Write the synonyms or antonyms of the words as directed below.
a) dream (synonym) (b) straight (synonym) (c) faith (antonym) (d) freedom (synonym) (e) happen (antonym) (f) mountain (synonym) (g) reveal (antonym) (h) discord (antonym) (i) mighty (antonym) (j) let (synonym)
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Explanation: (a) vision/goal/wish; (b) aligned/smooth/upright; (c) doubt/suspicion/disbelief; (d) independence/liberation/ emancipation; (e) cease/fail/lose; (f) elevation/precipice/sierra; (g) withhold/suppress/deny; (h) harmony/ agreement/ amity; (i) weak/poor/powerless; (j) allow/authorize/tolerate:
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