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20 Cards in this Set
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Abduct
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(v) to kidnap, carry off by force
syn= to carry off, kidnap, snatch |
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Ambiguous
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(adj.) not clear, having tqo or more possible meanings
syn= vague, uncertain, unclear, equivocal ant= obvious, plain, clear, unequivocal |
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Balk
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(v) to stop short and refuse to go on; to block
(n)-in baseball- an illegal motion made by a pitcher syn= to refuse, shy away from |
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Compact
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(adj.) closely and firmly packed together, small,
(v) to squeeze together (n) an agreement between parties; a small case containig a mirror and face powder; a small car syn= tightly packed, dense, small, to compress ant= oversize, enormous, humongous, bulky |
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Confer
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(v) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
syn= to award, bestow: to consult, deliberate |
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Earmark
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(v) to mark an animal's ear for identification; to set aside for a special purpose
(n) an identifying mark or feature syn= a feature, trait, attribute; to reserve ant= to withdraw, take away; to withhold, deny |
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Frigid
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(adj.) extremely cold, lacking in warmth of feeling
syn= very cold, freezing, unresponsive ant= hot, balmy, torrid, warm, friendly |
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Implement
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(n) an instrument, tool; (v) to put into effect
syn= a tool, device, instrument, utensil |
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Incalculable
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(adj.) too graet to be counted; unpredictable, inserted
syn= countless, measurless; unpredictable ant= measurable, countable; predictable |
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Indisputable
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(adj.) beyond question or argument, deffinently true
syn= unarguable, incontestable ant= questionable, debatable, arguable |
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Intensive
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(adj.) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
syn= thoroughgoing, concentrated, heightened ant= relaxed, easygoing, laid-back |
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Maneuver
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(n) a planned movement; a skillfil plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement
syn= to move, tactic; to guide, manipulate |
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Sabotoge
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(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such
destructive action syn= to vandalize, cripple, suvert, destroy |
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Scant
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(adj.) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or inseficient amount
syn= sin, inadequit, meager, skimpy, bare ant= abundant, plentiful, refuse, excessive |
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Stealthy
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(adj.) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky; underhanded
syn= sneaky, sly, underhanded, fertive ant= open, direct, aboveboard, forthright |
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Strapping
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(adj.) tall, strong, healthy
syn= sturdy, husky, brawny, athletic, hefty ant= weak, frail, fragile, delicate, puny |
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Strident
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(adj.) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
syn= harsh, peircing, shrill, grating ant= mellow, soothing, musical, honeyed |
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Thrive
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(v) to grow vigorously; to gro win wealthe and possensions, prosper
syn= floorish, blossom; to prosper ant= to wither, die, fade; to fail |
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Titanic
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(adj.) of enormous size, strength, power, or scope
syn= gigantic, huge, mighty, immense ant= tiny, miniature, dominiative, pint-size |
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Valiant
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(adj.) possesing or acting with bravery or boldness
syn= brave, bold, courageous, heroic, galiant ant= timid, cowardly, fatehearted "chicken" |
