washy
- adjective satellite overly diluted; thin and insipid
watery; weak.
- washy coffee
- watery milk
- weak tea
- adjective satellite having lost freshness or brilliance of color
washed-out; bleached; faded.
- sun-bleached deck chairs
- faded jeans
- a very pale washed-out blue
- washy colors
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wormy
- adjective satellite infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
vermiculate; worm-eaten.
- adjective satellite totally submissive
wormlike; grovelling; cringing; groveling.
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mild
- adjective moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
- a mild winter storm
- a mild fever
- fortunately the pain was mild
- a mild rebuke
- mild criticism
- adjective satellite humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
modest; meek.
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follow
- verb to travel behind, go after, come after
- The ducklings followed their mother around the pond
- Please follow the guide through the museum
- verb be later in time
postdate.
- Tuesday always follows Monday
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urbane
- adjective satellite showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
refined; svelte; polished.
- his polished manner
- maintained an urbane tone in his letters
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religious
- noun a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
- adjective satellite concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
spiritual.
- religious texts
- a member of a religious order
- lords temporal and spiritual
- spiritual leaders
- spiritual songs
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last_respects
- noun the act of expressing respect for someone who has died
- he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside
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honoring
- noun conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
observance.
- verb bestow honor or rewards upon
honour; reward; honor.
- Today we honor our soldiers
- The scout was rewarded for courageous action
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fancier
- noun a person having a strong liking for something
enthusiast.
- adjective not plain; decorative or ornamented
fancy.
- fancy handwriting
- fancy clothes
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gutless
- adjective lacking courage or vitality
- he was a yellow gutless worm
- a spineless craven fellow
- adjective satellite weak in willpower, courage or vitality
wishy-washy; namby-pamby; spineless.
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to
The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to from. "
To Canterbury they wend."
Chaucer. Stay with us, go not to Wittenberg. Shak.
So to the sylvan lodge They came, that like Pomona's arbor smiled. Milton.
I'll to him again, . . . He'll tell me all his purpose. She stretched her arms to heaven. Dryden.
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quasi
- adjective satellite having some resemblance
- a quasi success
- a quasi contract
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honorific
- noun an expression of respect
- the Japanese use many honorifics
- adjective satellite conferring or showing honor or respect
- honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession
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graven
- adjective satellite cut into a desired shape
sculpted; sculptured.
- graven images
- sculptured representations
- verb shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
sculpture; grave; sculpt.
- She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband
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virtuous
- adjective morally excellent
- adjective satellite in a state of sexual virginity
virginal; virgin; vestal; pure.
- pure and vestal modesty
- a spinster or virgin lady
- men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal
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justificatory
- adjective satellite attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
justificative; defensive.
- adjective satellite providing justification
justificative; vindicatory.
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gloomy
- adjective satellite depressingly dark
glooming; gloomful; sulky.
- the gloomy forest
- the glooming interior of an old inn
- `gloomful' is archaic
- adjective satellite filled with melancholy and despondency
blue; downhearted; dispirited; down in the mouth; depressed; downcast; down; low; low-spirited; grim.
- gloomy at the thought of what he had to face
- gloomy predictions
- a gloomy silence
- took a grim view of the economy
- the darkening mood
- lonely and blue in a strange city
- depressed by the loss of his job
- a dispirited and resigned expression on her face
- downcast after his defeat
- feeling discouraged and downhearted
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minded
- adjective satellite (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
- civic-minded
- career-minded
- verb be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
mind.
- I don't mind your behavior
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awful
- adjective satellite exceptionally bad or displeasing
dreadful; atrocious; terrible; unspeakable; abominable; painful.
- atrocious taste
- abominable workmanship
- an awful voice
- dreadful manners
- a painful performance
- terrible handwriting
- an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
- adjective satellite causing fear or dread or terror
dreadful; direful; horrific; fearful; frightening; terrible; dread; dire; horrendous; dreaded; fearsome.
- the awful war
- an awful risk
- dire news
- a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
- the dread presence of the headmaster
- polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
- a dreadful storm
- a fearful howling
- horrendous explosions shook the city
- a terrible curse
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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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manageable
- adjective capable of being managed or controlled
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
accomplishable; doable; achievable; realizable.
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god-fearing
- adjective satellite deeply religious
devout.
- a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken
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prize
- noun something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
award.
- the prize was a free trip to Europe
- noun goods or money obtained illegally
swag; booty; pillage; plunder; dirty money; loot.
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knight
- noun originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
- noun a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
horse.
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feudatory
- noun a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
vassal; liegeman; liege; liege subject.
- adjective of or pertaining to the relation of a feudal vassal to his lord
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svelte
- adjective satellite showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
refined; polished; urbane.
- his polished manner
- maintained an urbane tone in his letters
- adjective satellite moving and bending with ease
lissome; lithesome; sylphlike; lissom; slender; lithe; supple.
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reputability
- noun honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
respectability.
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spiritual
- noun a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States
Negro spiritual.
- adjective satellite concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
religious.
- religious texts
- a member of a religious order
- lords temporal and spiritual
- spiritual leaders
- spiritual songs
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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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tolerate
- verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant
stomach; brook; support; put up; bear; abide; endure; stick out; suffer; digest; stand.
- I cannot bear his constant criticism
- The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- he learned to tolerate the heat
- She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
- verb recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
- We must tolerate the religions of others
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valuable
- noun something of value
- all our valuables were stolen
- adjective having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
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past
- noun the time that has elapsed
past times; yesteryear.
- noun a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret)
- reporters dug into the candidate's past
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honourable
- adjective worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
honorable.
- an honorable man
- led an honorable life
- honorable service to his country
- adjective satellite adhering to ethical and moral principles
ethical; honorable.
- it seems ethical and right
- followed the only honorable course of action
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consenting
- adjective satellite having given consent
- verb give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
consent; go for; accept.
- I cannot accept your invitation
- I go for this resolution
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subordinate
- noun an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
underling; foot soldier; subsidiary.
- noun a word that is more specific than a given word
hyponym; subordinate word.
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blue
- noun blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
blueness.
- he had eyes of bright blue
- noun blue clothing
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sacral
- adjective of or relating to or near the sacrum
- adjective satellite of or relating to sacred rites
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theist
- noun one who believes in the existence of a god or gods
- adjective of or relating to theism
theistic; theistical.
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malleable
- adjective satellite easily influenced
ductile.
- adjective satellite capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
ductile; pliable; tensile; pliant; tractile.
