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bristle
Use a toothbrush with soft, gentle bristles. An insulting remark may make a person bristle with anger. synonyms: n. a whisker, spine, quill; v. to stiffen, rise; seethe |
n. a stiff, short hair or fiber
v. to have hair standing on end; to show anger |
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circular
The circular pathway goes around the pond. We received a circular describing sales at the mall. synonyms: adj. ring-shaped; roundabout; n. flyer, handbill, brochure |
adj. forming, moving, or being a circle, round; indirect
n. a leaflet or printed advertisement meant to be given to many people |
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coarse
Most people are offended by coarse behavior. synonyms: rugged, crude, harsh, grainy;' scratchy; vulgar, foul, gross |
adj. low, common, or of poor quality; made of comparatively large parts; rough to the touch; using bad manners or rude language
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discard
Please discard your newspapers into recycling bins. Donate your clothing discard to a charity. synonyms: v. to dump, dispose of, eliminate |
v. to get rid of or throw away
n. something cast off or thrown away |
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extreme
Most people avoid extreme heat and cold. Songs often dscribe extreme of emotion. synonyms: adj. utmost, ultimate; excessive, drastic; outermost |
adj. to the highest or greatest degree; exaggerated; farthest possible
n. the highest, farthest, of greatest; one end of a range |
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focus
It is easy to adjust the focus of binoculars. Always take time to focus your camera. synonyms: n. the heart, emphasis,direction; v. to direct, adjust, sharpen |
n. sharpness of clarity; the center of activityof interest
v. to correct for sharpness and clarity; to concentrate |
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grasp
A person who trips on a stairway will probably grasp the handrail. It's important to have good grasp of addition. synonyms: v. to clutch; to get; to perceive; n. control; perception, comprehension |
v. to take hold with the arms or hands; to take eagerly; to understand
n. the reach of arms or hands; the power to reach or hold onto; understanding |
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inspire
The Olympic Games inspire athletes to do their best. synonyms: to influence, motivate, move, affect, touch, arouse, kindle, spark |
v. to guide, excite, uplift, or encourage; to bring about or cause
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magnify
A microscope can magnify tiny objects. synonyms: to intensify, inflate, boost; to enlarge, expand, swell |
v. to increase in importance, exaggerate; to make bigger
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marine
Whales are marine mammals, not fish. Marines have taken part in every important American naval battle since 1775. synonyms: adj. nautical, maritime, oceanic, aquatic, coastal, naval |
adj. related to or of the sea, sailing, or shipping; related to the seagoing branch of the armed forces
n. a soldier who serves on a ship, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps |
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quake
People who live in California often feel the ground quake. A minor quake does little damage. synonyms: v. to shudder, shiver, vibrate, quaver; n. a tremor, shock |
v. to shake or move back and forth; to tremble
n. a shaking back and forth or trembling; an earthquake |
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troublesome
It is troublesome to run out of gas on the highway. synonyms: hard; annoying, worrisome, bothersome, upsetting |
adj. difficult; causing annoyance, bother, or worry
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