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15 Cards in this Set
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Animadversion
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Unfavorable comment; criticism Antonym: applause |
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Arrogate
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V
To assume on oneself without right; steal Antonym: give |
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Carping
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Adj/V
Characterized by fussy faultfinding; complaining Antonym: complimentary |
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Celerity
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N
Swiftness, speed Antonym: slowness |
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Expurgate
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V
To amend by removing passages deemed offensive; censor Antonym: allow |
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Halcyon
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Adj
Calm, peaceful, serene Antonym: ominous |
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Histrionic
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Adj
Overly dramatic Antonym: quiet |
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Intransigent
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Adj
Refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising Antonym: Flexible |
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Invidious
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Adj
Calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; unjust Antonym: pleasant |
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Largesse
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N
Generosity of spirit/money; generosity Antonym: cheapness |
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Maelstrom
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N
Large, poweful whirlpool; turmoil Antonym: tranquility |
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Myopic
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Adj
Nearsighted, narrowminded Antonym: Farsighted |
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Pejorative
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Adj
Having negative connotation; belittling Antonym: complimentary |
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Sacrilege
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Violation of anything held holy or sacred; blasphemy Antonym: piety |
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Temporize
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V
To prolongue anything through evasion; put off Antonym: abridge |
