fawn
- noun a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
greyish brown; dun; grayish brown.
- noun a young deer
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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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mithraicism
- noun ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
Mithraism.
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yellow
- noun yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
yellowness.
- verb turn yellow
- The pages of the book began to yellow
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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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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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carpet
- noun floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
rug; carpeting.
- noun a natural object that resembles or suggests a carpet
- a carpet of flowers
- the larvae of some moths spin a web that resembles a carpet
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idealism
- noun (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
- noun impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
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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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white
- noun the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
whiteness.
- noun a member of the Caucasoid race
White person; Caucasian.
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asian_shamanism
- noun an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
shamanism.
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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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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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passivity
- noun the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
passiveness.
- noun submission to others or to outside influences
passiveness.
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fall
- noun the season when the leaves fall from the trees
autumn.
- noun a sudden drop from an upright position
tumble; spill.
- he had a nasty spill on the ice
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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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condition
- noun a state at a particular time
status.
- a condition (or state) of disrepair
- the current status of the arms negotiations
- noun an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
precondition; stipulation.
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posture
- noun the arrangement of the body and its limbs
position; attitude.
- he assumed an attitude of surrender
- noun characteristic way of bearing one's body
bearing; carriage.
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high_horse
- noun an attitude of arrogant superiority
- get off your high horse and admit you are wrong
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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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templar
- noun a knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher
Knight Templar.
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excellence
- noun the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
- noun an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
excellency.
- a center of manufacturing excellence
- the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine
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reputability
- noun honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
respectability.
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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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long-suffering
- noun patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
long-sufferance.
- adjective satellite patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
enduring.
- an enduring disposition
- a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife
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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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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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giving
- noun the act of giving
gift.
- noun the imparting of news or promises etc.
- he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving
- giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily
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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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passiveness
- noun submission to others or to outside influences
passivity.
- noun the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
passivity.
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stance
- noun standing posture
- noun a rationalized mental attitude
position; posture.
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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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solemnization
- noun the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
solemnisation; celebration.
- the celebration of marriage
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high-mindedness
- noun elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
idealism; noble-mindedness.
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envy
- noun a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
enviousness.
- noun spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
invidia.
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bachelor
- noun a man who has never been married
unmarried man.
- noun a knight of the lowest order; could display only a pennon
bachelor-at-arms; knight bachelor.
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summum
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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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cult
- noun followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
- noun an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
rage; fad; furore; furor; craze.
- he always follows the latest fads
- it was all the rage that season
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consideration
- noun the process of giving careful thought to something
- noun information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
condition; circumstance.
- another consideration is the time it would take
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celebration
- noun a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
jubilation.
- noun any joyous diversion
festivity.
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graciousness
- noun excellence of manners or social conduct
- noun the quality of being kind and gentle
benignity; benignancy.
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numbness
- noun partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
- noun the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
spiritlessness; apathy; indifference.
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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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uprightness
- noun the property of being upright in posture
erectness.
- noun position at right angles to the horizon
erectness; verticality; verticalness.
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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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action
- noun something done (usually as opposed to something said)
- there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions
- noun the state of being active
activeness; activity.
- his sphere of activity
- he is out of action
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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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banneret
- noun a knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command
knight banneret; knight of the square flag.
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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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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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morals
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethics; ethical motive; morality.
- noun the significance of a story or event
lesson; moral.
- the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor
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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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manichaeanism
- noun a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000
Manichaeism.
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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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patience
- noun good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
longanimity; forbearance.
- noun a card game played by one person
solitaire.
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flexibility
- noun the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
flexibleness.
- noun the quality of being adaptable or variable
flexibleness.
- he enjoyed the flexibility of his working arrangement
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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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moral
- noun the significance of a story or event
lesson.
- the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor
- adjective concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
- moral sense
- a moral scrutiny
- a moral lesson
- a moral quandary
- moral convictions
- a moral life
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obligation
- noun the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
duty; responsibility.
- we must instill a sense of duty in our children
- every right implies a responsibility
- noun the state of being obligated to do or pay something
- he is under an obligation to finish the job
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eye
- noun the organ of sight
optic; oculus.
