns a lot in her new job
- this merger brought in lots of money
- He clears $5,000 each month
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goading
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goad; spurring; prodding; prod; spur; urging.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- verb give heart or courage to
spur; goad.
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winning
- noun succeeding with great difficulty
- winning is not everything
- verb be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
win.
- He won the Gold Medal in skating
- Our home team won
- Win the game
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spellbound
- adjective satellite having your attention fixated as though by a spell
mesmerised; hypnotized; mesmerized; fascinated; spell-bound; transfixed; hypnotised.
- verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
grip; spellbind; fascinate; transfix.
- The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
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overcome
- verb win a victory over
get the better of; defeat.
- You must overcome all difficulties
- defeat your enemies
- He overcame his shyness
- He overcame his infirmity
- Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
- verb get on top of; deal with successfully
get over; master; subdue; surmount.
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siren_call
- noun the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous
siren song.
- he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness
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jazz_up
- verb make more interesting or lively
ginger up; juice up; pep up.
- juice up a party
- pep up your paper
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spell
- noun a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
enchantment; trance.
- noun a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
go; turn; tour.
- it's my go
- a spell of work
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invigoration
- noun quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
vivification; animation; brio; spiritedness.
- noun the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
animation; vivification.
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bang
- noun a vigorous blow
knock; belt; bash; smash.
- the sudden knock floored him
- he took a bash right in his face
- he got a bang on the head
- noun a sudden very loud noise
bam; blast; eruption; clap.
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enamor
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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renovate
- verb restore to a previous or better condition
restitute.
- They renovated the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
- verb make brighter and prettier
refurbish; freshen up.
- we refurbished the guest wing
- My wife wants us to renovate
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thrill
- noun the swift release of a store of affective force
rush; boot; charge; bang; flush; kick.
- they got a great bang out of it
- what a boot!
- he got a quick rush from injecting heroin
- he does it for kicks
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; shudder; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
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imprisoned
- adjective satellite being in captivity
confined; captive; jailed.
- verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
incarcerate; jug; remand; lag; immure; gaol; jail; put away; imprison; put behind bars.
- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life
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stir
- noun a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
splash.
- he made a great splash and then disappeared
- noun emotional agitation and excitement
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mirthful
- adjective satellite full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jocund; gay; jolly; jovial; merry.
- when hearts were young and gay
- a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth
- the jolly crowd at the reunion
- jolly old Saint Nick
- a jovial old gentleman
- have a merry Christmas
- peals of merry laughter
- a mirthful laugh
- adjective satellite arousing or provoking laughter
funny; risible; amusing; laughable; comic; comical.
- an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
- an amusing fellow
- a comic hat
- a comical look of surprise
- funny stories that made everybody laugh
- a very funny writer
- it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
- a mirthful experience
- risible courtroom antics
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bring_out
- verb make visible
uncover; reveal; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb bring out of a specific state
let out.
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rejoicing
- noun a feeling of great happiness
- noun the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
jubilation; exultation.
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beshrew
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; anathemise; damn; bedamn; anathemize; maledict.
- The bad witch cursed the child
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exhilarated
- adjective satellite made joyful
gladdened.
- the sun and the wind on his back made him feel exhilarated--happy to be alive
- verb fill with sublime emotion
thrill; tickle pink; inebriate; exalt; exhilarate; beatify.
- The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
- He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
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engaging
- adjective satellite attracting or delighting
piquant.
- an engaging frankness
- a piquant face with large appealing eyes
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue; prosecute; engage.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
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out
- noun (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
- you only get 3 outs per inning
- verb to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
come out of the closet; come out.
- This actor outed last year
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gladdened
- adjective satellite made joyful
exhilarated.
- the sun and the wind on his back made him feel exhilarated--happy to be alive
- verb make glad or happy
gladden; joy.
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rearing
- noun the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
nurture; raising.
- noun helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
fostering; upbringing; bringing up; nurture; fosterage; breeding; raising.
- they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
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prickling
- noun a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles
tingling; tingle.
- verb cause a prickling sensation
prick; prickle.
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jolly
- noun a happy party
- noun a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
jolly boat.
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encourage
- verb contribute to the progress or growth of
advance; promote; boost; further.
- I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
- verb inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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mate
- noun the officer below the master on a commercial ship
first mate.
- noun a fellow member of a team
teammate.
- it was his first start against his former teammates
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beguilement
- noun magnetic personal charm
bewitchery; animal magnetism.
- noun an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations
distraction.
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forth
- adverb from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
away; off.
- ran away from the lion
- wanted to get away from there
- sent the children away to boarding school
- the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal
- went off to school
- they drove off
- go forth and preach
- noun a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth
Forth River.
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whammy
- noun a serious or devastating setback
- noun an evil spell
curse; hex; jinx.
- a witch put a curse on his whole family
- he put the whammy on me
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heartbreaker
- noun a charming person who is irresponsible in emotional relationships
- noun a narrow defeat or a defeat at the last minute
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tempt
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
allure.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
- verb provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
lure; entice.
- He lured me into temptation
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ask
- verb inquire about
inquire; enquire.
- I asked about their special today
- He had to ask directions several times
- verb make a request or demand for something to somebody
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entrancing
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
captivating; fascinating; bewitching; enthralling; enchanting.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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jubilant
- adjective satellite joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
triumphal; rejoicing; prideful; triumphant; exulting; exultant.
- rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
- a triumphal success
- a triumphant shout
- adjective satellite full of high-spirited delight
elated; joyful; gleeful.
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patronage
- noun the act of providing approval and support
backing; championship; backup.
- his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
- noun customers collectively
clientele; business.
- they have an upper class clientele
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scary
- adjective satellite provoking fear terror
shivery; shuddery; chilling; scarey.
- a scary movie
- the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge
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overtake
- verb catch up with and possibly overtake
catch; catch up with.
- The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
- verb travel past
overhaul; pass.
- The sports car passed all the trucks
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enchant
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enrapture; transport.
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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put
- noun the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
put option.
- verb put into a certain place or abstract location
set; pose; place; lay; position.
- Put your things here
- Set the tray down
- Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
- Place emphasis on a certain point
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keep
- noun the financial means whereby one lives
living; support; livelihood; bread and butter; sustenance.
- each child was expected to pay for their keep
- he applied to the state for support
- he could no longer earn his own livelihood
- noun the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
dungeon; donjon.
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cheering
- noun encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
shouting.
- it's all over but the shouting
- verb give encouragement to
embolden; cheer; recreate; hearten.
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enkindle
- verb cause to start burning
inflame; kindle; conflagrate.
- The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
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scare
- noun sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
panic.
- panic in the stock market
- a war scare
- a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building
- noun a sudden attack of fear
panic attack.
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feel
- noun an intuitive awareness;
- he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it
- noun the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flavour; look; tone; flavor; feeling; smell; spirit.
- the feel of the city excited him
- a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
- it had the smell of treason
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fancy
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; illusion.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination
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draw_in
- verb pull inward or towards a center
retract.
- The pilot drew in the landing gear
- The cat retracted his claws
- verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
pull; pull in; attract; draw.
- Her good looks attract the stares of many men
- The ad pulled in many potential customers
- This pianist pulls huge crowds
- The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
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anathemize
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; anathemise; damn; bedamn; maledict; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
- verb curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
accurse; execrate; anathematise; anathemise; comminate; anathematize.
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shake_up
- verb shock physically
bump around; jar.
- Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game
- verb organize anew
reorganize; reorganise.
- We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under
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tingling
- noun a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles
prickling; tingle.
- verb cause a stinging or tingling sensation
tingle; prickle.
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imprecate
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
curse; anathemise; damn; bedamn; anathemize; maledict; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
- verb utter obscenities or profanities
cuss; curse; blaspheme; swear.
- The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street
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scare_away
- verb cause to lose courage
scare off; frighten off; dash; pall; daunt; scare; frighten away.
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revive
- verb cause to regain consciousness
resuscitate.
- The doctors revived the comatose man
- verb give new life or energy to
repair; revivify; recreate; reanimate; renovate; vivify; animate; quicken.
- A hot soup will revive me
- This will renovate my spirits
- This treatment repaired my health
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vibrate
- verb shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
- verb move or swing from side to side regularly
oscillate.
- the needle on the meter was oscillating
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shiver
- noun a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremble; shake.
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shudder; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
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daunt
- verb cause to lose courage
scare away; scare off; frighten off; dash; pall; scare; frighten away.
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serve
- noun (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
service.
- his powerful serves won the game
- verb serve a purpose, role, or function
function.
- The tree stump serves as a table
- The female students served as a control group
- This table would serve very well
- His freedom served him well
- The table functions as a desk
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nirvana
- noun (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness
enlightenment.
- noun any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
promised land; heaven; Eden; Shangri-la; paradise.
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juice_up
- verb make more interesting or lively
ginger up; jazz up; pep up.
- juice up a party
- pep up your paper
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bewitch
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
mesmerize; mesmerise; magnetize; magnetise; spellbind.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
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vodoun
- noun a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
voodoo; hoodooism; voodooism.
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appealing
- adjective able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
- He added an appealing and memorable figure to popular American mythology"- Vincent Starrett
- an appealing sense of humor
- the idea of having enough money to retire at fifty is very appealing
- verb take a court case to a higher court for review
appeal.
- He was found guilty but appealed immediately
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allure
- noun the power to entice or attract through personal charm
allurement; temptingness.
- verb dispose or incline or entice to
tempt.
- We were tempted by the delicious-looking food
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beatification
- noun a state of supreme happiness
beatitude; blessedness.
- noun the action of rendering supremely blessed and extremely happy
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kindle
- verb catch fire
inflame.
- The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
- verb cause to start burning
inflame; enkindle; conflagrate.
- The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
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charge_up
- verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
commove; turn on; excite; agitate; charge; rouse.
- The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
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feeling
- noun the experiencing of affective and emotional states
- she had a feeling of euphoria
- he had terrible feelings of guilt
- I disliked him and the feeling was mutual
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; belief; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
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sublime
- verb vaporize and then condense right back again
sublimate.
- verb change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
sublimate.
- sublime iodine
- some salts sublime when heated
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captivation
- noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
fascination.
- noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enchantment; fascination; enthrallment.
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ginger
- noun perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
- noun dried ground gingerroot
powdered ginger.
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magical
- adjective satellite possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
magic; wizard; witching; wizardly; charming; sorcerous.
- charming incantations
- magic signs that protect against adverse influence
- a magical spell
- 'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare
- wizard wands
- wizardly powers
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dash
- noun distinctive and stylish elegance
elan; panache; style; flair.
- he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer
- noun a quick run
sprint.
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juice
- noun the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
- noun energetic vitality
- her creative juices were flowing
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mates
- noun a pair of people who live together
couple; match.
- a married couple from Chicago
- noun the officer below the master on a commercial ship
first mate; mate.
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anger
- noun a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
choler; ire.
- noun the state of being angry
angriness.
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fire_up
- verb arouse or excite feelings and passions
ignite; stir up; inflame; heat; wake.
- The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
- The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
- Wake old feelings of hatred
- verb begin to smoke
light; light up.
- After the meal, some of the diners lit up
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put_forward
- verb put before
posit; state; submit.
- I submit to you that the accused is guilty
- verb insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
assert.
- Women should assert themselves more!
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touch_a_chord
- verb evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
strike a chord.
- this writer strikes a chord with young women
- The storyteller touched a chord
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trance
- noun a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
enchantment; spell.
- noun a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep
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rhapsodic
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rapturous; enraptured; ecstatic; rapt.
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fascination
- noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
captivation.
- noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enchantment; enthrallment; captivation.
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animation
- noun the condition of living or the state of being alive
living; life; aliveness.
- while there's life there's hope
- life depends on many chemical and physical processes
- noun the property of being able to survive and grow
vitality.
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take
- noun the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
return; yield; takings; issue; proceeds; payoff.
- the average return was about 5%
- noun the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
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brace
- noun a support that steadies or strengthens something else
- he wore a brace on his knee
- noun two items of the same kind
twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; pair; duet; dyad; duad.
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pother
- noun an excited state of agitation
tizzy; fuss; dither; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- verb make upset or troubled
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urge
- noun an instinctive motive
impulse.
- profound religious impulses
- noun a strong restless desire
itch.
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prick
- noun insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
mother fucker; bastard; SOB; motherfucker; whoreson; dickhead; son of a bitch; asshole; cocksucker; shit.
- noun a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch; slit; incision; dent.
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charm
- noun attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
appeal; appealingness.
- his smile was part of his appeal to her
- noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force
magical spell; magic spell; spell.
- he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
- inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
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pair
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
brace.
- noun two items of the same kind
twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; duet; brace; dyad; duad.
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awe
- noun an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
- he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; veneration; reverence.
- the fear of God
- the Chinese reverence for the dead
- the French treat food with gentle reverence
- his respect for the law bordered on veneration
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glow
- noun an alert and refreshed state
freshness.
- noun light from nonthermal sources
luminescence.
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seize
- verb take hold of; grab
clutch; prehend.
- The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter
- She clutched her purse
- The mother seized her child by the arm
- Birds of prey often seize small mammals
- verb take or capture by force
- The terrorists seized the politicians
- The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages
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upset
- noun an unhappy and worried mental state
perturbation; disturbance.
- there was too much anger and disturbance
- she didn't realize the upset she caused me
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
overthrow; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
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prickle
- noun a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
pricker; spine; thorn; spikelet; sticker.
- verb cause a prickling sensation
prick.
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voodoo
- noun a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
juju; hoodoo; fetich; fetish.
- noun (Haiti) followers of a religion that involves witchcraft and animistic deities
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intoxicate
- verb fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
uplift; elate; pick up; lift up.
- Music can uplift your spirits
- verb make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
inebriate; soak.
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festal
- adjective satellite offering fun and gaiety
merry; gay; festive.
- a festive (or festal) occasion
- gay and exciting night life
- a merry evening
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inspire
- verb heighten or intensify
invigorate; enliven; animate; exalt.
- These paintings exalt the imagination
- verb supply the inspiration for
- The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work
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rapture
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ecstasy; raptus; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a state of elated bliss
ecstasy.
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bring
- verb take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
take; convey.
- Bring me the box from the other room
- Take these letters to the boss
- This brings me to the main point
- verb cause to come into a particular state or condition
- Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
- bring water to the boiling point
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fear
- noun an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
fearfulness; fright.
- noun an anxious feeling
care; concern.
- care had aged him
- they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
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spurring
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goading; goad; prodding; prod; spur; urging.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- verb incite or stimulate
spur.
- The Academy was formed to spur research
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draw_out
- verb cause to speak, "Can you draw her out--she is always so quiet"
- verb lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
prolong; protract; extend.
- We prolonged our stay
- She extended her visit by another day
- The meeting was drawn out until midnight
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transfix
- verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
grip; spellbind; fascinate.
- The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
- verb pierce with a sharp stake or point
impale; spike; empale.
- impale a shrimp on a skewer
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going
- noun the act of departing
going away; departure; leaving.
- noun euphemistic expressions for death
loss; departure; exit; expiration; release; passing.
- thousands mourned his passing
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black
- noun the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
inkiness; blackness.
- noun total absence of light
lightlessness; pitch blackness; blackness; total darkness.
- they fumbled around in total darkness
- in the black of night
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fuel
- noun a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
- more fuel is needed during the winter months
- they developed alternative fuels for aircraft
- verb provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
- fuel aircraft, ships, and cars
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jailed
- adjective satellite being in captivity
confined; captive; imprisoned.
- verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
incarcerate; jug; remand; lag; immure; gaol; jail; put away; imprison; put behind bars.
- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life
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hope
- noun a specific instance of feeling hopeful
- it revived their hope of winning the pennant
- noun the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
- in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
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invoke
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; conjure up; bring up; call down; call forth; evoke; put forward; stir; conjure.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
- verb cite as an authority; resort to
appeal.
- He invoked the law that would save him
- I appealed to the law of 1900
- She invoked an ancient law
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disconcert
- verb cause to feel embarrassment
flurry; confuse; put off.
- The constant attention of the young man confused her
- verb cause to lose one's composure
untune; discompose; upset; discomfit.
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jazz
- noun empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
nothingness; malarky; idle words; malarkey; wind.
- that's a lot of wind
- don't give me any of that jazz
- noun a genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles
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exulting
- adjective satellite joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
triumphal; rejoicing; prideful; triumphant; exultant; jubilant.
- rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
- a triumphal success
- a triumphant shout
- verb feel extreme happiness or elation
be on cloud nine; walk on air; exult; jump for joy.
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beam
- noun a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
radio beam.
- noun long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
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spur
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goading; goad; spurring; prodding; prod; urging.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- noun any sharply pointed projection
spine; acantha.
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ravishment
- noun a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
entrancement.
- noun the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
violation; assault; rape.
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hype
- noun blatant or sensational promotion
plug; hoopla; ballyhoo.
- verb publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner
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grab
- noun a mechanical device for gripping an object
- noun the act of catching an object with the hands
catch; snap; snatch.
- Mays made the catch with his back to the plate
- he made a grab for the ball before it landed
- Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away
- the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion
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art
- noun the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
fine art.
- an art exhibition
- a fine collection of art
- noun the creation of beautiful or significant things
artistic creation; artistic production.
- art does not need to be innovative to be good
- I was never any good at art
- he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully
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fascinating
- adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
absorbing; riveting; engrossing; gripping.
- verb cause to be interested or curious
intrigue; fascinate.
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overwhelm
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
- verb charge someone with too many tasks
flood out; deluge.
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sex
- noun activities associated with sexual intercourse
sexual activity; sex activity; sexual practice.
- they had sex in the back seat
- noun either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
- the war between the sexes
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arouse
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb stop sleeping
waken; come alive; wake; awake; awaken; wake up.
- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
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glamourize
- verb make glamorous and attractive
glamourise; glamorise; glamorize.
- This new wallpaper really glamorizes the living room!
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excitement
- noun the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
exhilaration.
- he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed
- noun the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
fervour; fervor; inflammation; excitation.
- his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
- he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
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enamour
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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alarming
- adjective frightening because of an awareness of danger
- verb fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
horrify; dismay; alarm; appall; appal.
- I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview
- The news of the executions horrified us
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away
- adjective satellite not present; having left
- he's away right now
- you must not allow a stranger into the house when your mother is away
- adjective used of an opponent's ground
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please
- verb give pleasure to or be pleasing to
delight.
- These colors please the senses
- a pleasing sensation
- verb be the will of or have the will (to)
- he could do many things if he pleased
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inebriate
- noun a chronic drinker
drunk; sot; wino; drunkard; rummy.
- verb fill with sublime emotion
thrill; tickle pink; exalt; exhilarate; beatify.
- The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
- He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
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state
- noun the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
province.
- his state is in the deep south
- noun the way something is with respect to its main attributes
- the current state of knowledge
- his state of health
- in a weak financial state
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joy
- noun the emotion of great happiness
joyfulness; joyousness.
- noun something or someone that provides a source of happiness
delight; pleasure.
- a joy to behold
- the pleasure of his company
- the new car is a delight
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beatify
- verb fill with sublime emotion
thrill; tickle pink; inebriate; exalt; exhilarate.
- The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
- He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
- verb make blessedly happy
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smoothy
- noun someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
smoothie; sweet talker; charmer.
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fetich
- noun a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
juju; voodoo; hoodoo; fetish.
- noun excessive or irrational devotion to some activity
fetish.
- made a fetish of cleanliness
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barrack
- noun a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
- verb lodge in barracks
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jovial
- adjective satellite full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jocund; gay; mirthful; jolly; merry.
- when hearts were young and gay
- a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth
- the jolly crowd at the reunion
- jolly old Saint Nick
- a jovial old gentleman
- have a merry Christmas
- peals of merry laughter
- a mirthful laugh
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merry
- adjective satellite full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jocund; gay; mirthful; jolly; jovial.
- when hearts were young and gay
- a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth
- the jolly crowd at the reunion
- jolly old Saint Nick
- a jovial old gentleman
- have a merry Christmas
- peals of merry laughter
- a mirthful laugh
- adjective satellite offering fun and gaiety
festal; gay; festive.
- a festive (or festal) occasion
- gay and exciting night life
- a merry evening
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enthralling
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
captivating; fascinating; bewitching; entrancing; enchanting.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enrapture; enchant; transport.
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taking
- noun the act of someone who picks up or takes something
pickings.
- the pickings were easy
- clothing could be had for the taking
- verb carry out
take.
- take action
- take steps
- take vengeance
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smoothie
- noun someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
smoothy; sweet talker; charmer.
- noun a thick smooth drink consisting of fresh fruit pureed with ice cream or yoghurt or milk
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puff
- noun a short light gust of air
whiff; puff of air.
- noun a light inflated pastry or puff shell
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beguiler
- noun someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
slicker; trickster; cheat; deceiver; cheater.
- noun a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness)
charmer.
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sweet
- noun a dish served as the last course of a meal
dessert; afters.
- noun English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
Henry Sweet.
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fostering
- noun encouragement; aiding the development of something
fosterage.
- noun helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
upbringing; bringing up; rearing; nurture; fosterage; breeding; raising.
- they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
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sweep
- noun a wide scope
expanse.
- noun someone who cleans soot from chimneys
chimneysweep; chimneysweeper.
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urge_on
- verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
urge; inspire; exhort; barrack; cheer; root on; pep up.
- The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
- verb force or impel in an indicated direction
press; urge; exhort.
- I urged him to finish his studies
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twin
- noun either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
- noun (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini
Gemini.
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whelm
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; overpower; overcome; sweep over.
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trust
- noun something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
- he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father
- noun certainty based on past experience
reliance.
- he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists
- he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun
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jubilate
- verb celebrate a jubilee
- verb to express great joy
exuberate; rejoice; exult; triumph.
- Who cannot exult in Spring?
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shudder
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shiver; tingle; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
tremor.
