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distort
Verb /dɪˈstɔːt/
pull or twist out of shape
Synonyms: twist, warp, contort, bend, buckle, deform
a grimace distorted her mouth
deform
Verb /dɪˈfɔːm/
distort the shape or form of; make misshapen
Synonyms: make misshapen, distort the shape of, disfigure, bend out of shape, misshape, contort
he was physically deformed by a rare bone disease
pivotal
Adjective /ˈpɪvətl/
of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else
Synonyms: central, crucial, vital, critical, focal, essential
Japan's pivotal role in the world economy
steady
Adjective /ˈstɛdi/
firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Synonyms: stable, balanced, firm, fixed, secure, secured
Antonyms: unstable, loose, shaky, darting, flighty, impulsive
the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady
perceive
Verb /pəˈsiːv/
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand
Synonyms: discern, recognize, become cognizant of, become aware of, become conscious of, come to know
his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth
indefinite
Adjective /ɪnˈdɛfɪnət/
lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time
Synonyms: unknown, indeterminate, unspecified, unlimited, unrestricted, undecided
Antonyms: fixed, limited, clear
they may face indefinite detention
contrived
Adjective /kənˈtrʌɪvd/
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
Synonyms: forced, strained, studied, artificial, affected, put-on
Antonyms: natural, spontaneous
humble
Adjective /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/
having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
Synonyms: meek, deferential, respectful, submissive, self-effacing, unassertive
Antonyms: proud, overbearing, noble, grand
I felt very humble when meeting her
pious
Adjective /ˈpʌɪəs/
devoutly religious
Synonyms: religious, devout, devoted, dedicated, reverent, God-fearing
Antonyms: impious, irreligious, sincere
a deeply pious woman
hurdle
Noun /ˈhəːd(ə)l/
one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump
Synonyms: fence, jump, barrier, barricade, bar, railing
a hurdle race
barrier
Noun /ˈbarɪə/
a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
Synonyms: fence, railing, barricade, hurdle, bar, blockade
the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden
squat
Verb /skwɒt/
crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs
Synonyms: crouch, crouch down, hunker, hunker down, sit on one's haunches, sit on one's heels
I squatted down in front of him
superficial
Adjective /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
existing or occurring at or on the surface
Synonyms: surface, exterior, external, outer, outside, outermost
Antonyms: deep, thorough, significant, comprehensive
the building suffered only superficial damage
dissuade
Verb /dɪˈsweɪd/
persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action
Synonyms: discourage, deter, prevent, disincline, turn aside, divert
Antonyms: persuade, encourage
his friends tried to dissuade him from flying
earnest
Adjective /ˈəːnɪst/
resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
Synonyms: serious, serious-minded, solemn, grave, sober, humourless
Antonyms: frivolous, apathetic, half-hearted
an earnest student
temperate
Adjective /ˈtɛmp(ə)rət/
relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures
Synonyms: mild, clement, pleasant, agreeable, benign, self-restrained
Antonyms: extreme, intemperate, immoderate
sage can be grown outdoors in cool, temperate climates
irksome
Adjective /ˈəːks(ə)m/
irritating; annoying
Synonyms: irritating, annoying, vexing, vexatious, galling, exasperating
Antonyms: pleasant, agreeable
an irksome journey
expose
Verb /ɪkˈspəʊz/
make (something) visible by uncovering it
Synonyms: reveal, uncover, lay bare, bare, leave unprotected, make vulnerable
Antonyms: cover, protect from, keep away from, keep free of
at low tide the sands are exposed
sincere
Adjective /sɪnˈsɪə/
free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings
Synonyms: heartfelt, wholehearted, profound, deep, from the heart, honest
Antonyms: perfunctory, token, insincere, hypocritical, disingenuous, two-faced
they offer their sincere thanks to Paul
modest
Adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/
unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
Synonyms: self-effacing, self-deprecating, humble, unpretentious, unassuming, unpresuming
Antonyms: boastful, conceited, great, runaway, grand, grandiose
he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise