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20 Cards in this Set
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Adulterate
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Definition: To corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value.
Synonyms: Contaminate, pollute, sully. Antonyms: Purify, Purge, Expurgate. |
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Ambidextrous
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Definition: Able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical.
Synonyms: Versatile, facile Antonyms: Clumsy, all thumbs, maladroit |
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Augment
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Definition: To make larger, increase.
Synonyms: Enlarge, supplement, amplify Antonyms: Decrease, diminish |
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Bereft
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Definition: Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
Synonyms: Bereaved Antonyms: Replete, well provided |
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Deploy
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Definition: To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up.
Synonyms: Station, organize Antonyms: None |
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Dour
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Definition: Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored.
Synonyms: Harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine Antonyms: Cheery, inviting, genial |
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Fortitude
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Definition: Courage in facing difficulties.
Synonyms: Resolve, steadfastness, mettle Antonyms: Fearfulness, timidity, faintheartedness |
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Gape
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Definition: To stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide.
Synonyms: Gawk, Ogle Antonyms: None. |
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Gibe
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Definition: To utter taunting words; an expression of scorn.
Synonyms: Ridicule, mock, deride, jeer Antonyms: Compliment, praise |
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Guise
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Definition: An external appearance, cover, mask.
Synonyms: Costume, semblance, pretense Antonyms: None. |
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Insidious
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Definition: Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous.
Synonyms: Cunning, underhanded, perfidious Antonyms: Frank, ingenuous, aboveboard |
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Intimation
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Definition: A hint, indirect suggestion.
Synonyms: Clue, indication, inkling Antonyms: None. |
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Opulent
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Definition: Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose.
Synonyms: Rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant Antonyms: Poverty-stricken, wretched, destitute |
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Pliable
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Definition: Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced.
Synonyms: Supple, adaptable, resilient Antonyms: Rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant |
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Reiterate
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Definition: To say again, repeat.
Synonyms: Restate, rehash, recapitulate Antonyms: None. |
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Stolid
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Definition: Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive.
Synonyms: Impassive, phlegmatic Antonyms: Emotional, oversensitive, high-strung |
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Tentative
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Definition: Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant.
Synonyms: Provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: Definite, conclusive, confirmed |
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Unkempt
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Definition: Not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude.
Synonyms: Sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough Antonyms: Well-groomed, tidy, neat, natty |
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Verbatim
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Definition: Word for word; exactly as written or spoken.
Synonyms: Exact, precisely Antonyms: Paraphrased |
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Warily
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Definition: Cautiously, with great care.
Synonyms: Carefully, prudently, gingerly Antonyms: Recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously |
