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definition: in the manner of a cow synonym: slow/dim antonym: quick/bright sentence: He stared at me with a dull, bovine expression.

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definition: treating serious issues with inappropriate humor synonym: flippant antonym: respectful

sentence:The girl's snarky, facetious manner made her unpopular with both her peers and adults.

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definition: deeply remorseful for a bad action

synonym: apologetic antonym: unrepentant

sentence:The contrite boy offered all of his birthday money to fix the window he broke.

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definition: something that deviates from what is expected or normal synonym: exception/outlier antonym: norm

sentence: It was a complete anomaly when Caroline, a freshman, won the title of Homecoming Queen, an honor usually reserved only for senior girls.

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