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20 Cards in this Set
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accede
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v. to yield to ; to assume an office or dignity
syn: consent, concur, comply, assent ant: demur, balk at |
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brandish
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v. to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
syn: swing, shake |
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comprise
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v. to include or contain; to be made up of
syn: compose, constitude, encompass ant: exclude |
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deft
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adj. skillful, nimble
syn: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful ant: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept |
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destitute
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adj. deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
syn: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless ant: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete |
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explicit
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adj. definite, clearly stated
syn: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear ant: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit. |
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extirpate
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v. to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
syn: uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise ant: implant, sow, foster, nourish |
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inopportune
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adj. coming at a bad time; not appropriate
syn: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable ant: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune |
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ironic
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adj. suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
syn: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry ant: straightforward, unequivocal |
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musty
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adj. stale, moldy; out-of-date
syn: hackneyed, antiquated ant: fresh, sweet-smalling, up-to-date, brand-new |
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officious
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adj. meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
syn: meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrustive ant: reserved, diffident, timid, aloof |
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ominous
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adj. unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
syn: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ant: propitious, auspicious, promising |
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pinnacle
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n. a high peak or point
syn: apex, acme, summit, apogee ant: nadir, perigee, low point |
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premeditated
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adj. considered beforehand, deliberately planned
syn: preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged ant: unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu |
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rampant
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adj. growing without check, running wild
syn: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent ant: controlled, restrained |
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solace
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n. confort, relief; v. to comfort, console
syn: v. soothe, reassure, cheer up ant: v. vex, aggravate, upset |
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stately
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adj. dignified, majestic
syn: grand, magnificent, imposing ant: lowly, humble, servile, abject |
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supple
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adj. bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
syn: flexible, limber, pliable, pliant ant: stiff, rigid, unbending, hidebound |
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suppress
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v. to stop by force, put down
syn: subdue, crush, stifle, squelch, quash, silence ant: provoke, spur, arouse, incite, instigate |
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venal
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adj. open to or marked by bribery or corruption
syn: dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary ant: honest, incorruptible, scrupulous |
