Synonyms

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speaker, n. 1. orator, soapbox orator, stump orator, speechmaker, public speaker, spellbinder; keynoter; haranguer, declaimer, ranter, Inf. spouter, Inf. spieler, Inf. tub-thumper, SI. jawsmith; demagogue, rabble-rouser.
2. loudspeaker. See - loudspeaker.

spear, n. 1. lance, javelin, pike, halberd, trident, harpoon.
-v. 2. pierce, transpierce, penetrate; stab, gore, gouge, lance, lancinate, spike, run through, SI. let the daylight in; impale, transfix, fix, spit, skewer, SI. shish kebab.

spearhead, n. 1. vanguard, van, advance guard, cutting edge, point; forefront, avant-garde.
-v. 2. lead, lead off, lead the way, blaze the trail, pioneer, take the first step, take the initiative, take the lead, break the ice.

special, adj. 1. especial, particular, specific, certain, distinct; distinctive, individual, singular, signal, one of a kind; different, unusual, uncommon, rare, unique; out-of-the-ordinary, unconventional, unorthodox, novel, new; peculiar, idiosyncratic, strange, curious, odd, bizarre, queer, weird.
2. specific, exact, precise, explicit, definite, express, pointed, strict.
3. important, significant, memorable, momentous, great; earthshaking, pressing, urgent, of the utmost importance; foremost, predominant, primary, paramount, chief, principal, prime; distinguished, notable, noteworthy, noted, remarkable; eminent, respected, prominent, outstanding; well-known, famous, famed, renowned, illustrious, celebrated.
4. secret, confidential, personal, private; exclusive, restricted, limited, select, elite.
5. extraordinary, extraordinaire, exceptional, spectacular, incredible, unbelievable, Inf unreal, SI. mind-blowing, overwhelming, astounding, astonishing, amazing; unparalleled, unprecedented, unequaled, peerless, matchless, unrivaled, inimitable, incomparable; striking, magnificient, impressive, breath-taking, glorious, grand, sublime, miraculous, wondrous, wonderful, fantastic, fabulous, superb, excellent, marvelous; All Inf. terrific, super, super-duper, far-out, too good for words, out of this world; All SI. the greatest, too much, out of sight.
6. great, good, dear; close, intimate, bosom, SI. tight, fast; devoted, true, tried and true, staunch, loyal, steadfast, faithful, constant.

specialist, n. expert, authority, connoisseur; master, maestro, proficient, adept, master hand; professional, Inf. pro, veteran, old hand, old stager, past master.

specialty, n. 1. specialization, field of study, major, concentration; forte, strength, Inf. what one does best, line, sphere; Inf. baby, Inf. cup of tea, SI. bag, SI. thing; line of work, metier, trade, craft; talent, gift, genuis, ability, skill.
2. house special, feature, featured item, soup of the day.
3. peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, idiocrasy, eccentricity, mannerism, habit, quirk; characteristic, trait, quality, property, attribute, part; feature, distinction, mark, earmark, hallmark, stamp. See - pecularity (defs. 1,
4).

species, n. 1. class, sort, kind, kidney, variety, type, genre; genus, subgenus, category, subcategory, division, subdivision, section, branch; classification, group, grouping, set, suit; make, cast, cut, mold, form, style, manner; grain, feather, tone, color, stripe; name, brand, designation, description, denomination.
2. the species the human race, mankind, flesh, Homo