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circumference
Noun /səˈkʌmf(ə)r(ə)ns/
the enclosing boundary of a curved geometric figure, especially a circle.
Synonyms: perimeter, border, boundary, girth, width
interior
Adjective /ɪnˈtɪərɪə/
situated on or relating to the inside of something; inner
Synonyms: inside, inner, internal, intramural, inland, inshore
Antonyms: exterior, outer, foreign
the interior lighting is not adequate
circuit
Noun /ˈsəːkɪt/
a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place
Synonyms: lap, turn, tour, round, circle, orbit
I ran a circuit of the village
ostentatious
Adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/
characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress
Synonyms: showy, pretentious, conspicuous, obtrusive, flamboyant, gaudy
Antonyms: plain, unobtrusive, restrained, modest
a simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious
adorn
Verb /əˈdɔːn/
make more beautiful or attractive
Synonyms: embellish, decorate, furnish, ornament, add ornament to, enhance
Antonyms: strip, disfigure
pictures and prints adorned his walls
grimy
Adjective /ˈɡrʌɪmi/
covered with or characterized by grime
Synonyms: dirty, grimed, begrimed, grubby, soiled, stained
Antonyms: clean
the grimy industrial city
discreet
Adjective /dɪˈskriːt/
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment
Synonyms: careful, circumspect, cautious, wary, chary, guarded
Antonyms: indiscreet, rash, obtrusive
we made some discreet inquiries
receipt
Noun /rɪˈsiːt/
the action of receiving something or the fact of its being received
Synonyms: receiving, reception, getting, obtaining, gaining, proof of purchase
I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter
deceit
Noun /dɪˈsiːt/
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Synonyms: deception, deceitfulness, duplicity, double-dealing, fraud, fraudulence
Antonyms: honesty
a web of deceit
traitor
Noun /ˈtreɪtə/
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Synonyms: betrayer, back-stabber, double-crosser, double-dealer, renegade, Judas
Antonyms: loyalist, patriot
he was a traitor to his own class
liberate
Verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/
set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression
Synonyms: set free, free, release, let out, let go, discharge
Antonyms: confine, enslave, subjugate
the serfs had been liberated
flourish
Verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
(of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment
Synonyms: grow, thrive, prosper, do well, grow well, develop
Antonyms: die, wither, decline
wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake
volatile
Adjective /ˈvɒlətʌɪl/
(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures
Synonyms: unpredictable, changeable, variable, inconstant, inconsistent, uncertain
Antonyms: stable, constant, calm
volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and benzene
detrimental
Adjective /ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛnt(ə)l/
tending to cause harm
Synonyms: harmful, damaging, injurious, hurtful, inimical, deleterious
Antonyms: benign, beneficial
recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people
domestic
Adjective /dəˈmɛstɪk/
relating to the running of a home or to family relations
Synonyms: family, home, private, domesticated, stay-at-home, home-loving
Antonyms: public, wild, foreign, international
domestic chores
deserter
Noun /dɪˈzəːtə/
a member of the armed forces who deserts
Synonyms: absconder, runaway, renegade, fugitive, truant, escapee
deserters from the army
aggravation
Noun /ˌaɡrəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
the state of becoming worse or more serious; exacerbation
Synonyms: worsening, exacerbation, compounding, nuisance, annoyance, irritant
Antonyms: improvement
the patient experienced an aggravation of symptoms
solace
Noun /ˈsɒlɪs/
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Synonyms: comfort, consolation, cheer, support, relief
she sought solace in her religion
dignify
Verb /ˈdɪɡnɪfʌɪ/
make (something) seem worthy and impressive
Synonyms: distinguish, add distinction to, add dignity to, honour, bestow honour on, grace
the Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony
gripping
Adjective /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
firmly holding the attention or interest; exciting
Synonyms: engrossing, enthralling, entrancing, absorbing, riveting, captivating
Antonyms: boring
a gripping TV thriller
brazen
Adjective /ˈbreɪz(ə)n/
bold and without shame
Synonyms: bold, shameless, as bold as brass, brazen-faced, forward, presumptuous
Antonyms: timid, shy
he went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance
flee
Verb /fliː/
run away from a place or situation of danger
Synonyms: run, run away, run off, make a run for it, run for it, take flight
to escape the fighting, his family fled from their village
extinguish
Verb /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
cause (a fire or light) to cease to burn or shine
Synonyms: douse, put out, quench, stamp out, smother, beat out
Antonyms: light, start up
firemen were soaking everything to extinguish the blaze
inflame
Verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/
to burst into flame; take fire.
Synonyms: kindle, irritate, fire up
Antonyms: extinguish, stop, cool
enlarge
Verb /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/
make or become larger or more extensive
Synonyms: become bigger, make bigger, become larger, make larger, become greater, make greater
Antonyms: dwindle, reduce