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raise
- noun the amount a salary is increased
wage hike; hike; rise; salary increase; wage increase.
- he got a 3% raise
- he got a wage hike
- noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
acclivity; upgrade; rise; climb; ascent.
- the car couldn't make it up the rise
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shouting
- noun encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
cheering.
- it's all over but the shouting
- noun uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
yelling.
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overjoy
- verb cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
- the economic growth overjoyed the German industry
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damn
- noun something of little value
tinker's dam; tinker's damn; red cent; hoot; darn; shucks; shit.
- his promise is not worth a damn
- not worth one red cent
- not worth shucks
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; anathemise; bedamn; anathemize; maledict; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
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enraptured
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; ecstatic; rapt.
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enrapture; enchant; transport.
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uplifted
- adjective satellite exalted emotionally especially with pride
- verb fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
intoxicate; uplift; elate; pick up; lift up.
- Music can uplift your spirits
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gay
- noun someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
homo; homosexual; homophile.
- adjective satellite bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
cheery; sunny.
- a cheery hello
- a gay sunny room
- a sunny smile
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fire
- noun the event of something burning (often destructive)
- they lost everything in the fire
- noun the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
firing.
- hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes
- they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
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liven
- verb make lively
enliven; animate; liven up; invigorate.
- let's liven up this room a bit
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glamourise
- verb interpret romantically
romanticise; romanticize; glamorize.
- Don't romanticize this uninteresting and hard work!
- verb make glamorous and attractive
glamorise; glamourize; glamorize.
- This new wallpaper really glamorizes the living room!
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excite
- verb arouse or elicit a feeling
- verb act as a stimulant
stimulate.
- The book stimulated her imagination
- This play stimulates
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lift
- noun the act of giving temporary assistance
- noun the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity
aerodynamic lift.
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wake
- noun the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
aftermath; backwash.
- the aftermath of war
- in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured
- noun an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
Wake Island.
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catch
- noun a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
gimmick.
- it sounds good but what's the catch?
- noun the quantity that was caught
haul.
- the catch was only 10 fish
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spellbind
- verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
grip; fascinate; transfix.
- The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bewitch; mesmerize; mesmerise; magnetize; magnetise.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
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conjure_up
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
arouse; raise; invoke; bring up; call down; call forth; evoke; put forward; stir; conjure.
- raise the specter of unemployment
- he conjured wild birds in the air
- call down the spirits from the mountain
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chill
- noun coldness due to a cold environment
iciness; gelidity.
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shudder; shiver; tingle.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
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air
- noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
- air pollution
- a smell of chemicals in the air
- open a window and let in some air
- I need some fresh air
- noun the region above the ground
- her hand stopped in mid air
- he threw the ball into the air
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trick
- noun a cunning or deceitful action or device
fast one.
- he played a trick on me
- he pulled a fast one and got away with it
- noun a period of work or duty
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liven_up
- verb make lively
enliven; liven; animate; invigorate.
- let's liven up this room a bit
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kick
- noun the act of delivering a blow with the foot
kicking; boot.
- he gave the ball a powerful kick
- the team's kicking was excellent
- noun the swift release of a store of affective force
rush; thrill; boot; charge; bang; flush.
- they got a great bang out of it
- what a boot!
- he got a quick rush from injecting heroin
- he does it for kicks
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subjugate
- verb put down by force or intimidation
subdue; reduce; repress; quash; keep down.
- The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
- China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
- The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
- verb make subservient; force to submit or subdue
subject.
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voodooism
- noun a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
voodoo; hoodooism; vodoun.
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magnetize
- verb make magnetic
magnetise.
- The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bewitch; mesmerize; mesmerise; magnetise; spellbind.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
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chilling
- noun the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
cooling; temperature reduction.
- verb depress or discourage
chill.
- The news of the city's surrender chilled the soldiers
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likable
- adjective (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
sympathetic; appealing; likeable.
- the sympathetic characters in the play
- adjective satellite easy to like; agreeable
likeable.
- an attractive and likable young man
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binding
- noun the capacity to attract and hold something
- noun strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
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encouragement
- noun the expression of approval and support
- noun the act of giving hope or support to someone
boost.
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ecstasy
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapture; raptus; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a state of elated bliss
rapture.
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pressing
- noun the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
press; pressure.
- he gave the button a press
- he used pressure to stop the bleeding
- at the pressing of a button
- noun a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
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in
- noun a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
inch.
- noun a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
indium; atomic number 49.
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uplift
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
upthrust; upheaval; upthrow.
- noun a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
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exult
- verb feel extreme happiness or elation
be on cloud nine; walk on air; jump for joy.
- verb to express great joy
exuberate; jubilate; rejoice; triumph.
- Who cannot exult in Spring?
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capture
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
seizure; gaining control.
- noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
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fetching
- adjective satellite very attractive; capturing interest
taking; winning.
- a fetching new hairstyle
- something inexpressibly taking in his manner
- a winning personality
- verb go or come after and bring or take back
bring; fetch; convey; get.
- Get me those books over there, please
- Could you bring the wine?
- The dog fetched the hat
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wound
- noun an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
lesion.
- noun a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
injury; combat injury.
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reanimate
- verb give new life or energy to
repair; revivify; recreate; revive; renovate; vivify; animate; quicken.
- A hot soup will revive me
- This will renovate my spirits
- This treatment repaired my health
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bedamn
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; anathemise; damn; anathemize; maledict; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
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jocund
- adjective satellite full of or showing high-spirited merriment
gay; mirthful; jolly; jovial; merry.