- ductile copper
- malleable metals such as gold
- they soaked the leather to made it pliable
- pliant molten glass
- made of highly tensile steel alloy
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hero
- noun a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
- RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain
- noun the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
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honour
- noun the state of being honored
honor; laurels.
- noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
accolade; honor; award; laurels.
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wishy-washy
- adjective satellite weak in willpower, courage or vitality
gutless; namby-pamby; spineless.
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understanding
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; discernment.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
agreement.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
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humility
- noun a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
humbleness.
- not everyone regards humility as a virtue
- noun a humble feeling
humbleness.
- he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
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nature
- noun the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
- it is the nature of fire to burn
- the true nature of jealousy
- noun a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
- the laws of nature
- nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
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venerating
- adjective satellite feeling or manifesting veneration
reverential; respectful.
- verb regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
fear; venerate; revere; reverence.
- Fear God as your father
- We venerate genius
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dispiritedness
- noun a feeling of low spirits
dejectedness; low-spiritedness; lowness; downheartedness.
- he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
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compliance
- noun acting according to certain accepted standards
conformity; conformation; abidance.
- their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
deference; obligingness; complaisance; compliancy.
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groveling
- adjective satellite totally submissive
wormlike; grovelling; cringing; wormy.
- verb show submission or fear
fawn; crawl; grovel; cower; cringe; creep.
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bow
- noun a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
bowknot.
- noun a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
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law-abiding
- adjective satellite (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
observant.
- law-abiding citizens
- observant of the speed limit
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compliancy
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
deference; obligingness; compliance; complaisance.
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worthful
- adjective satellite having worth or merit or value
valuable.
- a valuable friend
- a good and worthful man
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honor
- noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
honour; accolade; award; laurels.
- noun the state of being honored
honour; laurels.
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golden
- adjective satellite having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
aureate; gilded; gilt; gold.
- long aureate (or golden) hair
- a gold carpet
- adjective satellite marked by peace and prosperity
halcyon; prosperous.
- a golden era
- the halcyon days of the clipper trade
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cloistered
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistral; monastical; monastic; conventual.
- verb surround with a cloister, as of a garden
cloister.
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paragon
- noun an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
beau ideal; idol; perfection.
- noun model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
nonesuch; nonsuch; apotheosis; ideal; saint; nonpareil.
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slavish
- adjective satellite blindly imitative
- a slavish copy of the original
- adjective satellite abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant
subservient; submissive.
- slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
- a slavish yes-man to the party bosses"- S.H.Adams
- she has become submissive and subservient
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taboo
- noun a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
tabu.
- noun an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
tabu.
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idolization
- noun the act of admiring strongly
adoration; idolisation.
- noun the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
idolisation.
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complaisant
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
obliging.
- to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
- the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
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nonresistant
- adjective satellite (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
nonimmune; unresistant; liable.
- adjective satellite offering no resistance
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calf
- noun young of domestic cattle
- noun the muscular back part of the shank
sura.
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humbleness
- noun the state of being humble and unimportant
obscureness; unimportance; lowliness.
- noun a humble feeling
humility.
- he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
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dispirited
- adjective satellite marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
listless.
- a dispirited and divided Party
- reacted to the crisis with listless resignation
- verb lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress; dispirit; dismay; deject; demoralise; get down; cast down; demoralize.
- These news depressed her
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
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inclined
- adjective (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
- wasn't inclined to believe the excuse
- inclined to be moody
- verb have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
run; incline; lean; be given; tend.
- She tends to be nervous before her lectures
- These dresses run small
- He inclined to corpulence
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downhearted
- adjective satellite filled with melancholy and despondency
blue; dispirited; down in the mouth; depressed; downcast; down; gloomy; low; low-spirited; grim.
- gloomy at the thought of what he had to face
- gloomy predictions
- a gloomy silence
- took a grim view of the economy
- the darkening mood
- lonely and blue in a strange city
- depressed by the loss of his job
- a dispirited and resigned expression on her face
- downcast after his defeat
- feeling discouraged and downhearted
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low-spirited
- adjective satellite filled with melancholy and despondency
blue; downhearted; dispirited; down in the mouth; depressed; downcast; down; gloomy; low; grim.
- gloomy at the thought of what he had to face
- gloomy predictions
- a gloomy silence
- took a grim view of the economy
- the darkening mood
- lonely and blue in a strange city
- depressed by the loss of his job
- a dispirited and resigned expression on her face
- downcast after his defeat
- feeling discouraged and downhearted
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glad
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
gladiolus; sword lily; gladiola.
- adjective showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
- glad you are here
- glad that they succeeded
- gave a glad shout
- a glad smile
- heard the glad news
- a glad occasion
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meek
- adjective satellite humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
mild; modest.
- adjective satellite very docile
tame.
- tame obedience
- meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
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believer
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
truster.
- noun a person who has religious faith
worshiper; worshipper.
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tendencious
- adjective satellite having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one
tendentious.
- a tendentious account of recent elections
- distinguishing between verifiable fact and tendentious assertion
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stature
- noun high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
- noun (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
height.
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defer
- verb hold back to a later time
prorogue; set back; remit; put off; put over; shelve; table; postpone; hold over.
- verb yield to another's wish or opinion
give in; accede; submit; bow.
- The government bowed to the military pressure
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bent
- noun a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
set.
- the set of his mind was obvious
- noun grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
bent grass; bent-grass.
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give
- noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
spring; springiness.
- verb cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- She gave him a black eye
- The draft gave me a cold
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matinee
- noun a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
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inviolate
- adjective satellite (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
intact.
- adjective satellite must be kept sacred
inviolable; sacrosanct.
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prostration
- noun an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
collapse.
- the commander's prostration demoralized his men
- noun abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
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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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respective
- adjective satellite considered individually
several; various.
- the respective club members
- specialists in their several fields
- the various reports all agreed
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court
- noun an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
tribunal; judicature.
- noun a room in which a lawcourt sits
courtroom.
- television cameras were admitted in the courtroom
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idolisation
- noun the act of admiring strongly
idolization; adoration.
- noun the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
idolization.
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redoubtable
- adjective satellite inspiring fear
unnerving; formidable.
- the formidable prospect of major surgery
- a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnston
- something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall
- adjective satellite worthy of respect or honor
- born of a redoubtable family
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abidance
- noun acting according to certain accepted standards
compliance; conformity; conformation.
- their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
- noun the act of dwelling in a place
residence; residency.