- noun good discernment (either visually or as if visually)
- she has an eye for fresh talent
- he has an artist's eye
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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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scan
- noun the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
- he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars
- noun an image produced by scanning
CAT scan.
- he analyzed the brain scan
- you could see the tumor in the CAT scan
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arms
- noun weapons considered collectively
weapons system; weaponry; implements of war; munition.
- noun the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
coat of arms; blazon; blazonry.
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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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examination
- noun the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
scrutiny.
- noun a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
test; exam.
- when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
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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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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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calf
- noun young of domestic cattle
- noun the muscular back part of the shank
sura.
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loving
- adjective feeling or showing love and affection
- loving parents
- loving glances
- verb have a great affection or liking for
love.
- I love French food
- She loves her boss and works hard for him
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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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testee
- noun someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination)
examinee.
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flag
- noun emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
- noun a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
masthead.
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virtue
- noun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
virtuousness; moral excellence.
- noun any admirable quality or attribute
merit.
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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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religious_cult
- noun a system of religious beliefs and rituals
cult; cultus.
- devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
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keeping
- noun conformity or harmony
- his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion
- noun the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
safekeeping; guardianship.
- he left his car in my keeping
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word
- noun a unit of language that native speakers can identify
- words are the blocks from which sentences are made
- he hardly said ten words all morning
- noun a brief statement
- he didn't say a word about it
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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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indifference
- noun unbiased impartial unconcern
- noun apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
stolidity; impassiveness; unemotionality; impassivity; emotionlessness; phlegm.
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soul
- noun the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
psyche.
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; person; individual; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
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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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forbearance
- noun good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
longanimity; patience.
- noun a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting
- his forbearance to reply was alarming
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goody
- noun something considered choice to eat
kickshaw; delicacy; treat; dainty.
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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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mindedness
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heart
- noun the locus of feelings and intuitions
bosom.
- in your heart you know it is true
- her story would melt your bosom
- noun the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
pump; ticker.
- he stood still, his heart thumping wildly
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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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justness
- noun conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
nicety; rightness.
- it was performed with justness and beauty
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justice.
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assent
- noun agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
acquiescence.
- he gave his assent eagerly
- a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly
- verb to agree or express agreement
accede; acquiesce.
- The Maestro assented to the request for an encore
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suaveness
- noun the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
suavity; blandness; smoothness.
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high
- noun a lofty level or position or degree
- summer temperatures reached an all-time high
- noun an air mass of higher than normal pressure
- the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
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admirer
- noun a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
champion; protagonist; supporter; friend; booster.
- all their supporters came out for the game
- they are friends of the library
- noun a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves
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giving_up
- noun a verbal act of admitting defeat
surrender; yielding.
- noun the act of forsaking
forsaking.
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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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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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ceremony
- noun a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremonial occasion; observance; ceremonial.
- a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
- noun any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way
- the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine
- he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball
- he disposed of it without ceremony
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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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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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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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cardinal
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
- noun the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
cardinal number.
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truckling
- noun the act of obeying meanly (especially obeying in a humble manner or for unworthy reasons)
- verb yield to out of weakness
truckle.
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carpet_knight
- noun a knight who spends his time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle)
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stock
- noun the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
- he owns a controlling share of the company's stock
- noun the merchandise that a shop has on hand
inventory.
- they carried a vast inventory of hardware
- they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory
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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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ethics
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethical motive; morals; morality.
- noun the philosophical study of moral values and rules
moral philosophy.
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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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reveal
- verb make visible
bring out; uncover; unveil.
- Summer brings out bright clothes
- He brings out the best in her
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
disclose; unwrap; bring out; expose; let on; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
- The actress won't reveal how old she is
- bring out the truth
- he broke the news to her
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
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suer
- noun a man who courts a woman
suitor; wooer.
- a suer for the hand of the princess
- noun someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
petitioner.
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yielding
- noun a verbal act of admitting defeat
surrender; giving up.
- noun the act of conceding or yielding
concession; conceding.
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blandness
- noun the trait of exhibiting no personal embarrassment or concern
- the blandness of his confession enraged the judge
- noun lacking any distinctive or interesting taste property
insipidness; insipidity.
