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13 antipathy examples

1. a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion.
2. an instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling.
3. an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike.

13 applicable examples

applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate
13 asset examples

a useful desirable, or valuable thing
13 beset examples

to attack on all sides; assail; harass
13 compassion examples

a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
13 decorum examples

Dignified behavior, speech, dress, etc. Proper manners and taste.
13 duress examples

compulsion by threat or force; coercion
13 exuberant examples

effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant
13 facsimile examples

an exact copy
13 imbibe examples

to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink
13 implacable examples

not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified
13 infinitesimal examples

indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute
13 innocuous examples

not harmful or injurious; harmless
13 militate examples

1. to have a substantial effect; weigh heavily
2. to fight against
13 patent examples

1. (noun) the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
2. (verb) to take out a patent on; obtain the exclusive rights to by a patent
3. (adjective) readily open to notice or observation; evident; obvious
13 prowess examples

exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength
13 sedate examples

1. (adjective) calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement
2. (verb) to put (a person or animal) under sedation
13 stentorian examples

very loud or powerful in sound
13 stipulate examples

to require as an essential condition in making an agreement
13 ultimatum examples

a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force.

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