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20 Cards in this Set
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abase'
(v) |
to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
SYN lower humiliate prostrate demean ANT elevate ennoble exalt |
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ac'tuate
(v) |
to move to action; to impel
SYN trigger incite instigate |
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avert'
(v) |
to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
SYN stop deflect ward off preclude ANT invite induce provoke cause |
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boor'ish
(adj) |
rude, unrefined; clumsy
SYN vulgar crude uncouth ill-mannered gauche ANT suave urbane polished courtly well-bred |
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brunt
(n) |
the main impact, force, or burden
SYN blow shock ANT aftershock aftermath repercussion |
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combat'ant
(n)(adj) |
a fighter; engaged in fighting
SYN soldier disputant warrior hostile battling ANT civilian peaceful neutral |
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dor'mant
(adj) |
inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
SYN resting still quiescent ANT awake active liveely productive |
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du'bious
(adj) |
causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of indecision, hesitant
SYN questionable suspect unsettled undecided ANT certain positive indubitable reliable |
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harangue'
(v)(n) |
to deliver a loud, ranting speech; a loud speech
SYN rant lecture tirade diatribe ANT whisper murmur undertone |
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har'ry
(v) |
to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
SYN badger pester hound pillage ravage |
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impen'itent
(adj) |
not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
SYN remorseless unrepentant incorrigible ANT ashamed remorseful contrite apologetic |
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knave
(n) |
a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
SYN rascal rogue scoundrel miscreant |
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le'gion
(n)(adj) |
a large military force; any large group or number; many, numerous
SYN multitude host throng division regiment ANT squad platoon few sparse |
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liberal'ity
(n) |
generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
SYN largesse magnanimity broad-mindedness ANT stinginess miserliness narrow-mindedness |
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plain'tiff
(n) |
one who begins a lawsuit
SYN complainant accuser ANT defendant accused |
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probe
(v)(n) |
to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
SYn explore scrutinize inquiry detector ANT conceal hide cover-up whitewash |
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protract'
(v) |
to draw out or lengthen in space or time
SYn prolong extend elongate spin out ANT contract compress concentrate |
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quar'ry
(v)(n) |
to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; a place from which stone is taken ; something that is hunted or pursued
SYN prey game victim excavation pit mine ANT hunter predator pursuer |
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spurn
(v) |
to refuse with scorn, disdain
SYN turn down reject decline snub repudiate ANT accept welcome greet |
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sub'terfuge
(n) |
an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
sYN dodge blind ruse deception artifice |