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responsibility
- noun the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
duty; obligation.
- we must instill a sense of duty in our children
- every right implies a responsibility
- noun the proper sphere or extent of your activities
province.
- it was his province to take care of himself
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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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taoism
- noun a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
- noun religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
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psychometric_test
- noun any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
test; mental testing; mental test.
- the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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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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modesty
- noun freedom from vanity or conceit
modestness.
- noun formality and propriety of manner
reserve.
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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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paternalism
- noun the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good
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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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mysticism
- noun a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
religious mysticism.
- noun obscure or irrational thought
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toady
- noun a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
sycophant; lackey; ass-kisser; crawler.
- verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
fawn; kowtow; kotow; bootlick; suck up; truckle.
- He is always kowtowing to his boss
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worship
- noun the activity of worshipping
- noun a feeling of profound love and admiration
adoration.
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tendency
- noun an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
disposition; inclination.
- he had an inclination to give up too easily
- a tendency to be too strict
- noun an inclination to do something
propensity; leaning.
- he felt leanings toward frivolity
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thoughtfulness
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflection; reflexion; rumination; musing.
- noun kind and considerate regard for others
consideration; considerateness.
- he showed no consideration for her feelings
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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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group
- noun any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
grouping.
- noun (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
radical; chemical group.
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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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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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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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agreeableness
- noun pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
amenity.
- a well trained staff saw to the agreeableness of our accommodations
- he discovered the amenities of reading at an early age
- noun a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
agreeability.
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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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somebody
- noun a human being
someone; soul; person; individual; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
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cataphatism
- noun the religious belief that God has given enough clues to be known to humans positively and affirmatively (e.g., God created Adam `in his own image')
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heathenism
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
paganism; pagan religion.
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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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liberality
- noun an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
liberalness.
- noun the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament
liberalness.
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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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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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suitor
- noun a man who courts a woman
suer; wooer.
- a suer for the hand of the princess
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kindness
- noun the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
- noun tendency to be kind and forgiving
forgivingness.
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smoothness
- noun a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
- admiring the slim smoothness of her thighs
- some artists prefer the smoothness of a board
- noun powerful and effective language
eloquence; fluency.
- his eloquence attracted a large congregation
- fluency in spoken and written English is essential
- his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police
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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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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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name
- noun a language unit by which a person or thing is known
- his name really is George Washington
- those are two names for the same thing
- noun a person's reputation
- he wanted to protect his good name
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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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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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laurels
- noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
honour; accolade; honor; award.
- noun the state of being honored
honour; honor.
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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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timid
- noun people who are fearful and cautious
cautious.
- whitewater rafting is not for the timid
- adjective showing fear and lack of confidence
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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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square
- noun (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
foursquare.
- you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides
- noun the product of two equal terms
second power.
- nine is the second power of three
- gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
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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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mind-set
- noun a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
outlook; mentality; mindset.
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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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trusty
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- adjective worthy of trust or belief
trustworthy.
- a trustworthy report
- an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion
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tenderness
- noun a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
- noun a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
soreness; rawness.
- the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness
- after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on
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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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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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sikhism
- noun the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam
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free_grace
- noun (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
grace of God; grace.
- God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
- there but for the grace of God go I
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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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belief
- noun any cognitive content held as true
- noun a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
impression; feeling; opinion; notion.
- his impression of her was favorable
- what are your feelings about the crisis?
- it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
- I had a feeling that she was lying
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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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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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philia
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; warmness; warmheartedness; tenderness; affection; affectionateness; fondness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
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mental_testing
- noun any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
test; mental test; psychometric test.
- the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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free
- noun people who are free
free people.
- the home of the free and the brave
- verb grant freedom to; free from confinement
unloosen; unloose; loose; release; liberate.
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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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disposition
- noun your usual mood
temperament.
- he has a happy disposition
- noun the act or means of getting rid of something
disposal.
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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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accommodation
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
fitting; adjustment.
- noun a settlement of differences
- they reached an accommodation with Japan
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care
- noun the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
aid; tending; attention.
- no medical care was required
- the old car needs constant attention
- noun judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
precaution; caution; forethought.
