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14 Cards in this Set
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anonymous
Synonyms: nameless |
(adj.) unnamed, without the name of the person involved; unknown; lacking character
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browse
Synonyms: skim, scan, dip into, graze Antonyms: pore over, scrutinize |
(v.) to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop
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Dupe
synonyms: fool, mislead, hoodwink, delude antonyms:undeceive, disabuse |
(n.) a person easily tricked or deceived; (v.) to deceive
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dynamic
Synonyms: vigorous, high-powered Antonyms: lazy, lackadaisical, lethargic, sluggish |
(adj.) active, energetic, forceful
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eradicate
Synonyms: wipeout, uproot Antonyms: implant, instill, foster, promote |
(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
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frustrate
Synonyms: thwart, foil, baffle, disappoint Antonyms: help, assist, abet |
(v.) to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement
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grim
Synonyms: dreadful, frightful, ferocious Antonyms: mild, merciful, delightful |
(adj.) stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel
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inimitable
Synonyms: matchless, incomparable, unique |
(adj.) not capable of being copied or imitated
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makeshift
Synonyms: stopgap, substitute Antonyms: permanent, durable, solid, sturdy |
(n.) a temporary substitute for something else; (adj.) crude, flimsy, temporary
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marginal
Synonyms: borderline, minimal, peripheral Antonyms: central, pivotal, focal |
(adj.) in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose
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pending
Synonyms: undecided, unsettled Antonyms: settled, decided, resolved |
(adj.) waiting to be settled; (prep.) until
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prescribe
Synonyms: specify, appoint, recommend |
(v.) to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes
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Preview
synonym: foretaste |
(n.) something seen in advance (v.) to see before hand
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prominent
synonyms: conspicuos, noticeable antonyms: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, obscure |
(adj.) standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well known
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