| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | whole, intact |
| Synonyms: | absolute, choate, complete, completed, consummate, downright, entire, finished, flawless, full, gross, integral, out-and-out, outright, positive, rank, sheer, simple, sound, unadulterated, unalloyed, unblemished, unbroken, undamaged, unimpaired, unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified, utter |
| Antonyms: | broken, imperfect, incomplete, part, unfinished |
| Main Entry: | rank |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | utter, absolute |
| Synonyms: | arrant, blatant, capital, complete, conspicuous, consummate, downright, egregious, excessive, extravagant, flagrant, glaring, gross, noticeable, outright, outstanding, perfect, positive, rampant, sheer, thorough, total, undisguised, unmitigated |
| Antonyms: | indefinite |
| Main Entry: | sheer |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | utter, absolute |
| Synonyms: | altogether, arrant, blasted, blessed, complete, confounded, downright, gross, infernal, out-and-out, outright, perfect, pure, quite, rank, simple, single, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, undiluted, unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified |
| Notes: | shear(s) (noun) are large scissors with strong blades - (verb) to remove fleece, hair, or foliage by cutting or clipping; sheer (adjective) means complete and without restriction or qualification - (verb) turn sharply or change direction abruptly |
| Antonyms: | indefinite, uncertain |
| Main Entry: | specific |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | particular, distinguishing |
| Synonyms: | bull's eye, categorical, characteristic, clean-cut, clear-cut, cut fine, dead on, definite, definitive, different, distinct, downright, drawn fine, especial, exact, explicit, express, flat out, hit nail on head, individual, limited, on target, outright, peculiar, precise, reserved, restricted, right on, set, sole, special, specialized, straight-out, unambiguous, unequivocal, unique |
| Antonyms: | general, indefinite, uncertain, vague |
| Main Entry: | stark |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | utter, absolute |
| Synonyms: | abrupt, arrant, bald, bare, blasted, blessed, blunt, complete, confounded, consummate, downright, entire, firm, flagrant, gross, infernal, out-and-out, outright, palpable, patent, pure, rank, severe, sheer, simple, stiff, unalloyed, unmitigated |
| Antonyms: | indefinite |
| Main Entry: | straight |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | honest, fair |
| Synonyms: | aboveboard, accurate, authentic, bald, blunt, candid, categorical, decent, equitable, fair and square, forthright, frank, good, honorable, just, law-abiding, moral, outright, plain, point-blank, reliable, respectable, straightforward, summary, trustworthy, unqualified, upright |
| Antonyms: | corrupt, dishonest, unfair, unjust |
| Main Entry: | thorough/thoroughgoing |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | absolute, utter |
| Synonyms: | arrant, complete, consummate, downright, entire, out-and-out, outright, perfect, pure, rank, sheer, straight-out, total, unmitigated, unqualified |
| Antonyms: | deficient, imperfect, inadequate |
| Main Entry: | total |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | complete, thorough |
| Synonyms: | absolute, all-out, comprehensive, consummate, downright, entire, every, full, full-blown, full-scale, gross, inclusive, integral, out-and-out, outright, overall, perfect, plenary, positive, sheer, sweeping, thoroughgoing, totalitarian, unconditional, undisputed, undivided, unlimited, unmitigated, unqualified, unreserved, unrestricted, utter, whole |
| Antonyms: | incomplete, partial, unfinished |
| Main Entry: | unconditional |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | absolute, total |
| Synonyms: | actual, all out, assured, categorical, certain, clear, complete, decisive, definite, determinate, downright, entire, explicit, final, flat out, full, genuine, indubitable, no catch, no fine print, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no kicker, no strings, open, out-and-out, outright, plenary, positive, straight out, thorough, thoroughgoing, unconstrained, unequivocal, unlimited, unmistakable, unmitigated, unqualified, unquestionable, unreserved, unrestricted, utter, whole, wide |
| Antonyms: | conditional, incomplete, limited, qualified, unfinished |