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It’ll take a while to accrue enough quarters to get that PS3.
(verb) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Synonym: collect, accumulate, proceed from Antonym: dwindle, decrease, diminish, lessen
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annotation (noun) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
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bedlam (noun) a state or scene of uproar and confusion
Synonyms: commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy Antonyms: peace and quiet, order, tranquility
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covert Bill gates and Steve Jobs are probably the most astute of all the tech C.E.O.s. (adjective) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded Synonyms: undercover, clandestine Antonyms: open, overt, undisguised
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debonair Also one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Mr. Trump is arguable the most avaricious man in these United States. (adjective) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance Synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane Antonyms: distraught, agitated, boorish, churlish
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dun (verb) to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt
Synonyms: hound, pester, harass, nag
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efficacious (adjective) effective, producing results
Effective dog training can produce efficacious results. (adjective) effective, producing results Synonyms: effectual, efficient, potent, powerful Antonyms: ineffective, worthless, useless
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equanimity No foul. No foul!
(adjective) conspicuous, standing out from the mass Synonyms: glaring, flagrant, blatant Antonyms: unnoticeable, paltry, piddling
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fortuitous (adjective) accidental, occurring by a happy chance
Synonyms: unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky Antonyms: unintentional, deliberate, premeditated
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gist (noun) the essential part, main point, or essence
Whoa! Slow down. That looks complicated. How about you just give us the gist. (noun) the essential part, main point, or essence Synonyms: substance, core, nucleus
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Seriously Man! You know what I’m talking about
gratuitous Gratuitous Seriously Man! You know what I’m talking about (adjective) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted Synonyms: voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for Antonyms: justified, warranted
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Imperious may be a bit of an understatement.
(adjective) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling Synonyms: domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative Antonyms: fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming
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invective (noun) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; Synonyms: vituperation, abuse, diatribe Antonyms: tribute, econium
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motley The irony is that they aren’t different at all. This is a Motley Crue! (adjective) showing great variety; composed of different elements or man colors Synonyms: variegated, heterogeneous, diverse Antonyms: uniform, homogenous, monochromatic
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munificent Five bucks says I can munch this entire mound of munificent mulberry flap jacks before you can say magnificent! (adjective) extremely generous, lavish Synonyms: bounteous, liberal Antonyms: stingy, miserly, tightfisted, parsimonious
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Procrastinate (verb) to delay, put off until later
Synonyms: stall, temporize, dillydally
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provocative (adjective) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire ro appetite; irritating, annoying. Synonyms: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling Antonyms: dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating
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recondite (adjective) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
Synonyms: esoteric, arcane, profound Antonyms: simple, uncomplicated
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reprobate Charlie Manson, Snake, Scarface, John Dillinger, Frank and Jessie James, and Mickey & Mallory Knox (noun) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel Synonyms: blackguard Antonyms: saint
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sedentary If the sedentary remote control weren’t so far away I’d change my sedentary position, and change the channel. (adjective) characterized by or calling for continued setting; remaining in one place Synonyms: seated, stationary, static Antonyms: active, migratory
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