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Down: 1) 1a : to blend (diverse elements) into a uniform mixture b : to make homogeneous 2a : to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly usually in a liquid b : to reduce the particles of so that they are uniformly small and evenly distributed; specifically : to break up the fat globules of (milk) into very fine particles The new curriculum is an attempt to homogenize education throughout the county. Synonyms: formalize, standardize, normalize, regularize2) extremely distinguished: extremely distinguished and deservedly famous 1: notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions : eminent 2archaic a : shining brightly with light b : clearly evident Synonyms: astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior3) 1a : a loud outcry formerly used in the pursuit of one who is suspected of a crime b : the pursuit of a suspect or a written proclamation for the capture of a suspect 2: a clamor of alarm or protest 3: hubbub uproar: a great uproar or commotion about something pursuit: formerly, a pursuit of somebody accused of a crime, with the pursuers calling on bystanders to join in the chase : an angry protest about something ▪ There was a hue and cry in opposition to the film. Synonyms: howl, hubbub, clamor, hullabaloo, noise, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation5) : monotonous, dull : not interesting : dull, boring, and ordinary ▪ She liked the movie, but I thought it was humdrum.▪ another humdrum day at the office▪ humdrum chores dull: dull because of being too familiar and lacking variety Synonyms: arid, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, boring, jading, jejune, leaden, mind-numbing, monochromatic, monotonous6) consisting of dissimilar parts: consisting of parts or aspects that are unrelated or unlike each other unrelated: not related or similar with two or more phases: describes a chemical substance that has two or more phases Synonyms: varied, mixed, assorted, diverse, various, dissimilar, unrelated8) : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural involving or based on a suggested idea or theory : involving or based on a hypothesis ▪ a hypothetical argument/discussion not real : imagined as an example ▪ She described a hypothetical case to clarify her point Synonyms: academic (also academical), conjectural, theoretical, speculative, suppositional9) 1a : a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord b : the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal c : an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations of vassalage 2a : expression of high regard : respect —often used with pay b : something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : tribute :deference: a show of reverence and respect toward somebody vassal's respect due to lord: allegiance or a formal public acknowledgment of allegiance on the part of a vassal toward a feudal lord Synonyms: accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, encomium, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute 10) : to give heart to : cheer : to cause (someone) to feel more cheerful or hopeful ▪ The team's victory has heartened its fans. encourage: to make somebody feel more cheerful and hopeful Synonyms: bear up, buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), embolden, encourage, inspire, inspirit, steel 13) b1a : an official at a tournament of arms with duties including the making of announcements and the marshaling of combatants b : an officer with the status of ambassador acting as official messenger between leaders especially in war c (1) : officer of arms (2) : an officer of arms ranking above a pursuivant and below a king of arms 2: an official crier or messenger 3a : one that precedes or foreshadows b : one that conveys news or proclaims : announcer bringer of news: somebody who brings or announces important news sign of what will happen: somebody or something that is a forerunner of something or gives an indication of something that is going to happen official messenger: an official messenger and representative of a king or leader in former times : a sign that something will happen ▪ The early flowers are heralds of spring. an official messenger in the past ▪ Mercury was the herald of the Roman gods. Synonyms: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), exponent, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight 15) : extravagant exaggeration (as “mile-hig: language that describes something as better or worse than it really is [noncount] ▪ In describing his accomplishments, he's somewhat given to hyperbole. [=he tends to exaggerate his accomplishments]h ice-cream cones”) exaggeration: deliberate and obvious exaggeration used for effect, e.g. "I could eat a million of these" Synonyms: caricature, coloring, elaboration, embellishment, embroidering, embroidery, exaggeration, magnification, overstatement, padding, stretching 17) : not permitted : unlawful : not allowed by law : unlawful or illegal : involving activities that are not considered morally acceptable unacceptable by prevailing social standards: considered wrong or unacceptable by prevailing social customs or standards Synonyms: criminal, felonious, illegitimate, illegal, lawless, unlawful, wrongful Across: 4) similar: sharing a similar or related structure, position, function, or value having same origin but different function: describes biological structures such as the wing of a bird and the fin of a fish that share the same origin but have a different function of related chemical compounds: relating to a series of organic chemical compounds such as a methylene group, each of which differs from the preceding by the addition of a constant component 7) 1a : a chest or compartment for storage b : a cupboard usually surmounted by open shelves 2: a pen or coop for an animal 3: shack, shanty : a piece of furniture that is used for displaying and storing dishes —called also (Brit) dresser (Brit) Welsh dresser an enclosed area or cage for an animal ▪ a rabbit hutch china cabinet: a cupboard with drawers and usually open shelves on top, often used for storing and displaying dishes and kitchen utensils cage: a small shelter, usually constructed from wire and wood, for keeping small animals such as rabbits Synonyms: cabin, camp, hooch (or hootch) [slang], hovel, hut, shack, hutment, shanty 11) 1: having no stain or blemish : pure 2: containing no flaw or error 3a : spotlessly clean b : having no colored spots or marks perfectly clean ▪ The house was always immaculate : having no flaw or error :perfect ▪ She had an immaculate record of service. Synonyms: clean, decent, G-rated, chaste, modest, pure, vestal, virgin, virginal 12) 1: of the same or a similar kind or nature 2: of uniform structure or composition throughout 3: having the property that if each variable is replaced by a constant times that variable the constant can be factored out : having each term of the same degree if all variables are considered formal: made up of the same kind of people or things ▪ a racially homogeneous neighborhood [=a neighborhood in which all the people belong to the same race] Synonyms: same, similar, regular, standardized, consistent, equal, identical14) : to harass and try to disconcert with questions, challenges, or gibes : badger : to interrupt (someone, such as a speaker or performer) by shouting annoying or rude interrupt somebody with shouting: to shout remarks, insults, or questions in order to disconcert somebody who is making a speech or giving a performance dress flax or hemp: to comb flax or hemp comb for flax or hemp: a comb used for dressing flax or hemp Several protesters were heckling the speaker at the rally. Synonyms: bait, hassle, haze, tease, needle, ride, taunt 15) possible heir: an heir whose entitlement to an inheritance will cease if another heir is born whose entitlement is greater an heir whose legal right to an inheritance may be defeated (as by the birth of a nearer relative) 16) 1: of or relating to Greek history, culture, or art after Alexander the Great 2: of or relating to the Hellenists of ancient Greek civilization: characteristic of or relating to ancient Greek civilization during the late 4th to 1st centuries bc of Greeks: characteristic of or associated with the Greeks preferring Greek culture: enthusiastic for or adopting ancient Greek culture or customs 18) word with same spelling or sound: a word that is spelled or pronounced in the same way as one or more other words but has a different meaning. somebody with same name: somebody with the same name as somebody else duplicate taxonomic name: a taxonomic name that is the same as one already designating a different species or genus and cannot therefore be used 19) 1a : adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma b : denial of a revealed truth by a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church c : an opinion or doctrine contrary to church dogma 2a : dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice b : an opinion, doctrine, or practice contrary to the truth or to generally accepted beliefs or standards :unorthodox religious opinion: an opinion or belief that contradicts established religious teaching, especially one that is officially condemned by a religious authority holding of unorthodox religious belief: the holding of, or adherence to, an opinion or belief that contradicts established religious teaching, especially one that is officially condemned by religious authorities unorthodox opinion: an opinion or belief that does not coincide with established or traditional theory, especially in philosophy, science, or politics : a belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief or opinion of a particular religion [noncount] ▪ They were accused of heresy. Synonyms: dissent, dissidence, heterodoxy, nonconformity
 

 

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