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sacred
- adjective concerned with religion or religious purposes
- sacred texts
- sacred rites
- sacred music
- adjective satellite worthy of respect or dedication
- saw motherhood as woman's sacred calling
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irreverent
- adjective showing lack of due respect or veneration
- irreverent scholars mocking sacred things
- noisy irreverent tourists
- adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
impertinent; saucy; pert.
- a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
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unearthly
- adjective satellite concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
spiritual.
- a spiritual approach to life
- spiritual fulfillment
- spiritual values
- unearthly love
- adjective satellite suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
weird; eldritch; uncanny.
- an eldritch screech
- the three weird sisters
- stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures"- John Galsworthy
- an unearthly light
- he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din"- Henry Kingsley
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ductile
- adjective satellite easily influenced
malleable.
- adjective satellite capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
pliable; malleable; tensile; pliant; tractile.
- ductile copper
- malleable metals such as gold
- they soaked the leather to made it pliable
- pliant molten glass
- made of highly tensile steel alloy
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modest
- adjective marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
- a modest apartment
- too modest to wear his medals
- adjective satellite not large but sufficient in size or amount
small.
- a modest salary
- modest inflation
- helped in my own small way
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law
- noun the collection of rules imposed by authority
jurisprudence.
- civilization presupposes respect for the law
- the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
- noun legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
- there is a law against kidnapping
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unutterable
- adjective satellite too sacred to be uttered
unnameable; ineffable; unspeakable.
- the ineffable name of the Deity
- adjective satellite defying expression or description
indefinable; indescribable; ineffable; untellable; unspeakable.
- indefinable yearnings
- indescribable beauty
- ineffable ecstasy
- inexpressible anguish
- unspeakable happiness
- unutterable contempt
- a thing of untellable splendor
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tendentious
- adjective satellite having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one
tendencious.
- a tendentious account of recent elections
- distinguishing between verifiable fact and tendentious assertion
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meekness
- noun the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
submission.
- noun a disposition to be patient and long suffering
subduedness.
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pantheist
- noun someone who believes that God and the universe are the same
- adjective of or relating to pantheism
pantheistic.
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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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attitude
- noun a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
mental attitude.
- he had the attitude that work was fun
- noun the arrangement of the body and its limbs
position; posture.
- he assumed an attitude of surrender
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juggernaut
- noun a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
steamroller.
- noun an avatar of Vishnu
Jagannath; Jagannatha; Jagganath.
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chivalry
- noun courtesy towards women
politesse; gallantry.
- noun the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
knightliness.
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worship
- noun the activity of worshipping
- noun a feeling of profound love and admiration
adoration.
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obeisance
- noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bowing; bow.
- noun the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
obedience.
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obligingness
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
deference; compliance; complaisance; compliancy.
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willing
- noun the act of making a choice
volition.
- followed my father of my own volition
- verb decree or ordain
will.
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comply
- verb act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
follow; abide by.
- He complied with my instructions
- You must comply or else!
- Follow these simple rules
- abide by the rules
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respectfulness
- noun courteous regard for people's feelings
deference; respect.
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
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enshrine
- verb enclose in a shrine
shrine.
- the saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral
- verb hold sacred
saint.
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good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what's the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.
- there is much good to be found in people
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amenable
- adjective satellite disposed or willing to comply
conformable.
- someone amenable to persuasion
- adjective satellite readily reacting to suggestions and influences
tractable.
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idolise
- verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
hero-worship; worship; revere; idolize.
- Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
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deference
- noun a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
respect.
- his deference to her wishes was very flattering
- be sure to give my respects to the dean
- noun courteous regard for people's feelings
respect; respectfulness.
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy
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respectful
- adjective full of or exhibiting respect
- respectful behavior
- a respectful glance
- adjective satellite feeling or manifesting veneration
venerating; reverential.
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reticent
- adjective satellite temperamentally disinclined to talk
untalkative.
- adjective satellite cool and formal in manner
unemotional; restrained.
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accommodate
- verb be agreeable or acceptable to
fit; suit.
- verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
adapt.
- Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
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lionize
- verb assign great social importance to
lionise; celebrate.
- The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood
- The tenor was lionized in Vienna
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subduedness
- noun the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity
dimness.
- noun a disposition to be patient and long suffering
meekness.
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revere
- noun a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
revers.
- noun American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
Paul Revere.
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observance
- noun the act of observing; taking a patient look
observation; watching.
- noun a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremony; ceremonial occasion; ceremonial.
- a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
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mental
- adjective involving the mind or an intellectual process
- mental images of happy times
- mental calculations
- in a terrible mental state
- mental suffering
- free from mental defects
- adjective of or relating to the mind
- mental powers
- mental development
- mental hygiene
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downheartedness
- noun a feeling of low spirits
dejectedness; low-spiritedness; lowness; dispiritedness.
- he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
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low-spiritedness
- noun a feeling of low spirits
dejectedness; lowness; downheartedness; dispiritedness.
- he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
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gallant
- noun a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
dandy; clotheshorse; fop; beau; swell; dude; sheik; fashion plate.
- noun a man who attends or escorts a woman
squire.
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large
- noun a garment size for a large person
- adjective above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
big.
- a large city
- set out for the big city
- a large sum
- a big (or large) barn
- a large family
- big businesses
- a big expenditure
- a large number of newspapers
- a big group of scientists
- large areas of the world
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veneration
- noun a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fear; awe; 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
- noun religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
idolatry; cultism; devotion.
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god
- noun any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
deity; divinity; immortal.
- noun the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
Supreme Being.
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abide
- verb dwell
bide; stay.
- You can stay with me while you are in town
- stay a bit longer--the day is still young
- verb put up with something or somebody unpleasant
stomach; brook; support; put up; tolerate; bear; endure; stick out; suffer; digest; stand.
- I cannot bear his constant criticism
- The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- he learned to tolerate the heat
- She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
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unworldly
- adjective not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
- was unworldly and did not greatly miss worldly rewards"- Sheldon Cheney
- adjective satellite not wise in the ways of the world
unsophisticated.
- either too unsophisticated or too honest to promise more than he could deliver
- this helplessly unworldly woman"- Kate O'Brien
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reverend
- noun a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
clergyman; man of the cloth.
- noun a title of respect for a clergyman
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broad-minded
- adjective incapable of being shocked
unshockable.
- he was warmhearted, sensible and unshockable
- adjective inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own
- a judge who is broad-minded but even-handed
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dominated
- adjective satellite controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; prevail; reign; rule; predominate.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
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heavenly
- adjective relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
celestial.
- celestial beings
- heavenly hosts
- adjective of or relating to the sky
celestial.
