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Updated BSEP words
Jeremiah
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Terms in this set (142)
Definition: real, genuine
authentic
Synonyms: accurate, actual, original
Definition: happening at night
nocturnal
Synonyms: after dark, late, nightly
Definition: mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
enigma Synonyms: bewilderment, conundrum, crux, mind-boggler, mystification, perplexity,
problem, puzzle, question, riddle, secret
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Definition: increase in size or effect
amplify
Synonyms: augment, enlarge, intensify
Definition: valor, gallantry
chivalry
Synonyms: courage, courtesy, valiance
Definition: oppress, assume authority
domineering
Synonyms: dominate, intimidate, threaten
Definition: tiredness
fatigue
Synonyms: burnout, exhaustion, weakness
Definition: rigidly firm in will or purpose; incapable of change: stubborn
inflexible Synonyms: adamant, determined, fixed, immovable, rigid, steadfast, strict, unbending,
uncompromising, unyielding
Definition: measurement around waist
girth
Synonyms: circumference, compass, distance around
Definition: ward off, circumvent
parry
Synonyms: avoid, block, repel
Definition: something very deep(usually a feature of land), empty space
abyss
Synonyms: chasm, gorge, hollow
Definition: small, inadequate, poor, scant
meager
Synonyms: little, sparse, weak
Definition: asserted, often doubtful
alleged
Synonyms: declared, questionable, suspect
Definition: bane
nemesis
Synonyms: adversary, curse, opponent
Definition: harbor, bunk
hammock
Synonyms: bed, billet, dock
Definition: live or exist in
reside
Synonyms: abide, consist, inhabit
Definition: person who dictates, oppresses
tyrant
Synonyms: absolute ruler, authoritarian, oppressor
Definition: contrasting, corresponding
comparison
Synonyms: analogy, correlation, connection
Definition: careless, indifferent
lackadaisical
Synonyms: apathetic, disinterested, inattentive
Definition: money or something gambled
wager
Synonyms: bet, challenge, stake
Definition: not likely, doubtful
improbable
Synonyms: implausible, inconceivable, questionable
Definition: hateful, nasty
malicious
Synonyms: awful, mean, vengeful
Definition: regal, official
imperial
Synonyms: domineering, kingly, majestic
Definition: exile, banish, expel
ostracize
Synonyms: avoid, exclude, shun
Definition: enthusiast
zealot
Synonyms: activist, fanatic, diehard
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