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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used. Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.
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Single word for the opposite of "nap"
In short, insomnia. There are other sleep terms of interest (Sleepnet.com) but insomnia is about inability or interruption/wakefulness of a sleep pattern. Or, simply Sleep Interruption.
There are mor …
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Word for applying liquid to a cloth
moisten, dampen, wet, soak apply depending on how much moisture is applied.
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Noun for "the acquisition and communication of ideas"
It's the Wizarding Bureau of Intelligence. All sorts of spying, scrying, intel gathering, espionage, etc.
Join us in the Wizarding Bureau of Intelligence
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Word for "translating" English to English
The Bible has been translated into various languages. Bible Gateway considers the list as versions
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A word for someone who will go along with how you feel, or with whatever you want to do
This might be Sympathy vs Empathy.
Dictionary.com indicates that this contrasts Sympathy (feeling with) versus Empathy (feeling into).
Empathy knows what it's like. Sympathy feels your pain, but ma …
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What's an "umbrella" word for attendees and invitees?
You have invited guests. Some have responded. Some have not.
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What is the word for when someone gives you something for free instead of charging you for it?
If someone gave you something for free, it's a donation. The verb is donate. Or gift.
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Is there a "-nym" word for the members of a political party?
Wikipedia says that a taxonym is:
a name used for classification or identification purposes, usually signifying a relationship to something.
Which, is about as generic as you can get, plus it h …
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What term means "words that look alike and mean alike, across two languages"?
Another option might be applying congruent/congruency/congruous to the term. Congruent, according to the FreeDictionary, means coinciding exactly when superimposed and generally relates to math(s)/geo …
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A verb for talking about someone who hurt you
gossip probably applies, as well. It's pretty much the same thing, whatever you say behind someone's back usually spreads like wildfire anyway.
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What exists between tolerant and enthusiastic?
If I don't have an objection to something, I'd say:
I'm okay with that.
That's fine.
It's acceptable.
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Is there an adjectival form for "good etiquette"?
May I suggest polite as it means showing good manners toward others, which should be the essence of good etiquette.
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What do you call the fire that is built outdoors and for cooking only (not for camping)?
Why not barbecue itself? There are very few times when one will associate barbecue without fire (or grill) or food.
Note that barbecue doesn't necessarily specify the method (grilling, broiling, etc. …
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What is a more positive word for "competition" or "competitor"?
Peers probably works as a word that would be knowable as others who work similarly to you. Or others in the industry.
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A word for "remorse" but without guilt
The word is likely sympathy
sympathy feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example:
She had sympathy for her coworker's loss, and even though she wasn't involved, she kne …
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