- celestial map
- a heavenly body
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honorable
- adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honest.
- honest lawyers
- honest reporting
- adjective worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
honourable.
- an honorable man
- led an honorable life
- honorable service to his country
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worshiper
- noun someone who admires too much to recognize faults
worshipper.
- noun a person who has religious faith
worshipper; believer.
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correct
- verb make right or correct
right; rectify.
- Correct the mistakes
- rectify the calculation
- verb make reparations or amends for
compensate; right; redress.
- right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust
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idoliser
- noun a lover blind with admiration and devotion
idolizer.
- noun a person who worships idols
idolater; idolizer; idol worshiper.
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godly
- adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
reverent; worshipful.
- a godly man
- leading a godly life
- adjective satellite emanating from God
divine.
- divine judgment
- divine guidance
- everything is black or white...satanic or godly"-Saturday Review
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standard
- noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
measure; criterion; touchstone.
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
- noun the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
criterion.
- they live by the standards of their community
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estimate
- noun an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
approximation; estimation; idea.
- an estimate of what it would cost
- a rough idea how long it would take
- noun a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
estimation.
- many factors are involved in any estimate of human life
- in my estimation the boy is innocent
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give_in
- verb yield to another's wish or opinion
defer; accede; submit; bow.
- The government bowed to the military pressure
- verb consent reluctantly
knuckle under; succumb; yield; buckle under.
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honest
- adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honorable.
- honest lawyers
- honest reporting
- adjective satellite without dissimulation; frank
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think
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- I need to give it a good think
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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ethical
- adjective of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
- ethical codes
- ethical theories
- adjective conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
- an ethical lawyer
- ethical medical practice
- an ethical problem
- had no ethical objection to drinking
- Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants"- Omar N. Bradley
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listless
- adjective satellite lacking zest or vivacity
- he was listless and bored
- adjective satellite marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
dispirited.
- a dispirited and divided Party
- reacted to the crisis with listless resignation
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tolerant
- adjective showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
- adjective satellite tolerant and forgiving under provocation
kind.
- our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
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impeccable
- adjective satellite without fault or error
immaculate; faultless.
- faultless logic
- speaks impeccable French
- timing and technique were immaculate
- an immaculate record
- adjective satellite not capable of sin
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obedience
- noun the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
obeisance.
- noun the trait of being willing to obey
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saint
- noun a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- noun person of exceptional holiness
holy person; angel; holy man.
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drool
- noun pretentious or silly talk or writing
taradiddle; boloney; humbug; bilgewater; tarradiddle; tosh; bosh; baloney; tommyrot; twaddle.
- noun saliva spilling from the mouth
drivel; dribble; slobber.
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toe
- noun one of the digits of the foot
- noun the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes
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bowed
- adjective of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
- verb bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
bow down; bow.
- He bowed before the King
- She bowed her head in shame
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biddable
- adjective satellite willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
acquiescent.
- too acquiescent to challenge authority
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than
A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that; as, I would rather suffer than that you should want. Behold, a greater than Solomon is here. Matt. xii. 42.
Which when Beelzebub perceived, than whom, Satan except, none higher sat. Milton.
It's wiser being good than bad; It's safer being meek than fierce; It's fitter being sane than mad. R. Browning.
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kind
- noun a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
sort; form; variety.
- sculpture is a form of art
- what kinds of desserts are there?
- adjective having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
- kind to sick patients
- a kind master
- kind words showing understanding and sympathy
- thanked her for her kind letter
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depressed
- adjective satellite lower than previously
down.
- the market is depressed
- prices are down
- verb lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress; dispirit; dismay; deject; demoralise; get down; cast down; demoralize.
- These news depressed her
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
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venerate
- verb regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
fear; revere; reverence.
- Fear God as your father
- We venerate genius
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spirited
- adjective displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
- verb infuse with spirit
spirit up; spirit; inspirit.
- The company spirited him up
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lionise
- verb assign great social importance to
lionize; celebrate.
- The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood
- The tenor was lionized in Vienna
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submitter
- noun someone who yields to the will of another person or force
- noun someone who submits something (as an application for a job or a manuscript for publication etc.) for the judgment of others
- he was a prolific submitter of proposals
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spiritedness
- noun quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
vivification; animation; brio; invigoration.
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and
A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. (a) It is sometimes used emphatically; as, "there are women and women," that is, two very different sorts of women. (b) By a rhetorical figure, notions, one of which is modificatory of the other, are connected by and; as, "the tediousness and process of my travel," that is, the tedious process, etc.; "thy fair and outward character," that is, thy outwardly fair character, Schmidt's Shak. Lex.
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tabu
- noun a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
taboo.
- noun an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
taboo.
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prestigious
- adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
esteemed; honored.
- our esteemed leader
- a prestigious author
- adjective satellite exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
- a prestigious professor at a prestigious university
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sanctimonious
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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self
- noun your consciousness of your own identity
ego.
- noun a person considered as a unique individual
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awed
- adjective satellite inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
awful.
- awed by the silence
- awful worshippers with bowed heads
- verb inspire awe in
awe.
- The famous professor awed the undergraduates
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able
- adjective (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
- able to swim
- she was able to program her computer
- we were at last able to buy a car
- able to get a grant for the project
- adjective satellite have the skills and qualifications to do things well
capable.
- able teachers
- a capable administrator
- children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
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ideal
- noun the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
- noun model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
nonesuch; nonsuch; paragon; apotheosis; saint; nonpareil.
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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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y2k_compliant
- adjective satellite prepared to accurately process date and time data between and into the 20th and 21st centuries
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mental_attitude
- noun a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
attitude.
- he had the attitude that work was fun
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courtesy
- noun a courteous or respectful or considerate act
- noun a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
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mouth
- noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
oral fissure; oral cavity; rima oris.
- he stuffed his mouth with candy
- noun the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
- she wiped lipstick from her mouth
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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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unrespectfully
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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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charitable
- adjective relating to or characterized by charity
- adjective full of love and generosity
- charitable to the poor
- a charitable trust
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wishy
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pietistical
- adjective of or relating to Pietism
pietistic.
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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grovelling
- adjective satellite totally submissive
wormlike; cringing; groveling; wormy.
- verb show submission or fear
fawn; crawl; grovel; cower; cringe; creep.
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gold
- noun coins made of gold
- noun a deep yellow color
amber.
- an amber light illuminated the room
- he admired the gold of her hair
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graven_image
- noun a material effigy that is worshipped
god; idol.
- thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
- money was his god
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upright
- noun a vertical structural member as a post or stake
vertical.
