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Which words have similar meanings?
Vintage and novelty have similar meanings.
False
What does it mean to aspire?
To set a goal.
Which words have opposite meanings?
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Which words have similar meanings?
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Resuming and assuming have opposite meanings.
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Match the following words with their meanings:
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Which of these words have contradictory meanings?
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Agile and rigid have similar meanings.
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The opposite of skeptical is ____.
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The opposite of support is ____.
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The opposite of attack is ____.
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What is the opposite of deception?
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What does obligate mean?
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Which words have similar meanings?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Credit / Credence: Both refer to a belief in the truth of something.
- Vintage / Novelty: Opposites; vintage pertains to something old while novelty refers to something new.
- Aspire / Spire: No relationship; aspire indicates a goal, whereas a spire is the pointed top of a building.
- Produce / Reduce: Opposite meanings; to produce is to create while to reduce is to lessen.
- Abstain / Retain: Opposite meanings; to abstain is to refrain from something, while to retain means to keep possession.
- Convert / Invert: Similar meanings involving changing purpose or direction.
- Resume / Assume: Neither similar nor opposite; represent different concepts.
- Siege / Besiege: Similar meanings related to attacking or surrounding.
- Punish / Skirmish: Neither similar nor opposite; punishment involves penalizing, while skirmish is a minor fight.
- Candor / Condor: Neither similar nor opposite; candor means openness in expression and condor is a type of bird.
Contradictory and Similar Terms
- Hypocrite / Hysterical: No direct relationship; both terms describe different behavioral traits.
- Absurd / Acquiesce: Neither similar nor opposite; absurd refers to something illogical, while acquiesce means to agree.
- Abscond / Absence: Similar meanings; abscond refers to leaving secretly while absence means being away.
- Retreat / Retrieve: Contradictory meanings; retreat is to withdraw, while retrieve is to get back.
- Friendship Maxim: "A friend in need is a friend indeed" emphasizes the importance of loyal friends.
- Politeness vs. Cash: While politeness is valued, cash flow is essential for business success.
Related and Opposing Words
- Adroit / Adept: Similar meanings; both imply skillfulness.
- Obligatory / Unnecessary: Contradictory meanings; obligatory is required while unnecessary means not needed.
- Contrite / Indifferent: Contradictory; contrite means feeling guilt while indifferent indicates lack of interest.
Opposites and Relationships
- Skeptical: Opposite is confident; belief without doubt.
- Support: Opposite terms not explicitly defined.
- Attack: Opposite terms not explicitly defined.
- Deception: Opposite is frankness, which indicates honesty and openness.
- Adorn: Opposite is deface, meaning to spoil or mar.
- Anger: Opposite is forbearance, denoting self-control in emotional regulation.
Additional Vocabulary Comparisons
- Antecede / Precede: Both mean to come before in time.
- Siege / Besiege: Both involve the act of surrounding or attacking a position.
- Attraction vs. Disgust: Attraction is opposed by disgust.
- Deviate / Ruminate: Both relate to shifting direction in thought or action.
- Affluent / Wealthy: Synonymous terms indicating a large supply of money/ resources.
- Start vs. Conclusion: Conclusion is the opposite of start.
- Imperious: Opposed by subservient, characterized by domineering behavior.
Synonymous Groups
- Consume / Intake / Retain: All relate to the act of taking in or holding on to.
- Harmonious / Pastoral: Share meanings related to pleasing or peaceful environments; aggressive and combative terms describe the opposite.
- Distressed: Synonymous with anguished and disturbed, indicating emotional suffering.
- Deal / Enterprise / Investment: All pertain to activities involving distribution or investment in projects.
- Punish / Advance / Continue / Endure: Relate to the processes of enduring situations and making progress despite challenges.
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