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10 Cards in this Set
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Virulent
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(adj.) extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful
S: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful. A: innocuous, harmless, benign. |
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Unfeigned
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(adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
S: genuine, heartfelt. A: insincere, simulated, phony. |
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Indomitable
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(adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield.
S: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding A: yielding, surrendering, submissive. |
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Pungent
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(adj.) causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting.
S: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy. A: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid. |
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Remiss
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(adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless.
S: negligent, lax, slack A: scrupulous, dutiful, punctiliuous |
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Infallible
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(adj.) free from error, absolutely dependable.
S: unerring, certain A: open to error, imperfect |
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Truculent
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(adj.) fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly, destructive.
S: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic A: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening |
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Plod
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(v.) to walk heavily or slowly to work slowly.
S: to lumber, trudge. A: to scamper, skip, prance. |
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Repose
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(v.) to rest, lie, place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind.
S: sleep, tranquility, a respite. A: exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle. |
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Temerity
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(n.) rashness, boldness
S: recklessness,foolhardiness, effrontery. A: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility. |