- when hearts were young and gay
- a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth
- the jolly crowd at the reunion
- jolly old Saint Nick
- a jovial old gentleman
- have a merry Christmas
- peals of merry laughter
- a mirthful laugh
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fuss
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; dither; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- noun an angry disturbance
bother; trouble; hassle.
- he didn't want to make a fuss
- they had labor trouble
- a spot of bother
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delight
- noun a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
delectation.
- his delight to see her was obvious to all
- noun something or someone that provides a source of happiness
joy; pleasure.
- a joy to behold
- the pleasure of his company
- the new car is a delight
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cheer_up
- verb cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
cheer; jolly along; jolly up.
- She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee
- verb become cheerful
cheer; chirk up.
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enchanting
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
captivating; fascinating; bewitching; entrancing; enthralling.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb hold spellbound
enthrall; ravish; delight; enthral; enrapture; enchant; transport.
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off
- verb kill intentionally and with premeditation
murder; slay; dispatch; remove; hit; bump off; polish off.
- The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
- adjective not in operation or operational
- the oven is off
- the lights are off
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fascinate
- verb cause to be interested or curious
intrigue.
- verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
grip; spellbind; transfix.
- The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
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well
- noun a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- noun a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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mesmerise
- verb attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bewitch; mesmerize; magnetize; magnetise; spellbind.
- She magnetized the audience with her tricks
- verb induce hypnosis in
hypnotize; mesmerize; hypnotise.
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cheer
- noun a cry or shout of approval
- noun the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
sunshine; cheerfulness; sunniness.
- flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room
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chord
- noun a straight line connecting two points on a curve
- noun a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
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bruise
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
contusion.
- verb injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
contuse.
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affright
- noun an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
terror; panic.
- verb cause fear in
frighten; scare; fright.
- The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
- Ghosts could never affright her
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exuberate
- verb to express great joy
jubilate; rejoice; exult; triumph.
- Who cannot exult in Spring?
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touch
- noun the event of something coming in contact with the body
touching.
- he longed for the touch of her hand
- the cooling touch of the night air
- noun the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
sense of touch; touch modality; skin senses; cutaneous senses.
- only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us
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psych_up
- verb get excited or stimulated
hype up.
- The children were all psyched up after the movie
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happiness
- noun state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
felicity.
- noun emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
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pythoness
- noun a witch with powers of divination
- noun (Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles
Pythia.
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likeable
- adjective (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
sympathetic; appealing; likable.
- the sympathetic characters in the play
- adjective satellite easy to like; agreeable
likable.
- an attractive and likable young man
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ginger_up
- verb make more interesting or lively
juice up; jazz up; pep up.
- juice up a party
- pep up your paper
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exalt
- verb praise, glorify, or honor
glorify; extol; laud; proclaim.
- extol the virtues of one's children
- glorify one's spouse's cooking
- verb fill with sublime emotion
thrill; tickle pink; inebriate; exhilarate; beatify.
- The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
- He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
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exhilarate
- verb fill with sublime emotion
thrill; tickle pink; inebriate; exalt; beatify.
- The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
- He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
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lift_up
- verb take and lift upward
pick up; gather up.
- verb fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
intoxicate; uplift; elate; pick up.
- Music can uplift your spirits
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strike_a_chord
- verb create an emotional response
- The music struck a chord with the listeners
- verb refer to or be relevant or familiar to
strike a note; hit home; strike home.
- I hope this message hits home!
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joyful
- adjective full of or producing joy
- make a joyful noise
- a joyful occasion
- adjective satellite full of high-spirited delight
elated; jubilant; gleeful.
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match
- noun lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
lucifer; friction match.
- he always carries matches to light his pipe
- as long you've a lucifer to light your fag
- noun a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
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grip
- noun the act of grasping
clutches; clutch; clench; grasp; hold; clasp.
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
- noun the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
hold; handgrip; handle.
- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
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captivating
- adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
fascinating; bewitching; entrancing; enthralling; enchanting.
- bewitching smile
- Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
- enchanting music
- an enthralling book
- antique papers of entrancing design
- a fascinating woman
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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couple
- noun a pair who associate with one another
twosome; duet; duo.
- the engaged couple
- an inseparable twosome
- noun a pair of people who live together
mates; match.
- a married couple from Chicago
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tickle_pink
- verb fill with sublime emotion
thrill; inebriate; exalt; exhilarate; beatify.
- The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
- He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
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tingle
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
frisson; quiver; thrill; shudder; shiver; chill.
- a frisson of surprise shot through him
- noun a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles
prickling; tingling.
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confined
- adjective not invading healthy tissue
- verb place limits on (extent or access)
throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
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walk
- noun the act of traveling by foot
walking.
- walking is a healthy form of exercise
- noun (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
base on balls; pass.
- he worked the pitcher for a base on balls
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vivification
- noun quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
animation; brio; spiritedness; invigoration.
- noun the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
animation; invigoration.
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desire
- noun the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
- noun an inclination to want things
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commove
- verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
turn on; excite; charge up; agitate; charge; rouse.
- The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
- verb change the arrangement or position of
raise up; disturb; stir up; vex; shake up; agitate.
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like
- noun a similar kind
the likes of; the like.
- dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here
- noun a kind of person
ilk.
- We'll not see his like again
- I can't tolerate people of his ilk
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wind_up
- verb finally be or do something
finish; fetch up; land up; end up; finish up.
- He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart
- he wound up being unemployed and living at home again
- verb give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching
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provoking
- adjective satellite causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
agitating; agitative.
- a provoking delay at the airport
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
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laughing
- adjective satellite showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
riant.
- verb produce laughter
express joy; express mirth; laugh.
