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20 Cards in this Set
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apt
(adj) |
suitable, fitting, likely: quick to learn
Synonyms appropriate fitting proper liable Antonyms inappropriate unlikely slow |
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awry`
(adj)(adv) |
in a turned or twisted position or direction; wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course
Synonyms crooked askew amiss Antonyms straight symmetrical |
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blud`eon
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a short club used as a weapon; to strike with a heavy club; to use force or strong arguments to gain some piont
Synonyms cudgel clobber clout |
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capit`ulate
(v) |
to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel
Antonyms hold out persist |
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chafe
(v)(n) |
to warm by rubbing; to wear sore by rubbing; to feel annoyance or dissatisfaction, annoy, irk; to strain or press against; a sore or injury caused by rubbing
Synonyms irritate scrape abrade Antonyms soothe mollify please elate |
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defil`e
(v)(n) |
to make unclean or dirty, destroy the purity of; to march in a single line or in columns; a narrow passage; gorge, canyon
Synonyms pollute contaminate desecrate Antonyms cleanse purify |
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dire
(adj) |
dreadful, causing fear or suffering; warning of trouble to come; demanding immediate actoin to avoid disaster
Synonyms disastrous ominous sinister urgent Antonyms favorable auspicious beneficial |
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disarm`ing
(adj) |
charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
Synonyms endearing winning Antonyms alarming troubling disquieting |
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disgrunt`led
(adj) |
in bad humor, discontented, annoyed
Synonyms displeased grumpy surly Antonyms pleased satisfied content |
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encroach`
(v) |
to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass
Synonyms intrude infringe |
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endow`
(v) |
to furnish, equip, provide with funds or some other desirable thing or quality
Synonyms grant bestow present bequeath Antonyms take away deprive |
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fend
(v) |
to ward off, resist; to get along, manage
Synonyms stave off cope |
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impu`nity
(n) |
freedom from punishment
Synonyms exemption from penalty immunity |
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mien
(n) |
air, manner; appearance; expression
Synonyms look bearing demeanor |
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pe`nal
(adj) |
having to do with punishment
Synonyms correctional disciplinary |
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per`tinent
(adj) |
related to the matter at hand, to the point
Synonyms relevant germane apropos Antonyms unrelated irrelevant immaterial |
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predom`inant
(adj) |
the greatest in strength or power; most common
Synonyms chief major paramount prevalent Antonyms secondary minor subsidiary rare |
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prod`igy
(n) |
something wonderful or marvelous; something monstrous or abnormal; an unusual feat; a child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent
Synonyms marvel wonder freak genius Antonyms dumbbell dunce dullard |
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re`cluse
(n) |
a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world
Synonyms loner hermit |
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renown`
(n) |
fame, glory
Synonyms reputatoin celebrity prestige Antonyms obscurity infamy notoriety |