- the ball sailed between the uprights
- noun a piano with a vertical sounding board
upright piano.
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knightly
- adjective satellite characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
medieval; chivalric.
- chivalric rites
- the knightly years
- adjective satellite being attentive to women like an ideal knight
chivalrous; gallant.
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discourteous
- adjective showing no courtesy; rude
- a distant and at times discourteous young
- adjective satellite lacking social graces
ungracious.
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respectfully
- adverb in a respectful manner
- might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?
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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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adoration
- noun a feeling of profound love and admiration
worship.
- noun the act of admiring strongly
idolization; idolisation.
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spineless
- adjective satellite weak in willpower, courage or vitality
gutless; wishy-washy; namby-pamby.
- adjective lacking a backbone or spinal column
invertebrate.
- worms are an example of invertebrate animals
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abiding
- adjective satellite unceasing
enduring; imperishable.
- an abiding belief
- imperishable truths
- verb dwell
bide; abide; stay.
- You can stay with me while you are in town
- stay a bit longer--the day is still young
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chivalric
- adjective satellite characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
knightly; medieval.
- chivalric rites
- the knightly years
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dishonourable
- adjective lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
dishonorable.
- dishonorable in thought and deed
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dependent
- noun a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
dependant.
- adjective relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
- dependent children
- dependent on moisture
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beau
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
swain; fellow; young man; boyfriend.
- if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked
- noun a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
gallant; dandy; clotheshorse; fop; swell; dude; sheik; fashion plate.
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perfection
- noun the state of being without a flaw or defect
flawlessness; ne plus ultra.
- noun an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
beau ideal; paragon; idol.
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acquiescent
- adjective satellite willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
biddable.
- too acquiescent to challenge authority
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docile
- adjective willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
- the docile masses of an enslaved nation
- adjective satellite ready and willing to be taught
teachable.
- docile pupils eager for instruction
- teachable youngsters
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humbled
- adjective satellite subdued or brought low in condition or status
low; broken; crushed; humiliated.
- brought low
- a broken man
- his broken spirit
- verb cause to be unpretentious
humble.
- This experience will humble him
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celebrate
- verb behave as expected during of holidays or rites
observe; keep.
- Keep the commandments
- celebrate Christmas
- Observe Yom Kippur
- verb have a celebration
fete.
- They were feting the patriarch of the family
- After the exam, the students were celebrating
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dejected
- adjective affected or marked by low spirits
- is dejected but trying to look cheerful
- verb lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress; dispirit; dismay; deject; demoralise; get down; cast down; demoralize.
- These news depressed her
- The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
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courteous
- adjective satellite exhibiting courtesy and politeness
nice; gracious.
- adjective characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
- if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
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unrespectful
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set
- noun a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
- a set of books
- a set of golf clubs
- a set of teeth
- noun (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
- the set of prime numbers is infinite
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lion
- noun large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
king of beasts; Panthera leo.
- noun a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
social lion.
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obliging
- adjective satellite showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
complaisant.
- to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover
- the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
- verb force somebody to do something
oblige; obligate; compel.
- We compel all students to fill out this form
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fain
- adjective satellite having made preparations
inclined; disposed; prepared.
- adverb in a willing manner
gladly; lief.
- this was gladly agreed to
- I would fain do it
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subject
- noun the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
topic; theme.
- he didn't want to discuss that subject
- it was a very sensitive topic
- his letters were always on the theme of love
- noun something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
content; depicted object.
- a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject
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accede
- verb yield to another's wish or opinion
give in; defer; submit; bow.
- The government bowed to the military pressure
- verb take on duties or office
enter.
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woo
- verb seek someone's favor
court.
- verb make amorous advances towards
romance; court; solicit.
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props
- noun proper respect
- I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem
- noun a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
prop.
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namby
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devout
- adjective satellite deeply religious
god-fearing.
- a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken
- adjective satellite earnest
dear; earnest; heartfelt.
- one's dearest wish
- devout wishes for their success
- heartfelt condolences
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dutiful
- adjective satellite willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect;
duteous.
- a dutiful child
- a dutiful citizen
- Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife
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glorification
- noun a state of high honor
glory.
- he valued glory above life itself
- noun a portrayal of something as ideal
idealization; idealisation.
- the idealization of rural life was very misleading
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last
- noun the temporal end; the concluding time
finish; finis; finale; close; stopping point; conclusion.
- the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
- the market was up at the finish
- they were playing better at the close of the season
- noun the last or lowest in an ordering or series
- he was the last to leave
- he finished an inglorious last
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tractable
- adjective easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
manipulable.
- tractable young minds
- the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition"- Samuel Butler
- adjective satellite readily reacting to suggestions and influences
amenable.
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thou
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thousand; grand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
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estimable
- adjective deserving of respect or high regard
- adjective satellite deserving of esteem and respect
honorable; good; respectable.
- all respectable companies give guarantees
- ruined the family's good name
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pamby
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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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spiritless
- adjective lacking ardor or vigor or energy
- a spiritless reply to criticism
- adjective satellite evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
meek.
- compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others
- a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott
- she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
- was submissive and subservient
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estimation
- noun a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
estimate; appraisal.
- noun the respect with which a person is held
estimate.
- they had a high estimation of his ability
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efface
- verb remove completely from recognition or memory
obliterate.
- efface the memory of the time in the camps
- verb make inconspicuous
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manners
- noun social deportment
- he has the manners of a pig
- noun how something is done or how it happens
style; fashion; manner; way; mode.
- her dignified manner
- his rapid manner of talking
- their nomadic mode of existence
- in the characteristic New York style
- a lonely way of life
- in an abrasive fashion
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unassuming
- adjective satellite not arrogant or presuming
retiring.
- unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
- a shy retiring girl
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respect
- noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
regard.
- it differs in that respect
- noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
regard; esteem.
- it is held in esteem
- a man who has earned high regard
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large-minded
- adjective satellite showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
broad; liberal; tolerant.
- a broad political stance
- generous and broad sympathies
- a liberal newspaper
- tolerant of his opponent's opinions
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numinous
- adjective satellite evincing the presence of a deity
- a numinous wood
- the most numinous moment in the Mass
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of a numen
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self-righteous
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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decent
- adjective satellite socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
nice.
- from a decent family
- a nice girl
- adjective satellite according with custom or propriety
comme il faut; becoming; seemly; comely; decorous.
- her becoming modesty
- comely behavior
- it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
- a decent burial
- seemly behavior
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monastical
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistral; cloistered; monastic; conventual.
