Childrens Illustrated Thesaurus

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appearance^2

noun the way that a person

looks » Sofia really cares

about her appearance.

bearing, image, look, looks,

demeanour, mien

application

noun a computer program

designed for a particular

purpose » This application

runs on all tablets.

app, software

appointment^1

noun an arrangement to meet

someone » Valeria has an

appointment with the dentist.

date, interview, meeting,

rendezvous

appointment^2

noun the choosing of a person

to do a job » Roy was

pleased with his appointment

as the new class president.

election, naming,

nomination, selection

appointment^3

noun a job » He applied

for an appointment in Russia.

assignment, job, place,

position, post

appreciate^1

verb to value something highly

» Joe appreciates good films.

admire, prize, rate highly,

respect, treasure, value

antonym: scorn

appreciate^2

verb to understand a situation

or problem » I didn’t

appreciate the seriousness

of it at the time.

be aware of, perceive,

realize, recognize,

understand

Sofia really cares about

her appearance.

angry

adjective very annoyed » The angry bull charged across the field.

enraged

fuming furious

annoyed

cross

livid

irate

mad

indignant

raging

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