Lesson 19

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  1. buttress
    a support usually of stone or brick
    The west end projects nearly 20 ft. beyond the face of the curtain, and has clasping buttresses at both angles.
    synonym:abutment, column, mainstay, pier, prop, reinforcement, shore, stanchion, stay, strut
    antonym:-
  2. defensible
    capable of being justified or protected
    Defensible boundary for metropolitan open land, which should be retained.
    synonym:condonable, defendable, excusable, fit, logical, pardonable, permissible, plausible
    antonym:indefensible, invalid, unjustifiable, unvindicable
  3. durable
    existing for a long time
    Both species are classified as being moderately durable to decay, which for cladding purposes should avoid the need for additional preservative treatment.
    synonym:abiding, constant, dependable, enduring, fast, firm, fixed, impervious, lasting
    antonym:fragile, impermanent, poorly made, temporary, undependable, unsturdy, weak
  4. fortify
    make strong or stronger
    Fortify protected by a fortified citadel built on a rocky promontory.
    synonym:brace, build up, bulwark, buttress, charge up, consolidate, embattle, entrench, garrison
    antonym:decrease, hurt, injure, weaken
  5. invigorate
    give life or energy to
    Bathing in a cool mountain stream can invigorate a weary body.
    synonym:activate, animate, brace, buck up, energize, enliven, excite, exhilarate, fortify, freshen
    antonym:bore, depress, dishearten, dull, enervate
  6. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
    I'm making no promises on that last one, but the cavalry of light seems equally potent.
    synonym:almighty, authoritative, ball of fire, cogent, commanding, compelling, convincing
    antonym:disabled, fragile, helpless, impotent, incapable, ineffective, weak
  7. quell
    suppress or crush completely
    When water did n't quell the rushes, she drank more and more.
    synonym:annihilate, conquer, crush, extinguish, hush up, kill, overcome, overpower, put down
    antonym:succeed, win
  8. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
    Recalcitrant materials from effluents.
    synonym:contrary, contumacious, defiant, fractious, indomitable, insubordinate
    antonym:amenable, obedient, passive
  9. resistant
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
    Resistant strain which could put even more pressure on your immune system.
    synonym:contrary, defiant, disobedient, opposing, rebellious, unyielding
    antonym:-
  10. valor
    courage when facing danger
    The one who responded with greatest valor would win.
    synonym:backbone, boldness, courage, dash*, defiance, derring-do, determination, fearlessness
    antonym:cowardice
Created on Thu Feb 28 09:43:03 EST 2013

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