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COLLOQUY-dialogue, conference, talk.
COLOR-dye, hue, tint, paint, tinge.
COMBINATION-union, league, coalition, con-
spiracy, alliance, confederacy.
COMELY graceful, handsome, agreeable.
COMFORT-Solace, console, encourage, enliven.
COMFORTLESS-wretched, desolate, forlorn.
COMIC-funny, ludicrous, ridiculous, laughable.
COMMAND-direction, behest, order, precept,
injunction.

COMPUNCTION-regret, penitence, remorse, re-
pentance, contrition.

CONSTANCY-perseverance, firmness, steadiness, stability.

unchangeably, incessantly.

COMPUTE Count, number, rate, estimate, cal- CONSTANTLY-ever, continually, perpetually,
culate.
CONCEDE-yield, grant, allow, deliver, admit, CONSTRUCT-make, build, erect, form.
surrender.
CONCEAL-hide, disguise, cover, secrete.
CONCEIT-imagination, fancy, notion, freak.
CONCEITED-vain, proud, egotistical, opinion-

ated.

COMMANDING dictatorial, imperative, author- CONCEPTION-perception, knowledge, fancy, itative, imperious.

COMMENCE-undertake, begin, originate. COMMEND-praise, recommend, extol, applaud, approve, laud.

idea, imagination, notion.
CONCERN-care, interest, affair, business, re-
gard, matter.

CONCERT Contrive, manage, adjust, consult.

COMMENSURATE-sufficient, adequate, equal, CONCILIATE--win, reconcile, propitiate. proportionate.

COMMENT utterance, explanation, exposition, annotation, note, observation, elucidation, remark.

COMMISERATION-feeling for, pity, compassion,
condolence, sympathy.

COMMISSION-authorize, empower, enable.
COMMODIOUS-fit, suitable, convenient.
COMMODITY-goods, merchandise, wares.
COMMON-mean, vulgar, low, frequent, general,
ordinary, usual.

CONCLUDE-finish, terminate, close.
CONCLUSION-termination, end, inference.
CONCLUSIVE-convincing, decisive.

CONSULT-Consider, deliberate, advise.
CONSUME-waste, destroy, absorb, complete.
CONSUMMATION-perfection, completion.
CONTAGIOUS-epidemic, infections.
CONTAIN-hold, include, embrace, compre-
hend.

CONTAMINATE-pollute, defile, taint, corrupt,

poison.

CONTEMN-Scorn, despise, disdain.
CONTEMPLATE-consider, meditate, muse.
CONTEMPTIBLE-paltry, vile, mean, disdainful,
despicable, disreputable, low.

CONTEND quarrel, debate, contest, argue, vie,
strive.

CONCORD-harmony, agreement, unity, amity, CONTENTION-strife, conflict, contest, combat,

peace.

CONCUR-agree, coincide, approve, acquiesce.
CONDEMN-Sentence, doom, blame, reproach,

reprove.

CONDENSE-abbreviate, shorten, contract.
CONDESCENSION-humility, submission, defer-

ence.

dispute, dissension.

CONTENTMENT-acquiescence, happiness, satis-
faction, gratification.

CONTIGUOUS-near, approximating, adjacent.
CONTINUAL-Perpetual, constant, incessant,
unceasing, continuous.
CONTINUATION-continuance, duration.

COMMOTION-perturbation, tumult, disturb- CONDITION-rank, state, bond, case, compact, CONTRACT-arrangement, bargain, agreement,

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COMMUNICATION-commerce, intercourse, con- CONDUCE-conduct, tend, lead, contribute. CONDUCT-management, behavior, guidance, deportment.

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COMPACT-Contract, agreement, covenant, firm, CONFESS-acknowledge, grant, own, admit, solid, close.

avow, recognize, disclose.

COMPANION-ally, accomplice, associate, com- CONFIDE-rely, trust, repose, depend.
rade, friend, confederate, partner.
COMPANY-assembly, band, crew, corporation,
congregation, association.

COMPASS attain, enclose, invest, besiege, en-
viron, encircle, consummate.

CONFIDENT-impudent, bold, positive, dog-
matical, absolute, assured.
CONFINED-limited, shut up, circumscribed,
restrained, contracted, imprisoned.
CONFIRM-Corroborate, establish, strengthen.

COMPASSION-tenderness, pity, sympathy, com- CONFLICT-contest, contention, fight, agony,

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CONSEQUENCE-result, effect, inference. COMPLY-agree, accord, accede, assent, yield, CONSEQUENTLY-accordingly, hence, thereacquiesce, consent.

fore, wherefore.

