Lesson 178
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Lesson 178 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#5311
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macabre
/məˈkɑːbrə/
adjective
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disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury
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The horror movie had a macabre ending.

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gruesome, ghastly, grim, horrific, chilling
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pleasant, cheerful, delightful
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macabre tale, macabre scene, macabre fascination, macabre humor
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#5312
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madonna
/məˈdɒn.ə/
noun
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An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
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The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.

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Virgin Mary, holy mother, Our Lady
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none, profane figure
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Madonna and Child, Renaissance Madonna, Madonna statue
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#5313
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madden
/ˈmæd.ən/
verb
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maddened
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maddened
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maddens
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maddening
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To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
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The constant noise maddened him.

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maddening crowd

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A large group of people that causes irritation or confusion.
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enrage, infuriate, irritate, provoke
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calm, soothe, pacify
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madden someone, maddening noise, maddening crowd
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#5314
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maculated
/ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/
adjective
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Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
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The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.

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stained, blemished, tarnished, soiled
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clean, spotless, pure
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maculated skin, maculated mirror, maculated cloth
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#5315
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maculate
/ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/
verb
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maculated
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maculated
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maculates
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maculating
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To stain, spot, or pollute something.
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The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.

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stain, blemish, sully, tarnish
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clean, purify, cleanse
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maculate with, maculate reputation, maculated surface
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#5316
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macrocosm
/ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/
noun
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The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
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The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.

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universe, cosmos, totality, entirety, whole
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microcosm, part, fragment
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macrocosm of the universe, macrocosm and microcosm, study the macrocosm
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#5317
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machinist
/məˈʃiː.nɪst/
noun
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a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
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The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.

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operator, mechanic, technician, engineer
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customer, user
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skilled machinist, factory machinist, machinist training
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#5318
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machinery
/məˈʃiː.nər.i/
noun
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machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
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The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

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the machinery of government

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the system and processes by which a government operates
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equipment, apparatus, mechanism, device
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manual work, handcraft
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heavy machinery, industrial machinery, modern machinery
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#5319
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machinations
/ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/
noun (plural)
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complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
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The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

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plots, schemes, intrigues, conspiracies
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honesty, sincerity
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political machinations, court machinations, devious machinations
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#5320
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machination
/ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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a secret plan or scheme intended to accomplish something, especially something evil
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The detective uncovered the villain's machination.

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scheme, plot, conspiracy, intrigue
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honesty, openness
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political machination, evil machination, secret machination
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#5321
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machinate
/ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/
verb
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machinated
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machinated
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machinates
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machinating
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to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
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The rebels tried to machinate against the king.

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scheme, plot, conspire, intrigue, devise
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cooperate, assist, help
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machinate against, machinate to overthrow, secret machinate
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#5322
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machiavellian
/ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/
adjective
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cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
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The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.

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Machiavellian tactics

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scheming and deceitful strategies to achieve power
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cunning, deceitful, crafty, manipulative
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honest, naive, straightforward
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Machiavellian tactics, Machiavellian plan, Machiavellian politics
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#5323
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macerate
/ˈmæsəˌreɪt/
verb
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macerated
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macerated
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macerates
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macerating
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to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
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The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

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soak, steep, soften, dissolve
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dry, harden
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macerate fruit, macerate herbs, macerate vegetables
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#5324
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mace
/meɪs/
noun
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a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
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The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

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club, staff, baton, scepter
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flower, peace
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ceremonial mace, carry a mace, mace attack
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#5325
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macadamize
/məˈkadəˌmaɪz/
verb
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macadamized
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macadamized
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macadamizes
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macadamizing
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to construct or cover a road with broken stone
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The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.

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pave, surface, construct, build
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erode, damage
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macadamize roads, macadamize street, macadamize highway
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#5326
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lurch
/lɜːrtʃ/
verb, noun
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lurched
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lurched
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lurches
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lurching
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to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
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The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.