- he exercised caution in opening the door
- he handled the vase with care
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hsuan_chiao
- noun popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic
Taoism.
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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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mortal
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; person; individual.
- there was too much for one person to do
- adjective subject to death
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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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mental_test
- noun any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
test; mental testing; psychometric test.
- the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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saving
- noun an act of economizing; reduction in cost
economy.
- it was a small economy to walk to work every day
- there was a saving of 50 cents
- noun recovery or preservation from loss or danger
delivery; rescue; deliverance.
- work is the deliverance of mankind
- a surgeon's job is the saving of lives
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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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religious_belief
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religion; faith.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
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buddhism
- noun a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
- noun the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
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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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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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horse
- noun solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
Equus caballus.
- noun a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
gymnastic horse.
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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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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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liberalness
- noun an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
liberality.
- noun the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament
liberality.
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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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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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magnanimousness
- noun the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
nobleness; grandeur; nobility.
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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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friend
- noun a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
- he was my best friend at the university
- noun an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
ally.
- he's a good ally in fight
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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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testing
- noun the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
- they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons
- noun an examination of the characteristics of something
- there are laboratories for commercial testing
- it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox
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acquiescence
- noun acceptance without protest
- noun agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
assent.
- he gave his assent eagerly
- a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly
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mentality
- noun a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
outlook; mind-set; mindset.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; brainpower; brain; wit.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
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grace
- noun (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
state of grace; saving grace.
- the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
- it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
- the Virgin lived in a state of grace
- noun elegance and beauty of movement or expression
gracility.
- a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
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truckle
- noun a low bed to be slid under a higher bed
trundle bed; trundle; truckle bed.
- verb yield to out of weakness
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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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manichaeism
- noun a religion founded by Manes in the third century; a synthesis of Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark and Babylonian folklore and Buddhist ethics and superficial elements of Christianity; spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000
Manichaeanism.
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see
- noun the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
- verb perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
- You have to be a good observer to see all the details
- Can you see the bird in that tree?
- He is blind--he cannot see
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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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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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mind
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; nous.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun recall or remembrance
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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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solemnisation
- noun the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
solemnization; celebration.
- the celebration of marriage
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mithraism
- noun ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
Mithraicism.
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knight_templar
- noun a man who belongs to a Masonic order in the United States
- noun a knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher
Templar.
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catholic
- adjective satellite free from provincial prejudices or attachments
- noun a member of a Catholic church
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invaluableness
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; preciousness; valuableness.
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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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ceremonial_occasion
- noun a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremony; observance; ceremonial.
- a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
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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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analogy
- noun an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
- noun drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
- the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain
- the models show by analogy how matter is built up
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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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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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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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courtesy
- noun a courteous or respectful or considerate act
- noun a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
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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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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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prestige
- noun a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
prestigiousness.
- he wanted to achieve power and prestige
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morality
- noun concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
- noun motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethics; ethical motive; morals.
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preciousness
- noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
costliness; dearness.
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; invaluableness; valuableness.
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reputation
- noun the state of being held in high esteem and honor
repute.
- noun notoriety for some particular characteristic
- his reputation for promiscuity
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principle
- noun a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
rule.
- their principles of composition characterized all their works
- noun a rule or standard especially of good behavior
- a man of principle
- he will not violate his principles
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occasion
- noun an event that occurs at a critical time
juncture.
- at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave
- it was needed only on special occasions
- noun a vaguely specified social event
function; affair; social occasion; social function.
- the party was quite an affair
- an occasion arranged to honor the president
- a seemingly endless round of social functions
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nobility
- noun a privileged class holding hereditary titles
aristocracy.
- noun the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
nobleness; grandeur; magnanimousness.
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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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noble-mindedness
- noun elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
idealism; high-mindedness.
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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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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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supporter
- noun a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
champion; protagonist; admirer; friend; booster.
- all their supporters came out for the game
- they are friends of the library
- noun someone who supports or champions something
sponsor; patron.
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zoroastrianism
- noun system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
Mazdaism.
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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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modestness
- noun the property of being moderate in price or expenditures
reasonableness; moderateness.
- the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices
- the modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately
- noun freedom from vanity or conceit
modesty.
