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15 Cards in this Set
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pallid
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definition: pale, dull
POS: adjective Syn: ashen, colorless, sallow Example: He had a PALLID look on his face after coming out of the haunted house. |
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dogmatic
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definition: holding firmly to a particular set of beliefs with little or no basis
POS: adjective Syn: ---- Example: The boy acted DOGMATIC when he refused to listen to the girl's point of view on the religion. |
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irresolute
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definition: uncertain how to act, indecisive
POS: adjective Syn: doubting, fluctuating, wavering Example: The lawyer seemed IRRESOLUTE when he was asked that question. |
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devious
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POS: adjective
def: tricky, deceptive syn: dishonest, fraudulent, shrewd example: her DEVIOUS plan got her in trouble with her parents |
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vivacious
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POS: adjective
def: lively, spirited syn: animated, cheerful, vibrant example: The VIVACIOUS freshman strolled down the halls on his first day. |
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accentuate
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POS: verb
def: to emphasize, to stress syn: highlight, underscore, underline example: she had to ACCENTUATE more on her speech to get an A. |
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deleterious
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POS: adjective
def: harmful syn: damaging, destructive, pernicious example: after the fire, DELETERIOUS materials were in the air. |
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adulation
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POS: noun
def: extreme admiration syn: applause, commendation, flattery example: the ADULATION the swimmer received after breaking the record was overwhelming. |
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idolatry
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POS: noun
def: the worship of a person, thing or institution as g-d syn: adoring, devoted, loving example: |
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terminate
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POS: verb
def: to end, to close syn: abolish, expire, wrap example: the man came over to terminate the bugs. |
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aero
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air
aerobics aerodynamics aerate |
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biblio
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book
bibliography bible bibliophile |
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crat
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rule
democrat aristocrat autocrat |
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doc
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teach
doctrine document doctor |
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flect/ flex
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bend
reflex reflection flexible deflect |
