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20 Cards in this Set
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Ad Infinitum (Adverb) Sentence: Registration is for seven years & can be renewed ad in |
Definition: again & again in the same way Synonym: forever Antonym: temporary Picture: |
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Apportion (Verb) Sentence: voting power will be apportioned according to contribution. |
Definition: Divide Synonym: Allocate Antonym: stick together Picture: |
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Bona Fide (Adjective) Sentence: only bona fide members of the company are allowed to use the logo. |
Definition: genuine; real Synonym: authentic Antonym: fake Picture: |
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Bouyant (Adjective) Sentence: The boat was very Bouyant in the water. |
Definition: able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas. Synonym: floatable Antonym: Sinkable Picture: |
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Clique (Noun) Sentence: the clique of girls were walking towards me. |
Definition: a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them Synonym: set Antonym: single Picture: |
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Concede (Verb) Sentence: I had to concede that I'd overreacted. |
Definition: admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it. Synonym: admit Antonym: denying relentlessly Picture: |
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Congenial (Adjective) Sentence: his need for some congenial company. |
Definition: (of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own. Synonym: friendly Antonym: Opposite Picture: |
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Lofty (Adjective) Sentence:the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms. |
Definition: of imposing height Synonym: tall Antonym: short Picture: |
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Migration (Noun) Sentence: this butterfly's annual migration across North America. |
Definition: seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. Synonym: traveling Antonym:staying put Picture: |
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Perceive (Verb) Sentence: his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth. |
Definition: become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. Synonym: recognize Antonym: unidentifiable Picture: |
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Perverse (Adjective) Sentence: Kate's perverse decision not to cooperate. |
Definition: (of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences. Synonym: awkward Antonym: easygoing Picture: |
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Prelude: (Noun) Sentence: education cannot simply be a prelude to a career. |
Definition: an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important. Synonym: preliminary Antonym: ending Picture: |
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Rancid: (Adjective) Sentence: the cafeteria food tasted a bit rancid. |
Definition: (of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale. Synonym: sour Antonym: sweet, pleasant Picture: |
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Rustic (Adjective) Sentence: the Homecoming decorations were very rustic this year. |
Definition: constructed or made in a plain and simple fashion, in particular. Synonym: plain Antonym: complex Picture: |
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Sever (Verb) Sentence: the head was severed from the body. |
Definition: divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly Synonym: detach Antonym: reattach Picture: |
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Sordid (Adjective) Sentence: the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams. |
Definition: involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt. Synonym: dirty Antonym: moral Picture: |
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Untenable (Adjective) Sentence: this argument is clearly untenable. |
Definition: (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. Synonym: insupportable Antonym: supporting Picture: |
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Versatile (Adjective) Sentence: a versatile sewing machine. |
Definition: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. Synonym: flexible Antonym: busy Picture: |
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Vindicate (Verb) Sentence: hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict. |
Definition: clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. Synonym: absolve Antonym: guilty Picture: |
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Wane (Verb) Sentence: time-lapse photography shows the moon waning. |
Definition: (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size. Synonym:decrease Antonym: increase Picture: |
