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25 Cards in this Set
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ASCERTAIN
(VERB) The man needed to ascertain or present the truth to the police. |
Definition - to find out definitely; learn with certainty orassurance
Synonyms - determine, confirm Antonyms - disprove, invalidate |
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Aberration
(NOUN) The mirror was an aberration because it made the woman look wider than she actually was. |
Definition - something that departs from the right, normal, or ordinary course
Synonyms - oddity, peculiarity Antonyms - normality, regularity |
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Hedonist
(NOUN) My neighbor is a hedonist who goes on vacation often. |
Definition - a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification
Synonyms - sensualist, debauchee Antonyms - ascetic, puritan |
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PRESAGE
(NOUN) After an unpopular vote, citizens felt presage of a rough time ahead. |
Definition - something that foreshadows a future event
Synonyms - omen, premonition Antonyms - oblivious, surprise |
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SURFEITED (NOUN) It is unlawful to be surfeited with alcohol while driving. |
Definition - an excessive amount Synonyms - overindulgence, overabundance Antonyms - empty, lack |
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BENEFACTION (NOUN) He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions. |
Definition - an act of conferring a benefit; a good deed Synonyms - donation, gift Antonyms - loss, injury |
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ABLUTION (NOUN) The baptism served as an ablution. |
Definition - a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual Synonyms - cleansing, baptism Antonyms - condemnation, corruption |
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BANEFUL (ADJECTIVE) Slavery was a baneful act forced upon African-Americans. |
Definition - destructive, poisonous Synonyms - fatal, disastrous Antonyms - beneficial, advantageous |
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RESPITE (NOUN) The man toiled without respite. |
Definition - a delay or cessation for a time; an interval of relief Synonyms - breather, recess Antonyms - continuation, linear |
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TARRIES (VERB) He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington. |
Definition - to remain or stay, as in a place Synonyms - loiter, sojourn Antonyms - continue, depart |
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CASTIGATION (VERB) The critic castigated the restaurant's quality, prompting needed changes. |
Definition - to criticize or reprimand severely Synonyms - discipline, scolding Antonyms - award, complement |
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VENERABLE
(ADJECTIVE) He had been in office for most of his life, making him a venerable member of Congress. |
Definition - commanding respect because of age or great dignity; worthy of reverence Synonyms - esteemed, honorable Antonyms - common, unimpressive |
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BLIGHT (NOUN) Extravagance was the blight of my family. |
Definition - any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration Synonyms - affliction, decay Antonyms - cleanliness, prosperous |
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SOOTHSAYER (NOUN) The soothsayer claimed to be able to see into people's futures. |
Definition - a person who professes to foretell future events Synonyms - fortune-teller, psychic Antonyms - blind, realistic |
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VEHEMENT (ADJECTIVE) He felt a vehement desire to eat because he was hungry. |
Definition - marked by intensity of feeling or conviction Synonyms - emphatic, passionate Antonyms - apathetic, dispassionate
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DISHEVELED (ADJECTIVE) People tend to have a disheveled appearance when waking up. |
Definition - hanging looself or in disorder Synonyms - unkempt, messy Antonyms - tidy, neat |
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COVETOUSNESS (ADJECTIVE) The man was covetous for gold and greedy. |
Definition - inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or processions Synonyms - greed, avaricious Antonyms - selfless, nomadic |
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GOADS (NOUN) The kind words of encouragement served as a goad for the girl to not give up. |
Definition - 1) a sharp pointed stick used for urging cattle 2) anything that spurs incitement Synonyms - catalyst, encouragement Antonyms - complacent, restraint |
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INSOLENCE (NOUN) The insolent child was extremely disrespectful towards his elders. |
Definition - comtemptuously rude or impertient behavior or speech Synonyms - arrogance, disrespect Antonyms - mannered, polite |
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AUSTERE (ADJECTIVE) The austere ascetic way of life is rigorous. |
Definition - rigorously self-disciplined and severly moral Synonyms - ascetic, abstinent Antonyms - flexible, indulgent |
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JOCULAR (ADJECTIVE) The jocular remarks from friend to friend are intended just for teasing, without any actual meaning behind them. |
Definition - given to, characterized by, or intended for joking and jesting Synonyms - teasing, humorous Antonyms - serious, solemn |
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INDOLENCE (ADJECTIVE) An indolent person will stay at home all day, avoiding any activity. |
Definition - having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion Synonyms - lazy, slothful Antonyms - energetic, diligence |
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HAUGHTILY (ADJECTIVE) The haughty individual placed himself above everyone else. |
Definition - disdainfully proud Synonyms - arrogant, snobby Antonyms - humble, selfless |
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SUPPLICATE (VERB) Together as a group, we fell down on our knees and supplicated to our God. |
Definition - to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition Synonyms - seek, desire Antonyms - refuse, condemn |
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PALLIATIVE (VERB) The morphing palliated the pain. |
Definition - to lesson the severity of pain without curing or removing Synonyms - alleviate, relieve Antonyms - hurt, increase |