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20 Cards in this Set
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anonymous |
(adj) unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer) unknown; lacking individuality or character
SYNONYM: nameless |
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browse |
(verb) to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop
SYNONYMS: scan, dip into ANTONYMS: pore over, scrutinize |
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dupe |
(noun) a person easily tricked or deceived; (verb) to deceive
SYNONYMS: (verb) mislead, hoodwink, delude ANTONYMS: (verb) undeceive, disabuse |
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dynamic |
(adj) active, energetic, forceful
SYNONYMS: high-powered, bold ANTONYMS: lazy, lackadaisical, lethargic. sluggish |
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eradicate |
(verb) to root out, destroy completely
SYNONYMS: uproot, abolish ANTONYMS: implant, instill, foster, promote |
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frustrate |
(verb) to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement
SYNONYMS: foil, baffle, disappoint ANTONYMS: help, assist, abet |
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grim |
(adj) stern, merciless, fierce, savage, cruel
SYNONYMS: dreadful, frightful ANTONYMS: mild, merciful, delightful |
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inimitable |
(adj) not capable of being copied or irritated
SYNONYM: matchless, incomparable, unique |
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makeshift |
(noun) a temporary substitute for something else (adj) crude, flimsy, or temporary
SYNONYMS: (noun) stopgap, improvisation ANTONYMS: (adj) permanent, durable, solid, sturdy |
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marginal |
(adj) in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large or important enough for the purpose
SYNONYMS: borderline, peripheral ANTONYMS: central, pivotal, focal |
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pending |
(adj) waiting to be settles (preposition) until
SYNONYMS: (adj) unsettled, unfinished ANTONYMS: (adj) settled, decided, resolved |
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prescribe |
(verb) to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes
SYNONYMS: specify, appoint |
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preview |
(noun) something seen in advance (verb) to view beforehand
SYNONYM: (noun) foretaste |
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prominent |
(adj) standing out so as to be easily seen, important, well-known
SYNONYMS: conspicuous, noticeable ANTONYMS: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, obscure |
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reluctant |
(adj) unwilling, holding back
SYNONYMS: hesitant, loath, disinclined ANTONYMS: willing, eager, inclined |
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scrimp |
(verb) to handle very economically or stingily: to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty
SYNONYM: economize ANTONYM: splurge |
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quaint |
(adj) odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious, skillfully made
SYNONYMS: picturesque, peculiar, strange, curious ANTONYMS: familiar, commonplace, modern, contemporary
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snare |
(verb) to trap, catch (noun) a trap or entanglement
SYNONYMS: (n) pitfall (v) entrap ANTONYM: liberate |
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utmost |
(adj) greatest, highest, farthest (noun) the extreme limit
SYNONYMS: (adj, N) supreme, best ANTONYMS: least |
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vengeance |
(noun) punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence
SYNONYMS: retaliation, reprisal ANTONYMS: forgiveness, pardon |
