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"Entice" means to attract or tempt someone by offering something desirable or pleasurable.

"Allure" is a perfect synonym as it also means to attract or charm, especially in a seductive way.

Similar words: Tempt, Attract, Lure, Allure, Persuade.

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Doctrine
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"Doctrine" refers to a belief or set of principles, especially those held by a religious, political, or other group.

"Principle" is the most appropriate synonym as it also refers to fundamental beliefs or rules.

Similar words: Belief, Credo, Principle, Tenet, Conviction, Percept.

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Endeavor
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"Endeavor" means to attempt or try, often with significant effort or determination.

"Venture" is a good synonym as it also refers to undertaking an activity, typically with risk or effort.

Similar words: Venture, Undertake, Labor, Aspire, Attempt, Toil.

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Colossal
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"Colossal" means extremely large or immense in size.

"Huge" is a synonym because it also refers to something that is very large.

Similar words: Huge, Vast, Gargantuan, Titanic, Mammoth, Cosmic, Massive, Enormous.

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Serenity
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"Serenity" means a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

"Calmness" is the most appropriate synonym as it also refers to a state of peace or tranquility.

Similar words: Calmness, Poise, Composure, Peace, Tranquility.

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Bucolic
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"Bucolic" describes things related to the countryside or rural life.

"Rustic" is a synonym because it also refers to rural, simple, or country life.

Similar words: Rustic, Rural, Agrarian, Pastoral, Idyllic.

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Apartheid
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"Apartheid" refers to a policy or system of racial segregation, especially in South Africa.

"Separation" is a fitting synonym, as apartheid involved the enforced separation of races.

Similar words: Separation, Segregation, Differentiation.

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Impute
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“Impute” means to attribute or assign responsibility, often for something negative, like wrongdoing or fault.

Blame” means to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong, which aligns closely with the idea of imputing something to someone.

In both cases, there is a sense of holding someone responsible. To impute something to someone is to blame them for it.

Similar words: Accuse, Charge, Indict, Blame, Accredit.

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Pledge
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To "pledge" is to formally promise or commit to something, often with an understanding of future action or responsibility.

"Accept" fits as a synonym because it implies agreeing to terms or conditions, which can be seen as accepting a commitment or promise.

Similar words: Promise, Commit, Accept.

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Sneer
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A "sneer" is a facial expression or smile that shows disdain or contempt, often mocking or insulting someone.

"Simper" also refers to a smile, but one that is insincere or self-satisfied, often conveying similar feelings of mockery or smugness.

Similar words: Hooting, Simper, Scorn, Smirk.