ANTONYM

ANTONYM

An-ton-nim

Different; reverse; negative;

Defining as opposite to another.

Big is the antonym of small since they are contrary. 

Big is the antonym of small. They are opposites.

Anto - nym

Anto (Reminds) Anti or opposite

Nym (Reminds) Name

Anti names are opposite.

ANTI NAME


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APPEASE

APPEASE

Ah-pees

Relieve; placate; soothe;

Creating a feeling of peace and calm.

I gave a life vest to appease him and he no longer worried.

I put a carrot out to appease the rabbit so it would stop eating my flowers.

App - ease

App (Reminds) Applaud

Ease (Means) Ease or make better

We applaud when something is eased.

APPLAUD EASE


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APPOSITE

APPOSITE

A parrot on my shoulder was apposite because it was a meeting of pirates.

App-o-sit

Fitting; relevant; suited;

Being applicable or appropriate.

Bringing a rabbit was apposite because it was a meeting of magicians.

App - o - site

App (Reminds) Appropriate

Site (Reminds) A site or place

It is appropriate at this site.

APPROPRIATE SITE

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APROPOS

APROPOS

Ap-pro-po

Right; correct timing; suitable;

Timing that is good and appropriate.

Your comments are apropos because kind words are appropriate.

Wearing shorts with a flowered shirt was not apropos because it was a fancy party.

A - pro - pos

Pro (Reminds) Proper

Pos (Reminds) Positive

It was a proper and positive thing to say.

PROPER POSITIVE

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ARDENT

ARDENT

Ar-dent

Zealous; eager; passionate;

Possessing enthusiasm.

He is an ardent supporter and has the team logo on his car.

Ar - dent

Ar (Reminds) Are

Dent (Reminds) Dent or to bang

They are banging and make a dent because they are eager.

ARE DENT



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ASPERITY

ASPERITY

Ah-spare-it-tee

Irritable; sternness; severity;

Exhibiting a harsh attitude. 

There is asperity in your voice, but I will cheer you up.

The asperity in your voice tells me you have not had your morning coffee.

Asperi - ty

Asperi (Reminds) Aspirin

Ty (Rhymes) Tea

I need an aspirin tea because I am irritable.

ASPIRIN TEA


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AUSPICIOUS

AUSPICIOUS

Or-spish-shus

Prosperous; favorable; lucky;

Favored by fortune or a new beginning. 

This is an auspicious day because I won the lottery.

Au - spicious

Au (Rhymes) Awe

Spicious (Reminds) Delicious

We are awed by good fortune and it is delicious.

AWE DELCIOUS



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