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Emoji
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#481
😟
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anxious
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
adjective
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feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something
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She felt anxious before her job interview. |
anxious about |
to feel worried or uneasy regarding something
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worried, nervous, uneasy, restless, apprehensive
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calm, relaxed, confident
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feel anxious, anxious about, anxious to, anxious for
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#482
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apocryphal
/əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/
adjective
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Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
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The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal. |
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doubtful, mythical, legendary, false, fictitious
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authentic, genuine, true
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apocryphal story, apocryphal tale, apocryphal legend
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#483
💥
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apocalyptic
/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/
adjective
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Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
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The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war. |
apocalyptic vision |
A grim or catastrophic outlook about the future.
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catastrophic, disastrous, destructive, doomsday
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hopeful, promising, optimistic
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apocalyptic event, apocalyptic vision, apocalyptic story, apocalyptic disaster
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#484
😎
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aplomb
/əˈplɒm/
noun
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Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
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She handled the difficult questions with aplomb. |
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confidence, assurance, composure, poise, calmness
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nervousness, insecurity, hesitation
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with aplomb, show aplomb, handle with aplomb
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#485
🍯
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apiculture
/ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/
noun
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The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
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Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination. |
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beekeeping, apiary management, honey farming, bee culture
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hunting, neglect, destruction
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practice apiculture, study apiculture, apiculture industry, apiculture training
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#486
🐝
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apiary
/ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/
noun
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A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
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The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey. |
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beeyard, hive, beekeeping site, honey farm
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wilderness, desert, barren land
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manage an apiary, visit an apiary, apiary business, apiary project
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#487
🐝
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apiarist
/ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/
noun
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a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
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The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives. |
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beekeeper, honey farmer
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non-beekeeper, consumer
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skilled apiarist, professional apiarist, apiarist suit
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#488
✍️
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aphoristic
/ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/
adjective
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expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
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Her writing style is concise and aphoristic. |
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pithy, concise, epigrammatic, succinct
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wordy, verbose
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aphoristic style, aphoristic remark, aphoristic wisdom
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#489
💡
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aphorism
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
noun
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a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
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He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success. |
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maxim, proverb, saying, adage, epigram
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nonsense, rambling
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famous aphorism, wise aphorism, literary aphorism
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#490
🧠
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aphasia
/əˈfeɪ.ʒə/
noun
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a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
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After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia. |
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speech disorder, language impairment, muteness, dysphasia
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fluency, articulation
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aphasia therapy, aphasia patient, speech aphasia
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#491
⛰️
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apex
/ˈeɪ.pɛks/
noun
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the highest point or peak of something
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The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain. |
at the apex of |
at the highest or most successful point
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peak, summit, pinnacle, climax, acme
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base, bottom, nadir
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apex predator, apex of power, apex court, apex of success
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#492
📸
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aperture
/ˈæpərtʃər/
noun
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an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
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Light entered through the small aperture in the wall. |
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opening, hole, gap, orifice, slit
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closure, blockage, seal
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camera aperture, wide aperture, aperture size, aperture control
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#493
🦍
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ape
/eɪp/
noun/verb
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aped
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aped
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apes
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aping
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a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
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Children often ape the behavior of adults. |
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to become very excited, angry, or enthusiastic
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imitate, mimic, copy, simulate
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originate, innovate
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ape behavior, ape around, go ape, ape man
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#494
😑
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apathy
/ˈæpəθi/
noun
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a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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The students showed apathy towards the new rules. |
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indifference, unconcern, detachment, passivity
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interest, enthusiasm, passion
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show apathy, political apathy, general apathy, apathy towards
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#495
😐
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apathetic
/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
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showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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He was apathetic about the outcome of the match. |
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indifferent, unconcerned, passive, detached, uninterested
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interested, enthusiastic, concerned
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seem apathetic, feel apathetic, apathetic attitude, apathetic response
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#496
📜
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antiquary
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
noun
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A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
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The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period. |
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collector, historian, archaeologist, antiquarian, researcher
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modernist, innovator
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antiquary studies, renowned antiquary, antiquary collection
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#497
⚒️
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anvil
/ˈænvɪl/
noun
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A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
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The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil. |
between the hammer and the anvil |
Caught in a situation where one is under pressure from two opposing forces.
