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16 Cards in this Set
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Apathy
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N. lack of feeling or emotion
Synonym: emotionless Antonym: emotional Greek |
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Benevolence
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N. disposition to do good; act of kindness
Synonym: courtesy Antonym: malevolence 14th Century |
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Collaborate
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V. to work jointly together
Synonym: cooperation Antonym: disagree Latin |
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Conciliate
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V. to make compatible
Synonym: accommodate Antonym: rebel Latin |
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Cryptic
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Adj. something that seems to have a deeper meaning
Synonym: secret Antonym: obvious Latin |
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Din
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N. loud, continuous noise
Synonym: blare Antonym: quiet Middle English |
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Enmity
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N. a positive mutual hatred for someone
Synonym: bitterness Antonym: friendship Middle English |
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Ensconce
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V. to shelter
Synonym: lodge Antonym: display 1580-90 |
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Graphic
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N. a picture
Synonym: visual Antonym: abstract Latin |
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Ignominy
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N. deep, personal humiliation and disgrace
Synonym: discredit Antonym: honor Latin |
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Indefatigable
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Adj. unable to make tired
Synonym: restless Antonym: exhausted Middle French |
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Indignation
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N. anger aroused from something considered unjust
Synonym: fury Antonym: pleased 14th century |
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Malign
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Adj. evil in nature
Synonym: catty Antonym: benevolent Middle English |
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Maxim
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N. a general truth
Synonym: adage Antonym: unfamiliar saying Middle English |
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Preeminence
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N. superiority
Synonym: excellency Antonym: unimportant Middle English |
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Reproach
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N. an expression of rebuke
Synonym: dishonor Antonym: credit Middle English |
