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Explore essential vocabulary through clear definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for terms like assurance, asylum, console, and more. This resource provides insights into the meanings of words such as "dilate", "dwindle", and "pugnacious", alongside their related concepts. Enhance your language skills and comprehension by delving into the context and usage of each term. Perfect for students, educators, and anyone seeking to bolster their vocabulary with practical examples and clarifications.
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Assurance (n.) a pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence Synonym - poise Antonym - uncertainty
Asylum (n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety Synonym -sanctuary
Console (v.) to comfort; (n.) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an electrical or mechanical device Synonym - soothe Antonym - torment
Dilate (v.) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon Synonym - enlarge Antonym - constrict
Dross (n.) refuse, waste products Synonym - rubbish
Dwindle (v.) to lessen, diminish Synonym - decrease Antonym - increase
Flippant (adj.) lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy Synonym - frivolous Antonym - respectful
Immunity (n.) resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation Synonym - exemption Antonym - susceptibility
Institute (v.) to establish, set up (n.) an organization for the promotion of learning Synonym - academy Antonym - discontinue
Liability (n.) a debt; something disadvantageous Synonym - impediment Antonym - asset
Preposterous (adj.) ridiculous, senseless Synonym - absurd Antonym - realistic
Pugnacious (adj.) quarrelsome, fond of fighting Synonym - combative Antonym - friendly
Rabid (adj.) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies Synonym - berserk Antonym - restrained
Realm (n.) a kingdom; a region or field of study Synonym - domain
Rejuvenate (v.) to make young again; to make like new Synonym - revitalize Antonym - exhaust
Remunerate (v.) to reward, pay, reimburse Synonym - compensate
Sparse (adj.) meager, scant; scattered Synonym - scanty Antonym - plentiful
Sterling (adj.) genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness Synonym - outstanding Antonym - shoddy
Venture (n.) a risky or daring undertaking; (v.) to expose to danger; to dare Synonym - undertake Antonym - withdraw
Warp (v.) to twist out of shape; (n.) an abnormality Synonym - distort Antonym - straighten