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idol
- noun a material effigy that is worshipped
god; graven image.
- thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
- money was his god
- noun someone who is adored blindly and excessively
matinee idol.
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champion
- noun someone who has won first place in a competition
champ; title-holder.
- noun someone who fights for a cause
hero; paladin; fighter.
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eremitical
- adjective of or relating to or befitting eremites or their practices of hermitic living
eremitic.
- adjective satellite characterized by ascetic solitude
hermitical; eremitic; hermitic; anchoritic.
- the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony
- his hermitic existence
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observe
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; detect; find; discover.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
- verb make mention of
note; mention; remark.
- She observed that his presentation took up too much time
- They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
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abject
- adjective satellite of the most contemptible kind
scurvy; low-down; scummy; low; miserable.
- abject cowardice
- a low stunt to pull
- a low-down sneak
- his miserable treatment of his family
- You miserable skunk!
- a scummy rabble
- a scurvy trick
- adjective satellite most unfortunate or miserable
- the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
- abject poverty
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gracious
- adjective characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
- gracious even to unexpected visitors
- gracious living
- he bears insult with gracious good humor
- adjective satellite characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
benignant.
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look
- noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
facial expression; expression; aspect; face.
- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
- noun the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
looking; looking at.
- he went out to have a look
- his look was fixed on her eyes
- he gave it a good looking at
- his camera does his looking for him
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gentle
- verb cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
gruntle; placate; appease; conciliate; assuage; pacify; mollify; lenify.
- She managed to mollify the angry customer
- verb give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
ennoble; entitle.
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eremitic
- adjective of or relating to or befitting eremites or their practices of hermitic living
eremitical.
- adjective satellite characterized by ascetic solitude
hermitical; eremitical; hermitic; anchoritic.
- the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony
- his hermitic existence
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accommodating
- adjective helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
accommodative.
- the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in
- made a special effort to be accommodating
- verb be agreeable or acceptable to
accommodate; fit; suit.
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churchly
- adjective satellite resembling or suggesting or appropriate to a church
- churchlike silence
- the pure fragrance of churchly incense
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inviolable
- adjective incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
- the person of the king is inviolable
- an inviolable oath
- adjective satellite immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
unattackable; secure; unassailable; impregnable; strong.
- an impregnable fortress
- fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
- a secure telephone connection
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value
- noun a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
- the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
- noun the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
- the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world
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leaning
- noun an inclination to do something
propensity; tendency.
- he felt leanings toward frivolity
- noun a natural inclination
propensity; proclivity.
- he has a proclivity for exaggeration
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prostrate
- verb get into a prostrate position, as in submission
bow down.
- verb render helpless or defenseless
- They prostrated the enemy
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mystic
- noun someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
religious mystic.
- adjective satellite having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
mystical; occult; secret; orphic; mysterious.
- mysterious symbols
- the mystical style of Blake
- occult lore
- the secret learning of the ancients
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respected
- adjective satellite receiving deferential regard
well-thought-of.
- verb regard highly; think much of
respect; prise; esteem; value; prize.
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
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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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ready
- noun poised for action
- their guns were at the ready
- verb prepare for eating by applying heat
cook; fix; make; prepare.
- Cook me dinner, please
- can you make me an omelette?
- fix breakfast for the guests, please
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nonrespectful
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teachable
- adjective satellite ready and willing to be taught
docile.
- docile pupils eager for instruction
- teachable youngsters
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manipulable
- adjective easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
tractable.
- tractable young minds
- the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition"- Samuel Butler
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duteous
- adjective satellite willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect;
dutiful.
- a dutiful child
- a dutiful citizen
- Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife
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esteemed
- adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
prestigious; honored.
- our esteemed leader
- a prestigious author
- verb regard highly; think much of
respect; prise; esteem; value; prize.
- I respect his judgement
- We prize his creativity
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impious
- adjective lacking piety or reverence for a god
- adjective satellite lacking due respect or dutifulness
undutiful.
- impious toward one's parents
- an undutiful son
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dishonorable
- adjective lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
dishonourable.
- dishonorable in thought and deed
- adjective deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
dishonest.
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social
- noun a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
mixer; sociable.
- adjective relating to human society and its members
societal.
- social institutions
- societal evolution
- societal forces
- social legislation
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hand
- noun the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
mitt; paw; manus.
- he had the hands of a surgeon
- he extended his mitt
- noun a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
hired hand; hired man.
- the hired hand fixed the railing
- a ranch hand
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worshipful
- adjective satellite showing adoration
adoring.
- adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
reverent; godly.
- a godly man
- leading a godly life
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humble
- verb cause to be unpretentious
- This experience will humble him
- verb cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
abase; chagrin; mortify; humiliate.
- He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
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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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thought
- noun the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
idea.
- it was not a good idea
- the thought never entered my mind
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; thinking; mentation; intellection; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
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just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
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god
- noun the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
Supreme Being.
- noun any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
deity; divinity; immortal.
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cloistral
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
monastical; cloistered; monastic; conventual.
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reputable
- adjective having a good reputation
- a reputable business
- a reputable scientist
- a reputable wine
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shinto
- noun the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan
- noun the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
Shintoism.
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observant
- adjective satellite paying close attention especially to details
- adjective satellite quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
observing.
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obedient
- adjective dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; the refractory remain unburdened"- Edmund Burke
- an obedient soldier
- obedient children
- a little man obedient to his wife
- the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed
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innocent
- noun a person who lacks knowledge of evil
inexperienced person.
- adjective free from evil or guilt
clean-handed; guiltless.
- an innocent child
- the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty
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righteous
- adjective characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
- the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16
- adjective satellite morally justified
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dirigible
- noun a steerable self-propelled aircraft
airship.
- adjective satellite capable of being steered or directed
steerable.
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submissive
- adjective inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
- submissive servants
- a submissive reply
- replacing troublemakers with more submissive people
- adjective satellite abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant
subservient; slavish.
- slavish devotion to her job ruled her life
- a slavish yes-man to the party bosses"- S.H.Adams
- she has become submissive and subservient
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crushed
- adjective satellite treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
- verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
crush; suppress; oppress.
- The government oppresses political activists
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world
- noun everything that exists anywhere
universe; creation; macrocosm; existence; cosmos.
- they study the evolution of the universe
- the biggest tree in existence
- noun people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest
domain.
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grim
- adjective satellite not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
unrelenting; inexorable; unappeasable; relentless; stern; unforgiving.