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nerves
- noun an uneasy psychological state
nervousness.
- he suffered an attack of nerves
- noun control of your emotions
- this kind of tension is not good for my nerves
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siren_song
- noun the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous
siren call.
- he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness
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stimulate
- verb act as a stimulant
excite.
- The book stimulated her imagination
- This play stimulates
- verb cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
get; make; induce; have; cause.
- The ads induced me to buy a VCR
- My children finally got me to buy a computer
- My wife made me buy a new sofa
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captive
- noun a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
prisoner.
- noun an animal that is confined
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magic_spell
- noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force
magical spell; spell; charm.
- he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
- inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
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pall
- noun a sudden numbing dread
chill.
- noun burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
shroud; winding-sheet; winding-clothes; cerement.
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flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
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liking
- noun a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
- I've always had a liking for reading
- she developed a liking for gin
- verb prefer or wish to do something
wish; like; care.
- Do you care to try this dish?
- Would you like to come along to the movies?
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transport
- noun something that serves as a means of transportation
conveyance.
- noun an exchange of molecules (and their kinetic energy and momentum) across the boundary between adjacent layers of a fluid or across cell membranes
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glamorize
- verb interpret romantically
glamourise; romanticise; romanticize.
- Don't romanticize this uninteresting and hard work!
- verb make glamorous and attractive
glamourise; glamorise; glamourize.
- This new wallpaper really glamorizes the living room!
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pep_up
- verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
urge; inspire; exhort; barrack; cheer; urge on; root on.
- The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
- verb make more interesting or lively
ginger up; juice up; jazz up.
- juice up a party
- pep up your paper
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glamorise
- verb make glamorous and attractive
glamourise; glamourize; glamorize.
- This new wallpaper really glamorizes the living room!
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for
In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.
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untune
- verb cause to lose one's composure
discompose; upset; disconcert; discomfit.
- verb cause to be out of tune
- Don't untune that string!
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beatitude
- noun a state of supreme happiness
blessedness; beatification.
- noun one of the eight sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount; in Latin each saying begins with `beatus' (blessed)
- her favorite Beatitude is `Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth'
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pick_up
- verb take and lift upward
gather up; lift up.
- verb take up by hand
- He picked up the book and started to read
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prod
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goading; goad; spurring; prodding; spur; urging.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- noun a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
goad.
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be
- noun a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
atomic number 4; glucinium; beryllium.
- verb have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
- John is rich
- This is not a good answer
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revivify
- verb give new life or energy to
repair; recreate; reanimate; revive; renovate; vivify; animate; quicken.
- A hot soup will revive me
- This will renovate my spirits
- This treatment repaired my health
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juju
- noun the power associated with a juju
- noun a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
voodoo; hoodoo; fetich; fetish.
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yoke
- noun fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
- noun an oppressive power
- under the yoke of a tyrant
- they threw off the yoke of domination
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exciting
- adjective creating or arousing excitement
- an exciting account of her trip
- verb arouse or elicit a feeling
excite.
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sweep_over
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; overpower; whelm; overcome.
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shine
- noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
effulgence; radiance; refulgency; refulgence; radiancy.
- verb be bright by reflecting or casting light
reflect.
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
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on
- adjective in operation or operational
- left the oven on
- the switch is in the on position
- adjective (of events) planned or scheduled
- the picnic is on, rain or shine
- we have nothing on for Friday night
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evoke
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb evoke or provoke to appear or occur
provoke; call forth; kick up.
- Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple
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span
- noun the complete duration of something
- the job was finished in the span of an hour
- noun the distance or interval between two points
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conjuration
- noun a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
incantation.
- noun calling up a spirit or devil
conjuring; conjury; invocation.
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magical_spell
- noun a verbal formula believed to have magical force
magic spell; spell; charm.
- he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
- inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
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reverence
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; veneration; awe.
- the fear of God
- the Chinese reverence for the dead
- the French treat food with gentle reverence
- his respect for the law bordered on veneration
- noun a reverent mental attitude
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recreate
- verb give new life or energy to
repair; revivify; reanimate; revive; renovate; vivify; animate; quicken.
- A hot soup will revive me
- This will renovate my spirits
- This treatment repaired my health
- verb engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
play.
- On weekends I play
- The students all recreate alike
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blessed
- adjective highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
blest.
- our blessed land
- the blessed assurance of a steady income
- verb give a benediction to
bless.
- The dying man blessed his son
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down
- noun soft fine feathers
down feather.
- noun (American football) a complete play to advance the football
- you have four downs to gain ten yards
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promise
- noun a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
- noun grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
hope.
- there is little or no promise that he will recover
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esteem
- noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
respect; regard.
- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
- noun a feeling of delighted approval and liking
admiration.
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prepossessing
- adjective satellite creating a favorable impression
- strong and vigorous and of prepossessing appearance
- verb possess beforehand
prepossess.
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rejoice
- verb feel happiness or joy
joy.
- verb to express great joy
exuberate; jubilate; exult; triumph.
- Who cannot exult in Spring?
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support
- noun the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
- his support kept the family together
- they gave him emotional support during difficult times
- noun aiding the cause or policy or interests of
- the president no longer has the support of his own party
- they developed a scheme of mutual support
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hex
- noun an evil spell
curse; jinx; whammy.
- a witch put a curse on his whole family
- he put the whammy on me
- verb cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
bewitch; glamour; witch; enchant; jinx.
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overpower
- verb overcome by superior force
overwhelm; overmaster.
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtake; overwhelm; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
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black_art
- noun the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
sorcery; black magic; necromancy.
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forward
- noun the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
- noun a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
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breeding
- noun elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
gentility; genteelness.
