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101clear — adj 1 Clear, transparent, translucent, lucid, pellucid, diaphanous, limpid are comparable when they mean having the property of being literally or figuratively seen through. Something is clear which is free from all such impediments to the vision …
102constant — adj 1 *faithful, true, loyal, staunch, steadfast, resolute Analogous words: abiding, enduring, persisting or persistent, lasting (see corresponding verbs at CONTINUE): dependable, trust worthy, *reliable, trusty, tried Antonyms: inconstant,… …
103correct — vb 1 Correct, rectify, emend, remedy, redress, amend, reform, revise mean to set or make right something which is wrong. One corrects something which is inaccurate, untrue, or imperfect or which contains errors, faults, or defects, when one by… …
104deliberate — adj 1 willful, intentional, *voluntary, willing Analogous words: purposed, intended (see INTEND): conscious, cognizant, *aware: mortal, *deadly Antonyms: impulsive Contrasted words: inadvertent, * …
105design — vb 1 mean, *intend, propose, purpose Analogous words: *aim, aspire 2 plan, plot, scheme, project (see under PLAN n) Analogous words: *sketch, outline, diagram, delineate, blueprint, draft: *invent, create …
106fix — vb 1 *set, settle, establish Analogous words: *stabilize, steady: determine, *decide, rule, settle: *prescribe, define Antonyms: alter: abrogate (a custom, rule, law) Contrasted words: modify, Ch …
107hate — n 1 hatred, abhorrence, detestation, abomination, loathing (see under HATE vb) Analogous words: *antipathy, aversion: animosity, rancor, hostility, *enmity: despite, contempt, scorn, disdain (see under DESPISE) Antonyms: love Contrasted words:… …
108malign# — malign adj 1 malignant, *malicious, malevolent, spiteful Analogous words: inimical, hostile, rancorous, antipathetic, antagonistic (see corresponding nouns at ENMITY): venomous, virulent, *poisonous, toxic Antonyms: benign Contrasted words:… …
109moderate# — moderate adj 1 Moderate, temperate are often used interchangeably to denote not excessive in degree, amount, or intensity {a moderate allowance} {temperate heat} When contrasted moderate often connotes absence or avoidance of excess and is… …
110opposite# — opposite n contradictory, contrary, antithesis, antipode, antonym (see under OPPOSITE adj) opposite adj Opposite, contradictory, contrary, antithetical, antipodal, antipodean, antonymous are comparable chiefly as applied to abstractions and as… …
