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20 Cards in this Set
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animated
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full of life, lively, alive; moved to action
synonyms - energetic, vigorous antonyms - dull, lifeless, dead, flat |
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brood
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a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; (v) to think over in a worried or unhappy way
synonyms - ponder, meditate, worry, agonize |
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culminate
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to reach a high point of development, to end, climax
synonyms - conclude, terminate antonyms - begin, initiate, kick off, commence |
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downright
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(adv)thoroughly (adj)absolute, complete, frank, blunt
synonyms - total, out-and-out, qualified |
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drone
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(n) a loafer, idler, a buzzing or humming sound, a remote-controlled device, a male bee (v) to make a buzzing sound, to squeek in a dull tone of voice
synonyms - (n)bum, do-nothing (v)hum, buzz, purr antonyms - hard worker, workaholic |
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goad
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(v) to drive or urge on (n) something used to drive or urge on
synonyms - prod, spur on, incite antonyms - curb, check, restrain |
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indulge
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to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
synonyms - oblige, humor, coddle, pamper antonyms - deny, refuse |
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ingredient
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one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
synonyms - element, component, constituent, factor |
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literate
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able to read and write, showing an excellent educational background, having knowledge or training
synonyms - educated, trained antonyms - unlettered, unschooled, ignorant |
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loom
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(v) to come into view, to appear in exaggerated form,(n)a machine for weaving
synonyms - emerge, surface, over, lower |
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luster
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the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
synonyms - glass, sheen, shine antonyms - tarnish, dullness |
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miscellaneous
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mixed, of different kinds
synonyms - varied, assorted, motley antonyms - identical, uniform, homogeneous |
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oration
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a public speech for a formal occasion
synonyms - address, harangue |
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peevish
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cross, complaining, irritable, contrary
synonyms - crabby, cranky, testy, stubborn antonyms - agreeable, amiable, even-tempered, pleasant |
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seethe
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to boil or foam, to be excited or disturbed
synonyms - churn, simmer, stew |
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singe
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to burn slightly, a burn at the ends or edges
synonyms - scorch, char, sear antonyms - incinerate |
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unique
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one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given, class, place, or situation
synonyms - unparalleled, distinctive, singular antonyms - ordinary, commonplace, run-of-the-mill |
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upright
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(adj)vertical, straight, good, honest (adv) in a vertical position
synonyms - perpendicular, virtuous antonyms - horizontal, prone, dishonest, corrupt |
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verify
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to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
synonyms - prove, validate, substantiate antonyms - disprove, refute, discredit |
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yearn
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to have a strong and earnest desire
synonyms - crave, long for, want |