COMPOSE-put together, form, settle, soothe, CONSIDER-ponder, deliberate, regard, reflect. calm, quiet, compound.

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CONTRADICT gainsay, deny, oppose.
CONTRARY-Opposite, adverse, inimical.
CONTRIBUTE-assist, administer, aid, share.
CONTRITION-remorse, penitence, repentance,
compunction, regret.

CONTRIVANCE-plan, device, means, scheme,
invention.

CONTROL-Subduc, restrain, check, govern,

curb.

CONTROVERSY-argument, debate, disputa-
tion, contest.

CONVENE call together, assemble, convoke.
CONVENIENT-handy, adapted, suitable.
CONVERSATION-dialogue, discussion, confer-
ence, colloquy.

CONVERSE-Commune, speak, talk, discourse.
CONVEY-take, carry, bear, transport.
CONVICTION-persuasion, detection, satisfac-

tion.

CONVIVIAL-agreeable, festal, social, sociable. CONVOKE-gather, assemble, convene, call together.

COPIOUS-ample, full, abundant, exuberant,
plenteous, beautiful.

CORDIAL hearty, warm, sincere.
CORRECT--mend, amend, reform, better, im-
prove, rectify.
CORROBORATE--establish, confirm, strengthen.
CORRUPTION depravity, pollution, defilement,
adulteration, contamination, depravity, in-
fection, putridity.

COSTLY-expensive, precious, valuable.
COUNSEL-advice, instruction, exhortation.
COUNTERACT change, defeat, oppose, hinder,
frustrate, prevent.

COUNTENANCE-uphold, favor, encourage, sup-
port, sanction.

COUNTERFEIT-forged, feigned, false, spurious, imposture, imitation.

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COUPLE-brace, pair, two, join, connect. COURAGE-heroism, valor, bravery, firmness, intrepidity, fearlessness.

COURSE-mode, way, track, line, career, progress, method, passage, road, route, series, succession.

COURTEOUS-kind, civil, affable, polished, respectful, polite, well-bred.

COVENANT-arrangement, agreement, contract, pledge, stipulation.

COVERING Concealing, screening, sheltering, hiding, overspreading

DECENT Comely, fit, seemly, becoming. DECIDE-settle, resolve, fix, determine. DECISION-sentence, determination, judgment, resolution, conclusion. DECISIVE-ending, conclusive, convincing, DECLARE-announce, pronounce, testify, proclaim, assure, assert, affirm.

DEPLORE-bemoan, bewail, lament, mourn. DEPORTMENT-behavior, character, carriage, conduct, demeanor.

DEPRAVED degraded, corrupt, abandoned, profligate, vicious, wicked. DEPRECIATE-underrate, disparage, detract,undervalue, degrade, lower, traduce.

DECLINE-droop, decay, shun, reject, repel, DEPRIVE-prevent, hinder, depose, divest, sink, refuse.

DECORATE-embellish,

adorn.

strip, abridge.

ornament, beautify, DEPUTE-authorize, appoint, constitute.

DECOY-allure, tempt, seduce, entice, inveigle.

COVETOUSNESS-greed, avarice, cupidity, in- DECREASE-lessen, diminish, lower, subside, ordinate desire.

COWARD-sneak, dastard, poltroon.
COWARDICE-fear, timidity, cowardliness.
CRAFTY -underhanded, cunning, artful, wily,
deceitful, sly, subtle.

abate.

DEDICATE-devote, consecrate, set apart. DEDUCTION-abatement, inference, conclusion. DEED-action, exploit, achievement, feat. DEFACE-mar, disfigure, destroy, mutilate. CRAVE-beg, pray, beseech, entreat, implore, DEFAME-slander, vilify, scandalize, calumnirequest, solicit, supplicate.

ate.

CREATE-build, form, make, cause, invent, DEFEAT-beat, baffle, conquer, overcome, overoriginate, shape, produce.

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CRITICISM-stricture, censure, review, remark, DEFENDER-protector, advocate, pleader, vinjudgment. CROOKED-bowed, turned, awry, bent, curved, DEFENCE-apology, excuse, justification, prodisfigured, deformed. tection, vindication.

CROSS-ill-tempered, fretful, peevish, spleeny, DEFER-delay, hinder, prolong, retard, postpetulant, splenetic. pone, protract, procrastinate.

CRUEL-barbarous, brutal, inhuman, pitiless, DEFERENCE-respect, regard, condescension, inexorable, unmerciful, harsh.

submission, veneration.