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block, forge, iron base
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none
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iron anvil, hammer on anvil, heavy anvil
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#498
🔄
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antonym
/ˈæntənɪm/
noun
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A word opposite in meaning to another.
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‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’. |
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opposite, reverse, converse
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synonym, equivalent
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antonym of, opposite antonym, common antonyms
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#499
🦌
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antler
/ˈæntlɚ/
noun
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The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
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The deer’s antlers grew larger each year. |
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horn, tine, rack, prong
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none, smooth head
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deer antler, antler growth, shed antlers
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#500
💉
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antitoxin
/ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/
noun
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A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
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The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom. |
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antibody, antidote, serum, vaccine
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toxin, poison
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antitoxin therapy, administer antitoxin, diphtheria antitoxin
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#501
⚖️
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antithetical
/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/
adjective
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Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
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His views were antithetical to the values of the organization. |
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contradictory, opposite, conflicting, contrary, irreconcilable
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similar, consistent, compatible
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antithetical to, completely antithetical, seem antithetical
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#502
⚖️
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antithesis
/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/
noun
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A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
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Love is the antithesis of hate. |
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Used to describe the exact opposite of something.
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opposite, contrast, contradiction, reverse, contrary
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similarity, agreement, sameness
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antithesis of truth, antithesis of love, direct antithesis, rhetorical antithesis
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#503
📜
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antistrophe
/ænˈtɪstrəfi/
noun
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A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
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The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase. |
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epiphora, repetition, refrain, rhetorical device
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anaphora
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use antistrophe, poetic antistrophe, rhetorical antistrophe
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#504
💊
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antispasmodic
/ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/
noun, adjective
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A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
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The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain. |
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muscle relaxant, sedative, pain reliever, spasm reducer
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stimulant, convulsant
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antispasmodic drug, antispasmodic effect, antispasmodic treatment, take antispasmodic
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#505
✊
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antislavery
/ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/
adjective
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Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
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The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century. |
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abolitionist, emancipationist, freedom-seeking
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proslavery, supportive of slavery
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antislavery campaign, antislavery law, antislavery movement, antislavery activists
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#506
🧴
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antiseptic
/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/
noun, adjective
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A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
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The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound. |
antiseptic environment |
A place that is completely clean and free from germs.
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disinfectant, germicide, sanitizer, cleanser, sterilizer
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infected, contaminated, dirty
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antiseptic cream, antiseptic solution, apply antiseptic, antiseptic wipe
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#507
🏛️
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antiquity
/ænˈtɪkwɪti/
noun
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The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
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The ruins are remnants of a civilization from antiquity. |
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ancient times, classical era, past, olden days
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modernity, present
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from antiquity, in antiquity, antiquity period
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#508
🏺
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antique
/ænˈtiːk/
noun
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An old collectible item that has high value because of its age and rarity.
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She bought an antique vase from the market. |
antique roadshow |
A popular show where antiques are appraised and valued.
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artifact, relic, heirloom, collectible, vintage
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modern, new
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antique shop, antique furniture, antique vase
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#509
🕰️
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antiquated
/ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/
adjective
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Old-fashioned or outdated.
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The office still uses an antiquated filing system. |
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outdated, obsolete, old-fashioned, archaic, vintage
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modern, new, contemporary
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antiquated ideas, antiquated system, antiquated beliefs
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#510
⌛
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antiquate
/ˈæntɪkweɪt/
verb
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antiquated
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antiquated
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antiquates
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antiquating
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To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
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The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography. |
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outdate, obsolete, supersede, displace
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modernize, update, innovate
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antiquate practices, antiquate technology, antiquated by
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