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curb
Noun /kəːb/
a check or restraint on something
Synonyms: restraint, restriction, check, brake, rein, control
plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing
convey
Verb /kənˈveɪ/
transport or carry to a place
Synonyms: transport, carry, bring, take, fetch, bear
pipes were laid to convey water to the house
eccentric
Adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange
Synonyms: unconventional, uncommon, abnormal, irregular, aberrant, anomalous
Antonyms: ordinary, conventional
he noted her eccentric appearance
sole
adjective /səʊl/
being the only one; only
Synonyms:exclusive, lone, remaining
Antonyms:combined, mixed, together
the sole living relative.
authentic
Adjective /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine
Synonyms: genuine, original, real, actual, bona fide, true
Antonyms: fake, spurious, unreliable, inaccurate
the letter is now accepted as an authentic document
budget
Noun /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time
Synonyms: financial plan, financial estimate, financial blueprint, prediction of revenue and expenditure, forecast, allowance
keep within the household budget
upbeat
adjective /ˈʌpbiːt/
optimistic; happy; cheerful.
Synonyms: happy, hopeful, cheery, positive
Antonyms: depressed, gloomy, hopeless
television dramas with predictably upbeat endings.
apathy
Noun /ˈapəθi/
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Synonyms: indifference, lack of interest, lack of enthusiasm, lack of concern, unconcern, uninterestedness
Antonyms: enthusiasm, interest, passion
widespread apathy among students
lucid
Adjective /ˈluːsɪd/
expressed clearly; easy to understand
Synonyms: intelligible, comprehensible, understandable, cogent, coherent, communicative
Antonyms: confusing, unclear, ambiguous, muddled, dark, dull
a lucid account
derive
Verb /dɪˈrʌɪv/
obtain something from (a specified source)
Synonyms: obtain, get, take, gain, acquire, procure
Antonyms: give rise to
they derived great comfort from this assurance
concur
Verb /kənˈkəː/
be of the same opinion; agree
Synonyms: agree, be in agreement, be in accord, be in accordance, accord, go along
Antonyms: disagree
the authors concurred with the majority
coarse
Adjective /kɔːs/
rough or harsh in texture
Synonyms: rough, bristly, scratchy, prickly, hairy, shaggy
Antonyms: soft, delicate, sophisticated, refined, inoffensive
a coarse woollen cloth
dazzling
Adjective /ˈdazlɪŋ/
extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily
Synonyms: extremely bright, blinding, glaring, brilliant, gleaming, shining
the sunlight was dazzling
classify
Verb /ˈklasɪfʌɪ/
arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics
Synonyms: categorize, class, group, put into sets, grade, rank
mountain peaks are classified according to their shape
splendid
Adjective /ˈsplɛndɪd/
magnificent; very impressive
Synonyms: magnificent, sumptuous, grand, impressive, imposing, superb
Antonyms: modest, unimpressive, ordinary, undistinguished, dreadful, awful
a splendid view of Windsor Castle
flatter
Verb /ˈflatə/
lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests
Synonyms: compliment, praise, commend, admire, express admiration for, pay tribute to
Antonyms: insult, offend, clash with
she was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted
complement
Noun /ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt/
a thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality
Synonyms: accompaniment, companion, addition, supplement, accessory, adjunct
Antonyms: contrast
local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food
tickle
Verb /ˈtɪk(ə)l/
lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes mild discomfort or itching and often laughter
Synonyms: stroke, pet, lightly touch, lightly prod, chuck, stimulate
Antonyms: bore
I tickled him under the ears
compliment
Noun /ˈkɒmplɪm(ə)nt/
a polite expression of praise or admiration
Synonyms: flattering remark, tribute, accolade, commendation, bouquet, pat on the back
Antonyms: insult, criticism
she paid me an enormous compliment
economy
Noun /ɪˈkɒnəmi/
the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money
Synonyms: wealth, resources, financial resources, thrift, providence, prudence
Antonyms: extravagance