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withdraw verb
To remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position; to retract.
≈ remove, retract, retreat, recant
widespread adjective
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
≈ prevalent, extensive, pervasive, common
waive verb
To refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).
≈ relinquish, forgo, surrender, renounce
volatile adjective
Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; easily evaporated.
≈ unstable, unpredictable, erratic, explosive
vital adjective
Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
≈ essential, crucial, indispensable, critical
vigilance noun
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
≈ watchfulness, alertness, attentiveness, caution
veritable adjective
Being in fact the thing named and not false or imaginary; often used as an intensifier.
≈ genuine, true, authentic, real
verisimilitude noun
The appearance of being true or real.
≈ realism, authenticity, credibility, plausibility
variable adjective
Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change.
≈ changeable, fluctuating, inconsistent, unstable
validate verb
To check or prove the validity or accuracy of something; to confirm.
≈ confirm, verify, authenticate, affirm
unpredictable adjective
Not able to be foreseen or known in advance; variable.
≈ erratic, volatile, capricious, uncertain
unoriginal adjective
Not new or interesting; lacking originality.
≈ derivative, trite, conventional, hackneyed
unobtrusive adjective
Not conspicuous or attracting attention.
≈ subtle, discreet, inconspicuous, modest
unmistakable adjective
Not able to be mistaken or misunderstood; clear and distinct.
≈ obvious, clear, distinct, evident
universal adjective
Applicable to all cases; existing everywhere or involving everyone.
≈ global, comprehensive, widespread, general
unimportant adjective
Lacking in importance or significance.
≈ trivial, insignificant, minor, negligible
underscore verb
To emphasize the importance of something.
≈ emphasize, highlight, stress, accentuate
undeniable adjective
Unable to be denied or disputed.
≈ indisputable, irrefutable, unquestionable, certain
uncontroversial adjective
Not giving rise to public disagreement or dispute.
≈ undisputed, accepted, agreeable, non-contentious
ubiquitous adjective
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
≈ omnipresent, pervasive, widespread, common
transform verb
To make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of.
≈ alter, convert, revolutionize, metamorphose
thoughtfulness noun
The quality of being considerate and mindful of others, or the state of being absorbed in thought.
≈ consideration, attentiveness, reflection, contemplation
theory noun
A system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
≈ hypothesis, principle, concept, proposition
theoretical adjective
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
≈ abstract, hypothetical, speculative, academic
tentative adjective
Not certain or fixed; provisional; done without confidence; hesitant.
≈ provisional, hesitant, unconfirmed, exploratory
synchronization noun
The act or process of operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
≈ coordination, simultaneity, alignment, concurrence
susceptible adjective
Easily influenced or harmed by something; open to or admitting of.
≈ vulnerable, prone, impressionable, liable
surrender verb
To give up or yield control, possession, or a right to another.
≈ relinquish, cede, capitulate, yield
spurious adjective
Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
≈ false, fake, bogus, counterfeit
sophisticated adjective
Having a refined understanding of complex matters; highly developed or complex.
≈ cultured, worldly, intricate, advanced
span noun/verb
The full extent of something from end to end; to extend across or over.
≈ extent, reach, bridge, cover
sparingly adverb
In a restricted or limited manner; in small quantities.
≈ prudently, frugally, rarely, cautiously
speculate verb
To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence; to engage in risky business transactions.
≈ conjecture, hypothesize, guess, theorize
stark adjective
Severe or bare in appearance or outline; sharply clear; complete or absolute.
≈ severe, bleak, absolute, distinct
substantial adjective
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; real and tangible.
≈ considerable, significant, ample, tangible
subtle adjective
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; capable of making fine distinctions.
≈ delicate, understated, nuanced, indirect
succumb verb
To fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force; to die from a disease or injury.
≈ yield, surrender, give in, fall victim
superficial adjective
Existing or occurring on the surface; not thorough, deep, or profound.
≈ shallow, surface, trivial, cursory
supplement noun/verb
Something that completes or enhances something else when added to it; to add an extra element or amount to.
≈ addition, complement, augment, enhance
surmise verb
To suppose that something is true without having conclusive evidence.
≈ guess, infer, deduce, conjecture
restrain verb
to prevent (someone or something) from doing something; to hold back or keep under control.
≈ curb, inhibit, restrict, suppress
retaliate verb
to make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack.
≈ avenge, reciprocate, strike back, counterattack
reticent adjective
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.
≈ reserved, uncommunicative, taciturn, quiet
rousing adjective
exciting, stirring, or inspiring.
≈ inspiring, stimulating, exhilarating, spirited
rudimentary adjective
involving or limited to basic principles; undeveloped or primitive.
≈ basic, fundamental, primitive, elementary
sanction noun
official permission or approval for an action; a penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
≈ approval, authorization, penalty, embargo
sanguine adjective
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently difficult situation.
≈ optimistic, hopeful, confident, positive
skeptical adjective
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
≈ doubtful, dubious, questioning, cynical
simulate verb
to imitate the appearance or character of; to reproduce conditions or behavior.
≈ imitate, mimic, replicate, feign
sincerity noun
the quality of being honest or genuine; freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or pretense.
≈ honesty, genuineness, earnestness, candor
scorn noun
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
≈ contempt, disdain, derision, mockery
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