- grim determination
- grim necessity
- Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty
- relentless persecution
- the stern demands of parenthood
- adjective satellite shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
macabre; grisly; ghastly; sick; gruesome.
- ghastly wounds
- the grim aftermath of the bombing
- the grim task of burying the victims
- a grisly murder
- gruesome evidence of human sacrifice
- macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages
- macabre tortures conceived by madmen
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ruled
- adjective satellite subject to a ruling authority
- verb exercise authority over; as of nations
rule; govern.
- Who is governing the country now?
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down_in_the_mouth
- adjective satellite filled with melancholy and despondency
blue; downhearted; dispirited; depressed; downcast; down; gloomy; low; low-spirited; grim.
- gloomy at the thought of what he had to face
- gloomy predictions
- a gloomy silence
- took a grim view of the economy
- the darkening mood
- lonely and blue in a strange city
- depressed by the loss of his job
- a dispirited and resigned expression on her face
- downcast after his defeat
- feeling discouraged and downhearted
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submission
- noun something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
entry.
- several of his submissions were rejected by publishers
- what was the date of submission of your proposal?
- noun the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
compliance.
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gold_standard
- noun a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold
- noun a paragon of excellence
- academic education is the gold standard against which other educational activity is pejoratively judged
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honored
- adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
esteemed; prestigious.
- our esteemed leader
- a prestigious author
- verb bestow honor or rewards upon
honour; reward; honor.
- Today we honor our soldiers
- The scout was rewarded for courageous action
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holy
- noun a sacred place of pilgrimage
sanctum; holy place.
- adjective belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
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conventual
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistral; monastical; cloistered; monastic.
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pharisaical
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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divine
- noun a clergyman or other person in religious orders
cleric; ecclesiastic; churchman.
- noun terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Jehovah; Creator; God Almighty; Almighty; Lord; Maker; Godhead.
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broad
- noun slang term for a woman
- a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch
- adjective having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
wide.
- wide roads
- a wide necktie
- wide margins
- three feet wide
- a river two miles broad
- broad shoulders
- a broad river
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unnameable
- adjective satellite too sacred to be uttered
ineffable; unutterable; unspeakable.
- the ineffable name of the Deity
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lean
- noun the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
tilt; list; leaning; inclination.
- the tower had a pronounced tilt
- the ship developed a list to starboard
- he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
- verb to incline or bend from a vertical position
tilt; tip; slant; angle.
- She leaned over the banister
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honour
- noun the state of being honored
honor; laurels.
- noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
accolade; honor; award; laurels.
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intolerant
- adjective unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
- adjective satellite narrow-minded about cherished opinions
illiberal.
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respects
- noun (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
- he paid his respects to the mayor
- noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
respect; regard.
- it differs in that respect
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idolizer
- noun a lover blind with admiration and devotion
idoliser.
- noun a person who worships idols
idolater; idol worshiper; idoliser.
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patient
- noun a person who requires medical care
- the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
- noun the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
affected role; patient role.
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medieval
- adjective relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
mediaeval.
- Medieval scholars
- Medieval times
- adjective satellite as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
gothic; mediaeval.
- a medieval attitude toward dating
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cringing
- adjective satellite totally submissive
wormlike; grovelling; groveling; wormy.
- verb draw back, as with fear or pain
squinch; flinch; recoil; wince; quail; cringe; shrink; funk.
- she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
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broken
- adjective physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
- a broken mirror
- a broken tooth
- a broken leg
- his neck is broken
- verb terminate
interrupt; break.
- She interrupted her pregnancy
- break a lucky streak
- break the cycle of poverty
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defensive
- noun an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
defensive attitude.
- adjective intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
- defensive weapons
- a defensive stance
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worthy
- noun an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
- he told his story to some conservative worthies
- local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
- adjective having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
- a worthy fellow
- a worthy cause
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bowing
- noun bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
obeisance; bow.
- noun managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
- the violinist's bowing was excellent
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by
- adverb so as to pass a given point
past.
- every hour a train goes past
- adverb in reserve; not for immediate use
away; aside.
- started setting aside money to buy a car
- put something by for her old age
- has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day
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subdued
- adjective satellite in a softened tone
muted; hushed; quiet.
- hushed voices
- muted trumpets
- a subdued whisper
- a quiet reprimand
- verb put down by force or intimidation
subdue; reduce; repress; quash; subjugate; 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
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have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
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complaisance
- noun a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
deference; obligingness; compliance; compliancy.
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idolize
- verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
idolise; hero-worship; worship; revere.
- Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
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toleration
- noun a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
sufferance; acceptance.
- all people should practice toleration and live together in peace
- noun official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
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polished
- adjective perfected or made shiny and smooth
- his polished prose
- in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes
- freshly polished silver
- verb make (a surface) shine
shine; polish; smooth; smoothen.
- shine the silver, please
- polish my shoes
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namby-pamby
- noun an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental
- adjective satellite weak in willpower, courage or vitality
gutless; wishy-washy; spineless.
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civil
- adjective satellite applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
- adjective not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
polite.
- even if he didn't like them he should have been civil"- W.S. Maugham
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image
- noun an iconic mental representation
mental image.
- her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate
- noun (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world
persona.
- a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty
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pietistic
- adjective of or relating to Pietism
pietistical.
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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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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respectable
- adjective characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
- adjective satellite deserving of esteem and respect
honorable; good; estimable.
- all respectable companies give guarantees
- ruined the family's good name
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ineffable
- adjective satellite defying expression or description
indefinable; indescribable; untellable; unutterable; unspeakable.
- indefinable yearnings
- indescribable beauty
- ineffable ecstasy
- inexpressible anguish
- unspeakable happiness
- unutterable contempt
- a thing of untellable splendor
- adjective satellite too sacred to be uttered
unnameable; unutterable; unspeakable.
- the ineffable name of the Deity
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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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lawful
- adjective conformable to or allowed by law
- lawful methods of dissent
- adjective satellite according to custom or rule or natural law
rule-governed.
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refined
- adjective (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
- she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship
- refined people with refined taste
- verb improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
down; polish; fine-tune; refine.
- refine one's style of writing
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worshipper
- noun a person who has religious faith
worshiper; believer.
- noun someone who admires too much to recognize faults
worshiper.
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disposed
- adjective satellite having made preparations
fain; inclined; prepared.
- verb give, sell, or transfer to another
dispose.
- She disposed of her parents' possessions
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submit
- verb refer for judgment or consideration
subject.
- The lawyers submitted the material to the court
- verb put before
posit; state; put forward.
- I submit to you that the accused is guilty
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tame
- verb correct by punishment or discipline
chasten; subdue.
