n. construe
(a) to interpret; to explain the sense of; to analyze; to understand
(b) assessment; evaluation of prospects
(c) change from one condition to another, often unexpected
(d) consolation; commiseration
adj. devout
(a) erroneous; not foolproof
(b) given to frequent change in nature, mood or form; unstable; changeable
(c) reverent; sincere; pious; earnest; religious
(d) exempt from or protected against something; resistant; free; exempt; protected
n. zealot
(a) something taken for granted; going beyond proper bounds; impudent boldness; arrogance
(b) collection of choice literary works; compilation
(c) person who abandons something, as a religion, cause or movement; traitor
(d) believer; enthusiast; fan; radical
n. feint
(a) fake show intended to deceive; deception; pretense; diversionary tactic
(b) person who leads a simple life of self-denial; recluse; hermit
(c) piece of land jutting into a body of water; bluff
(d) very thin gauzelike fabric or structure; cobweb
adj. mediocre
(a) average in quality; poor; ordinary; regular
(b) spacious and convenient; roomy; ample; comfortable
(c) spiteful; vindictive
(d) causing or given to shedding tears; depressed; weepy; mournful |
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n. imprecation
(a) curse
(b) tenet seemingly contradictory or false, but actually true
(c) conflict; disagreement; disparity
(d) admirer of the fine arts; dabbler; amateur; nonprofessional
adj. flaccid
(a) lacking firmness; loose; limp; drooping; soft
(b) pertaining to the theater; designed for show; dramatic
(c) shiny; clear minded
(d) convenient in obtaining a result; guided by self-interest; advantageous; beneficial; worthwhile
adj. cacophonous
(a) shiny; clear minded
(b) corpselike; hence; haggard; pale; ghastly
(c) serving as a penalty; penalizing
(d) sounding jarring; discordant
adj. indigenous
(a) native to a region; innate; originating from a place
(b) sarcastic; doubting the sincerity of others; pessimistic
(c) very pleasing; adorable; delightful; delicious
(d) insensitive; materialistic; rude; ill-mannered
adj. didactic
(a) instructive; preachy; educational; tending to lecture others excessively
(b) optimistic; cheerful; red; confident
(c) cowardly; fearful
(d) constantly changing or varying in pattern or scenes |