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leave someone in the lurch

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to abandon someone in difficulty without help
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stagger, stumble, sway, reel, pitch
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stabilize, steady
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sudden lurch, violent lurch, lurch forward, lurch to a stop
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#5327
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lyric
/ˈlɪrɪk/
noun
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the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
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She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

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lyric poetry

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poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts
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song words, verse, poetry, lines
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prose, silence
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song lyric, write lyrics, lyric poetry, memorize lyrics
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#5328
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lyre
/laɪər/
noun
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a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
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The musician played a melody on the lyre.

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harp, instrument, lute, mandolin
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drum, silence
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play the lyre, ancient lyre, lyre music, Greek lyre
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#5329
🤥
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lying
/ˈlaɪɪŋ/
verb
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lies
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lying
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the act of not telling the truth
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He was caught lying about his grades.

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white lie

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a harmless or trivial lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings
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falsehood, deceit, fibbing, dishonesty, untruth
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truth, honesty, frankness
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caught lying, lying flat, lying awake, lying about
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#5330
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luxury
/ˈlʌkʃəri/
noun
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a state of great comfort or elegance, often involving great expense
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Staying at a five-star hotel is a luxury for most people.

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creature comforts

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things that make life more comfortable and pleasant
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comfort, indulgence, extravagance, opulence, treat
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necessity, poverty, hardship
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luxury hotel, luxury goods, luxury car, sheer luxury
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#5331
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luxuriate
/lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/
verb
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luxuriated
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luxuriated
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luxuriates
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luxuriating
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to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
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She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

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revel, indulge, bask, delight, relish
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suffer, endure, struggle
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luxuriate in, luxuriate at home, luxuriate in comfort, luxuriate in pleasure
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#5332
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luxuriant
/lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/
adjective
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abundant in growth or richly abundant
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The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

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abundant, rich, lush, profuse
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sparse, barren, meager
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luxuriant forest, luxuriant hair, luxuriant vegetation
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#5333
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luxuriance
/lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/
noun
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abundant growth, richness, or elegance
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The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.

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abundance, richness, profusion, fertility
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scarcity, barrenness, poverty
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luxuriance of plants, luxuriance of imagination, luxuriance of style
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#5334
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lustrous
/ˈlʌstrəs/
adjective
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having a gentle sheen or soft glow
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Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.

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shiny, glossy, radiant, polished
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dull, dim, matte
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lustrous hair, lustrous eyes, lustrous surface, lustrous silk
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#5335
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luster
/ˈlʌstər/
noun
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a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
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The diamond had a brilliant luster.

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lose its luster

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to lose brightness, appeal, or charm
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shine, gloss, glow, radiance, brilliance
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dullness, dimness, gloom
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metallic luster, natural luster, pearl luster, add luster
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#5336
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lust
/lʌst/
noun
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a very strong sexual desire or an intense craving for something
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His mind was clouded by lust for power.

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lust for life

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a strong desire to live fully and experience everything
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desire, craving, passion, yearning, appetite
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disinterest, apathy, indifference
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lust for power, sexual lust, lust for money, lustful desire
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#5337
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lush
/lʌʃ/
adjective
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rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
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The valley was filled with lush green fields.

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lush life

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a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle
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luxuriant, abundant, rich, flourishing
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barren, sparse
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lush vegetation, lush green, lush forest, lush growth
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#5338
🍰
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luscious
/ˈlʌʃəs/
adjective
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deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
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She served a luscious chocolate cake.

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delicious, tasty, succulent, mouthwatering
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bland, tasteless
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luscious fruit, luscious cake, luscious taste, luscious lips
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#5339
👀
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lurk
/lɜːrk/
verb
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lurked
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lurked
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lurks
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lurking
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to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
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A stranger lurked in the shadows.

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lurking danger

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a hidden or unseen threat
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skulk, prowl, hide, sneak
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appear, emerge
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lurking danger, lurk around, lurk in shadows, lurk online
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#5340
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lurid
/ˈljʊərɪd/
adjective
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shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
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The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

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shocking, sensational, gruesome, ghastly
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restrained, subtle
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lurid detail, lurid headline, lurid account, lurid color
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