Saturday, December 8, 2012

Synonyms of CEREMONY
The words ceremony, rite and ritual share the meaning
"a formal act done according to fixed rules".
eg :     a graduation ceremony
          marriage rites
          making a ritual of doing housework


Synonyms of CHARACTERISTIC
The words characteristic, distinctive and individual share the 
meaning "different from others"
eg ;     the characteristic taste of honey
           the distinctive call of the wren
           her individual writing skills


Synonyms of CHILLY
The words chilly, cold and frigid share the meaning
"cool enough to be uncomfortable".
eg :     a chilly evening in June
          a cold January day
          the frigid waters of the icy lake


Synonyms of DISCORD
The words discord, conflict and controversy share the
meaning "a failure to agree or get along well together".
eg :     There was much discord among the nations of Africa.
           They tried to settle a conflict within the labor union.
           The new tax caused much controversy.


Synonyms of DISPENSE
The words dispense, distribute and ration share the meaning
"to give up".
eg :     A doctor dispenses drugs to patients.
          The politician distributed leaflets to the crowd.
          Supplies were rationed to the flood victims.

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