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  • 61contrary — n antithesis, opposite, contradictory, antonym, antipode (see under OPPOSITE adj) Analogous words: *converse, reverse contrary adj 1 antithetical, *opposite, contradictory, antonymous, antipodal, antipodean Analogous words: divergent, disparate,… …

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  • 62sweet — adj 1. sugary, sweetened, honeyed, honey, honey sweet, confectionary; candied, nectared, nectar eous, nectarean, saccharine. 2. fresh, pure, refreshing, wholesome, clean; appetizing, flavorous, flavorsome, delicious; good, tasty, palatable,… …

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  • 63ETHICS — IN THE BIBLE There is no abstract, comprehensive concept in the Bible which parallels the modern concept of ethics. The term musar designates ethics in later Hebrew, but in the Bible it indicates merely the educational function fulfilled by the… …

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  • 64WILDER, GENE — (Jerry Silberman; 1933– ), U.S. actor. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wilder received a B.A. from the University of Iowa. He taught fencing before making his off Broadway debut in Arnold Wesker s Roots in 1961. Moving on to the Broadway stage,… …

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