CULTIVATION-advancement, civilization, im- DEFILE-taint, poison, vitiate, corrupt, con

provement, refinement, tillage. CURE-heal, restore, remedy. CURIOUS-prying, inquisitive.

CURSE-imprecation, malediction, anathema, execration.

taminate, pollute.

DEFICIENT lacking, wanting, imperfect. DEFINITE-exact, precise, positive, certain, bounded, limited.

DEFRAUD-Swindle, cheat, rob, deceive, trick.

CURSORY-hasty, careless, slight, desultory, DEGRADE-lower, disgrace, lessen, reduce, desuperficial.

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DAMPNESS-wet, moisture, humidity.
DANGER-hazard, peril, risk, venture.
DARING-bold, fearless, valorous, courageous,
intrepid, brave.

DARK-dim, dismal, obscure, gloomy.
DATE-time, period, epoch, era, age.
DEAD-still, lifeless, inanimate, deceased.

DEADLY-fatal, mortal, destructive.

DEALING-trade, practice, commerce, traffic. DEARTH-famine, need, scarcity, want.

ness.

DEPUTY-agent, substitute, representative, delegate.

DERANGE-disarrange, discompose, disorder,

confuse, disconcert.

DERIDE-Mock, ridicule, make fun of, banter, laugh at.

DESCRIBE-illustrate, narrate, delineate, recount, relate, represent.

DESCRIPTION-account, illustration, narration, explanation, recital, relation, detail. DESIGN-intend, plan, scheme, purpose, project, sketch.

DESIGNATE-name, show, point out, indicate, choose, distinguish, style.

DESIST-stop, leave off, discontinuc, cease. DESPERATE-desponding, hopeless, mad, carcless, furious, regardless.

DESPICABLE-mean, vile, worthless, pitiful, outrageous, contemptible. DESPISE-hate, scorn, loathe.

DESPOTIC-arbitrary, self-willed, absolute. DESTINATION-point, location, design, fate, lot, purpose, appointment.

DESTITUTE-bare, forlorn, poor, scanty, forsaken, needy.

DESTROY-ruin, waste, demolish, consume, annihilate, dismantle.

DESULTORY-hasty, slight, loose, roving.
DETACH-sever, separate, disjoin, divide.
DETAIL account, tale, description, narration,
recital.

DETAIN-keep, restrain, confine, hold.
DETECT find, discover, convict.

DELAY-hinder, defer, detain, prolong, pro- DETERMINE-fix, decide, bound, limit, settle, tract, postpone.

resolve, adjust.

DELIBERATE-slow, hesitating, considerate, DETERMINED firm, resolute, decided, fixed, thoughtful, cautious.

DELICATE-frail, fine, nice, tender, beautiful, weak, elegant, dainty.

DELIGHTED-pleased, glad, grateful, joyful. DELIGHTFUL-Sweet, lovely, delicious, charming, gladsome.

concluded, ended, immovable. DETEST-hate, loathe, abbor, abominate. Detestable-hateful, loathsome, abominable, execrable.

DETRACT-defame, degrade, slander, vilify, calumniate, scandalize, derogate.

DELINEATE-describe, draw, paint, sketch, de- DETRIMENT-inconvenience, loss, injury, dis

pict, represent.

DELINQUENT-criminal, offender.

DELIVER―give up, save, yield, utter, surrender, concede, rescue, transmit.

DEBAR-deter, hinder, prevent, exclude, pre- DELUDE-mislead, deceive, cheat, beguile. clude.

DEBASE-lower, degrade, humble, disgrace. DEBATE argue, wrangle, dispute, controvert, contest.

DEBILITATE-impair, weaken, enervate, en

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advantage, damage, hurt, prejudice. DEVELOP grow, unravel, clear, unfold, disclose, exhibit.

DEVIATE-stray, wander, err, digress, swerve. DEVICE-design, scheme, plan, contrivance, invention, stratagem, show.

DEVOTE-give, apply, consecrate, set apart, dedicate.

DEMONSTRATE-illustrate, show, prove, mani- DEVOUT-pious, holy, religious, prayerful.

fest.

DENOMINATE-name, title, style, designate.

DEBILITY-infirmity, weakness, incapacity, DENOTE-imply, signify, mark, betoken.

imbecility, fecbleness.

DECAY-decline, consumption.
DECEASE-demise, death, departure of life.
DECEIT-fraud, duplicity, deception, cunning,
artifice, guilt, trickery.

