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20 Cards in this Set
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approbation (n.)
“The opera was met with high approbation” |
Definition: approval or praise
Synonym: acceptance, endorsement Antonym: criticism, disapproval |
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assuage (v.)
“The letter assuaged the fears of most members” |
Definition:make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense Synonym: relieve, ease, alleviate Antonym: aggravate, agitate, dissatisfy |
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coalition (n.)
“A coalition of conservatives and Democrats” |
Definition:an alliance for combined action, especially temporary alliance of political forming a government or of states Synonym: alliance, union, partnership Antonym: detachment, division, divorce |
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decadence (n.)
“He denounced Western decadence” |
Definition:moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury Synonym: dissipation, degeneracy, corruption Antonym: ascent, development, honor |
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elicit (v.)
"They elicit exclamations of approval from guests" |
Definition:evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions. Synonym: obtain, extract, evoke Antonym: give, suppress, placate |
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expostulate (v.)
"I expostulated with him in vain" |
Definition:express strong disapproval or disagreement Synonym: argue, dissuade, oppose Antonym: agree, approve, |
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hackneyed (adj.)
"hackneyed old sayings" |
Definition:(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite. Synonym: corny, common, stale Antonym: fresh, new, original |
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hiatus (n.)
He went on a hiatus after burning his hands
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Definition:a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. Synonym: interval, lapse, breakAntonym: closing, continuation, juncture |
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innuendo (n.)
"she's always making sly innuendoes" |
Definition:an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. Synonym: aside, allusion, hint Antonym: evidence. proof |
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intercede (v.)
"I begged him to intercede for Theresa, but he never did a thing" |
Definition:intervene on behalf of another Synonym: mediate, intermediate, negotiate Antonym: arbitrate, intervene, intrude |
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jaded (adj.)
“meals to tempt the most jaded appetites" |
Definition:tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. Synonym: bored, tired, weary Antonym: activated, fresh, unused |
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lurid(adj.)
"lurid food colorings" |
Definition:very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect. Synonym: exaggerated, ghastly, gory Antonym: clean, delightful, dull |
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meritorious (adj.)
"a medal for meritorious conduct" |
Definition:deserving reward or praise Synonym: praiseworthy, laudable, commendable Antonym: corrupt, dishonorable |
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petulant(adj)
"he was moody and petulant" |
Definition:(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered Synonym: cranky, fractious, impatient Antonym: agreeable, cheerful, happy |
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prerogative(n.)
"owning an automobile was still the prerogative of the rich" |
Definition:a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. Synonym: immunity, advantage, authority Antonym: duty, obligation |
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provincial(adj)
“the provincial newspaper.”
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Definition: belonging or peculiar to some particular province; local Synonym: local, rural, country Antonym: broad, city, metropolitan |
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simulate(verb)
"There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not. " |
Definition: imitate the appearance or character of Synonym: imitate, replicate,reproduce Antonym: real |
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umbrage(noun)
“As he gazed, however, a blithe sound startled him from the umbrage of the boughs.” |
Definition:the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion,doubt, hostility, or the like. Synonym: anger, annoyance, grudge Antonym: calmness, cheer, comfort |
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unctuous(adj)
“It was an emotional speech, but a delightfully graceful, rather than unctuous and overblown, one.” |
Definition:characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor,especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave,or smug. Synonym: groveling, servile, obsequious Antonym: blunt, genuine, sincere |
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transcend(verb)
“to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.” |
Definition:to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed Synonym: overstep, excel, exceed Antonym: fail, lose, surrender |
