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somber (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed Examples: His somber countenance made everyone question what could have happened to him. I don’t like funerals because of their somber atmosphere. Synonyms:Antonyms: Dulllight-hearted Dismalpositive Shadowyoptimistic Murkybright Gravecheerful Lugubrious Doleful Mournful
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reprehensible (adj.) deserving blame or punishment Examples: The loss of any innocent life to terrorist violence is reprehensible. His decision to cheat on the test is reprehensible. Synonyms:Antonyms: BlameworthyTrustworthy Culpable
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( adj. ) – filthy, wretched Examples: The homeless guy was squalid because he hadn’t taken a shower in weeks. Synonyms: decayed disgusting fetid unclean vile Antonyms: pleasant Clean Fresh tidy squalid
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(adj.) – loud and noisy; compelling attention Examples: My mom is very vociferous when I do not wash my dog or complete my chores. Synonyms: loud-mouthed noisy Antonyms: quiet silent vociferous
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(adj.) – of great size; numerous Examples: I have a voluminous amount of clothes in my closet. Her voluminous hair looked amazing. Synonyms: Cavernous Roomy Spacious Billowing Antonyms: little small tiny voluminous
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(noun) – strong dislike; bitter hostility Examples: The animosity between the two brothers finally erupted in a fist fight. Synonyms: hostility hatred enmity Antonyms: Affection Good-will Love friendship animosity
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