DENY-refuse, disown, contradict, oppose. DEPARTURE-leaving, going away, forsaking, abandoning, exit.

DEPENDENCE-trust, reliance, confidence, con

nection.

DEXTERITY-adroitness, expertness, aptness, ability, skillfulness, skill, tact. DIALECT-language, speech, tongue. DICTATE-propose, direct, order, prescribe, instruct, suggest.

DIE-expire, depart, perish, languish, wither. DIFFER-dispute, dissent, vary, contend, dis

agree.

DIFFERENT-unlike, various, diverse.
DIFFICULT trying, arduous, hard, trouble-

some.

DIFFICULTY-obstacle, embarrassment, trouble,
obstruction, perplexity, trial, impediment.
DIFFIDENT retiring, fearful, bashful, distrust-
ful, modest, hesitating.
DIGNIFIED-exalted, elevated, honored, stately.
DILIGENT-industrious, assiduous, laborious,
active, persevering, attentive.

DISTINGUISH-discriminate, see, know, per- | EMBELLISH-ornament, decorate, adorn, illus-
ceive, discern.
trate, deck, beautify.

DISTINGUISHED-noted, conspicuous, eminent, EMBLEM-symbol, figure, type.
celebrated, illustrious.
DISTRESS-grief, sorrow, sadness, suffering,
affliction, anguish, agony, pain, misery.
DISTRIBUTE-deal out, scatter, assign, allot,
apportion, divide.

EMBRACE-hold, clasp, hug, comprehend, com-
prise, include, contain.
EMERGENCY-necessity, exigency, casualty.
EMOLUMENT-reward, profit, gain, advantage,

lucre.

DISTRICT-locality, section, tract, region, terri- EMOTION-feeling, tremor, agitation, excitetory, province, county, circuit.

ment.

business, avocation.

EMPOWER-enable, delegate, authorize, commission.

DIMINISH-shorten, curtail, decrease, abate, DIVERSION-enjoyment, pastime, recreation, EMPLOYMENT-occupation, trade, profession, lessen, subside. amusement, sport, deviation. DIRECT show, guide, conduct, manage, regu- DIVIDE-separate, part, share, distribute. late, sway. DIVINE suppose, conjecture, foretell, guess. DIRECTION-Command, address, order, super- DIVULGE-disclose, impart, reveal, communicate, disclose, publish.

scription.

EMPTY-untenanted, vacant, void, evacuated, unfurnished, unfilled.

DIRECTLY at once, quickly, instantly, immedi- DOCILE-gentle, tractable, teachable, pliant, ENCHANT-beguile, charm, bewitch, fascinate, ately, promptly, instantaneously.

quiet, yielding.

captivate, enrapture.

DISAGREE dispute, dissent, differ, quarrel, DOCTRINE-belief, wisdom, dogma, principle, ENCOMIUM-eulogy, praise.

vary.

DISAPPOINT-foil, defeat.

DISASTER-misfortune, calamity, mischance,

mishap.

DISAVOW-disown, deny, disclaim, repudiate.
DISCARD-cast off, dismiss, discharge.
DISCERN-distinguish, discriminate, penetrate,
behold, discover.

DISCERNIBLE-plain, evident, manifest, per-
ceptible, apparent.
DISCLOSE-reveal, discover, divulge.
DISCONCERT-disorder, confuse, defeat, ruffle,
fret, vex, unsettle, interrupt, derange.
DISCORD-contention, dissension, inharmony.
DISCOVER-make known, detect, communicate,
reveal. impart, tell, disclose.

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DREADFUL-fearful, awful, frightful, terrible, ENDURANCE-submission, patience, fortitude, horrible.

resignation.

DRESS-array, apparel, vestments, garments, ENEMY-adversary, opponent, antagonist, foe. attire.

DROOP-pine, sink, fade, languish, decline.

DISCREDIT-dishonor, scandal, disgrace, dis- DUMB-mute, still, silent, inarticulate.

repute, ignominy, reproach.

DISCRETION-prudence, judgment.

DURABLE-lasting, constant, permanent, con-
tinuing.

DISDAIN-Scorn, contempt, arrogance, pride, DUTIFUL-submissive, obedient, respectful.
haughtiness.
DISEASE-sickness, distemper, malady, dis-

order.

DISGRACE-degrade, debase, dishonor, abase.
DISGUISE-Cover, disfigure, conceal, dissemble.
DISGUST-loathing, nausea, dislike, aversion.
DISHONOR-shame, disgrace.

DWELLING-home, house, abode, habitation,
residence, domicile.