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treasure
- noun accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
hoarded wealth.
- the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
- noun art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
gem.
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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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black
- noun the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
inkiness; blackness.
- noun total absence of light
lightlessness; pitch blackness; blackness; total darkness.
- they fumbled around in total darkness
- in the black of night
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hardball
- noun a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics
- they play hardball in the Senate
- noun baseball as distinguished from softball
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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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handle
- noun the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
grip; hold; handgrip.
- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
- verb be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
manage; deal; care.
- I can deal with this crew of workers
- This blender can't handle nuts
- She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
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goody-goody
- noun a person who behaves extremely well in order to please a superior
- adjective satellite affectedly or smugly good or self-righteous
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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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report
- noun a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
written report; study.
- this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
- noun the act of informing by verbal report
account.
- he heard reports that they were causing trouble
- by all accounts they were a happy couple
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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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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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brahminism
- noun the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism
Brahmanism.
- noun the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
Brahmanism.
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subservience
- noun the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan
- all his actions were in subservience to the general plan
- noun in a subservient state
subservientness.
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shintoism
- noun the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
Shinto.
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yield
- noun production of a certain amount
output.
- noun the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
return; takings; take; issue; proceeds; payoff.
- the average return was about 5%
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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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view
- noun a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
position; perspective.
- consider what follows from the positivist view
- noun the visual percept of a region
prospect; vista; panorama; scene; aspect.
- the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
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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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honesty
- noun the quality of being honest
honestness.
- noun southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration
money plant; Lunaria annua; silver dollar; satinpod; satin flower.
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national
- noun a person who owes allegiance to that nation
subject.
- a monarch has a duty to his subjects
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
- national hero
- national anthem
- a national landmark
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black_eye
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
shiner; mouse.
- noun a bad reputation
- his behavior gave the whole family a black eye
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christianity
- noun a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
Christian religion.
- noun the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
Christendom.
- for a thousand years the Roman Catholic Church was the principal church of Christendom
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culture
- noun a particular society at a particular time and place
civilization; civilisation.
- noun the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
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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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individual
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; person; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
- noun a single organism
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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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brahmanism
- noun the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism
Brahminism.
- noun the religious beliefs of ancient India as prescribed in the sacred Vedas and Brahmanas and Upanishads
Brahminism.
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exam
- noun a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
test; examination.
- when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
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jainism
- noun sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
- noun religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being
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introject
- noun (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized
- verb incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously
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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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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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laureate
- noun someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath
- adjective satellite worthy of the greatest honor or distinction
- The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag"- James Traub
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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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tolerance
- noun the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
- noun a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
permissiveness.
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august
- adjective satellite of or befitting a lord
lordly; grand.
- heir to a lordly fortune
- of august lineage
- noun the month following July and preceding September
Aug.
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essay
- noun an analytic or interpretive literary composition
- noun a tentative attempt
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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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hindooism
- noun the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Hinduism.
- noun a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils
Hinduism.
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pagan
- noun a person who does not acknowledge your god
heathen; infidel; gentile.
- noun a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew)
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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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warmness
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affection; affectionateness; fondness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
- noun the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
warmth.
- an agreeable warmth in the house
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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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sense
- noun a general conscious awareness
- a sense of security
- a sense of happiness
- a sense of danger
- a sense of self
- noun the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
signified.
- the dictionary gave several senses for the word
- in the best sense charity is really a duty
- the signifier is linked to the signified
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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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valuableness
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; preciousness; invaluableness.
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duty
- noun the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
obligation; responsibility.
- we must instill a sense of duty in our children
- every right implies a responsibility
- noun work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
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colony
- noun a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
settlement.
- the American colony in Paris
- noun a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together
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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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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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dub
- noun the new sounds added by dubbing
- verb give a nickname to
nickname.
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acceptance
- noun the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
credence.
- he gave credence to the gossip
- acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
- noun the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espousal; acceptation; adoption.
- its adoption by society
- the proposal found wide acceptance
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mark
- noun a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
grade; score.
- she made good marks in algebra
- grade A milk
- what was your score on your homework?
- noun a distinguishing symbol
marker; marking.
