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Describing Words — Lesson 57

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antagonistic

ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk

Showing opposition or hostility, like a cat and dog facing off against each other — she gave him an antagonistic stare.

His antagonistic attitude made negotiations difficult.

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anticipatory

ænˈtɪsəpətɔːri

Relating to or characterized by anticipation — the anticipatory anxiety before the exam was overwhelming.

The anticipatory anxiety before the exam was overwhelming.

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antisocial

ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl

Describes behavior that avoids or goes against normal social conventions and — smoking in restaurants is an antisocial behavior.

He became increasingly antisocial after changing schools.

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antitrust

ˌæntiˈtrʌst

Relating to laws that prevent companies from forming monopolies or engaging in — antitrust laws promote fair competition in the marketplace.

The government passed new antitrust legislation to protect consumers.

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anxiously

ˈæŋkʃəsli

In an anxious manner — he looked at the clock anxiously.

She waited anxiously for the results.

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anyhow

ˈeniˌhaʊ

In any case, or regardless of what happened; warmly hugging a beloved teddy bear — anyhow, let's move on to the next topic.

I don't know if it's right, but we'll try anyhow.

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anyplace

ˈenipleɪs

In or to any place — anyplace is better than here.

You can sit anyplace you like.

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anyways

ˈɛniweɪz

A colloquial variant of 'anyway', used to indicate that something will happen — I told her not to worry, but she came to help us anyways.

I didn't like the movie, but I enjoyed the popcorn anyways.

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apace

əˈpeɪs

Swiftly and with rapid speed, like a cheetah sprinting full speed kicking up dust — news spread apace throughout the village.

Technology is advancing apace in the modern world.

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apathetic

ˌæpəˈθetɪk

Showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern — she remained apathetic despite the serious situation.

The apathetic students didn't bother to study for the exam.

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apiece

əˈpiːs

For each individual one, like three squirrels each holding one big acorn apiece — the apples are two dollars apiece.

Each ticket costs five dollars apiece.

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apocalyptic

əˌpɑːkəˈlɪptɪk

Describing something related to the end of the world or prophesying total destruction — she described the scene in apocalyptic terms.

The apocalyptic film depicted a future Earth destroyed by nuclear war.

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