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34 Cards in this Set
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disparate |
different, dissimilar |
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abhor |
to hate something, to think something is disgusting |
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grouse |
complain, grumble |
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diabolically |
in an evil manner, devilishly |
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arduous |
difficult, tiring, requiring much effort |
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surcease |
a stop, end, or discontinuation |
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adroit |
skillful in using hands or mind |
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purloin |
to steal |
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squalid |
dirty, grimy, filthy, foul |
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ponder |
think about deeply |
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squalid (opposite) |
fresh, clean |
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adroit (opposite) |
unskilled, clumsy, ignorant |
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surcease (opposite) |
beginning, start |
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arduous (opposite) |
easy, simple, requiring little effort |
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diabolically (opposite) |
in a virtuous manner, angelically |
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grouse (opposite) |
to praise or compliment |
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abhor (opposite) |
to love something, to think something is wonderful |
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disparate (opposite) |
identical, same |
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truculent |
hostile, savagely brutal, fierce |
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truculent (opposite) |
peaceful, calm, patient |
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amenities |
a desirable or useful feature orfacility of a building or place |
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disconsolate |
sad, unhappy, depressed, disappointed |
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disconsolate (opposite) |
happy, pleased |
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novice |
a beginner |
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covertly |
secretly, in disguise |
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covertly (opposite) |
openly, publicly |
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diminutive |
extremely or unusually small |
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diminutive (opposite) |
extremely or oddly large |
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acrimony |
bitterness, anger, resentment, hostility |
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acrimony (opposite) |
sweetness, peace, acceptance |
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oust |
drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place |
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oust (opposite) |
invite or accept (someone) into a position or place |
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stalwart |
loyal, reliable, and handworking |
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stalwart (opposite) |
disloyal, unreliable, and lazy |