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EAGER-earnest, excited, ardent, impetuous,
quick, vehement.

EARN-acquire, win, make, gain, obtain.

DISLIKE antipathy, aversion, hatred, repug- EARTH-globe, world, planet.
nance, contempt, abhorrence.
DISMISS-discharge, divest, discard.
DISORDER-Confusion, bustle, tumult, malady,
disease, distemper, irregularity.
DISPARAGE-lower, undervalue, degrade, de-
tract, decry, depreciate.

EASE-rest, quiet, repose, lightness, facility.
ECONOMICAL careful, frugal, close, saving,
thrifty, sparing.

ECSTASY-happiness, joy, rapture, transport,
de light, elevation, enthusiasm.
EDIFICE-building, fabric, structure.

DISPERSE Scatter, dissipate, spread, distrib- EDUCATION-culture, cultivation, breeding, reute, deal out.

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ENERGY-determination, force, efficacy, vigor, strength, potency, power.

ENERVATE-Weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, un-
nerve, deteriorate.

ENGAGE-employ, enlist, fight, induce, pledge,
promise, attract, win.
ENJOYMENT-happiness, joy, pleasure, gratifi-

cation.

ENLARGE-extend, lengthen, widen, increase.
ENMITY-spite, hatred, hostility, malignity,
animosity.

ENOUGH-ample, sufficient, plenty, abundance.
ENRAGE excite, irritate, inflame, incense, ag-
gravate, exasperate.
ENRAPTURE-charm, attract, captivate, fasci-
nate, enchant.

ENTERPRISE-business, adventure, attempt,
undertaking.

ENTERTAINMENT-pastime, amusement, sport, recreation, diversion, performance, banquet, feast.

ENTICE-tempt, decoy, seduce, allure, attract. ENTIRE-full, whole, complete, perfect, total, integral.

EFFECT-consequence, purpose, result, event, ENTIRELY-perfectly, completely, wholly.

issue, meaning, reality.

EFFECTS-things, goods, chattels, furniture,
movables, property.

EFFICIENT-Competent, capable, able, effect-
ual, effective.

ENTITLE-style, designate, characterize, name, denominate.

ENTREAT-ask, solicit, crave, beg, beseech, implore, petition, supplicate. ENVY-suspicion, jealousy, grudging. EFFORT endeavor, essay, attempt, exertion, EPITOMIZE-lessen, abridge, reduce, curtail, trial. condense.

some.

ELIGIBLE-Suitable, fit, worthy, capable.

ELEGANT graceful, lovely, beautiful, hand- EQUAL-commensurate, adequate, uniform.
EQUITABLE-just, right, satisfactory, impartial,
fair, reasonable, honest.
ERADICATE—exterminate, extirpate, root out.
ERASE-expunge, efface, obliterate, cancel.

DISTINCT-clear, obvious, different, scparate, EMBARRASS-trouble, entangle, puzzle, perunlike, dissimilar.

plex, distress.

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ERECT-build, raise, found, construct, elevate, | EXTEND-spread out, stretch out, enlarge, in

establish, institute, set up, raise. ERROR-blunder, mistake, fault.

ESCAPE-elope, evade, elude, fly, avoid, pass. ESSENTIAL-important, necessary, requisite, indispensable.

crease, distend, diffuse.
EXTENSIVE-wide, comprehensive, large.
EXTENUATE-palliate, lessen, diminish, excuse.
EXTERIOR-outward, outside, external.
EXTERMINATE-eradicate, destroy, extirpate.

ESTEEM-respect, regard, value, appreciate, EXTERNAL-outward, exterior.
prize, love.

ESTIMATE-rate, compute, calculate, appraise,

value, esteem, appreciate. ETERNAL-perpctual, forever, endless, infinite, everlasting, immortal, continual.

EXTOL-Commend, praise, laud, eulogize, ad-
mire, applaud.

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FACETIOUS-amusing, jocular, comic, jocosc.

EVADE-escape, elude, avoid, shun, prevari- FACT-incident, circumstance.

cate.

EVEN-smooth, level, plain, uniform, equal. EVENT-incident, adventure, occurrence, issue, result, consequence.

FACULTY-ability, gift, talent, power.

FIGURE-shape, semblance, form, representation, statue.

FINE-delicate, nice, pretty, elegant, lovely, showy, beautiful.

FINISH-Conclude, end, close, terminate, com-
plete, perfect.