- the owner's mark was on all the sheep
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doctrine_of_analogy
- noun the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate
analogy.
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mindset
- noun a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
outlook; mind-set; mentality.
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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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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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nobleness
- noun the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
grandeur; nobility; magnanimousness.
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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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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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solid
- noun matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
- noun the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
solidness; solid state.
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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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straight
- noun a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
straight person; heterosexual person; heterosexual.
- noun a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
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civility
- noun formal or perfunctory politeness
- noun the act of showing regard for others
politeness.
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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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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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religion
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religious belief; faith.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
- noun an institution to express belief in a divine power
organized religion; faith.
- he was raised in the Baptist religion
- a member of his own faith contradicted him
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rightness
- noun according with conscience or morality
- noun appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
appropriateness.
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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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credence
- noun the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
acceptance.
- he gave credence to the gossip
- acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years
- noun a kind of sideboard or buffet
credenza.
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celebrant
- noun a person who is celebrating
celebrater; celebrator.
- noun an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist
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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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examinee
- noun someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination)
testee.
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someone
- noun a human being
somebody; soul; person; individual; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
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embrace
- noun the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embracement; embracing.
- noun the state of taking in or encircling
- an island in the embrace of the sea
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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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hinduism
- noun the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Hindooism.
- noun a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils
Hindooism.
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fame
- noun the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
celebrity; renown.
- noun favorable public reputation
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trial
- noun the act of testing something
test; run.
- in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
- he called each flip of the coin a new trial
- noun trying something to find out about it
test; trial run; tryout.
- a sample for ten days free trial
- a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
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indebtedness
- noun an obligation to pay money to another party
liability; financial obligation.
- noun a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
obligation.
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make
- noun a recognizable kind
brand.
- there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
- what make of car is that?
- noun the act of mixing cards haphazardly
shuffle; shuffling.
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southernism
- noun a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States
- noun an attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US)
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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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nicety
- noun conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
rightness; justness.
- it was performed with justness and beauty
- noun a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
refinement; subtlety; nuance; shade.
- without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
- don't argue about shades of meaning
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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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grandeur
- noun the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
grandness; brilliance; splendour; magnificence; splendor.
- for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel
- his `Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects
- it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor
- an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art
- advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products
- noun the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
nobleness; nobility; magnanimousness.
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status
- noun the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
position.
- he had the status of a minor
- the novel attained the status of a classic
- atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
- noun a state at a particular time
condition.
- a condition (or state) of disrepair
- the current status of the arms negotiations
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noble
- noun a titled peer of the realm
nobleman; Lord.
- adjective satellite impressive in appearance
imposing; baronial; stately.
- a baronial mansion
- an imposing residence
- a noble tree
- severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses
- stately columns
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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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decency
- noun the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
- noun the quality of being polite and respectable
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shamanism
- noun any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
- noun an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
Asian shamanism.
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booster
- noun a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
champion; protagonist; admirer; supporter; friend.
- all their supporters came out for the game
- they are friends of the library
- noun someone who is an active supporter and advocate
plugger; promoter.
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try
- noun earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
effort; endeavor; attempt; endeavour.
- made an effort to cover all the reading material
- wished him luck in his endeavor
- she gave it a good try
- verb make an effort or attempt
attempt; seek; essay; assay.
- He tried to shake off his fears
- The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
- The police attempted to stop the thief
- He sought to improve himself
- She always seeks to do good in the world
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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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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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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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person
- noun a human being
someone; somebody; soul; individual; mortal.
- there was too much for one person to do
- noun a human body (usually including the clothing)
- a weapon was hidden on his person
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position
- noun the particular portion of space occupied by something
place.
- he put the lamp back in its place
- noun a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
military position.
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wooer
- noun a man who courts a woman
suer; suitor.
- a suer for the hand of the princess
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benignity
- noun the quality of being kind and gentle
graciousness; benignancy.
- noun a kind act
kindness.
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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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warmheartedness
- noun a warmhearted feeling
warmth.
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; warmness; philia; tenderness; affection; affectionateness; fondness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
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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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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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cultus
- noun a system of religious beliefs and rituals
cult; religious cult.
- devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
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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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character
- noun an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
fictional character; fictitious character.
