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20 Cards in this Set
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Accede Verb |
To yield; To assume an office or dignity S: Consent, Concur, Comply, Assent A: Demur, Bulk At |
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Brandish Verb |
To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous manor S: Swing, Shake |
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Comprise Verb |
To include or contain, To be made up of S: Compose, Constitute, Encompass A: Exclude |
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Deft Adjective |
Skillful, Nimble S: Dexterous, Adroit, Proficient, Clever, Masterful A: Clumsy, Awkward, Bungling, Inept |
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Destitute Adjective |
Deprived of the necessities in life S: Wanting, Devoid, Penniless A: Rich, Luxurious, Bountiful, full, Replete |
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Explicit Adjective |
Define, Clearly Stated S: Distinct, Forthright, Unambiguous, Clear A: Vague, Ambiguous, Implied, Implicit |
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Extirpate Verb |
To tear up by the roots, to destroy totally S: Uproot, Eradicate, Wipe-out, Excise A: Implant, Sow, Foster, Nourish |
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Inopportune Adjective |
Coming at a bad time; Not appropriate S: Ill-timed, Inconvenient, Inappropriate, Unsuitable A: Timely, Convenient, Felicitous, Oppurtune |
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Ironic Adjective |
Suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens S: Incongruous, Satiric, Sardonic, Wry A: Straightforward, Unequivocal |
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Musty Adjective |
Stale, Moldy; Out of date S: Hackneyed, Antiquated A: Sweet Smelling, Up-to-date, Brand-new |
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Officious Adjective |
Meddling; Excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority S: Meddlesome, Prying, Impertinent, Obtrusive A: Reserved, Diffident, Timid, Aloof |
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Ominous Adjective |
Unfavorable, Threatening, Of Bad Omen S: Unpropitious, Inauspicious, Portentous A: Propitious, Auspicious, Promising |
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Pinnacle Noun |
A high or break point S: Apex, Acme, Summit, Apogee A: Nadir, Perigee, Low point |
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Premeditated Adjective, Part |
Considered beforehand, Deliberately planned S: Preplanned, Rehearsed, Prearranged A: Unplanned, Spontaneous, Improptu |
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Rampant Adjective |
Growing without check, Running wild S: Widespread, Unrestrained, Extravagant, Prevalent A: Controlled, Restrained |
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Solace Noun, Verb |
(n.) Comfort, Relief; (v.) to comfort, console S (v:) Soothe, Reassure, cheer up A (v:) Vex, Aggravate, Upset |
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Stately Adjective |
Dignified, Majestic S: Grand, Magnificent, Imposing A: Lowly, Humble, Servile, abject |
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Supple Adjective |
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable, servile S: Flexible, Limber, Pliable, Pliant A: Rigid, Unbending, Hidebound |
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Suppress Verb |
To stop by force; To put down S: Subdue, Crush, Stifle, Squelch, Quash, Silence A: Provoke, Spur, Arouse, Incite, Instigate |
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Venal Adjective |
Open to or marked by bribery or corruption S: Dishonest, Bribable, Corruptible, Mercenary A: Honest, Incorruptible, Scrupulous |