FIRM-ready, strong, immovable, solid, steady,
sturdy, resolute, partnership.
FIRST-highest, chief, earliest, primitive, pri-
mary, pristine, original, commencement.
FITTED-suited, competent, qualified, adapted.
FLAG-droop, languish, pine, decline, faint.
FLAGITIOUS-wicked, flagrant, heinous, atro-

cious.

FLAW-spot, stain, speck, crack, blemish, defect.

FAILING weakness, frailty, imperfection, mis- FLAVOR-taste, odor, fragrance.
fortune, miscarriage, foible, fault.
FAIR-clear, consistent, right, straight, im- FLEETING-transient, transitory, swift, tem-
partial, honest, equitable, just.
FAITH-trust, belief, fidelity, credit.

EVER-always, constantly, forever, unccas-
ingly, continually, incessantly.
EVIDENCE-proof, deposition, testimony, wit- FALLACIOUS-illusive, visionary, deceitful, de-

ness.

EVIL-Sinful, wicked, bad.

EXACT enjoin, demand, extract, extort.

lusive, fraudulent.

FALSEHOOD-falsity, falsification, fabrication,
fiction, lie, untruth.

EXACT sure, strict, punctual, accurate, pre- FAMILIAR-free, intimate, unceremonious. FAMOUS-Celebrated, eminent, renowned, distinguished, illustrious.

cise.

EXALTED-high, elevated, dignified, refined,
raised, magnificent, sublime.
EXAMINATION-search, investigation, scrutiny,
inquiry, research.

EXAMPLE-Copy, precedent, pattern.
EXASPERATE-excite, irritate, provoke, vex,
aggravate, enrage.

EXCEED-improve, outdo, excel, surpass, trans

scend.

EXCELLENCE-goodness, superiority, purity,
perfection, eminence.

EXCEPT-but, besides, unless, object.
EXCHANGE-barter, trade, traffic.

porary.

FLEETNESS--Swiftness, rapidity, quickness, vclocity, celerity.

FLUCTUATE-vary, waver, change, hesitate,
vacillate.

FOLLOWER-adherent, believer, disciple, par-
tisan, pursuer, successor.
FONDNESS-affection, love, attachment, tender-

ness.

linquish, quit.

FANCIFUL-ideal, imaginative, capricious, fan- FORSAKE-desert, abandon, abdicate, leave, re-
tastical, whimsical,.hypochondriac.
FANCY-imagination, taste, whim, caprice, in-
clination, liking, notion, conceit, conception,
humor, ideality.

FOOLISH-simple, stupid, silly, absurd,
posterous, irrational.
FORBEAR-refrain, spare, abstain, pause.

FASCINATE-charm, attract, captivate, bewitch, | FORBID-deny, prohibit, interdict, oppose.
enchant, enrapture.
FORCE-oblige, compel, restrain.

pre

FASHION-style, mode, custom, manner, way, FORCIBLE-powerful, strong, mighty, potent, practice, form, sort.

FASTEN-fix, hold, stick, annex, attach, affix.
FASTIDIOUS--particular, disdainful, squeamish.
FATE-destiny, chance, fortune, luck, doom, lot.

EXCITE provoke, arouse, stimulate, awaken, FAVOR-civility, support, benefit, grace.
incite, irritate.

FAVORABLE-auspicious, propitious, suitable. EXCULPATE-forgive, acquit, exonerate, ab- FAULT-failing, shortcoming, error, blemish, solve, justify.

imperfection, offence.

nocent.

cogent, irresistible.

FOREBODE-foretell, presage, prognosticate,
augur, betoken.
FOREGOING-before, former, previous, prior,
preceding, antecedent, anterior.
FOREGO-quit, give up, resign.
FORETHOUGHT-expectation, foresight, antici-
pation, premeditation.

EXCUSE-pretence, pretext, plea, subterfuge, FAULTLESS-guiltless, blameless, spotless, in- FORFEITURE-penalty, fine.

apology, evasion.

FORGE-Counterfeit, frame, invent, fabricate. EXECRABLE-hateful, contemptible, abomin- FEAR-alarm, dread, timidity, terror, fright, FORGIVE-absolve, pardon, remit, acquit, exable, detestable.

EXEMPTION-- freedom, privilege, immunity.

EXERCISE-practice, exert, carry on.

EXHAUST-empty, drain, spend.

EXIGENCY-necessity, emergency.

cuse.

trepidation, apprehension.
FEARFUL dreadful, horrible, terrible, awful, FORLORN-forsaken, lost, lonely, destitute, de-
afraid, timid, timorous.
FEARLESS-daring, brave, intrepid, undaunted, FORM-ceremony, observance, rite.

courageous.

