ZEALOUS
(noun: ZEALOT: fanatic): Full of enthusiasm or eagerness -a zealous student,
first in his class. Antonym: perfunctory.
ZENITH: The highest point - the zenith of his career. Synonyms: acme, apex,
culmination, summit. Antonym: nad...
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WAIVE:
To give up (privileges, etc.); to do without - waived his rights to the
property. Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake.
WHIM (adj.: WHIMSICAL): A sudden notion or passing fancy -frequently acted on
the whim of the moment. Synonyms: caprice, vagary, crotchet.
WRITHE: To twist about (usually with pain) - writhed in agony on the floor. Synonyms:
contort, squi...
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VANQUISH: To subdue or conquer -an army vanquished with heavy losses.
VAUNT: To boast - proudly vaunted his strength. Synonyms: brag (noun: braggadocio, braggart), proclaim.
VENEER: A superficial appearance or show designed to impress one with superiority - pierced beneath his thin veneer of elegance. Synonym: gloss.
VENERABLE: Deserving respect or reverence because of age - a venerable leader.
VERNAL: Pertaining to spring-an array of vernal flowers. Antonym: hibernal (wintry).
VERSATILE: Able to do many things skillfully - versatile in all the arts.
VICARIOUS: Taking the place of another; felt, received, or done in place of another - took...
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UBIQUITOUS:
Existing everywhere - The common cold is a ubiquitous complaint. Synonyms:
omnipresent, universal.
UNTENABLE: Incapable of being defended or held - withdrew the argument as
untenable.
UTILITARIAN (adj.): Materially or practically useful - beautiful, but not
utilitarian...
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TANGIBLE: Real; actual - tangible gains which may be seen, and counted. Synonyms: material, veritable, perceptible, substantial.
TANTAMOUNT: Equivalent - an act that is tantamount to treason.
TAUNT (verb). To reproach with contempt - taunted him with the charge of failure to act promptly. Synonyms: mock, twit, gibe, sneer, deride. (noun): An insulting, jeering, or bitter remark - hurled taunts at his foes.
TEEMING: In abundance, fertile, highly productive - the teeming tropics, rank with vegetation. Synonyms: swarming, fruitful, fecund, abounding.
TEMERITY: Unwise or reckless boldness - leaped into battle with thoughtless temerity. Synonyms:...
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