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gem

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament //a ring set with diamonds and other precious gems
Synonyms

brilliant gemstone jewel rock [slang]
Related Words

bauble bijou trinket
birthstone
baguette cabochon cameo scarab solitaire teardrop
paste rhinestone zircon
crown jewels jewelry
Near Antonyms

rough
someone or something unusually desirable //that new car is a real gem //she's dating a real gem these days
Synonyms

catch jewel pearl plum prize treasure
Related Words

blessing find godsend goody (or goodie) valuable windfall
booty loot plunder spoil swag
brass ring
glory pride
gold jackpot prize money treasure trove
Near Antonyms

lemon loser

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in diamond, jewel
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

diamond impearl jewel pearl
accessorize dress up trap trick (out)
brighten freshen smarten spruce (up)
boss chase
braid embroider feather figure filigree fillet flounce frill fringe furbelow garland hang lace ribbon swag wreathe
appliqué gild paint
redecorate redo
adorn array beautify bedeck bedizen blazon caparison deck decorate do doll up do up drape dress embellish emblaze emboss enrich fancify fancy up festoon garnish glitz (up) grace gussy up ornament pretty (up) trim
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

simplify streamline
bare denude dismantle display divest expose reveal strip uncover
uglify
blemish deface disfigure mar scar spoil

genetic code

noun

Definition

the biochemical basis of heredity consisting of codons in DNA and RNA that determine the specific amino acid sequence in proteins and appear to be uniform for nearly all known forms of life

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

anaphylactic shock

noun

Definition

an often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicillin) after previous sensitization that is characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

genital

adjective

gen·i·tal

ˈje-nə-tᵊl

Definition

generative
of, relating to, or being a sexual organ
of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency (see latency sense 3) period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

Other Words

genitally ˈje-nə-tə-lē adverb

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English, from Latin genitalis, from genitus, past participle of gignere to beget — more at kin

falsehood

noun

false·hood

ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in diamond, jewel
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

diamond impearl jewel pearl
accessorize dress up trap trick (out)
brighten freshen smarten spruce (up)
boss chase
braid embroider feather figure filigree fillet flounce frill fringe furbelow garland hang lace ribbon swag wreathe
appliqué gild paint
redecorate redo
adorn array beautify bedeck bedizen blazon caparison deck decorate do doll up do up drape dress embellish emblaze emboss enrich fancify fancy up festoon garnish glitz (up) grace gussy up ornament pretty (up) trim
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

simplify streamline
bare denude dismantle display divest expose reveal strip uncover
uglify
blemish deface disfigure mar scar spoil

genetic code

noun

Definition

the biochemical basis of heredity consisting of codons in DNA and RNA that determine the specific amino acid sequence in proteins and appear to be uniform for nearly all known forms of life

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

anaphylactic shock

noun

Definition

an often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicillin) after previous sensitization that is characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

genital

adjective

gen·i·tal

ˈje-nə-tᵊl

Definition

generative
of, relating to, or being a sexual organ
of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency (see latency sense 3) period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

Other Words

genitally ˈje-nə-tə-lē adverb

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English, from Latin genitalis, from genitus, past participle of gignere to beget — more at kin

falsehood

noun

false·hood

ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

as in diamond, jewel
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

diamond impearl jewel pearl
accessorize dress up trap trick (out)
brighten freshen smarten spruce (up)
boss chase
braid embroider feather figure filigree fillet flounce frill fringe furbelow garland hang lace ribbon swag wreathe
appliqué gild paint
redecorate redo
adorn array beautify bedeck bedizen blazon caparison deck decorate do doll up do up drape dress embellish emblaze emboss enrich fancify fancy up festoon garnish glitz (up) grace gussy up ornament pretty (up) trim
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

simplify streamline
bare denude dismantle display divest expose reveal strip uncover
uglify
blemish deface disfigure mar scar spoil

genetic code

noun

Definition

the biochemical basis of heredity consisting of codons in DNA and RNA that determine the specific amino acid sequence in proteins and appear to be uniform for nearly all known forms of life

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

anaphylactic shock

noun

Definition

an often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon exposure to a specific antigen (such as wasp venom or penicillin) after previous sensitization that is characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

genital

adjective

gen·i·tal

ˈje-nə-tᵊl

Definition

generative
of, relating to, or being a sexual organ
of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency (see latency sense 3) period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

Other Words

genitally ˈje-nə-tə-lē adverb

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English, from Latin genitalis, from genitus, past participle of gignere to beget — more at kin

falsehood

noun

false·hood

ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d