- she is the main character in the novel
- noun a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
lineament; quality.
- each town has a quality all its own
- the radical character of our demands
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passive
- noun the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
passive voice.
- `The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice
- `The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive
- adjective lacking in energy or will
inactive.
- Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"- George Meredith
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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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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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suavity
- noun the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
blandness; suaveness; smoothness.
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bid
- noun an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
command; dictation; bidding.
- noun an attempt to get something
play.
- they made a futile play for power
- he made a bid to gain attention
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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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seemliness
- noun a sense of propriety and consideration for others
grace.
- a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
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suffering
- noun a state of acute pain
excruciation; agony.
- noun misery resulting from affliction
woe.
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know
- noun the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
- verb be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
cognize; cognise.
- I know that the President lied to the people
- I want to know who is winning the game!
- I know it's time
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mazdaism
- noun system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
Zoroastrianism.
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capitulation
- noun a document containing the terms of surrender
- noun a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
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press
- noun the state of demanding notice or attention
pressure; insistency; imperativeness; insistence.
- the insistence of their hunger
- the press of business matters
- noun the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
public press.
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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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dirigible
- noun a steerable self-propelled aircraft
airship.
- adjective satellite capable of being steered or directed
steerable.
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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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follower
- noun a person who accepts the leadership of another
- noun someone who travels behind or pursues another
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heed
- noun paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
paying attention; attentiveness; regard.
- his attentiveness to her wishes
- he spends without heed to the consequences
- verb pay close attention to; give heed to
mind; listen.
- Heed the advice of the old men
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latitudinarian
- noun a person who is broad-minded and tolerant (especially in standards of religious belief and conduct)
- adjective satellite unwilling to accept authority or dogma (especially in religion)
undogmatic; undogmatical; free-thinking.
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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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ceremonial
- noun a formal event performed on a special occasion
ceremony; ceremonial occasion; observance.
- a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
- adjective satellite marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
- a ceremonial occasion
- ceremonial garb
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right
- noun an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away"
- they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
- Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- Eleanor Roosevelt
- a right is not something that somebody gives you
- noun location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
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apophatism
- noun the religious belief that God cannot be known but is completely `other' and must be described in negative terms (in terms of what God is not)
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deal
- noun a particular instance of buying or selling
business deal; trade.
- it was a package deal
- I had no further trade with him
- he's a master of the business deal
- noun an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
bargain.
- he made a bargain with the devil
- he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
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dead
- noun people who are no longer living
- noun a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense
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motive
- noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
need; motivation.
- we did not understand his motivation
- he acted with the best of motives
- noun a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
motif.
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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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urbanity
- noun polished courtesy; elegance of manner
- noun the quality or character of life in a city or town
- there is an important difference between rusticity and urbanity
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wicca
- noun a community of followers of the Wicca religion
- noun the polytheistic nature religion of modern witchcraft whose central deity is a mother goddess; claims origins in pre-Christian pagan religions of western Europe
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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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prestigiousness
- noun a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
prestige.
- he wanted to achieve power and prestige
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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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subordination
- noun the state of being subordinate to something
- noun the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
hyponymy.
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inclination
- noun an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
tendency; disposition.
- he had an inclination to give up too easily
- a tendency to be too strict
- noun (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
inclination of an orbit.
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standing
- noun social or financial or professional status or reputation
- of equal standing
- a member in good standing
- noun an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event
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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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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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bow_down
- verb get into a prostrate position, as in submission
prostrate.
- verb bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
bow.
- He bowed before the King
- She bowed her head in shame
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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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protagonist
- noun a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
champion; admirer; supporter; friend; booster.
- all their supporters came out for the game
- they are friends of the library
- noun the principal character in a work of fiction
agonist.
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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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fondness
- noun a predisposition to like something
fancy; partiality.
- he had a fondness for whiskey
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; warmness; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affection; affectionateness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
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faith
- noun a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
religion; religious belief.
- he lost his faith but not his morality
- noun complete confidence in a person or plan etc
trust.
- he cherished the faith of a good woman
- the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
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acceptation
- noun acceptance as true or valid
- noun the accepted meaning of a word
word meaning; word sense.
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niceness
- noun a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
politeness.