EXONERATE-clear, relieve, justify, acquit, ab- FEASIBLE reasonable, plausible, practicable.
solve, forgive, exculpate.
FEAT-exploit, trick, achievement, act, deed.
EXPECTATION-belief, trust, hope, confidence, FEEBLE-frail, infirm, weak.
anticipation.

EXPEDIENT-fit; suitable, necessary, requisite.
EXPEDITE-hurry, hasten, quicken, accelerate.
EXPEDITIOUS-speedy, quick, prompt, diligent.
EXPEL-exile, banish, cast out.
EXPENSIVE-dear, costly, valuable.
EXPERIENCE-knowledge, trial, experiment,
proof, test.

serted.

FORMAL-ceremonious, particular, methodical, exact, stiff, precise.

FORTUNATE-Successful, lucky, prosperous. FORTUNE estate, portion, fate, success. FEELING sensation, sympathy, generosity, FORWARD-confident, eager, bold, ardent, imsensibility. modest, ready, presumptuous, progressive. FELICITY-joy, delight, happiness, prosperity, FOSTER-keep, harbor, nourish, cherish, nurse. bliss, blessedness. FRAGILE-brittle, weak, frail, tender. FERTILE fruitful, prolific, abundant, produc- FRAILTY-weakness, unsteadiness, instability, tive. failing, foible.

FERVOR-warmth, heat, ardor, vchemence, FRAME-fabricate, compose, contrive, invent, form, plan, adjust.

zeal.

EXPERT-handy, ready, adroit, skillful, dexter- FESTIVITY-joyfulness, happiness, gayety, fes- FRATERNITY-brotherhood, society.

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FICTION-invention, lie, untruth, falsehood, FREE-generous, liberal, candid, open, frank,
fabrication.
familiar, unconstrained, unconfined, unre-
served, munificent, bounteous.

FIDELITY-faith, honesty, loyalty.

FIERY-hot, fervent, impulsive, ardent, pas- FREE-deliver, liberate, clear, rescue, affransionate, vehement.

chise, enfranchise.

FREEDOM-liberty, independence, exemption, | GRASP-gripe, seize, catch.
privilege, familiarity, unrestraint.
FREELY- spontaneously, unreservedly, cheer-
fully, frankly, liberally, unhesitatingly.
FREQUENTLY-often, repeatedly, commonly,
generally, usually.

GRATEFUL-thankful, agreeable, delicious,
pleasing.

FRESH-new, recent, novel, modern, cool.
FRET-chafe, anger, gall, agitate, corrode, vex.
FRETFUL-captious, peevish, petulant, angry.
FRIENDLY-pleasant, kind, sociable, agreeable,
amicable.

FRIGHT-panic, consternation, terror, alarm.
FRIGHTEN-terrify, scare, intimidate, affright,
alarm, daunt.

FRIGHTFUL-horrid, horrible, terrible, terrific, dreadful, fearful.

FRUGAL careful, economical, saving, prudent. FRUITFUL-abundant, plentiful, fertile, productive, prolific.

GRATIFICATION-indulgence, happiness, enjoy-
ment, pleasure, fruition.
GRAVE-slow, solemn, thoughtful, serious, im-
portant, sedate, thoughtful.
GREATNESS-size, bulk, magnitude, immensity,
power, dignity, grandeur.
GREEDINESS-ravenousness, rapacity, voracity,

covetousness, eagerness.

HEAR-hearken, listen, watch, attend, over-
hear.

HEARTY-sincere, zealous, warm, strong, cor-
dial, ardent, healthy.
HEAVINESS-Sorrow, gloom, dejection, weight,
gravity.

HEEDLESS-dilatory, thoughtless, negligent, re-
miss, careless, inattentive.
HEIGHTEN-raise, advance, improve, aggra-

vate.

HEINOUS-wicked, sinful, flagrant, atrocious. GRIEF-sadness, sorrow, regret, melancholy, HELP-provide, serve, assist, aid, relieve, supdistress, amiction, anguish.

port, succor.

GRIEVE-bemoan, bewail, afflict, lament, hurt, HENCE-from, thence, so, accordingly, there-
mourn, sorrow.
fore, wherefore, consequently.

GROUP-cluster, collection, assemblage.
GROW-sprout, vegetate, proceed, increase.
GUARANTEE-warrant, vouch for, secure,
GUARD-protect, defend, shield, watch.
FRUSTRATE defeat, hinder, nullify, foil, dis- GUESS-suppose, conjecture, surmise, divine,
appoint.

think.

