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contrary
Adjective /ˈkɒntrəri/
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
Synonyms: opposite, opposing, opposed, contradictory, clashing, conflicting
Antonyms: compatible, same, accommodating, cooperative, obliging
he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal
keen
Adjective /kiːn/
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
Synonyms: eager, anxious, impatient, determined, desirous, longing
Antonyms: reluctant, apathetic, half-hearted, unenthusiastic, indifferent, blunt
a keen gardener
function
verb /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/
to perform a specified action or activity; work; operate
Synonyms: work, go , run
Antonyms: entertain, fun, idle
The computer isn't functioning now
operate
Verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/
(of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system)
Synonyms: work, make go, run, set off, use, utilize
Antonyms: break down, fail
the Prime Minister operates a system of divide and rule
marquee
Noun /mɑːˈkiː/
a large tent used for social or commercial functions.
quota
Noun /ˈkwəʊtə/
a fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute
Synonyms: allocation, share, allowance, limit, ration, portion
the county is falling short of its quota of blood donations
allocate
Verb /ˈaləkeɪt/
distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
Synonyms: allot, assign, issue, award, grant, administer
in past years we didn't allocate enough funds to infrastructure maintenance
allowance
Noun /əˈlaʊəns/
the amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose
Synonyms: permitted amount, permitted quantity, allocation, allotment, quota, share
your baggage allowance
bloat
Verb /bləʊt/
make or become swollen with fluid or gas
the fungus has bloated their abdomens
atlas
Noun /ˈatləs/
a book of maps or charts
I looked in the atlas to see where Naples was
dispute
Noun /dɪˈspjuːt/
a disagreement or argument
Synonyms: debate, discussion, discourse, disputation, argument, controversy
Antonyms: agreement
a territorial dispute between the two countries
derelict
Adjective /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
Synonyms: dilapidated, ramshackle, run down, broken-down, worn out, tumbledown
Antonyms: in good repair, in use, dutiful, punctilious
a derelict Georgian mansion
motivate
Verb /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
provide (someone) with a reason for doing something
Synonyms: prompt, drive, move, inspire, stimulate, influence
Antonyms: demotivate
he was primarily motivated by the desire for profit
temporary
Adjective /ˈtɛmp(ə)rəri/
lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
Synonyms: non-permanent, short-term, interim, brief, short-lived, momentary
Antonyms: permanent, lasting
a temporary job
distant
Adjective /ˈdɪst(ə)nt/
far away in space or time
Synonyms: faraway, far off, far, long ago, bygone, away
Antonyms: near, recent, strong, intense, close, friendly
distant parts of the world
occupy
Verb /ˈɒkjʊpʌɪ/
reside or have one's place of business in (a building)
Synonyms: live in, inhabit, be the tenant of, tenant, lodge in, be ensconced in
Antonyms: leave, abandon, quit
the rented flat she occupies in Hampstead
component
Noun /kəmˈpəʊnənt/
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle
Synonyms: part, piece, bit, constituent, element, ingredient
an assembly plant for imported components
contemplate
Verb /ˈkɒntɛmpleɪt/
look thoughtfully for a long time at
Synonyms: look at, view, regard, examine, inspect, observe
he contemplated his image in the mirrors
immaculate
Adjective /ɪˈmakjʊlət/
perfectly clean, neat, or tidy
Synonyms: clean, spotless, pristine, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied
Antonyms: dirty, grubby, bad, damaged, blameworthy
an immaculate white suit
entertain
Verb /ɛntəˈteɪn/
provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
Synonyms: amuse, divert, distract, delight, please, charm
Antonyms: bore, reject, eschew
a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd