Anodyne
an·o·dyne [ ánnə dn ]
noun (plural an·o·dynes)
Definition:
1. pharmacology painkiller: a medication that relieves pain, e.g. aspirin or codeine
2. comforting thing: something that soothes, comforts, or relaxes ( literary )
adjective
Definition:
1. pharmacology painkilling: bringing relief from pain or discomfort
2. bland: harmless, inoffensive, or uncontroversial to the point of being dull
a rather anodyne speech, given the nature of the crisis
3. soothing: serving to soothe, relax, or comfort ( literary )
the anodyne effects of a weekend in the mountains
3. noun: a medicine used to relieve pain
4. adjective: capable of relieving pain ("The anodyne properties of certain drugs")
Word search:
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Anomalous
a·nom·a·lous [ ə nómmələss ]
adjective
Definition:
1. irregular: deviating from the norm or from what people expect
We're getting anomalous readings on the heart monitor.
2. unusual: strange and difficult to identify or classify
3. "advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe"
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antecedent
an·te·ce·dent [ ànti sd'nt ]
noun (plural an·te·ce·dents)
Definition:
1. something coming before: something that happens or exists before something else
The book deals with the historical antecedents of the revolution.
2. grammar word that subsequent word refers to: a word or phrase that a subsequent word refers to. "Mary" is the antecedent of "her" in the sentence "I'll give this to Mary if I see her."
3. logic clause expressing condition: the first part of a conditional proposition, which states the condition and is the p component in a proposition phrased "if p then q"
plural noun an·te·ce·dents
Definition:
1. ancestors: somebody's ancestors
2. somebody's personal history: the events or circumstances in somebody's past
He's done pretty well for himself, considering what we know of his antecedents.
adjective
Definition:
occurring earlier in time: happening or existing before something else ( formal )
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antecedent
noun, adjective
Definition: (n.) something that came before something else; (adj.) preceding in time or order
Synonyms: (n.) precursor, forerunner, forebear, ancestor, (adj.) preceding, foregoing
Antonyms: (n.) descendant, (adj.) subsequent, following
Tips: Antecedent is derived from the Latin antecedere, "to go before." Antecedent is related to the word descendant. Ante, "before," refers to something that takes place prior or before, while descendant refers to that which follows something else.
Usage Examples:
Knowledge of their Historical antecedents may contribute to our understanding of current conditions. (precursors, forerunners)
After studying several history books, I have discovered that my antecedents were part of the European nobility. (ancestors)
Alcohol was an antecedent to her later experimentation with drugs. (precursor, forerunner)
Pagers were the antecedents of cell phones. (precursors)links
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Antediluvian
an·te·di·lu·vi·an [ ànti də lvee ən ]
adjective
Definition:
1. outdated: extremely old-fashioned or outdated ( humorous )
2. from time before Flood: in or from the time before the biblical Flood
noun: a very old (or old fashioned) person
noun: any of the early patriarchs who lived prior to the Deluge
adjective: so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period ("A ramshackle antediluvian tenement")
adjective: of or relating to the period before the Biblical flood ("Antediluvian man")
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antipathy
an·tip·a·thy [ an típpəthee ] (plural an·tip·a·thies)
noun
Definition:
1. strongly negative feeling: strong hostility or opposition toward somebody or something
2. object of loathing: somebody or something that causes anger, hostility, strong opposition, or disgust
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antipathy
noun
Definition: 1. strongly negative feeling toward something or somebody; 2. the object of negative feelings or hostility and something to be avoided
Synonyms: anger, hostility, loathing, abhorrence, disgust, animosity, enmity, aversion
Antonyms: affection, affinity, regard
Tips: Antipathy is derived from the Greek antipathos, literally, "feeling the opposite." Anti is "against," and pathos is "feeling." If you feel antipathy toward someone or something, your emotions are set against them.