FULLY-largely, amply, completely, copiously, GUEST-stranger, isitor, visitant.
abundantly.
GUIDE-lead, direct, conduct, instruct, control,
regulate.

FUTILE-Useless, frivolous, trifling.

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GUILTY-depraved, wicked, sinful, criminal,
debauched.

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HALE-strong, robust, sound, hearty.

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HANDSOME-fine, fair, pretty, graceful, lovely, HOLD-keep, occupy, maintain, retain, detain, elegant, beautiful, noble.

GAY-dashing, showy, merry, sprightly, fine, HAPPINESS-contentment, luck, felicity, bliss. cheerful.

GENERALLY-usually, commonly, frequently.
GENEROUS-liberal, bounteous, beneficent, mu-
nificent, noble.
GENIUS-talent, intellect, ingenuity, capacity,
ability, wisdom, taste.
GENTEEL-polite, refined, polished, mannerly,
cultured.

GENTLE-tame, meek, mild, quiet, peaceable.
GENUINE real, actual, authentic, unalloyed,
unadulterated, true, natural.
GERMINATE-sprout, shoot, grow, bud, vege-

tate.

GESTURE-action, motion, posture, attitude. GET-gain, attain, obtain, procure, realize, acquire, possess.

HARASS-tire, molest, weary, disturb, perplex,
vex, torment.

HARBINGER-messenger, precursor, forerunner.
HARD-near, close, unfeeling, inexorable,
arduous, difficult, firm, hardy, solid.
HARDENED-unfeeling, obdurate, insensible,

callous.

grasp, pos8688.

HONESTY-honor, fidelity, frankness, integrity,
probity, purity, justice, sincerity, rectitude,
uprightness, truthfulness.
HONOR-exalt, dignify, respect, adorn, revere,
esteem, venerate, reverence.
HOPE-desire, belief, trust, confidence, expec-
tation, anticipation.
HOPELESS-desponding, dejected, despairing.

frightful, awful.

HARDIHOOD-boldness, presumption, audacity, HORRIBLE-dreadful, terrible, terrific, fearful,
effrontery, bravery, daring.
HARDLY-barely, scarcely, with difficulty.
HARDSHIP-affliction, oppression, grievance,

injury.

HARM-evil, injury, damage, hurt, misfortune,
ill, mishap.

HARMLESS-gentle, unoffending, inoffensive,
innocent.

GIFT-donation, present, gratuity, benefaction, HARMONY-unison, concord, melody, agreeendowment, ability, talent.

ment, accordance.

GIVE-impart, confer, bestow, grant, consign, HARSH-rough, stern, severe, rigorous, austere, yield.

morose.

GLAD-happy, gay, cheerful, delighted, joyful, HASTEN-hurry, expedite, accelerate, quicken.
joyous, gratified.
HASTINESS-dispatch, speed, hurry, rashness,
precipitancy.

GLANCE-sight, look, glimpse.
GLITTER-glisten, sparkle, shine, glare, radi- HASTY-rash, angry, quick, cursory, passion-

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HOSTILE-unfriendly, opposite, contrary, re-
pugnant.

HOSTILITY-enmity, opposition, animosity, ill-
will, unfriendliness.
HOUSE-domicile, dwelling, home, habitation,
family, race, quorum.
HOWEVER-notwithstanding, nevertheless, but,

yet, still.

HUMBLE-meek, lowly, subdued, submissive,
modest, unpretending, unassuming.
HURRY-hasten, expedite, precipitate.

HURTFUL-annoying, injurious, detrimental,

mischievous, pernicious, prejudicial. HYPOCRISY-dissimulation, pretence, deceit.

IDEA-notion, thought, conception, imagination, perception. IDLE-unoccupied, unemployed, inactive, indolent, still, lazy, slothful. IGNORANT-untaught, unskilled, uninformed, unlettered, unlearned, illiterate. ILLNESS-sickness, disorder, disease, malady. ILLUSION-falsity, deccption, mockery. HEADSTRONG-self-willed, stubborn, forward, IMAGINE-think, suppose, fancy, conceive, violent, obstinate, venturesome. HEAL-restore, cure, remedy.

GRANT-give, bestow, cede, concede, confer, HEALTHY-well, sound, wholesome, salutary,
sell, yield.
salubrious.

deem, contrive, apprehend.

IMBECILITY-weakness, languor, feebleness,
infirmity, debility, impotence.
IMITATE-follow, copy, mimic.

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