- noun the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
training; education.
- a woman of breeding and refinement
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jinx
- noun a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
jonah.
- noun an evil spell
curse; hex; whammy.
- a witch put a curse on his whole family
- he put the whammy on me
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elate
- verb fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
intoxicate; uplift; pick up; lift up.
- Music can uplift your spirits
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invite
- noun a colloquial expression for invitation
- he didn't get no invite to the party
- verb increase the likelihood of
ask for.
- ask for trouble
- invite criticism
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overjoyed
- adjective satellite extremely joyful
- verb cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
overjoy.
- the economic growth overjoyed the German industry
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enchantment
- noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
fascination; enthrallment; captivation.
- noun a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
trance; spell.
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glamour
- noun alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
glamor.
- verb cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
bewitch; hex; witch; enchant; jinx.
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heat
- noun a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
heat energy.
- noun the presence of heat
high temperature; hotness.
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intoxication
- noun the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
toxic condition; poisoning.
- noun a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
tipsiness; insobriety; drunkenness; inebriety; inebriation.
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rouse
- verb become active
bestir.
- He finally bestirred himself
- verb force or drive out
force out; rout out; drive out.
- The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.
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raising
- noun the event of something being raised upward
lift; elevation.
- an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
- a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
- noun the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
rearing; nurture.
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pull
- noun the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
pulling.
- the pull up the hill had him breathing harder
- his strenuous pulling strained his back
- noun the force used in pulling
- the pull of the moon
- the pull of the current
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rush
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
hurry; haste; rushing.
- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- noun a sudden forceful flow
upsurge; spate; surge.
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revel
- noun unrestrained merrymaking
revelry.
- verb take delight in
delight; enjoy.
- he delights in his granddaughter
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up
- verb raise
- adjective being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
- the anchor is up
- the sun is up
- he lay face up
- he is up by a pawn
- the market is up
- the corn is up
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gratifying
- adjective satellite pleasing to the mind or feeling
sweet.
- verb make happy or satisfied
satisfy; gratify.
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anathemise
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; damn; bedamn; anathemize; maledict; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
- verb curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
accurse; execrate; anathematise; comminate; anathemize; anathematize.
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raptus
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
ictus; seizure.
- he suffered an epileptic seizure
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapture; ecstasy; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
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charmer
- noun someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
smoothie; smoothy; sweet talker.
- noun a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness)
beguiler.
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grasp
- noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
appreciation; hold.
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
- noun the limit of capability
range; reach; compass.
- within the compass of education
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urging
- noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goading; goad; spurring; prodding; prod; spur.
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- noun the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
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fright
- noun an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
fear; fearfulness.
- verb cause fear in
frighten; scare; affright.
- The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
- Ghosts could never affright her
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taste
- noun the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
gustatory sensation; taste sensation; gustatory perception; taste perception.
- the candy left him with a bad taste
- the melon had a delicious taste
- noun a strong liking
predilection; penchant; preference.
- my own preference is for good literature
- the Irish have a penchant for blarney
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frighten
- verb cause fear in
scare; fright; affright.
- The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
- Ghosts could never affright her
- verb drive out by frightening
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scarey
- adjective satellite provoking fear terror
scary; shivery; shuddery; chilling.
- a scary movie
- the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge
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influence
- noun a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
- used her parents' influence to get the job
- noun causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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vivify
- verb give new life or energy to
repair; revivify; recreate; reanimate; revive; renovate; animate; quicken.
- A hot soup will revive me
- This will renovate my spirits
- This treatment repaired my health
- verb make more striking or animated
- his remarks always vivify an otherwise dull story
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animate
- verb heighten or intensify
invigorate; enliven; inspire; exalt.
- These paintings exalt the imagination
- verb give lifelike qualities to
animize; animise.
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boot
- noun footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
- noun British term for the luggage compartment in a car
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hollo
- noun a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
holla; bellow; roar; yowl; holler; hollering; holloa; bellowing; roaring.
- his bellow filled the hallway
- verb encourage somebody by crying hollo
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spellbinding
- adjective satellite attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
mesmeric; mesmerizing; hypnotic.
- read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice
- she had a warm mesmeric charm
- the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing
- a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome
- verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
grip; spellbind; fascinate; transfix.
- The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
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maledict
- verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
imprecate; curse; anathemise; damn; bedamn; anathemize; beshrew.
- The bad witch cursed the child
- adjective satellite under a curse
accurst; accursed.
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hoodoo
- noun (geology) a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock
- noun a practitioner of voodoo
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draw
- noun a gully that is shallower than a ravine
- noun an entertainer who attracts large audiences
attraction; drawing card; attracter; attractor.
- he was the biggest drawing card they had
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ecstatic
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; rapturous; enraptured; rapt.
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sorcery
- noun the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
black art; black magic; necromancy.
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chirk
- verb make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird
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infatuate
- verb arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way
- His new car has infatuated him
- love has infatuated her
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inflame
- verb cause inflammation in
- The repetitive motion inflamed her joint
- verb catch fire
kindle.
- The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
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hurt
- noun any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
harm; injury; trauma.
- noun psychological suffering
suffering; distress.
- the death of his wife caused him great distress
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coupling
- noun a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
yoke.
- noun a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
coupler.
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stir_up
- verb try to stir up public opinion
agitate; foment.
- verb arouse or excite feelings and passions
ignite; inflame; heat; wake; fire up.
- The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
- The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
- Wake old feelings of hatred
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becharm
- verb control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
charm.
- verb attract; cause to be enamored
capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; enchant; enamor.
- She captured all the men's hearts
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