Usage Examples:
The antipathy between celebrities and the paparazzi is well-known. (animosity, hostility)
When I discovered Sean had gossiped about me, I couldn't help feeling antipathy toward him. (anger, hostility)
Reality television shows where people are forced to eat disgusting things are a source of antipathy for me. (loathing, disgust)
People who are cruel to animals are one of my greatest antipathies. (abhorrences, enmities)links:
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apathy
ap·a·thy [ áppəthee ]
noun
Definition:
1. lack of enthusiasm or energy: lack of interest in anything, or the absence of any wish to do anything
2. emotional emptiness: inability to feel normal or passionate human feelings or to respond emotionally
apathy
noun
Definition: 1. the absence of emotion or enthusiasm; 2. inability to feel; 3. lack of interest
Synonyms: unconcern, indifference, stoicism, insensibility, passivism, listlessness
Antonyms: passion, enthusiasm, zeal, curiosity
Tips: Apathy is derived from the word pathos, which means "feeling." When you add the negative "a" (without) to pathos, apathy means "without feeling." See also: the related adjective apathetic, which is used to describe people who are indifferent or uncaring.
Usage Examples:
His apathy toward his job eventually got him fired. (indifference, unconcern)
The politician was nervous because he was seeing signs of apathy from his loyal constituents. (passiveness, indifference)
She was apathetic toward her education and never got good grades. (indifferent, unconcerned) adjective
I was surprised at his apathy and lack of emotion on the fun day I had planned for us; I thought he would be more enthusiastic. (stoicism, indifference)links:
- apathy : Compact Oxford English Dictionary [home, info]
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apex
a·pex [ áy pèks ] (plural a·pex·es or a·pi·ces [ áppə seez, áypə seez ])
noun
Definition:
1. highest point: the highest point of something
2. most successful point: the most successful part of something, especially somebody's career or life
at the apex of his career
3. tip of something: the tip or top of something, especially something that is pointed, e.g. a triangle
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apogee
ap·o·gee [ áppə j ] (plural ap·o·gees)
noun
Definition:
1. culmination: the best or greatest point
2. point in orbit farthest from Earth: the point at which a satellite orbiting an astronomical object is farthest from the center of the object being orbited
noun: apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth
noun: a final climactic stage
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apothegm
ap·o·thegm [ áppə thèm ] (plural ap·o·thegms) or ap·o·phthegm [ áppə thèm ] (plural ap·o·phthegms)
noun
Definition:
terse saying: a terse saying that embodies an important truth, e.g. "Haste makes waste"
noun: a short pithy instructive saying
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appease
ap·pease [ ə pz ] (past and past participle ap·peased, present participle ap·peas·ing, 3rd person present singular ap·peas·es)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. pacify: to say or do something in order to make somebody less angry or aggressive, especially by giving in to demands that have been made
2. satisfy need: to satisfy a need for something, especially a physical appetite
appeased their thirst with a long cool drink
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appease
verb
Definition: 1. to make peace with; 2. to gain the good will of
Synonyms: alleviate, mollify, pacify, calm, soothe, assuage
Antonyms: aggravate, infuriate
Tips: Appease is derived from the Old French pais, "peace." To appease means to "make peace." The word is different from other similar words like pacify, assuage, alleviate, and mollify in that it's final--you make peace and there is finality. For a memory trick, note how appease sounds like "Amy's peas." Now, imagine a girl named Amy who loves peas, and when she gets hungry, she gets testy. Now imagine appeasing (calming, pacifying) Amy's hunger and bad mood by giving her peas.
Usage Examples:
After working all day without time for a lunch break, Neal finally appeased his hunger with a candy bar. (pacified, calmed)
When my dog barked throughout the night, I tried to appease my neighbors by bringing them cookies the next day. (calm, pacify)
My husband's smile usually appeases any anger I might be feeling. (alleviates, soothes)
He tried to appease his wife by bringing home flowers the day after he hurt her feelings. (assuage, mollify)links:
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