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17 Cards in this Set
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GALLED
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
exasperated, vexed, irritated exasperated calmed |
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LIBERTINE
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, esp. a dissolute man; a profligate; rake freethinker believer |
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EMBOSSED
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
swollen, bulging swollen smooth |
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METTLE
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
courage and fortitude courage cowardice |
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VENERABLE
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character respected disrespected |
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EFFIGIES
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
representations or images, esp. sculptures, as on monuments dummies dissimilarites |
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VENISON
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
the flesh of a deer or similar animal as used for food meat |
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MELANCHOLY
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
gloomy in state of mind, esp. when habitual or prolonged, depressed depressed happy |
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INVECTIVELY
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adverb
vehemently or violently denunciation, censure, or reproach; scornfully abusively appraisingly |
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SINEWY
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
lean and muscular muscular weak |
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DEBILITY
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
a weakened or enfeebled state; weakness weakness strength |
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RECOMPENSE
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
verb
to repay; reward, as for service, aid, etc. reward punish |
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FOLLY
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense foolishness wisdom |
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CHURLISH
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
like a churl; boorish; rude rude polite |
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UNCOUTH
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
strange, unfamiliar, unknown unfamiliar familiar |
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MOTLEY
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
adjective
exhibiting great diversity of elements or colors; heterogeneous colorful boring |
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COURTIER
part of speech definition synonym antonym |
noun
a person who seeks favor, court attendant |
