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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate (v.) |
To corrupt, make worse by adding something of lesser value Syn: contaminate, pollute, sully Ant: purify, purge, expurgate |
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Ambidextrous (adj.) |
Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful; hypocritical Syn: versatile, flexible Ant: clumbsy, all thumbs |
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Augment (v.) |
To make larger, increase Syn: supplement, amplify Ant: decrease, diminish |
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Bereft (adj., part.) |
Deprived of, made unhappy through a loss Syn: bereaved Ant: replete, well provided |
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Deploy (v.) |
To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up Syn: station Ant: NONE |
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Dour (adj.) |
Stern, gloomy, unyielding, ill-humored Syn: harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturine Ant: cheery, inviting, genial |
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Fortitude (n.) |
Courage in facing difficulties Syn: resolve, steadfastness, mettle Ant: fearfulness, faithheartedness |
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Gape (v.) |
To stare with an open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide Syn: ogle Ant: NONE |
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Gibe (v., n.) |
(v.) to utter taunting words (n.) an expression of scorn Syn: ridicule, mock, deride, jeer Ant: compliment, praise |
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Guise (n.) |
An external appearance, cover, mask Syn: costume, semblance, pretense |
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Insidious (adj.) |
Intended to decieve or entrap; sly, treacherous Syn: cunning, dastardly, perfidious Ant: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard |
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Intimation (n.) |
A hint, indirect suggestion Syn: clue,inkling Ant: NONE |
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Opulent (adj.) |
Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose Syn: rich, plentiful, abundant Ant: poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
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Pliable (adj.) |
Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced Syn: adaptable, resilient Ant: inflexible, recalcitrant |
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Reiterate (v.) |
To say again, repeat Syn: restate, recapitulate Ant: NONE |
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Stolid (adj.) |
Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive Syn: impassive, phlegmatic Ant: emotional, oversensitive |
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Tentative (adj.) |
Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant Syn: provisional, inconclusive Ant: conclusive, confirmed |
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Unkempt (adj.) |
Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude Syn: sloppy, rough Ant: well-groomed, tidy |
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Verbatim (adj., adv.) |
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken Syn:(j) exact, (v)precisely Ant:(j) paraphrased |
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Warily (adv.) |
Cautiously, with great care Syn: prudently, gingerly Ant: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