- noun the quality of nice
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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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christian_religion
- noun a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
Christianity.
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dependency
- noun the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
dependance; dependence.
- noun being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
dependance; addiction; habituation; dependence.
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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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outlook
- noun a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
mind-set; mentality; mindset.
- noun belief about (or mental picture of) the future
prospect; expectation.
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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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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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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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neutrality
- noun nonparticipation in a dispute or war
- noun tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
disinterest.
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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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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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doctrine
- noun a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
philosophical system; philosophy; school of thought; ism.
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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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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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paganism
- noun any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
pagan religion; heathenism.
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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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long
- verb desire strongly or persistently
yearn; hanker.
- adjective primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
- a long life
- a long boring speech
- a long time
- a long friendship
- a long game
- long ago
- an hour long
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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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politeness
- noun a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
niceness.
- noun the act of showing regard for others
civility.
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errant
- adjective satellite straying from the right course or from accepted standards
- adjective satellite uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
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intolerance
- noun impatience with annoyances
- his intolerance of interruptions
- noun unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
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affectionateness
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; warmness; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affection; fondness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
- noun a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
lovingness; fondness; warmth.
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invite
- noun a colloquial expression for invitation
- he didn't get no invite to the party
- verb increase the likelihood of
ask for.
- ask for trouble
- invite criticism
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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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kotow
- noun a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
kowtow.
- verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
fawn; kowtow; bootlick; toady; suck up; truckle.
- He is always kowtowing to his boss
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jubilation
- noun a feeling of extreme joy
jubilancy; jubilance; exultation.
- noun a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
celebration.
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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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surrender
- noun acceptance of despair
resignation.
- noun a verbal act of admitting defeat
yielding; giving up.
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true
- noun proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment
- verb make level, square, balanced, or concentric
true up.
- true up the cylinder of an engine
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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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gallantry
- noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valiancy; valorousness; valour; heroism; valor; valiance.
- he showed great heroism in battle
- he received a medal for valor
- noun courtesy towards women
politesse; chivalry.
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spiritlessness
- noun the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
apathy; indifference; numbness.
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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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generosity
- noun the trait of being willing to give your money or time
generousness.
- noun acting generously
unselfishness.
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pricelessness
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
preciousness; invaluableness; valuableness.
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affection
- noun a positive feeling of liking
heart; warmness; philia; warmheartedness; tenderness; affectionateness; fondness.
- he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
- the child won everyone's heart
- the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
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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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kowtow
- noun a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
kotow.
- verb bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
genuflect; scrape.
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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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knight_banneret
- noun a knight honored for valor; entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command
knight of the square flag; banneret.
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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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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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at
- noun a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
atomic number 85; astatine.
- noun 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
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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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bahaism
- noun a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
- Bahaism has no public rituals or sacraments and praying is done in private
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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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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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test
- noun trying something to find out about it
trial; trial run; tryout.
- a sample for ten days free trial
- a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
- noun any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
mental testing; mental test; psychometric test.
- the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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repute
- noun the state of being held in high esteem and honor
reputation.
- verb look on as or consider
regard as; take to be; look upon; think of; esteem; look on.
- she looked on this affair as a joke
- He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
- He is reputed to be intelligent
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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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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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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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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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meaning
- noun the message that is intended or expressed or signified
signification; import; significance.
- what is the meaning of this sentence
- the significance of a red traffic light
- the signification of Chinese characters
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
- noun the idea that is intended
substance.
- What is the meaning of this proverb?
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punctilio
- noun a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
- noun strict observance of formalities
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grace_of_god
- noun (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
free grace; grace.
- God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
- there but for the grace of God go I
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considerateness
- noun kind and considerate regard for others
consideration; thoughtfulness.
- he showed no consideration for her feelings
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ecclesiasticism
- noun excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities
- their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion
- noun religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
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downcast
- noun a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
- adjective satellite directed downward
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apathy
- noun an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
- noun the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
spiritlessness; indifference; numbness.
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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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dejectedness
- noun a feeling of low spirits
low-spiritedness; lowness; downheartedness; dispiritedness.
- he felt responsible for her lowness of spirits
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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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social
mixer; sociable.
societal.
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