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What is a synonym for 'greedy'?
What is a synonym for 'work'?
Opus
What is a synonym for 'motionless'?
Inert
What is a synonym for 'maddens'?
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What is a synonym for 'exemplifies'?
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What is a synonym for 'teaching tale'?
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What is a synonym for 'sound'?
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What is a synonym for 'sediment'?
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What is a synonym for 'unconsciousness'?
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Study Notes
Synonyms
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Greedy
- Synonym: Mercenary
- Conveys a sense of being motivated by self-interest, especially in financial gain.
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Work
- Synonym: Opus
- Refers to a significant work, especially in the context of art or literature.
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Motionless
- Synonym: Inert
- Relates to a lack of movement or activity; can refer to both physical and emotional states.
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Maddens
- Synonym: Exasperate
- Implies provoking irritation or frustration in someone.
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Exemplifies
- Synonym: Embody
- Describes the act of representing or serving as a typical example.
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Teaching Tale
- Synonym: Parable
- A short, simple story that conveys a moral or lesson.
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Sound
- Synonym: Rational
- Suggests reasoning that is logical, coherent, and based on sound judgment.
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Sediment
- Synonym: Dregs
- Refers to the sediment that settles at the bottom, often connoting something leftover or less desirable.
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Unconsciousness
- Synonym: Oblivion
- Indicates a state of being unaware or forgotten; can imply a loss of consciousness.
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Ashen
- Synonym: Pallid
- Describes a pale, grayish appearance often associated with illness or fear.
Antonyms
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Factual Lesson
- Antonym: Parable
- Contrasts factual teaching with illustrative storytelling that conveys moral lessons.
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Lively
- Antonym: Inert
- Expresses the opposite of being animated or filled with energy.
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Rosy
- Antonym: Pallid
- Highlights a stark difference between a bright, cheerful appearance and a pale, somber one.
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Upper Crust
- Antonym: Dregs
- Distinguishes between the elite or privileged class and the lowest social strata.
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Consciousness
- Antonym: Oblivion
- Opposes awareness and cognizance with a state of forgetfulness or unconsciousness.
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