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Absolve
Having insufficient evidence of his guilt, the jury had to absolve Mr. Melman of the murder. |
To clear of guilt
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Adamant
Rasha is adamant about not changing plans. He insisits we still camp out even thought the weather report says it will be cold, windy, and rainy. |
Firm/stubborn
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Amiable
The neighbor's amiable dog greets strangers and friends with a happy yip and energetic tail wagging. |
Good-natured
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Amoral
A former president of Uganda, Idi Amin, was truly amoral. He jailed, tortured, and killed innocent opponents without the slightest feeling of |
Lacking ethical values
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Animosity
Ill will between the two families goes back several generations and nobody remembers what orginally caused the animosity. |
Strong dislike
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Antagonist
At the divorce hearing, the spouses were such bitter antagonists that it was hard to believe they had once loved one another. |
An enemy
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Eccentric
Lady Gaga is known for her eccentric costumes and entrances. |
Odd
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Encounter
I was surprised to encounter my friend at the beach since I had heard he was very ill |
To meet
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Epitome
The great ballplayer and civil rights leader Jackie Robinson was the epitome of both physical and moral strength. |
A perfect model
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Malign
Disreputable reporters often malign public figures, forever damaging their reputations |
To speak badly of
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