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15 Cards in this Set
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Expurgate
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(V) To amend by removing words, passages deemed objectionable.
Syn: Edit Ant: Allow |
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Derogate
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(V) To detract from authority/estimation
Syn: Decry Ant: Appreciate |
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Putrescent
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(Adj) Turning to a stage of decay, decomposition
Syn: Polluted Ant: Clean |
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Prolix
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(Adj) extended to great unnecessary length
Syn: long-winded Ant: lacking |
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Motile
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(Adj) Moving
Syn: movable Ant: immobile |
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Wily
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(Adj) crafty, cunning
Syn: sly Ant: straightforward |
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Avuncular
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(Adj) resembling an uncle in kindness, indulgence
Syn: friendly Ant: malevolent |
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Sanguine
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(Adj) cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, confident
Syn: enthusiastic Ant: morose |
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Epochal
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(Adj) Extremely important, significant
Syn: historic Ant: temporal |
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Desiccate
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(V) To dry thoroughly
Syn: dehydrate Ant: moisturize |
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Baleful
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(Adj) Full of menacing, malign influence
Syn: menacing Ant: benevolent |
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Adroit
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(Adj) Expert, nimble in use of hands/body
Syn: skillful, dexterous Ant: clumsy |
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Torpid
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(Adj) inactive/sluggish
Syn: indolent Ant: energetic |
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Invidious
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(Adj) calculated to create ill will/resentment, give offense
Syn: hateful Ant: desirable |
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Dolorous
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(Adj) Full of, expressing, causing pain
Syn: grievous Ant: cheerful |