- verb make less strong or intense; soften
moderate; tone down.
- Tone down that aggressive letter
- The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements
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low
- noun an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
depression.
- a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow
- noun British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)
David Low; Sir David Alexander Cecil Low; Sir David Low.
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happy
- adjective enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
- a happy smile
- spent many happy days on the beach
- a happy marriage
- adjective satellite marked by good fortune
felicitous.
- a felicitous life
- a happy outcome
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regard
- noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
respect.
- it differs in that respect
- noun paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
paying attention; attentiveness; heed.
- his attentiveness to her wishes
- he spends without heed to the consequences
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hermitical
- adjective satellite characterized by ascetic solitude
eremitical; eremitic; hermitic; anchoritic.
- the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony
- his hermitic existence
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nonassertive
- adjective satellite not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence
- she was quiet and nonassertive as she took control
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line
- noun a formation of people or things one beside another
- the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
- they were arrayed in line of battle
- the cast stood in line for the curtain call
- noun a mark that is long relative to its width
- He drew a line on the chart
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directed
- adjective satellite (often used in combination) having a specified direction
- a positively directed vector
- goal-directed
- verb command with authority
direct.
- He directed the children to do their homework
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admiration
- noun a feeling of delighted approval and liking
esteem.
- noun the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
wonderment; wonder.
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lowness
- noun a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation
low status; lowliness.
- noun a feeling of low spirits
dejectedness; low-spiritedness; downheartedness; dispiritedness.
- he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
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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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accommodative
- adjective helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
accommodating.
- the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in
- made a special effort to be accommodating
- adjective satellite willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
cooperative.
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emotional
- adjective determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
- it was an emotional judgment
- adjective of more than usual emotion
- his behavior was highly emotional
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politically
- adverb with regard to social relationships involving authority
- politically correct clothing
- adverb with regard to government
- politically organized units
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monastic
- noun a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monk.
- adjective satellite of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
cloistral; monastical; cloistered; conventual.
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worshipful
- adjective satellite showing adoration
adoring.
- adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
reverent; godly.
- a godly man
- leading a godly life
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liberal
- noun a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
progressive; liberalist.
- noun a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating markets
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time-honored
- adjective satellite acceptable for a long time
time-honoured.
- adjective satellite honored because of age or long usage
time-honoured.
- time-honored institutions
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justificative
- adjective satellite attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
justificatory; defensive.
- adjective satellite providing justification
justificatory; vindicatory.
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golden_calf
- noun (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly
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goodness
- noun that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
good.
- weigh the good against the bad
- among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
good.
- there is much good to be found in people
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time-honoured
- adjective satellite acceptable for a long time
time-honored.
- adjective satellite honored because of age or long usage
time-honored.
- time-honored institutions
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slobber
- noun saliva spilling from the mouth
drool; drivel; dribble.
- verb let saliva drivel from the mouth
slabber; drivel; slaver; drool; dribble.
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retiring
- adjective satellite not arrogant or presuming
unassuming.
- unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
- a shy retiring girl
- verb go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
retire.
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abide_by
- verb act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
follow; comply.
- He complied with my instructions
- You must comply or else!
- Follow these simple rules
- abide by the rules
- verb show respect towards
respect; observe; honor; honour.
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prise
- verb to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
lever; jimmy; pry; prize.
- The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail
- verb make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
pry.
- They pried the information out of him
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holier-than-thou
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
pharisaic; self-righteous; sanctimonious; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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nice
- adjective pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
- what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty"- George Meredith
- nice manners
- a nice dress
- a nice face
- a nice day
- had a nice time at the party
- the corn and tomatoes are nice today
- noun a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera
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hero-worship
- verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
idolise; worship; revere; idolize.
- Many teenagers idolized the Beatles
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pharisaic
- adjective satellite excessively or hypocritically pious
self-righteous; sanctimonious; holier-than-thou; pietistic; pharisaical; pietistical.
- a sickening sanctimonious smile
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reverent
- adjective feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
- maintained a reverent silence
- adjective satellite showing great reverence for god
godly; worshipful.
- a godly man
- leading a godly life
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oblige
- verb force somebody to do something
obligate; compel.
- We compel all students to fill out this form
- verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
bind; obligate; hold.
- He's held by a contract
- I'll hold you by your promise
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time
- noun an instance or single occasion for some event
clip.
- this time he succeeded
- he called four times
- he could do ten at a clip
- noun a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
- take time to smell the roses
- I didn't have time to finish
- it took more than half my time
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polite
- adjective showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
- adjective satellite marked by refinement in taste and manners
civilised; cultured; civilized; genteel; cultivated.
- cultivated speech
- cultured Bostonians
- cultured tastes
- a genteel old lady
- polite society
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prepared
- adjective made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
- a prepared statement
- be prepared for emergencies
- verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set; prepare; fix; set up; gear up; ready.
- Get the children ready for school!
- prepare for war
- I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
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punctilio
- noun a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
- noun strict observance of formalities
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interfaith
- adjective satellite involving persons of different religious faiths
- an interfaith marriage
- interfaith good will
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downcast
- noun a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
- adjective satellite directed downward
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humiliated
- adjective satellite subdued or brought low in condition or status
low; broken; humbled; crushed.
- brought low
- a broken man
- his broken spirit
- verb cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
abase; chagrin; mortify; humble; humiliate.
- He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
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hermitic
- adjective satellite characterized by ascetic solitude
hermitical; eremitical; eremitic; anchoritic.
- the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony
- his hermitic existence
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dejectedness
- noun a feeling of low spirits
low-spiritedness; lowness; downheartedness; dispiritedness.
- he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
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good-natured
- adjective having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
- too good-natured to resent a little criticism
- the good-natured policeman on our block
- the sounds of good-natured play
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unspeakable
- adjective satellite defying expression or description
indefinable; indescribable; ineffable; untellable; unutterable.
- indefinable yearnings
- indescribable beauty
- ineffable ecstasy
- inexpressible anguish
- unspeakable happiness
- unutterable contempt
- a thing of untellable splendor
- adjective satellite exceptionally bad or displeasing
dreadful; atrocious; terrible; awful; abominable; painful.
- atrocious taste
- abominable workmanship
- an awful voice
- dreadful manners
- a painful performance
- terrible handwriting
- an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
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anchoritic
- adjective satellite characterized by ascetic solitude
hermitical; eremitical; eremitic; hermitic.
- the eremitic element in the life of a religious colony
- his hermitic existence
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social_lion
lion.
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