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20 Cards in this Set
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amiss
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faulty, imperfect, not as it should be, in a mistaken or improper way, wrongly
synonym: awry antonym: properly |
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brawl
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a noisy quarrel or fight, to quarrel or fight noisily
synonyms: scuffle, donnybrook, spar, scrap |
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detest
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to hate, dislike very much, loathe
synonyms: despise, abhor antonyms: relish, love, admire, esteem |
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domestic
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native to a country, not foreign, relating to the life or affairs of a household, a household servant
synonyms: household, native, servant antonyms: foreign, alien |
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flagrant
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extremely bad, glaring, scandalous, notorious
synonyms: blatant, gross, outrageous antonyms: petty, piddling, trifling, inconsequential |
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flaw
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a slight fault, defect, crack
synonyms: imperfection, blemish antonyms: faultlessness, perfection |
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fledgling
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an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; inexperienced, budding
synonyms: novice, tyro, neophyte antonyms: pro, expert, veteran |
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fluster
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to make or become confused, agitated, or nervous; a state of confusion or agitation
synonyms: agitate, rattle, disconnect antonyms: reassure, soothe, quiet |
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foremost
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chief, most important, primary; in the first place
synonyms: leading, principal, paramount antonyms: hindmost, last, secondary |
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momentum
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the force or speed with which something moves
synonyms: drive, thrust, impetus |
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notable
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striking, remarkable; a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way
synonyms: noteworthy, impressive antonyms: undistinguished, unremarkable, unknown |
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nurture
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to bring up, care for, train, nourish; rearing, training, upbringing
synonyms: raise, rear, foster antonyms: neglect, ignore, discourage, hinder |
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paradox
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a self-contradictory statement that on closer examination proves true; a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
synonyms: riddle, enigma, anomaly, absurdity |
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perjury
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the act of swearing to a lie
synonyms: false witness |
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presume
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to take for granted, assume or suppose; to dare, take upon oneself, take liberties
synonyms: surmise, trespass, infringe |
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prior
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earlier, former
synonyms: previous, anterior antonyms: subsequent, later, ensuring, following |
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proficient
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skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity
synonyms: competent, adept, able antonyms: incompetent, inept, unskilled, ignorant |
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salvo
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a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attack
synonyms: barrage, volley |
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vigilant
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wide-awake, alert, watchful
synonyms: attentive, on one's toes antonyms: sleepy, inattentive, unobservant |
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wrath
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intense anger
synonyms: rage, fury, ire, choler, indignation antonyms: favor, approval, pleasure, blessing |
